How wrong was I! Little could I have realised that due to the fantastic efforts by Andrzej Byrt he made me an offer I could not refuse! Mr. Byrt suggested that GDC sessions should still be held and invited me to attend a number of specified exhibitions on a regular basis. Since that time I have attended at least four exhibitions each year to conduct GDC sessions. Last year in October, I signed a new three-year agreement to attend six shows in Poznań. So as you can see, due to the excellent efforts of the PIF, the Gin Dobry Club continues to function! This is a very interesting story, John. Why is the toast raised with gin & tonics? That’s quite simple – a gin and tonic is a traditional English drink Is there any special ritual of GIN DOBRY CLUB meetings? Can anyone become a member of the GIN DOBRY CLUB? In 2015 Gin Dobry Club will have 24 sessions – the first four being held at Budma. The formula has changed to move with the times. It is no longer necessary to wait to meet the President or Vice-Presidents at three separate exhibitions. Membership can be obtained at the first session attended by an applicant, but you have to be recomendad by other member of the club. However, the ritual remains the same as it was when the club was formed in 1966. This ritual is a secret until members are inducted so you will have to attend a session to find the answer to this question! The only clue I will give you is that we usually meet at the honoured time of 12 noon. How many members of the GIN DOBRY CLUB are there at present?
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The Club has over 800 members from all parts of the World. However, we don't usually expect them all to attend sessions! Our most notable members include His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent and Mr. Aleksander Kwaśniewski. It would be an honour if both these distinguished members could attend our 50th Anniversary at the ITM 2016!
On 10th of March 2015 at Budma Fair Mr. Paweł Orłowski, Undersecretary of State of Ministry of Infrastructure and Development, Mr. Karol Heinrich, Director General of the Polish Chamber of Steel Construction Industry, Mr. Marek Dranikowski, President of the Polish Chamber of Steel Construction Industry and Mr. Tomasz Kobierski, Vice-President of Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie was inducted into the GDC POZNAŃ FAIR MAGAZINE / 37