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Scott’s Spot Hello all and welcome to the March edition of Scott’s Spot. With COVID-19 rolling through the city and my household in early 2022 along with uncertainty when restrictions would be eased, I was office bound for a period of time. At time of writing, restrictions are “slowly” easing which is positive although still a way to go compared to the eastern states of the country. REGIONAL MEETINGS The first scheduled meeting in mid-February for the year was to be held at the Sundowner in Whyalla . Unfortunately, this meeting was cancelled by the AHA|SA due to uncertainty at the time, however looking forward to July, Stephen and the team will turn it on for members and corporate partners.
Graham Cox and daughter Donna down at the Lord Exmouth, with over 200 toy monkeys perched above the bar.
In positive news, regionals will be held for the Murray Mallee at the Big River Motor Inn in Berri along with Bordertown Hotel in, you guessed right, Bordertown! Looking forward to providing an update in the April edition. OUR SHOUT PODCAST - Listen Here Massive thanks to Lucy Randall for her interview with publicans featuring Tony “Hoges” Hogan Streaky Bay Hotel along with the Fricks, being Bev and David, of Hotel Arno along with Matty Rogers who hosted the Christmas regional at the Marina in Port Lincoln . I’m waiting to be shown the exit door as an interviewer! I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Beswick down at the Sailmaster Hotel in late January, followed by Graham Cox at Lord Exmouth known as “The Monkey House”. Make sure you have a listen to all the fantastic stories from our publicans and corporate partners on the podcast hosted by the incredibly talented, Mandy Collins, publican at the Lady Daly Hotel .
NATIONAL AWARDS Congratulations to all the SA finalists of the AHA National Awards. Typically, a wonderful display of venues punching well above their weight amongst industry peers from across the nation. To have seven winners is an incredible effort. Winners are: • Front of House Employee of the Year - General Division WINNER: Heath Johansen - The Uraidla Hotel SA • Front of House Employee of the Year Accommodation Division WINNER: Chris Speck Mount Lofty House Crafers, SA • Best Environmental & Energy Efficiency Practice WINNER: Watervale Hotel SA • Best Bistro – Metropolitan WINNER: The Stirling Hotel SA • Outstanding Community Service & Achievement WINNERS: The Duke of Brunswick Adelaide, SA • 2020 Diageo Johnnie Walker Hall of Fame WINNER: Greg Fahey, SA Lakes Hotel
Enjoying the company of Keven Beswick at the Sailmaster.
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• Overall Hotel of the Year – Regional WINNER: Bridgeport Hotel Murray Bridge, SA Back to Contents
