06_Annual_Meeting

by Pat Caruso

In the city of Boston, history speaks from every street corner. Paul Revere looks down from his perch outside the Old North Church - the Freedom Trail is painted on the sidewalk so the adventurous tourist can follow the path of history at a leisurely pace. Red Sox banners fly, with a Yankee "NY" nowhere in sight. Curse of The Bambino? What's that?

At down by Boston Harbor, in the World Trade Center, the Metro Region and CCCA made a little history, too. While the cars were the stars of the show, the Metro Region was honored to receive numerous awards for contributions toward the goals of the CCCA. And the most prestigious award of the weekend is coming home to Metro. Breaking with tradition, let's save the best for ~~last~~ FIRST:


CCCA President Chuck Conrad (left) presenting the Warshawsky Best Of Show Award to Dave Kane

The Annual Meeting was hosted by the New England Region. Their hospitality and attention to detail ensured that the weekend was first-class from beginning to end. Thanks to all our New England friends!

Thursday night's dinner, The Salute To The Regions, was held at the Harvard Club. This two-story, wood paneled room was flanked by tremendous stone fireplaces at either end. The soft lighting illuminated the numerous antique tapestries on the walls. This night, the achievements of the regions were recognized. Metro was honored to be presented with three distinguished awards:
3rd Place - Region Publications - To JIM KIDD, Editor of The Metropolitan Skyline
2nd Place - Non Printed Publications - To PAT CARUSO, Webmaster of MetroCCCA.ORG


And after all the regional awards were presented, CCCA Awards Chairman, Bob Joynt, stepped to the microphone, again. This year a new CCCA Award was being presented. The Cantore Family Award was established by the Cantore family to recognize the Outstanding Regional Director, who in the opinion of the National Board of Directors of the Club, deserves special recognition for that person's contributions to the Club and its members. Bob Joynt noted that this award was "being presented to a special husband and wife team who have dedicated themselves to their region. In three short years they energized a region into one of the strongest and most active in the club."
We present the Cantore Family Award for Outstanding Regional Director to BOB & GRACE GLUCK !

Hip-Hip-Hooray for Metro's Bobbie'dine Rodda !!

Well, actually, Bobbie'dine is a member of EVERY CCCA region in the country, so we all can take great pride in claiming her as our own.

Bobbie'dine is the well-deserved recipient of the 2005 Classic Spirit Award

Before he presented the award, Award Sponsor George Holman asked the crowd "How many of you have ever received a note or photo from Bobbie'dine after a CCCA event?" Just about every hand in the room went up - followed by a round of laughter. You see, Bobbie'dine is an avid photographer, and a generous one, too - she'll always send you photos, to remind you of the great time you had. Is it any wonder she received the Classic Spirit Award?

by George Holman, New England Region: The inspiration for the Classic Spirit Award was the friendly, cheerful, and enthusiastic personality of Mary Jeane Holman. Endowed by the New England Region, the award recognizes CCCA members who exhibit this unique spirit for which Mary Jeane was so well known. The annual award is an original work of art by a New England artist -

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