Sure enough, Philip was elected (unopposed) to the position of GABA president and I must say I felt very proud as he spoke so well, and then graciously introduced the Prime Minister and conducted the question time to follow. Helen Clark got a rousing reception as she recounted all the changes that the present Labour government has initiated which benefit gays and lesbians.
Afterwards I was also introduced to her and I must say a) she is smaller in person than you would imagine and b) she is very chatty and easy to talk to. I was impressed with the way she stayed right until the end of the event, talking with people and posing for photos with them. We hope to have a pic or two to post soon.
Meanwhile I got the opportunity to chat further with Peter Kaiser, long-time partner of the Minister of Education (Hon. Chris Carter) who is keen to get visiting friends to come and stay at the Lodge.
We're really hoping that Philip's role as President will increase the profile of Dragon Tree Lodge! At least, he said afterwards "People are treating me differently already". The retiring president's partner Horst, told me that he would give me all his hats, shoes and handbags now that I am going to be "First Lady". Cheeky!
Just call me Imelda.
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