SPRING EVENTS
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Our Spring Meeting and Awards Presentation was held in the Lift Lounge in the Mt. Holly Lodge on Saturday evening, May 5, 2012. The theme for the evening was “Cinco de Mayo” and our hosts from the Monday Night shift put on a fine Mexican feast for us with many appetizers, great Mexican fare at the buffet, tasty desserts, and freely flowing margaritas. After dinner, the election results were announced with Joe Johnson and Kevin Dietrich elected to the Board of Governors and L.J. LaVene re-elected to another term as our Patrol Direcctor. Following that came the awards with those who served the patrol as officers, advisors, program leaders or instructors receiving recognition for their efforts.
In addition, Joe Johnson received our BRAVO Award for posting the most on hill hours last season. Our new patrollers of the year are Doug Nass and Todd Steckles. Our Patroller of the year is Jon Ragnone. Jennifer Black and Linda Pfeifer received NSP Angel Awards and Kelly Fuller received a Super Angel. Cheri Kilyk and Charlie Handley were presented with Certificates of Appreciation from Central Division for service as Division Awards Judges which were presented by Central Division Awards Adviser, Gregg Reese. Gregg also assisted L.J. in presenting Carl Gusie with his 50-year service pin and certificate.
As the party continued into the night, the music played, patrollers conversed with friends, wine, beer and margaritas were enjoyed and the Super Moon rose over the festivities to help us celebrate a very successful, if not very snowy, season.
The following Saturday, May 12, the Eastern Michigan Region held their annual Awards Presentation at which our patrol was well-represented. It was hosted by Section 3, Mt. Holly’s section led by our own Roxanne Usewick as Section Chief. The gala party was held in the Mt. Holly Lift Lounge. Cocktails were available at 6 PM, with a buffet dinner served at 7 PM. After-5 attire was suggested and you’ve never seen so many of our members look so good.
After dinner and dessert, featuring delicious creations by our own Lynn Hunt, EM Region Director, Derek Werner, presented the awards. All our service award winners were mentioned, especially Carl Gusie who had been presented his 50-year service award the preceding week. Jon Ragnone received an EMR Insignia Award for significant contributions to the region. Steve Fuller received the inaugural Bob Heth Award for his dedication to on-hill training. Long-time Pine Knob patroller and training staff member, Bob Heth, was present to assist Derek in presenting this award to Steve (as well as receive his own award: a 70-year service award). Cal Chase and Dennis Heeger received NSP Distinguished Service Awards and Dennis Sano received a Purple Merit Star for saving a life at a restaurant. Our P.D., L.J. LaVene, was named the EMR Outstanding Patrol Representative for the 2011-2012 season and our patrol received the EMR 2011-2012 Outstanding Alpine Patrol award.
After the awards ceremony, the bar remained open and our DJ, Craig Chenowith, played a great mix as the patrollers and guests partied on into the night.
COMING EVENTS
None scheduled at this time.
