This year’s Holiday Gala, held at the Seattle Marriot, was another stunning success. The theme was based on a classic 1950s Christmas party, featuring décor highlights such as 1950s automobiles, checkered finishes, and a 1950s band. During the pre-party reception, a flash mob made an appearance and danced to 1950s theme music.
Executive Vice President, Julie Muller took to the stage and formally welcomed everyone to the ball, including special guests Angie Simon and Nathan Dills. SMACNA-WW President, Brian Fluetsch then presented holiday greetings.
Next, dinner was served! Attendees enjoyed a delectable selection of classic wedge salad, filet mignon with asparagus, baked potatoes, French fries, onion rings, and good ole’ mac and cheese, followed by a soda shop station with the option of ice cream sundae or ice cream float for dessert.
During dinner, another dance—performance by the Amanda Findley Dance Group—took place on a checkered dance floor. After dinner, Brian Fluetsch introduced the new 2020-2021 officers and trustees for SMACNA-WW, and awards and accolades followed. Tom Montgomery received special honors and the JATC Service Award. Brian Fluetsch passed the gavel to incoming 2020 SMACNA-WW President, Tom Montgomery in the traditional Exchange of the Gavel presentation.
Events wrapped up with the Holiday Gift Drawings Raffle, which featured a grand prize that included two tickets to a New Years Eve party at Ascend in Bellevue, WA. Following the raffle, attendees were welcome to dance to live music performed by Marina and the Dreamboats band or visit the soda shop station for more ice cream sundaes and floats.
Save the date—December 4, 2020— for the next Holiday Gala event. ▪
