The 2017 Christmas Banquet was held at the USAO Ballroom.  Five of our Ladies of Rotary were able to attend, thanks to the perfect weather.  The Club celebrated over glazed ham and oven roasted chicken served with a house salad, green been casserole, roasted baby carrots and scalloped potatoes.  The hot apple and peach cobblers topped off the meal.
 
Elizabeth called the group to order with Chris Mosley doing the pledge and Ed Stanton blessing the food.  Corsages were presented to the five Ladies of Rotary (photos provided): Virginia Ramsey, Donna Elledge, Bettye Hughes, Jeanne Jones and Irma Winstead.
 
During the dinner, entertainment was provided by the wonderful voices, piano and guitar of the Oklahoma City Community Choir.
 
To finish the event, the Paul Harris Fellowship awards were announced for the following Rotarians:
 
Peggy Boldt (first time)
John Herndon (first time)
Larry Brown (second)
John Gorton (second)
Ann Manchester (second)
Michael Oberlender (second)
David Posey (second)
Tom Rose (second)
Hank Ross (second)
Pauline Garrett (third)
Ron Sanders (third)
Gary McNatt (fourth)
Bill McVey (seventh)
 
Gerron Smith and Elizabeth Allen making sure all items are set for the party.
 
There were several Rotarians and guests in attendance for the banquet.
 
Gerron Smith presenting a corsage to Bettye Hughes.
 
Donna Elledge admiring her flowers.
 
Elizabeth Allen visiting with Irma Winstead.
 
Jeanne Jones is all smiles with her corsage.
 
Conrad Duprez presents flowers to Virginia Ramsey.
 
The wonderful Oklahoma City Community Choir.
 
The Paul Harris Fellowship recipients at the banquet.