2013 Holiday Party Pics/Impressions

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2013 Holiday Party Pics/Impressions

Postby Maria V » Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:04 pm

What a fun evening. We had a great time mingling, sharing ride stories, and celbrating some great mileage, states visited, and IBET winners.
Here's a few pics of the gathering:

Well, it must be a special evening if Drew is wearing a tie!
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Chatting over dinner and some animated conversations!
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Ed and Barb start off the awards and John Douglas collects for both himself and Jody:
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Some folks seem to be on the edge of their seats.
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The Agers collect some awards (IBET/Great States)
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And I seem to have stopped taking pics, but there were plenty of other cameras going! So add them here!

Finally, the plaque for recognition of Paul Mihalka's Hall of Fame election:
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Re: 2013 Holiday Party Pics/Impressions

Postby PhilAger » Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:49 pm

Good Work to everyone involved with the 2012 BMWBMW Holiday Party! It was another terrific social event!

To those who missed out, we’re sorry that you couldn’t attend this year’s gala celebration of our newest Hall of Fame member, Paul Mihalka!
And way to go Elsie Smith for being chosen the Member of the Year!


I thought Jim Ford’s presentation was wonderfully apropos for such an extensive motorcycling–connected career (in the entire western hemisphere)! You Da Man, Paul! And Drew Alexander’s remarks were also quite revealing (in more ways than one)! Good Job guys in toasting and roasting our freund, Paul.

And we’d like to give a Big Shout Out to Ed and Barb Phelps for all the creative support they provide to our club (never mind the fact that we indeed won the I’ve Been Everywhere Great Tour for 2012 with 78 US visitations recorded to 92 possible locations in North & South America)! And don’t forget all their hard work at the annual Oktoberfest celebrations!

Thanks also go out to all three of our BMW dealers and Jerry Skene who provided Fabulous door-prizes for the Holiday Party. And major kudos to Steve Willis for his support of the annual Mileage Contest – Ya gotta register to be counted. Come On Folks! It’s not that hard to participate… Just send an email with your starting odometer reading(s) to mileage@bmwbmw.org It’s more fun when Everyone plays!

If you couldn’t make it, you really missed a good one this year! With over 450 members/associates, I’m sorry more of you couldn’t attend. The club was always intended to be a “social outlet,” but it needs your involvement to keep its level of intensity up!

Here's Paul and his wife, Maria, chatting with Jim Ford.
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Here's Chuck and my wife, Karen, chatting about their fabulous BMW F650GSs.
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Here's John, Scott, and Jerry listening to Drew's Tall Tales.
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Here's Don chatting with Mike with Lona and Linda listening in.
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Here's Wes chatting with Lisa with Molly listening in.
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Your Treasurer, Henry, is pictured with your MC Safety Lighting Guru, Jerry Skene, while your Webmaster, Andy, appears to have a gnat in his eye!
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The club's Rides Chairpersons (Ed would be lost without Barb) are shown explaining 2012's Rides programs.
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The club's High Mileage Female (YEAH Karen!) accepts her award from Steve Willis. 25,609 ain't too shabby for all your efforts!
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Even the Dessert recognizes Paul's many achievements.
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Lastly, here's Paul making a few well chosen remarks.
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My pics live here:http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/philager/BMWBMW-2013-Party/

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Re: 2013 Holiday Party Pics/Impressions

Postby Flash! » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:12 pm

Thanks, Phil--I love Paul's tie!

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Re: 2013 Holiday Party Pics/Impressions

Postby Paul Mihalka » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:43 pm

Thanks for the pictures. Seems like I'm living proof that one can stand talk and sleep all at the same time! Must be great for Ironbutt riders! :D
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Re: 2013 Holiday Party Pics/Impressions

Postby drewalex » Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:08 pm

There are two pictures I wish to address:
1. I always wear a tie when not at work.
2. I was sharing hair care tips, not telling tall tales.

I am honored to have taken part in putting Paul to sleep.
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