2015 SPRING LUNCHEON

Fifty-six ASH and friends gathered at Moran’s Restaurant on Saturday, May 9, for the annual luncheon. There was a touch of sadness to the event as Moran’s has been sold, and a new restaurant will take its place. As a result, Evy and Susan Rice presented Tom Murphy of Moran’s with a certificate of appreciation from ASH and the William Gillette Memorial Luncheon for all he had done for both groups through the years. He also received a two-volume edition of the Canon.

The traditional toasts were given: Queen Victoria by Mickey Fromkin; Irene Adler by Frank Ferry; Sherlock Holmes by Julianne Burke; John Watson by Becky Robare; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle by Bob Katz; and Friendship by Jacquelynn Morris.

The speakers were Jenn Eaker on Holmes’ way with women, Bob Stek on CREE and monkey glands, and Karen Wilson with a poem about “the things we do for love.”

A highlight of the afternoon was the opportunity for attendees to take home an item from the late Joe Moran’s collection, donated by Joe’s family. Ben and Sue Vizoskie curated the collection, names were drawn, and everyone received something. Our sincere thanks to the Moran family for their generosity and to Ben and Sue for coordinating the event.

As always, the gathering ended with the traditional ASH songs.