Rotations December 16, 2014

Holiday Social at Kaufman and Canoles

On a special night in December, Rotarians and their guests gathered to give thanks for their good friends and to share fellowship with all. We gathered at Kaufman and Canoles in a very large conference room to celebrate the season. No formal remarks were made but it was very clear that informally much was said and many thanks were given. The food was delicious and plentiful.

Some Rotarians fit easily into new roles as bartenders (maybe there are some naturals out there), including Ed Lilly, Chick Robinson (it takes a brave man to wear an apron like that), David Brandt, Dan Peterson and Cy Grandy.  Bruce “Sober as a Judge” Wilcox was rumored to be a barkeep but managed to do his duty without getting behind the bar, enhancing that level of appropriate sobriety. (Those in the know have seen him let his hair down at previous Rotary events.) Greeters included President Sigur and Joel Heaton who seemed a bit overwhelmed by his gate keeper duties (perhaps he needed something stronger that chardonnay!) Former Rotarian George Raiss attended but without the Bermuda shorts he was seen wearing earlier that day.

Chip Vogan hosted his wife and son and Jack Kavanaugh charmed all of the ladies. It did take a while for folks to warm up and sit with Dean Thomasson. Ann Sullivan did a big switch from her serious legal demeanor to one with more seasonal cheer.

Many thanks to the Party Committee, Marty Raiss, Susan Donn, Cynthia Carter-West, George Compo, Linwood Beckner, Lois Kercher, Lauren Delp, Gus Stuhlreyer,  Norm Maas, Ed Lilly, Dale Hower, Chip Vogan, John Chittick, Ben Mason, Cy Grandy, Joel Heaton, Colin McKinnon and Barbara Lipskis.  Rumor has it that this capable bunch did the party setup in half the time and spent the other half getting a head start on the holiday cheer.  Well done to all!