The White Plains Historical Society

Annual Dinner 2013


May 9, 2013 - White Plains, NY.

The 24th Annual Dinner Event was held on May 9th at the White Plains Woman's Club (a National Historic Site), the third year running at this location. President Rob Hoch presided.

An honor guard of war re-enactors led by Trustee Denis Jones presented Old Glory. Trustee George Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance. Pianist Suzanne Hoch accompanied Milagros Lecuona in the singing of our National Anthem. The invocation was given by John Vorperian.

Nominating Committee Chairman Lou DeGenaro proclaimed the Nominating Committee's report. Presented for three year terms on the Board of Trustees were Alan Hartman, Milagros Lecuona, Miriam Varian and John Vorperian. Presented for one year terms as officers were President Rob Hoch, First Vice President John Vorperian, and Second Vice President Lou DeGenaro. All were elected without opposition.

In attendance were State Assemblyman David Buchwald, State Senator George Latimer, Westchester County Legislator Bill Ryan, Mayor Tom Roach, and Common Council Members Ben Boykin, Milagros Lecuona, Dennis Krolian, Beth Smayda, John Martin and John Kirkpatrick, Society Members and guests.

The Citizen Extraordinaire Award was conferred upon Bob Roston. Mayor Tom Roach made the award presentation. Certificates from the City of White Plains, the Westchester County Legislature, New York State Assembly and Senate were duly conferred.

Many previous awardees and former government officials were also present.

The guest speaker was author Thomas J. Crauchwell, who spoke on "Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee: How a founding father and James Hemmings Introduced French Cuisine to America". The talk was short, informative and enjoyable.

Catering was provided by Caperberry. Table centerpieces were provided by Amodio's Garden Center, Nursery and Flowershop.

Parade
Led by Trustee Denis Jones


Presenting Colors


Pledge
Led by Trustee George Jones


National Anthem
Milagros Lecuona and Suzanne Hoch


History of the Ridgeway Theater
Trustee Howard Waldman


Guests


Mayor Roach


Bob Roston
Citizen Extraordinaire with presentation from Mayor Tom Roach


NY State Senator George Latimer


NY State Assemblyman David Buchwald


Westchester County Legislator Bill Ryan


Bob Roston
Citizen Extraordinaire


Author Thomas J. Craughwell
Topic: Jefferson's Creme Brulee


Invitation



Photographs by Rob Hoch and Lou DeGenaro