Friends of Bellevue
Annual Birthday Bash Dinner
March 15, 2005
Friends of Bellevue celebrated Bellevue's 135th birthday with
the second annual Birthday Bash Scholarship Fundraiser at the Coconut Grove.
Over 160 fellow Friends, citizens, and business owners came together for dinner
and fellowship to say thank you to former community leaders who have over the
years given unselfishly to better our city and our local school system.
Bellevue's 135 birthday cake takes center stage in thanking
this year's outstanding sponsors....Dobbling Funeral Home, 5/3 Bank, Desmond
Insurance, Citizens Bank, Crawford Insurance and Tom Rechtin Heating Air
Conditioning & Electric.
Guests gathering to enjoy the before dinner entertainment
Fellow Friend Ginny B. makes sure she's got her bid in on the
many different items offered in the silent auction.
Friends catch up on all the latest news happening in town.
Friends enjoying a little "whistle wetting" before settling down to a great
dinner and birthday program.
Some of Bellevue's more famous first ladies.
Our two "Dotties" smile for the camera before heading off to check on the bids
at the silent auction.
Friends Kris Q. and Dottie W.
Guests Joan P. & Nancy P. show off their "in-style" scarves.
Fellow Friends Greeting Hostesses Lynn G. & Barb R. make sure everyone gets
checked in.
Fellow Friend Sandra L. makes sure guest Betsy P. is having a
good time.
hmmmm...am I still the highest bidder?????
Fellow Friends Jim W. & Bonnie M. can't wait for all the
fun to begin.
Friends Elizabeth R. and Charlie O. check out the arriving guests.
Friends Kevin F., Marie H., Barry B., and Wil F. plan their
after dinner activities.
The crowd gets bigger.
Fellow Friends, Police Chief Bill C. and Tom Q.
"Semperfi" guys.
Bellevue's Mayor Jack M. and fellow Friend Bob K.
Friends secretary Katie D. chats a little with neighbor and
fellow Friend Steve G.
Bellevue's First Lady Sharon M. and Newport Central Catholic
asst. Principal Jenny M.
Bellevue High School Principal Col. Mike W. and former
Grandview Elementary School asst. Principal Robin S.
Guest Tom S. and fellow Friend Molly R. share a chuckle.
Fellow Friend and school board member Dan S. & wife Donna.
Guest Rosie K., fellow Friend Ginny B., guests Helen D. &
Kathy D.
Fellow Friends Ray & Joann M.
Bellevue's favorite mortgage banker Mike S. & fellow Friend
Ginny H.
Guests Nan Sue & Dominick D. share a tale with Debbie F.
Friends VP Tom W. thanks the ladies for attending.
Birthday Bash guest speaker Pat C. and fellow Friend Lyn K.
Bellevue's former mayors Tom R. and Friends VP Tom W. discuss
current events.
Master of Ceremonies, fellow Friend Jerry S. Jr. delights the
crowd with his wit and humor.
MC Jerry making sure who's on first......
Friends of Bellevue president Julie B. welcomes all to this
year's event.
Dinner crowd enjoying the soothing sounds from the "Hills of
Kentucky Dulcimers".
School principals introducing this year's Friends of Bellevue
Scholarship recipients.
State representative Dennis K. issues special citations to
this year's scholarship winners.
Friends of Bellevue scholarship recipients Lisa B. and Rachel
M. prepare to receive the Commonwealth of Kentucky's House of Representatives
Outstanding Achievement Citations.
Thanking the young ladies for a job well done.
School board member and fellow Friend Tracy N. introduces
former school officials who have served Bellevue's schools.
City councilman and fellow Friend Ed R. introduces former city
officials who have helped guide our city.
Former mayor and Friends of Bellevue VP Tom W. acknowledges
former state and county officials who have served Bellevue over the years.
Local political columnist Pat C. delights the crowd with his
insights into local public officials.
Fellow Friends and guests enjoying the after dinner program.
Former state representative Bill D. and former school
superintendent William D. congratulate guest Jeff J. on his recognition of his
service to Bellevue.
Fellow friends Jenn & Marie getting ready to make a bee line
to the "B-List".
Friends of Bellevue 2005 scholarship recipient Rachel M. being
congratulated by mom Donna and principal Jenny M.
Guests Jean W. and Barb W. chat a little before dinner.
Friends VP Tom W. fellow Friends Jerry S., Dottie W. and
guest Jill J. comment on the success of this years event.
Fellow Friend Mary B. and Friends treasurer Sandy O. are all
smiles after hearing the good news of the silent auction success.
Guest Cheryl J. and fellow Friend Lynn K. catch up on all the
latest.
Something funny got the attention of these three!
Former city council member & fellow Friend Cindy L. being
congratulated by mom Gerri L. for being recognized for her many years of
dedicated public service.
Former school board member & fellow Friend Carol R. and former
city council member & fellow Friend Carol S.
Friends of Bellevue treasurer Sandy O. and president Julie B.
head home after another successful Birthday Bash.
Silent auction committee members, fellow Friends Kathy A.,
Katie D., Laurie D., and chair Kathy B. celebrate a "job well done".
