Grand du Georgia

	Grand Du Georgia was pretty well represented with 14 Voyageurs and 11 Dames in attendance.
	More Georgia Voyageurs, they came to learn.
	Madame La Presidente Sue Houttikier was escorted in to the Opening Session
	Karen Brady was escorted in to witness Jerry's swearing in.
	Time for the changing of the guard, as Jerry Brady takes the oath.
	Then it was time for the rest of the National Officers to be sworn in.
	Karen Brady had the honor of placing the Chapeau on hubby Jerry.
	The National Color Guard was on hand and did their usual outstanding job under the direction of Jesse Cumbee.

	The annual Children's party, sponsored primarily by the National Boxcar Association, was a fun time. The children enjoyed a nice meal & entertainment by the Hobo Clowns. The Georgia Dames joined in
	A large crowd attended annual Past Chef de Gare Luncheon. Georgia was well represented.
	Jerry gets the Gavel
	The head table dignitaries at the banquet were all decked out in Black Tie attire. Bless their hearts, don't they look nice.
	Big Chef Ted Lang gave his farewell address at the banquet and pledged his support to Jerry.
	Sue gave her parting remarks, thanking everyone for all of their help and support throughout her year
	Georgia Royalty, Grand Chef John and Grande La Presidente Brenda all gussied up for the banquet.
	Nick and Deana Nicholson were among the party goers enjoying the banquet.
	Then there was Voyageur Chicken Legs and Miss Barbara with a big smile for the camera.
	Yours Truly proudly accepted two plaques for the Georgia On Track, making it 6 of the last 8 years that the GOT as won awards. This time it was a double barrel win.

Meet our new National Leaders. Chef de Chemin de Fer Jerry Brady from Texas and Madame La Presidente Debbie Douglass from New York

	Grand Chef Pizzo signs a PG's egg while the Big Chef is a witness.
	I don't know who this blond is hitting on the Chef de Chemin de Fer and Mike Wood
	These Dames didn't escape the PG's soliciting
	Quite a few out of town guests enjoying the hospitality
	Carol and Luther enjoying the hospitality. Carol worked hard at the registration desk.
	This all female jury showed no mercy
	Judge Grip and Prostitotin attorney Steve Adams confer on one of the PG's. I bet the PG was the looser

	Rich Bureau seemed to really enjoy giving a pie to one of the PGs. I think the PG's really got their monies worth.
	The big Chef gets a kiss from wife Karen after she smeared him good with a pie
	Then it was the Grand Chefs turn in the stocks. Madame La Presidente Brenda seemed to be enjoying herself.
	Oh oh Brenda, paybacks are hell
	Madame La Pres Natinoale Debbie really got the works from husband Paul
	Horatio Mortimer Softsoap (Carl Watkins) did his usual outstanding job as Chairman of the So Long League.
	Five brand new Voyageurs Militaire clean up pretty good, shown here at the banquet with the dignitaries.

Lloyd Boswell does the honors of presenting the PG of the year Charles Hinson with his chapeau.

	The head table, bless their hearts, don't they look nice?
	A good crowd enjoyed a nice meal at the banquet
	Chef de Chemin de Fer Brady made a few encouraging remarks. He spoke of his program for the year, Child Welfare.
	Swampthang gets an award from the Big Chef.
	Chef de Gare Steve Ayotte presents a plaque to Grand Chef and Madame LaPresidente, John and Brenda Pizzo
	Grand Chef Pizzo and a bunch of has beens from Texas, Virginia, Alabama as well as GA.

	It is the time of the changing of the guard. Chef Pizzo gave his parting remarks and pledged his support to the new Chef.
	Then it was time for Madame La Presidente Brenda Pizzo to give her swan song and also pledged her support to the next administration.
	Incoming Madame La Presidente Sylvia Boggs was escorted to the alter to be installed by her honey Jim Boggs
	Installing Officer Nationale Sous La Presidente Cheryl Boswell said raise your right hand and repeat after me!
	Sylvia obeys

	Then the remainder of the Grande Cabane officers raised their hands and said I do, I will
	Sylvia gets the gavel
	Madame La Presidente Sylvia thanks everyone for their support and pledges to perform her duties to the best of her ability
	Then it was time for Grand Chef de Gare Glenn Sparks to raise his hand and repeat after Installing officer Kent Molen
	The rest of the Grand Voiture Officers were sworn in.

	Glenn gets the gavel to make it official
	Shirley had the honor of putting Glenn's new chapeau on him (along with a little kiss)
	Then it was speech time for the new Chef. Glenn said how honored he was to be elected to this high office and asked for everyone's help and support.
	Outgoing La Presidente Brenda, Installing Officer Cheryl and Incoming LaPresidente Sylvia pose for a kodak moment
	Here we have Outgoing Chef John with Incoming Chef Glenn flanked by Sous Chef de Chemin de Fer Pat Beamer who installed the remaining officers and Installing Officer Kent

Voiture 217 Train
in 4th of July Parade
in Philadelphia (Clifton Heights) PA

	Voiture 217 was invited to participate in the 4th of July Parade in Clifton Heights PA (Philly) The train led the parade
	A group of locales (family of Jim Walsh) enjoyed riding in the parade
	A day they will never forget. Andy Anderson shown here as flagman

	13 Members of the Train Crew enjoyed the 800 mile trip to Philly.
	Even had a couple clowns for the parade. (Steve and Joe), members of the train crew.
	While there took the time to play tourist for a day, visiting Independence Hall

	And the Liberty Bell
	Chef de Gare Lee Houge shown here with Jabbo Ellison and Kent Molen posing with the Liberty Bell just to prove that we had been there.
	Here we have Andy Anderson, Jim Simmons and Hiram Hayes at the Liberty Bell

Eight of the thirteen at the end of the day. I know there is only 7 in this picture, number eight was behind the camera

HOOT NANNY WRECK
2010
CALHOUN GEORGIA

	Voiture 1229's 51st Annual Hoot Nanny Wreck brought 10 new Voyageurs into LaSociete in May
	Two months earlier Voiture 1229 had a White Collar Wreck and brought in five more new members
	One female PG was included in the group and was really a good sport. I think she had more fun than anyone
	The Judge did not go easy on her, she got the works
	Even got some desert on her face, some is an understatement
	When it was all over her sponsor Big John proudly presented her with her chapeau, ritual book etc.
	PG's enjoy a break time during the afternoon but it didn't last long as they were soon at it again.
	Chef de Gare Ken Temples did not escape the evil hands of Miss Wava (his wife)
	Grand Chef Pizzo congratulates the new Voyageurs and gave them a little pep talk as he gave each one his pin.

BRO

	Everyone attending the Southland's Dixie had a great time and the Dames never miss an opportunity to sing a little karaoke.
	Who is that at the grill. I believe it is Chef extraordinaire Abby Abbensett from Voiture 217.
	Steve O and Joe the Plumber were enjoying the festivities
	Madame Nationale La Presidente Debbie Douglass flanked here by Jean Molen and Karen Brady
	Kent said, Hey! Who is that funny looking guy with my wife? It's the big Chef himself.
	Grand Chef Pizzo gets a handshake from Big Chef Brady
	At the banquet, Jeff Cook, a member of the music group Alabama welcomed everyone to Alabama
GALA	GEORGIA/ALABAMA PROMENADE
	GALA business meeting was short and sweet
	The torch was passed from this year's President Johnny Warren to next year's president Nick Nicholson