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				 Most of the party participants posing for a group shot.  (A 
				few members had left before the photo was taken)
 Click on the photo for a closer view
   
				 This year's culinary theme was Mexican food.
 Lou makes up some very authentic and muy delicioso molé 
				appetizers for Gayla.
 
 
				 There was no reason for anyone to leave hungry, there was more 
				than enough food.
 And yes, Bob brought his infamous "Pink Stuff"
 
 
				 The weather was pleasant so some of the ladies took to the 
				patio.
 Gayla, Judy, Lamar and Sherry
 
 
				 Mike and Moe
 
 
				 Juan and Rich
 
 
				 Peggy and Duane
 
 
				 Charlie and Carolyn
   Layout Tour
 
  What most of us want in our stockings is train stuff, you know, 
				toys for big boys!
 
 
				 The layout drew quite a crowd
 
 
				 Phil takes a peek from the backside of the layout
 
 
				 
 
				 Even the wives came to take a look
 
 
				 Jim, Juan, Lou and Peggy
 
 
				 Bob and Charlie
   
				 Mike and Noemi
 
 
				 Rich and David
   
				 Lilian and Rose
 
 
				 Jim, Duane and Charlie
 
 
				 Moe and Bob
 
 
				 Jim, Scott and Peggy
 
 
				 Chip and Phil
 
 
				 The chefs for the main courses for the evening, Lou, Lilian and 
				Juan
   Awards 
				presentation
 One of our traditions is for our President to select individuals 
				for recognition for their outstanding contributions to the club.
 John, our President could not make the party, but he prepared 
				three awards for 2008 achievements.
 
				 On the President's behalf, VP Roger presents an APN Team Award 
				to the Scenery Committee.
 Shown are three of the Committee members, Mike, Moe and Bob.
 
				 Duane presents an APN Special Award to Roger for his 
				contribution in hosting ProRail
   The most prestigious award is the 
				 
				President's Award.  This year Johnnie 
				Krezinski was chosen as the recipient of this honor.
 Unfortunately Johnnie was not at the party to receive his award
 (Actually he preferred instead to be at the clubhouse working!)
 
 This rock tunnel portal scene is an example of Johnnie's talent, 
				and it illustrates his worthiness for this award
 
 
  We caught Johnnie at the club, working on 
				scenery as usual, the following Saturday.We held an impromptu ceremony and presented Johnnie with his 
				award then
 
				 The 2008 
				President's Award
 As other members look on, John, left, shakes Johnnie's hand to 
				congratulation him for his achievement
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