In keeping with the desert southwest customs, the traditional NIA Awards Banquet was a Fiesta! Dinner guests were greeted by festive colorful decorations while mariachi music played. Steve and Melanie had the event supremely well organized and every detail thought out. 154 people attended the banquet.
A wide-angle view of the fiesta. See Sandra Ellis, Keith Rolloson, Arlen Reinstra, and Bob Stahr in the foreground, and some of the colorful decorations behind.
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One of the many tables -- Carl and Helen Rusk, Alan Stastny, Marilyn and Jerry Turner
Another table ... spoons anyone? Jack Reissleman, Doug and Donna Williams, Bob Berry, Peter Abbott, Jeff Atwood, John Wiggins, and Ross Baird.
After the great meal, Awards were given for the displays at the show. Each display received a display participation plaque and the numerous NIA and Club awards which are shown with the display pictures. One of these awards, the Dr. Frederick L. Griffin Award For Best Use of Threadless was presented to Doug MacGillvary by Fred Griffin Jr., the son of Fred Griffin Sr. Fred Griffin Sr. was the first president of the NIA! (See picture below)
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Last updated November 13, 1999