Famous News (Jan 1981)

Conference ’80 continued from page 5 were William Murray, Jack Bernstein, Don Drisdell, Gerry Dillon, Doug Gow, Ray Mercurio, Larry Pilon, John Bacopulos, Fraser Neal, Russ Moffatt and Alan Bell. Delegates and guests had the afternoon at leisure to prepare for the gala dinner/dance and ‘Bon Voyage’ party which started at 6:30 p.m. with a reception in the Viger Salon. And good company at mealtimes! George and Kay Destounis Paul Cappelli and his musicians ambled from table to table playing request songs and continued with delightful soft music throughout the dinner. During the dinner, several draws were made by host Don Drisdell for Canada Savings Bonds. Winners of $500 bonds were: Jim Travis, Head Office, Toronto; James Morris, Sackville Drive-in, N.S.; and Jack Cottingham, Paramount Theatre, Peterborough, Ontario. The $100 bonds were won by Robert Lipson, Mall Cinema, Longon; Mike Brugel, TCL, Toronto; Sandy. Sherriff, <CCL, Calgary; Mary Purnell, Red Deer Cinema, Red Deer, Alberta; Esam Mokhtar, Cinema Chateau, Montreal; June Risom, Capitol Theatre, N. Battleford, Sask.; Don Vance, Golden West Theatre, Moose Jaw, Sask.; Robert Davidson, Capitol Theatre, Sudbury; Murray Sherriff, TCL, Calgary and William Richardson, Balcom Chittick Theatre, Halifax. There was also a special draw for a portable Toshiba color TV set won by Elva Robbins, Capitol Theatre, Sarnia, Ontario. Following this, Personnel Director Harry Green welcomed new members to the 25 Year Club and presented them with their cer 6 Premiere Issue, January 1981 tificate, pin and a savings bond. In making these presentations, Mr. Green paid special tribute to a number of employees with 40 and 50 years of faithful service to Famous Players. Conference co-chairman John Sperdakos then presented gifts to George Destounis and William Murray from all employees, as a token of their esteem and on the occasion of Famous Players’ 60th anniversary. Both Mr. Destounis and Mr. Murray received hand-carved wooden statues. Their wives, Kay Destounis and Doris Murray, were presented with exquisite Limoges china. Following these presentations, Larry Pilon expressed the thanks of all the delegates and guests to cochairmen Don Drisdell and John Sperdakos and their convention committee for their warm hospitality, well-organized program, and their fantastic efforts in making the convention a smashing success and the best company conference to date. In closing Don Drisdell thanked the delegates and guests for their enthusiastic participation in the events of the week. ‘‘Bon Voyage,’’ he said, ‘‘we’ll see you all in Toronto in 1982.”’ 6 letters Letter writing! Some say it’s a lost art — but not at FAMOUS NEWS. Let’s hear from you on any subject of interest to the rest of your Famous family. For our next issue, we’d love to hear and publish your views on this magazine. Address letters for this section to ‘‘Letters’’, Famous News. Dear Editor, I would like to express my thanks to the Capitol Theatre, London, for allowing me a real learning experience. It is good to have a part-time job* when you are young. because through the job, (especially your first) you learn from the mistakes you inevitably make. My mistake after getting my job as usher at the Capitol, was to want to buy everything in sight. Naturally, I often found myself with no money shortly after pay day. My job at the Capitol has taught . me the art of budgeting money, in other words, allowing myself so much money for each day, spending it wisely and staying away from credit cards. Apart from the job itself, ‘‘good sense’’ also makes money. Yours truly, Shannon Burk, Capitol Theatre, London, Ontario. *Shannon has been a part-time usher at the Capitol since March, 1979 editor Look at Famous Players. What a company! Look what’s been accomplished in sixty years. Look at the growth, the development, the potential, and the future. You’re all a part of one of the most dynamic companies in Canada. Its future is only as good as you make it. A former theatre usher is president of Famous today. That speaks opportunities for all of you. Fa on Eo a