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The banquet was held at the Arts Club of Washington, DC on Sunday, March 24th.

Tracey Norvell, who reps for Fine Art Connoisseur and Plein Air Magazine, spoke on "The Magic of Storytelling and Matchmaking in the Art World," giving us much food for thought -- as well as, some fun hats!

We honored Bill Schmidt for the incredible achievement of 50 years in the WSLP!

President, Bernie Dellario, shared recollections of Bill from the membership, many of which centered on Bill's quirky painting attire and his wry wit. Bernie presented Bill with a rolling backpack for his painting gear. Bill then regaled us with anecdotes from his 50 years in the club.

We had an excellent meal and a great time socializing --

Left, David Diaz.     Right, Barbara Nuss and Meg Walsh.

Left, Bernie Dellario, Sara Linda Poly and Jack Pardue.  Right, Christine Drewyer and Nancy Tankersley.

Left, Christine Lashley and Ted Reed.  Right, Sara Linda Poly and Trisha Adams.

Left, Lynn Mehta, Meg Walsh, Jill Banks (sponsoree) and Hiu-Lai Chong. Right, Jill Basham won 1st Place and Guests' Choice awards.

 Left, Marietje Chamberlain. Right, Priscilla Whitlock and Gray Dodson.

As always, we ended with a group photo --

Front row: Sara Linda Poly, Hiu-Lai Chong, Gray Dodson, Barbara Nuss, Jean Schwartz, Tracey Norvell (guest speaker), JoEllen Murphy and Bill Schmidt.

Center row: Meg Walsh, Bernie Dellario, Harry Jaecks, Jean Brinton-Jaecks, Lynn Mehta, Marietje Chamberlain, Christine Drewyer, Jill Basham and Andrei Kushnir.

Back row: Bob Thoren, Jacalyn Beam, Nancy Tankersley, David Diaz, Trisha Adams, Christine Lashley, Jack Pardue, Lisa Mitchell and Ted Reed.

Members in Attendance: Trisha Adams, Jill Basham, Jacalyn Beam, Marietje Chamberlain, Hiu Lai Chong, David Diaz, Gray Dodson, Christine Drewyer, Harry Jaecks, Jean Jaecks, Andrei Kushnir, Christine Lashley, Lynn Mehta, Lisa Mitchell, JoEllen Murphy, Barbara Nuss, Jack Pardue, Bobbi Pratte, Sara Poly, Ted Reed, Bill Schmidt, Jean Schwartz, Nancy Tankersley, Robert Thoren and Meg Walsh.