At six o'clock, we all assembled for the Cocktail Party held in the Carlino Ballroom at Rolling Hills Casino. The space was the perfect venue for meeting up with old friends and meeting some new ones. The food was at stations in different parts of the room and this made folks move around and helped people mingle. The food was a delicious mix of shrimp, meatballs, stuffed mushrooms and a selection of fresh veggies, fruits and cheeses. Ed Nesselroad (the Official Announcer) was the auctioneer and did a splendid job getting people to bid on guided hunts and a custom painting of your dog. As the evening wore on, he also encouraged folks to bid on items for the silent auction. A good time was had by all and it was a very nice way to wrap up the week of pre-National training.
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| The "Silent" Auction |
