Optimist Installation and Awards Dinner
Photo Courtesy of: George Price
Tim Caszett standing at the podium with Susan Aris, recipient of the Optimist Club Member of the Year Award.
Photo Courtesy of: George Price
The Moreno Valley Senior Crochet Club members stand with past President Tim Caszett as they were honored with the Laura Froehlich Spirit of Volunteerism Award.
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2013-2014 Optimists Club President Tim Caszett speaks at the Installation and Award Dinner.
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Rene's restaurant catered food to the dinner. Everyone lined up, buffet style, to pick what they wanted to eat.
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Kevin Riser, recipient of the Rookie of the Year Award, stands at the podium with past president Tim Caszett.
Photo Courtesy of: Kayla Sheldon
(From left) Aki Caszett, wife of past president Tim Caszett, sitting with Susan Aris, as they start the dinner with a salad. Later that night, Susan was awarded with the Optimist Member of the Year award.
Photo Courtesy of: Kayla Sheldon
Club members socialize while they wait in line to get salad to start the dinner.
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The Optimist Club banners made an appearance at Friday night's Installation and Award dinner.
Photo Courtesy of: George Price
Janet DuHaime, new president of 2014-2015, speaking at the Installation and Award dinner.
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