The Holiday Gale (Party) this year was at the same location we celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the club earlier this year. The Miami Outboard Clyb hosted both events and did an amazing job. Thanks to member Tony Hernandez for all the assistance with the MOC in getting everything ready. In charge of decorating Yovanna Hernandez, Millie Garcia, Al and Miriam Padilla did an amazing creative job as always. The venuw was set up with a very festive holiday theme and colors in red and white.
As the members arrived they were greeted by Jean and Ed and guided to the cocktail hour by the Tiki bar, appetizers and beverages were served as the club members mingled and awaited to enter into the main ballroom. At 7:15 the members were welcomed into the main dinning room as they collected their name cards on the way way inside. Once everyone was inside president Tomas Hernandez opened up with a welcoming to everyone, then Manny Garcia said a blessing over the whole evening. Then the DJ tony announced that each table would be called in order to take pictures at the step and repeat and Al Padilla would be acting photographer. During the picture time the staff started bringing out and serving bread and salads
As the dinner was being served the Swearing in Ceremony was conducted, swearing in the new 2026 Board of Directors. Ira Shapiro presided over the swearing in of the board as the clubs Parliamentarian, the 2026 board welcomed in 4 new members on the board Junior Valdes, Tony Hernandez, Alejandro Clay and Angel Aulet. After the swearing in took place, Tomas Hernandez presented the ‘Steering Wheel’ to newly sworn in president elect Al Padilla, to conclude the board ceremonies.
Then Ed Medina presented the clubs annual donation to the Neva King Cooper School for Special Needs and accepting on their behalf was Cliff Gibson. Cliff spoke a little bit towards what the school does and how they are a 100% school for children with special needs. Tomas Hernandez alsdo presented the Member of the Year award to Angel Aulet.
After almost everyone had finished dinner a short fun session of raffles and give aways took place as the beautifully decorated cake done by Gina Medina was being cut and served. Then the fun began, an evening of all different styles and genres of music and the members danced and celebrated away. During this time there was also an open air photo booth provided by the Infinity Sound and Tony with plenty of gag props provided for fun photo selfies. Around 10pm we had a second session of raffle give away in the form of Gift Cards, the members that stuck around for the fun and music took home a little extra! the dancing and celebration continued until 11pm it was an amazing evening has by everyone that attended.
