March 2009

MBPA Winter-Spring Party

Submitted by Jennifer Kaupp, Ph.D.

Our Winter party, held in late February this year, was a tremendous success. Cheryl Jacques generously hosted MBPA members, friends, spouses and partners in her beautiful home in Larkin Valley. The company, as we've come to expect at these parties, was lively and fun. The food, a beautiful selection of finger foods -- lovingly prepared by Cheryl, her daughter-in-law, Gayle's Bakery, Jenny Kaupp, Junell Silver, and Pam Kangas -- was delicious, and perfect for the comfortable and relaxed atmosphere of the gathering. Music was provided by MBPA Board member Jon Girvetz on piano, MBPA Board husband Ray Kaupp (guitar and voice), and MBPA Board wife Evie Alloy (voice). Other brave souls sang from time to time -- and between all of us, we got most of the words right! Rick Alloy was our official photographer.

  
At piano, above right: Jon Girvetz and Evie Alloy; Above: Judy Anton and Edda Schweid; Below: Art Anton and Jim Beckett

All in all this was lovely party.  It's always nice meeting new people and catching up with old friends and colleagues. However, many of you look forward to a party in early December and were disappointed to learn that the Board postponed it this year. So in response to our members' wishes, we will return to tradition, with a Holiday Party in December 2009.

Again, many thanks to Cheryl for her hospitality and to all the people who helped make it a success.