August 26, 2014
The 21st annual Kumbia Brain Drain was an intergalactic hit on Saturday night with teams raising an incredible $13,000 for the Kumbia State School P&C.
Teresa Francis, from the organising committee, said the trivia night had been the “best ever”.
The Kumbia Memorial Hall was packed with aliens of all sizes, shapes and colours.
The theme was “21st Space Oddity” which explained the odd assortment of 240 creatures huddled at the various team tables.
Winner of the Best Dressed team was the Martian-a-tors (with local MP Deb Frecklington aboard) with the Lunar-tics runners-up.
The 2014 event always looked certain to be a success with half of the 40 tables booked before last year’s event was fully wrapped up.
Sponsorship was also strong for the raffle prizes and auction gifts with support coming from all over Australia.
“We have been very, very lucky,” Teresa said.
Support also came in the form of P&C member Peter Howlett, who built the spaceship photography set and the Tardis main console which was manned by quizmaster and compere Dr Who (Damien) Martoo.
Kingaroy artist Cherry Carroll also did a special pastel portrait of Dr Who.
Next year’s Brain Drain should have a whole new feel with several committee members bowing out as their children will be leaving Kumbia State School.
Discussions are already starting on a theme …
Teresa has been involved in the last four events and said it had been an “absolute honour” to work with the other committee members.
She said the event had evolved over the past 21 years and she was sure it would continue to evolve in new directions in the future.
Another key member bowing out after this year’s event is treasurer Jodi Northcott who also had a very important role (possibly even more important than doing the banking) … she wrote all the trivia questions.
“There’s a few positions to fill, but we’re all replaceable,” Teresa joked.
Money raised from this year’s event will be put towards classroom resources and a special play fort which is designed to help develop children’s motor skills.
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