Before the ceremonies, many members got together visiting old friends and finding new treasures; Don Brown (R) from Myerstown, PA

goes through some of Tom Hawk's (L) treasures [Left] ... while Frances and Bob Bush point members in the right direction [Middle]

... and member-at-Large Bob Robinson helps members find their latest treasurers [Right]

RIPCC President Jack Lowney surveys the scene [Left]; while Elgin and Claire Boyce try to keep up with the crowd [Middle];

at 11:00am, President Jack Lowney starts the meeting [Right]

Corresponding Secretary Lynn Gaulin starts the award ceremony for the Life Time Members (25 Years) [Left];

The crowd gathers and listens to Lynn Gaulin [Middle];

The Life Time awards are handed out [Right].

Peter Meggison (Member since 1964) gave a tremendous speech on the history of the Rhode Island Post Card Club and other related stories on postcards [Left];

The members listen to Peter Meggison intently [Middle];

Don Brown (Member since 1969) of the Institute of American Deltiology in Myerstown, PA, gave a warm Congratulations to the Club [Right]

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After the ceremonies, the crowd gets ready for the feast [Left];

Joe Bains (L) and Gardner Sherman (R) await their turn [Middle];

while Claire Boyce (center) lets Mary Valentine know, there will be NO cutting in line ... ; ) [Right]

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