The Masked Ball at The Ritz was an elegant affair that incorporated a hint of mystery in the air.
The Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains annual gala took place at The Ritz-Carlton on Saturday, May 3, 2014.
The evening program included a lovely welcome and silent auction, where guests were delighted with the elegance of the masks, the items to be bid on, and the drinks and appetizers served.
Pianist Eric French filled the room with joyous classics. Laughter was abundant, and when dinner was served, spirits were high. As guests flooded into the reception hall, entertainment by the Gayle Leali Quartet was filling the air with gorgeous voices and instruments.
Comedian Sam Adams had the crowd enjoying themselves even further throughout the meal.
LFS President and CEO Jim Barclay gave a resounding welcome to guests, along with stories of compassion that left guests thankful they were able to participate.
Distinguished awards were also presented by Jim Barclay, and included Eagle Wings Awards for Saint Lukes Lutheran Church; Realities for Children based in Fort Collins, CO; and Gary Gabrielson of Colorado Springs, CO. Special thanks were also delivered to sponsors of the gala.
The planning committee included Nancy Beyer, Dee Gonzales, Sarah Jacobsen, Karla Kalahar, Jeanne Maloney, Shelia Singletery, and Margie Versen.
The 21st annual gala was a night that in the words of Jim Barclay, President and CEO, had a fundamental purpose of “strengthening LFS’ ability to bring help and hope to others through faith-inspired service.” It appears to have done just that.
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- Enjoing the libations
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- Silent auction
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- From left: Rev. Robert Kehner, Kim Kuehner, and Jody Pierce
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- Rob and Jann Swanson
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- From left: John and Gail Mullin, Judy Lounsberry
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- From left: Andrew and Jennifer Gillespie and Guest of Mike Porter
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- Pastor Chad Johnson
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- Enjoying the silent auction
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- Donna Stratford
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- Board member Karen Spies and Al Spies
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- Mask for silent auction
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- Jane Pope Meehan, VP of Development, with Alan and Cathy Jahde
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- Kate Kelsey, Matt and Priscilla Hill
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- Steve and Joanne Wille
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- Rick and Marjories Versen (with masks)
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- Rick and Marjorie Versen (without masks)
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- Eric French, pianist
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- LFS display board
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- Jewelry forsilent auction
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- Karen and Gary Gabrielson
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- Lynn Delozier and Heather Evans
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- Suzanne Boo
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- From left, Dr. Phyllis Updike, Dr. Jan Updike, and Jim Barclay, Executive Director
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- From left: Kay Benston, Pastor John Bengston, Roma Rehkow, Jerry Rehkow, Diane Mille, Pastor John Pederson
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- Sheree and Tery Weerstadson
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- At the piano– Jeanne Malony and Nancy Beyer, with pianist Eric Finch
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- Heather Fortner, Joe Fortner, and Keith Lashier, Board of Directors
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- Dick [Thor] Currey
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- Laura and Steve Meyers
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- Cheryll Eldred
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- From left, Linda Hughes, Adam Schnider, Molly Secher, Craig Secher
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- Enjoying the evening
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- Perusing the silent auction
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- From left: Jamie and Nathan Corbin, Sarah and Matt Hoya, Mike and Kelly Manish
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- Joe and Tausca Schillacx
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- Carolyn and Jerry Jaggers
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- Todd Laurie, board of directors, and Bethany Laurie
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- Board members Scot Nixon and Tom Siegle
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- Sampling of the food
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- Gayle Leali Quartet
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- Gift bags
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- Eagles’ Wings Awards
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- Reception
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- Dinner and reception
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- Place-toppers
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- The crowd showing their masks
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- Jane Pope, VP of services
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- Let us pray
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- A somber moment
