North Shore AGO Annual Members Banquet
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Michigan Shores Club, Wilmette
On Sunday, May 19, North Shore AGO members and their guests gathered in the Canterbury Room of the historic Michigan Shores Club for the annual members banquet. The elegantly appointed second-floor room offered us views of the lake through leaded glass windows, a working fireplace, and a Jacobean-style ceiling. Members socialized over cocktails at 5:00 pm, while savoring several appetizers which included bacon-wrapped shrimp, spring rolls and crab cakes. Dinner was served at 6:00 pm. Grace was said by the Rev. Dr. David Handley, who quoted the inspirational words of Fred Pratt Green that are often paired with Stanford’s hymn tune Engelberg. (“When in our music God is glorified.”)
The festive meal began with an eclectic salad of greens and fruit, followed by stuffed breast of chicken with pepper sauce accompanied by julienned vegetables and duchess potatoes. Dinner was rounded off with a light dessert of cookies and coffee.
Dean Robert Woodworth offered congratulations and thanks to the convention committee for their hard work on the well-received regional convention. He also introduced the newly-elected board members and officers. Overall it was an extremely enjoyable evening of fellowship and collegiality. A special congratulations to board member Matthew Doran, who performed a recital at Loyola’s Madonna della Strada Chapel prior to attending the banquet.
Submitted by
James Janossy
Secretary
