Annual Awards Banquet 1999

1999
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The Awards Banquet for 1999 was held at Lamb's Farm, Libertyville, Illinois. As we've done before, we invited everyone to come dressed as they fly or as they would LIKE to dress to fly.

Our special Guest of Honor this year was Paul H. Poberezny, Founder and Chairman of the Board of EAA. To say that the members of the Chapter were excited to meet Paul would be an understatement.

The attendance was a record, the food was great, the prizes fantastic, and everything about this banquet made it a night to be remembered.

At the entrance to the banquet, folks check in, get their name tags, and buy their raffle tickets.

The band, again this year, was The Marks, minus our Chapter member, Ron Price, who had to be in Florida on business.

During the social hour, the members enjoyed Paul's company, especially our youngest Antique/Classic enthusiast, Scott.

Scenes from around the Awards Banquet, 1999.
The centerpieces were courtesy of Sue Hurtenbach.

Our guest of honor, Paul Poberezny, was introduced by Chapter President Doug MacBeth. Paul spoke of his years as an aviator and about EAA to a packed house of Chapter 414 members.

After his talk, President MacBeth presented to Paul, on behalf of Chapter 414, a black marble and mahogany plaque in appreciation for all Paul had accomplished for Sport Aviation.

Of course, the reason for an Awards Banquet is to present awards. All of the Chapter Officers of 1998 were presented with Certificates of Appreciation (lower left). Founding member Rufus Howard and Dick Cobean were presented with Past President plaques (middle). William "Bill" Butler was presented with a Special Recognition Award for his outstanding work as our top Young Eagles pilot. (right)

The raffle gave away everything from biplane rides to brand new aircraft instruments, from dinners for two to free EAA memberships, from books to comm headsets. And, oh yeah, there was that free aerobatic hour in the Zlin!

Toward the end of the evening, it was time for a few special photos. Doug MacBeth and Paul Poberezny smile for the camera (left). Jim Hull, Chapter Treasurer, joins them (center). Finally, everyone joins in for a group photo of EAA Lake County Chapter 414. We adopted Paul, so he's in there too!

Now what do we do to top this for next year?!!?

See you there!

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	The Awards Banquet for 1999 was held at Lamb's Farm, Libertyville, Illinois. As we've done before, we invited everyone to come dressed as they fly or as they would LIKE to dress to fly. Our special Guest of Honor this year was Paul H. Poberezny, Founder and Chairman of the Board of EAA. To say that the members of the Chapter were excited to meet Paul would be an understatement. The attendance was a record, the food was great, the prizes fantastic, and everything about this banquet made it a night to be remembered.
	At the entrance to the banquet, folks check in, get their name tags, and buy their raffle tickets.
	The band, again this year, was The Marks, minus our Chapter member, Ron Price, who had to be in Florida on business.
	During the social hour, the members enjoyed Paul's company, especially our youngest Antique/Classic enthusiast, Scott.
	Scenes from around the Awards Banquet, 1999. The centerpieces were courtesy of Sue Hurtenbach.
	Our guest of honor, Paul Poberezny, was introduced by Chapter President Doug MacBeth. Paul spoke of his years as an aviator and about EAA to a packed house of Chapter 414 members.
	After his talk, President MacBeth presented to Paul, on behalf of Chapter 414, a black marble and mahogany plaque in appreciation for all Paul had accomplished for Sport Aviation.
	Of course, the reason for an Awards Banquet is to present awards. All of the Chapter Officers of 1998 were presented with Certificates of Appreciation (lower left). Founding member Rufus Howard and Dick Cobean were presented with Past President plaques (middle). William "Bill" Butler was presented with a Special Recognition Award for his outstanding work as our top Young Eagles pilot. (right)
	The raffle gave away everything from biplane rides to brand new aircraft instruments, from dinners for two to free EAA memberships, from books to comm headsets. And, oh yeah, there was that free aerobatic hour in the Zlin!
	Toward the end of the evening, it was time for a few special photos. Doug MacBeth and Paul Poberezny smile for the camera (left). Jim Hull, Chapter Treasurer, joins them (center). Finally, everyone joins in for a group photo of EAA Lake County Chapter 414. We adopted Paul, so he's in there too!
	Now what do we do to top this for next year?!!? See you there!