Fall Dinner a Success

If you missed the November 4^th buffet dinner at the Dataw Club, you can read about it here. Social Chair, Betty Huntley, and her crew organized a fantastic event. The food was fabulous, the evening's presentation well received, and a special member was overwhelmed by the recognition of her contribution to Friends.

The chef and staff of the Dataw Clubhouse shone all evening, keeping the serving dishes full, refreshing beverages, and the tables clear. Thank you!

The event included appropriate appreciation for the Planning Committee for our 150^th Lighthouse Anniversary Celebration which highlighted their many hours of meetings, communications, public relations, and logistics that culminated in the fabulous weekend event in October.

When President Bonnie Wright spoke of the successes and challenges of the year so far, Vivian Wayne, former Loggerhead Sea Turtle Rescue Coordinator, had no idea that the most important piece was honoring her more than ten years of service to the Friends of Hunting Island and the turtles. Bonnie presented her with a lovely statue of loggerheads swimming together and told the gathering of Vivian's status as a recipient of the Take Pride Volunteer award. Way to go, Vivian, and it took five people to replace you!

This year, instead of a scientist, the Social Committee brought us an artist. Eric Horan, local wildlife photographer, displayed his pictures in all their glory on the drop-down screen in the meeting room. Judging by the questions following his slideshow, Friends members enjoyed his photos, and wanted him to tell us all his secrets of success…. Click for his webite.

Please remember next year's social gatherings and dinners. You can even volunteer to help out! Watch our Calendar for coming dates and put them on your calendar. They are more than fellowship, they are celebrations and opportunities to learn.