DAFers ended the year in high spirits at our annual holiday party on December 7.  PV Golf Club did a very nice job in getting everyone in the Christmas mood with their ballroom and lounge area decorations.  This year we had a new band: In Contempt.  Led by an exceptionally strong lead singer, the band played a lot of Motown and soul classics that kept everyone on the dance floor.  And this reporter only heard compliments with respect to the food and drink.

The 2017 Board of Directors was announced and it was pretty much the same as the 2016 board with a few changed positions.  Steve and Nancy Sappington will take over Photography from Linda Howard, who will take over Decorations from Maggie Smith.  Maggie will be joined by Laurice Churchill to oversee Progams, replacing Steve and Nancy.  President Larry Chapman advised those in attendance that although the board was able to cover all responsibilities this coming year, "fresh blood" will be required for 2018 since ther will definately people moving off the board at the end of 2017.  He committed to starting the "arm twisting in earnest" early in the new year.

A special shout out to Patti LaGrelius for coordinating this very fun event.