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PHOTO GALLERY: LRBA Annual Membership Luncheon


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 11:00 p.m. January 20, 2015
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: LRBA Annual Membership Luncheon
Alliance Chairman David Fink accepts the gavel and leadership position from former Chairwoman Annette Gueli.
Alliance Chairman David Fink accepts the gavel and leadership position from former Chairwoman Annette Gueli.
Debbie Fallucca and Joni Rametta chat before entering the event.
Debbie Fallucca and Joni Rametta chat before entering the event.
Hospitality workers Samantha Fruchey and Jessie Torres became fast friends.
Hospitality workers Samantha Fruchey and Jessie Torres became fast friends.
Joanna Ginder-Ashley and Nick DeVito find a seat in the crowded room.
Joanna Ginder-Ashley and Nick DeVito find a seat in the crowded room.
Veteran Air owner Kevin Henault is one of the alliance's newest members.
Veteran Air owner Kevin Henault is one of the alliance's newest members.
Courtney Grovatt enjoys a cold drink beside friends Brooke and Dr. Matt Baker.
Courtney Grovatt enjoys a cold drink beside friends Brooke and Dr. Matt Baker.
Former alliance Chairwoman Annette Gueli thanks the group for its support.
Former alliance Chairwoman Annette Gueli thanks the group for its support.
Former alliance board members Vicki Vega, Marc Simms and Teresa Tyrrell accept their awards for service.
Former alliance board members Vicki Vega, Marc Simms and Teresa Tyrrell accept their awards for service.
Observer Media Group CEO Matt Walsh presents his thoughts on the Alliance and its growth.
Observer Media Group CEO Matt Walsh presents his thoughts on the Alliance and its growth.
Bethany and Nathan Carr are life partners, but work for different businesses.
Bethany and Nathan Carr are life partners, but work for different businesses.
Veronica Brandon Miller, Stan Eding and Andrea Stephens enjoy time with new friends.
Veronica Brandon Miller, Stan Eding and Andrea Stephens enjoy time with new friends.
Val Vance, Beth Bush and Pam Charron chat before the event gets underway.
Val Vance, Beth Bush and Pam Charron chat before the event gets underway.
Mark Anderson and Marcia Watson find their seats before lunch is served.
Mark Anderson and Marcia Watson find their seats before lunch is served.
Dave Stanton and Lori Denny share stories.
Dave Stanton and Lori Denny share stories.
Aimee Bennett and Michelle Mohr Hange make new contacts at the event.
Aimee Bennett and Michelle Mohr Hange make new contacts at the event.
Greg Courter, Jennie Lucier and Howard Katz make time for small talk.
Greg Courter, Jennie Lucier and Howard Katz make time for small talk.
Pam Lutz, Sherry Lasser and Patricia Staebler pose for a photo opp.
Pam Lutz, Sherry Lasser and Patricia Staebler pose for a photo opp.
Meals on Wheels PLUS CEO Maribeth Phillips and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CEO Rex Jensen spend time with friends.
Meals on Wheels PLUS CEO Maribeth Phillips and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CEO Rex Jensen spend time with friends.
Renee Brady and Julia DeCastro show off their outfits.
Renee Brady and Julia DeCastro show off their outfits.
Chris Purnell and Nicole Rissler share stories before lunch.
Chris Purnell and Nicole Rissler share stories before lunch.

 

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