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Friends of Bellevue Awards Dinner...

On October 2, 2004 the Friends of Bellevue gathered for the first annual Bellevue Award Dinner.  Over 105 supporters, fellow Friends and family of this year's recipient, Mr. Jerry Schmits filled the Bellevue Senior Citizens Center for a night of camaraderie and congratulations to this year's winner.

The Bellevue Award is given annually by the Friends of Bellevue to a resident who has shown exemplary community involvement.  This year Mr. Jerry Schmits, owner of the famous Loyal Cafe was chosen for his unselfish support of our youth, especially those involved in athletics.

The proceeds raised from this dinner went to further the athletic programs of the Bellevue Independent and Holy Trinity Schools.

Bellevue's Senior Citizens Center dressed for the occasion

Friends and family gather before dinner

stimulating conversation filled the air

Guest speaker Missy Forge Terrell and husband Walt check out the happenings

Friend Charlie O. & Jay W. get caught up on current affairs

Fellow Friends of Bellevue Lois M., Will F., Virgil W. and Sonny R. share a couple stories before the festivities began

Friends settle down to enjoy a wonderful dinner catered by Sis's Catering

Kathy R. and Sharon B. catch up on old times during dinner

Friends listen to the enjoyable sounds by the evening's entertainment

Friends board member and events program chair, JoAnne Warren reads a few of the nomination letters received on Mr. Schmits' behalf

President Julie Boudousquie welcomes and thanks all for attending this first ever event

This year's recipient Mr. Jerry Schmits is all smiles as kind words are spoken about his commitment to Bellevue

Councilman Steve Guidugli reads a proclamation declaring October 2, Jerry Schmits day in the City of Bellevue

Councilman Tom Quirk reads a testimonial issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky's State Senate Chamber president

Jerry Schmits and Councilman Quirk

Jerry Schmits Jr. addresses the crowd before he introduced the scheduled speakers who light heartedly "roasted" his father.

friend of Jerry's Mr. Gary Johns shared with the crowd antics of a New Orleans trip with Jerry

Missy Forge Terrell spoke about how much she appreciated the support given her from Mr. Schmits while she pursued a degree made possible by her participation in athletics.

Mrs. Jerry (Terry) Schmits and Jerry respond to some of the humor that filled the room

Mr. Richard "Big Bones" Egan delighted the crowd with his side-splitting humorous stories of growing up with Jerry here in Bellevue

President Julie Boudousquie and Judge Greg Popovich prepare to present the Bellevue Award to Jerry

Jerry expressing his heartfelt appreciation and surprise as being selected for this inaugural award

Friend JoAnne just couldn't help but laugh at some of the stories that were told

Jerry again thanking all those that came out to celebrate with him and to help the Friends of Bellevue support our youth

The Schmits family

Fellow Friends Fred, JoAnne, Diane and Julie saying good night

Jerry and some of his life long pals

Friends Julie F. & Dottie W. exchange pleasantries during dessert

Friends of Bellevue board member Allen Ramsey and wife Heather agreed that the night was a huge success!

President Julie presents proceeds check to Holy Trinity Elementary School principal, Sr. Mary Luke CDP

Col. Mike Wills, principal of Bellevue High School, accepts proceeds check from President Julie

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