Colourful, fun and floral
The event, hosted at Killarney Country Club, was colourful, fun and floral!
Dressed for the theme, the women let their imagination run wild with colourful and eye-catching picks… it was floral, frilly, fringed, and flirty.
Popping with vibrant colours, tropical flowers and greenery, the night was set for the Havana Night theme.
In true Havana fashion, the cocktail welcome drink, sponsored by Leppard, had the ladies asking for another. Sexy salsa dancers, sponsored by Invuya Institute of Learning, then brought the life and soul to the party. While they were at it, the ladies then headed on over to the gin bar, sponsored by Lombard.
A reflection of 2022
Welcoming members, GWII President, Catherine Naidoo, then opened up the formalities with a reflection on the year that was. Naidoo then went on to highlight some of the inspiring and significant events of 2022.
Catherine then introduced Shaazia Khan as the new President of the GWII for 2023, with Catherine Albertyn as Deputy President.
Off to do some networking, with a 360-selfie photo booth, sponsored by Genasys, the ladies then snapped away and captured the fun, while listening to lively music.
They also continued to capture the evenings celebrations with the normal photo booth, sponsored by F&I Insure and F&I Re.
Lucky draws galore
Big prize giveaway… a few lucky ladies walked away with fantastic prizes donated by sponsors. We would like to thank the sponsors who contributed to the prizes – Allianz, Aon South Africa, Auto & General, Beyonda, BidTrack, Bryte Insurance, Camargue, CIB, Digicall, Envirosure, Excel Recovery Services, F&I Insure & F&I Re, Global Choices, HIC, Hollard, Invuya Institute of Learning, Mirabilis, MNK Re, MUA, One Loyalty, Santam and Sedgwick.
A HOT Havana Night theme, of course, is not complete without yummy treats… there was a treat to suit everyone’s tastes.
Once the formalities for the evening came to an end, members were brought to their feet to dance the night away.
A charitable cause
As customary, members were asked to bring along a R100 for the nominated charity, Cornerstone Women for abused women and children. They also brought along a pair of new or second hand (in good condition) school shoes for the Johannesburg Care Foundation who will be assisting needy children with school items in 2023.
We would like to thank each one of you for your donations.
Thank you
GWII would like to thank main sponsors Genasys and Innovation Group, co-sponsors Bryte, Chubb, Discovery Insure, Leppard and complementary sponsors Bair, Camargue, F&I Insure, F&I Re, Lombard, Invuya Institute of Learning, MiWay Insurance and Sintelum, without them this would not have been possible.
And lastly, to all GWII members thank you for attending this event. Until our next event, we wish you have a wonderful and safe festive season, and a blessed 2023.
