Pictures Tell All–Potluck Dinner Was Outstanding

At the December General Membership Meeting (Wednesday, December 11), the Honolulu Orchid Society hosted a potluck dinner to celebrate Christmas and the many good things that occurred during the year.  40 members and guests attended the dinner which was held in the Lanakila Elementary School cafeteria.  The food was abundant and exceeded gourmet standards.  Everyone had a grand time.  Photos below were taken by Mel Waki and Calvin Abe.  Click on a photo to get a larger, higher resolution image.  When done, click on the larger photo to return to the regular size.  Note that the photographers forgot to take pictures of the dessert which was just as outstanding as the entrees.

Maryrose Rodan proudly carries her husband's Bulbophyllum medusae which was brought to the meeting.
Maryrose Rodan proudly carried her husband’s (Clem) Bulbophyllum medusae which was brought to the meeting.
Bradley Lau brought his plants to share.
Bradley Lau brought his plants to share.
Williette Wong gave the invocation.
Williette Wong gave the invocation.
President Ruth Chun presented a special gift to the Kodama's for their help and contributions to the HOS Show. Accepting the gift is Ben, Jr.
President Ruth Chun presented a special gift to the Kodama’s for their help and contributions to the HOS Show. Accepting the gift was Ben, Jr.
Bob Moffitt commented on the plants that were brought to the meeting by the members. It was announced that Bob was recently elevated as an Accredited Judge of the American Orchid Society. Congratulations Bob.
Bob Moffitt commented on the plants that were brought to the meeting by the members. It was announced that Bob was recently elevated to Accredited Judge status of the American Orchid Society. Congratulations Bob.
Dr. Inge White and her husband kept track of the food that was brought for the dinner.
Dr. Inge White and her husband Melvin kept track of the food that was brought for the potluck dinner.

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The group could not wait to eat.
Emiko Watanabe and others filled their plates.  There was so much to choose from.
Ann Geschwandtner started with salad.
Ann Geschwandtner started with salad.
Pam Waki and Sherry Abe ate in moderation.
Pam Waki and Sherry Abe liked what they saw.
Inez Brunson enjoyed Hilda Takamatsu's soup.
Inez Brunson enjoyed Hilda Takamatsu’s soup.
Even after seconds and thirds, there was still food left over.
Even after seconds and thirds, there was still food left over.
People lined up to get a little of everything.
After dinner, the group played “opposite bingo”.  Charlotte Yamamoto did the number calling.  Winners received plants.
Playing "opposite bingo', you wish your number does not get called.
Playing “opposite bingo’, you prayed that your number did not get called.

 

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