2006 JJ Gala "the Largest Mardi Gras Ball west of the Mississippi" is undeniable success!

[Snohomish County Democrats]

Thank you so much to everyone who supported and/or joined the Snohomish County Democrats at our 2006 Jefferson Jackson Gala on October 14th.
   
  Special thanks to Master of Ceremonies Bill Phillips who helped turn the evening into “the Largest Mardi Gras Ball west of the Mississippi”  with his Louisiana humor and amazing singing voice!
   
  And to our speakers Senator Patty Murray, Congressman Jay Inslee, Congressman Rick Larsen, and County Executive Reardon, who warmed up the crowd for our own Chair Mark Hintz and State Party Leaders Dwight Pelz, Luis Moscoso & Habib Habib.
   
  The evening included a surprise Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Marian Harrison for her continuous support of democrats!  Congratulations again Marian!
   
  The evening was topped off with an inspiring Key Note Address from Former Ambassador Joe Wilson.  
   
  (You can visit Ambassador Wilson's web site to learn more about his legal challenges with the Bush Administration at www.wilsonsupport.org )
   
  This evening was a successful fundraiser for the Snohomish County Democrats!
   
  And this event could not have been possible without the help and support of our Patrons, Sponsors and Volunteers!
   
  Patrons
  The Honorable Jay Inslee, United States Congress
   The Honorable Jean Berkey, Washington State Senate
   The Honorable Hans Dunshee, Washington State Representative 
   The Honorable John Lovick, Washington State Representative
   The Honorable Dave Gossett, Snohomish County Council
   The Honorable Janice E. Ellis, Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney
  International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 191
   The Tulalip Tribes of Washington
   
   Sponsors
   The Honorable Michael Sells, Washington State Representative
  Mike Cooper, Charter Review Commission
   Deanna Dawson, Edmonds City Council
   Dwight Pelz, Chair Washington State Democratic Party
   Laura Lewis, 1st Vice Chair Snohomish County Democrats
   Kent and Poppy Hanson
   
  Volunteers
  Harry Abbott
  Curt Eidem
  Marian Harrison
  Ramona Hensrude
  Michael Hughes
  Laura Lewis
  Jackie & Phyllis Minchew
  Michele Meaker Pin
  Frank Roll
  Debbie & Whitney Stalder
  Eric & Heather Smith Teegarden
  Caryl Trager
  Jane Wiseman
   (I really hope I didn’t forget anyone so please forgive me if I did!)
   
   And many thanks also to:
  Creative Printing
  Everett Events Center
  Jeff LaPlante Photography
  Silverlake Safeway Floral
   
  Photos of the event will be available to view on line after October 21st at
  www.jefflaplantephotography.com
   
  or for candid shots go to:
  http://ckephotos.lifepics.com   code: gala2006
   
  Thank you all so very much for your help and support in making this event a success!!
   
  Sincerely,
  Kristine Petereit
  Chair, Jefferson Jackson Gala
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