Few single events in a club's year epitomize the style, class and solid core of participation than a Holiday Party. President Oliver Seligman could not have said it better - these people are well-oiled machines like the cars we, as a club, represent. Front and center was the venue itself. When talking about elegant eateries, The Inn at New Hyde Park oft mentioned as one of the top on Long Island. The menu included a lavish cold display of fruit, cheese, mushrooms, passed Hors d' oeuvres. Dinner was Shrimp Oreganata, Filet Mignon, Grilled Salmon, Chicken Princess, and a sixth choice by special request! "The Inn at New Hyde Park specialty" Sauerbraten mit Rot Kraut (Red Cabbage) and Kartoffel Kloes (Potato Dumpling). President Oliver, while being unmercifully heckled by his team, handled your Board of Directors presentation superbly. New Board Member John McAuliffe, was introduced to the festive gathering and then a surprise presentation had BOD and former President Jerry Shapiro with few words, but a heart felt "thank you". Your 2012 Board of Directors! John Mc Auliffe, Lou Palumbo, Jerry Shapiro, Jan van der Baan, President Oliver Seligman, John Anaischik, and John Weigel, and Vinny Milo. For the rest of the afternoon, the comedy team of John & Jan hijacked the party. The cutest ticket picker at any party, four year old, Zuriana assisted Elie. The jokes were a mix of German plus English and started with a call of 'good luck' in several languages. With umbrella in hand, John Weigel's fleet stepped to an a cappella "Singing in the Rain" or was it "Marry Poppins", but the jokes continued, calling raffle numbers, singing,and dancing their way into our hearts, the party making team included the newly dubbed the "Boardettes" (by Jan). The helpers were the wives of the Board Members, Elie, Diane, Gloria, Susan and Linda. A big thank you dear ladies!

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