Month: March 2010

Queen’s Tea

Not as formal an event as some, the Queen’s Tea is the first of the Queen’s Pageant activities. While I’m sure it’s stressful for the participants, it is a more intimate setting than many for the Chairman. I’m really looking forward to speaking to the ladies and their parents.

At least at this point, this is what I plan on saying.
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Kick Off Speech

Welcome to the 2010 Troy Strawberry Festival!

I am excited to be the Chairman for this year’s festival.  I’m also humbled. I have worked in a variety of volunteer roles through the years, but nothing compares to this. Our community is incredibly fortunate to have this kind of event. All of us benefit – some directly and many more indirectly. By design, our local clubs and organizations directly benefit. The communities they serve benefit indirectly – and that’s all of us.

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Official Chairman’s Photo

I’m not officially allowed to wear the red coat until after the Kick Off for this year’s event – but I did manage to grab it for the official photo shoot.  Glen Eppleston did a great job with the committee chair photos this year.  Unfortunately, you can’t do much with some subjects.

I wish I brought my neck with me to the photo shoot.