Thunderbird Model Railroad Club Annual Dinner

October 3, 2015

The Macayo's Mexican Kitchen on Central in Phoenix, Arizona was once again headquarters for the Club's Annual Dinner where we thank our spouses for letting us play with trains and to celebrate the end of the fiscal year. Many were able to attend this year and special guests Jack and Donna Baer, owners of Litchfield Station in Avondale, AZ joined in to help our mission of fostering social interaction and building friendships. Highlights at this years dinner, besides the food, conversation, and a look at the year in review, included the comedy of new club president Mike Sanders, and a vocal performance by Matthew McInerny. Enjoy the pictures, remember the fun we had and perhaps consider joining us so next year you might be center stage.

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Ed Logan discusses politics with new club president Mike Sanders.
Carol McCall and Marianne Baird listen in as Bob McCall, Lee Baird and Tom Draper talk about the upcoming AZ State fair.
Left to Right, Kate and Roger von Seeburg, Kellie and Nick Terrell, Lowell Spooner, Rich and Sue Gregory pause as the photographer snaps away.
Bill Hansen (far left) and Don Stewart (left) discuss strategy for the upcoming Year in Review presentation.
Alan Vincent (left) grabs a mug shot with Bob Sherlock. Bob is celebrating his 60th year as a member of the Thunderbird Model RR Club.
Caught on film! Jill Stewart steels a kiss from husband Don!
Barbara Hansen designed and created these magnificent vases for the club dinner. The centerpieces were part of prizes awarded to the wives during the evening celebration.
The guys get together for a group shot. (Upper row left to right) Alan Vincent, Tom Draper, Bob McCall, Larry Reise, Nick Terrell, Matthew McInerny, Roger von Seeburg, Rich Gregory, Jon Wolfe, Larry Platt. (Lower row left to right) Lowell Spooner, Don Stewart, Chuck Hammond, Bill Hansen, Bob Sherlock, Mike Sanders, Lee Baird.
The party's over. The last act of the annual club dinner. Tom draper the club treasurer pays the restaurant bill.

Socializing

Chips, salsa, good conversation and fine Mexican food That's the way to enjoy a Saturday evening. Club members share some laughs and thoughts during the annual dinner.

Larry and Diana Riese
Kate and Roger Von Seeburg
Alan Vincent
Lowell Spooner
Matthew and Amanda McInerny
Bill and Barbara Hansen
Bob and Darla Sherlock
Bob and Carol McCall
Charles and Deirdre Hammond
Don and Jill Stewart
Jack and Donna Baer
Jon Wolfe
Larry and Patty Platt
Lee and Marianne Baird
Ed and Judy Logan
Tom and Debbie Draper
Mike and Nancy Sanders
Nick and Kellie Terrell
Rich and Sue Gregory

Guests

Check out the great looking couples and single guys that showed up at this years dinner. Sorry guys but the real beauty of the club is brought out when our wives join us in celebration and fellowship.

The audio visual team arrives. Don Stewart with laptop and projector screen arrives prior to the dinner.
Jill Stewart a key member of the audio visual team poses for a glammor shot as she arrives.
Our photographer catches Don Stewart as he types in his passowrd to start the computer. "Hey Don, last time you typed in a capitol P!"
Bill Hansen kicks off the evening by welcoming the members and guests to the annual Club Dinner.
Alan Vincent reviews the schedule of events prior to dinner being served.
Between courses Mike Sanders entertains the troops with his comedy routine. The material was so fresh that everyone thought Henny Youngman was in the room.
Chuck Hammond the 2014 president thanks everyone for their dedication and support during the past year.
Mike Sanders the new president receives the gavel from past president Chuck Hammond
"Oh and here is the President's car Mike. It's all yours now!"
Don Stewart conducts the year in review presentation where highlights of some of the clubs greatest and funniests moments are relived.
Surprise entertainment was lined up by Social Chairman Bill Hansen - Matthew McInerny shares his love of music by singing a few melodies during the evening.
Out of office and out of mind. Mike Sanders remembers to present the Past President Award to Chuck Hammond when he notices that it is still sitting in the box at the end of the evenings festivities.

Presentations

The Annual Dinner marks the changing of the guard, a presentation of the Year in Review and Door Prizes for our wives. We had some fun with comedian Mike Sanders and vocalist Matthew McInerny.

As always we send a special Thank You to the wives of the Thunderbird Model Railroad Club
that tolerate our shenanigans throughout the year.