Diane Rains, one of the guests of honor--actually the main guest of honor since the other outgoing officers being honored couldn't be there.
In the background, Otiis the Rabbit and Calvin the Alligator who co-hosted the thank-you celebration, look on as the newly elected officers are presented.

Left, Karen Backes, who continues as treasurer;

Steve Marks, brand-new secretary;

Chris Fehring, brand-new vice-president;

and Laura Krentz, who returns to the role of president, an office she first held several years ago.
SHOW AND TELL:

Claire Uldrich demonstrates one of several "limberjack" puppets she showed us.
Left, one of the Czechoslovakian puppets Steve Mark brought to show;

Bottom left: Larry Johnson with a showgirl marionette;

Bottom right: Brett DeBruyn performing a number.