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Shortly before Christmas, the St. Maarten/St. Martin Navy League Council held its 6th Annual Christmas Dinner Party.

St. Maarten/St. Martin Council 6th Annual Christmas Party

Photo Caption: Guests at Navy League Christmas Party: Front Row (Left to Right) Mrs. Angela Richards, Mrs. Kiki Tackling, Past President Mrs. Asha Stevens and DR Consul General Lic. Doris Elsa Vasquez Martinez. Rear Row (L-R): Governor Franklin Richards, Past President Mr. Art Nutcher, Council President Mr. Lloyd Tackling, Collectivité President Mr. Franz Gumbs, Navy League National Vice-President Dr. Jack Stevens, Mr. Martinez and Mr. Miguel Ferreras, DR Trade Consul.

According to Council President Lloyd Tackling, the dinner party was a real success based on the feedback he has received from many attendees. Paul Johnson, Past Council President and Board Member, said that the dinner, which was held at the Pegleg Pub and Steak House at Port de Plaisance, was the best such event he had attended in several years. Governor and Mrs. Franklin Richards, Collectivité President Franz Gumbs, and the Dominican Republic Council General, Mrs. Doris Elsa Vasquez Maritez and her husband, were special guests at the dinner party which was attended by approximately 80 Navy League members and guests.

The evening included a raffle and auction that enabled many attendees to carry away gifts valued at more than $2,000. During the evening’s festivities, Past Council President Art Nutcher presented a check to the “I Can” Foundation to use in support of the children. Council President Lloyd Tackling also presented a Plaque to Chris Coombs for his long-standing support of the Navy League Council.

All the members of the St. Maarten/St. Martin Navy League Council extend their best wishes to all members of our island community for 2009.