Join Us For Our First Themed Dance
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It wonderful to be back and this year Vicky Kuhn suggested we do some "themed dances" just to be a little different. This evening was "Tuxedo's and Tiara's" and it turned out wonderful. We have never seen so many beautiful tiara's and the tuxedo's were accented with pink accessories! Thank you Vicky !
Vicky brought a backdrop so everyone could take their own pictures!
Everyone wore their Tiara this evening.
There was a slight charge for hair styling and touch ups!
Looking good!
Ed and Betty
The table decorations were sponsors by Bill & Holly Henche and Andrea Miao
In keeping with the theme!
Thank you Irene for assisting Vicky setting up this evening!
Past Presidents of Topper's joined us this evening!
The tables are filling up!
Gigi & Larry
all the way from the Southbay
Beverly is our professional dessert taster! (It's a long story)
Dr. Mary assists the photographer!
Twins! Same dress with different colors!
Tiara's everywhere
Did You Know? Today, the word "tiara" is often used interchangeably with the word "diadem", and tiara is often translated to a word similar to diadem in other languages. Both words come from head ornaments worn by ancient men and women to denote high status. As Geoffrey Munn notes, "The word 'tiara' is actually Persian in origin—the name first denoted the high-peaked head-dresses of Persian kings, which were encircled by 'diadems' (bands of purple and white decoration). Now, it is used to describe almost every form of decorative head ornament."
Checkout the decorations on the table!
And, directly from Studio-M
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Andrea has the perfect flower this evening.
Welcome to Starlighters!
Arthur Murry is well represented this evening.
You can tell, they hear the music!
Welcome guests, please hurry back!
Please join us again!
Looking good!
Nina and Norman also from the Southbay area
Welcome back home!
Ron Herbel and Sandy Socorro
Our fearless leaders make this evenings announcements!
The script will be on sale after the dance!
Now we can hear you!
Run for the hills!
Check Bob's facial expression, it looks like he is hurting!
Notice, everyone is taking notes!
All members of the Armed Services were asked to stand!
Armed Forces Day Historical Timeline
July 26, 1947 – President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act into law (*Statute Compilation, codified in Title 50 of the U.S. Code: War and National Defense). This Act unified the four branches of the military under a single executive authority, the Secretary of Defense. This decision led to the creation of the National Military Establishment.
August 31, 1949 – Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced Armed Forces Day as a unification of the separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force celebrations, a reflection of the unification of the forces under the National Security Act. Armed Forces Day was intended to replace the separate days of celebration, but some branches maintain their own celebrations in addition to the joint observance. (Source: Defense.gov ) Read remarks from Senator Lodge on Secretary Johnson's announcement as printed in the Congressional Record on April 7, 1949.
February 27, 1950 – The first Armed Forces day was proclaimed by Presidential Proclamation 2873, but not observed until May that year. President Truman declared, "Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 1950, marks the first combined demonstration by America's defense team of its progress, under the National Security Act, towards the goal of readiness for any eventuality. It is the first formal procession of preparedness by the unified forces of our land, sea, and air defense."
May 20, 1950 – Armed Forces Day is first celebrated.
March 18, 1961 – President John F. Kennedy signs Presidential Proclamation 3399 (75 Stat. 1038) officially declaring Armed Forces Day a national holiday on every third Saturday in May.
Thank you ladies and gentlemen for you service to our country!
A resounding applause filled the room!
Yes Ed, the USAF counts!
John Tierony and Linda Revere
George Rhue and Sonia Tanori guests of Angela Han
Lisa Peng
Unknown
Gigi and Larry Isham
From the Arthur Murry Studio
George and Sarah McDaniels
The serious dancing begins!
The room was perfect for the dance!
The line dancers hit the floor!
Turn turn turn
Everybody (almost) it up and moving
The backdrop Vicky provided had a lot of activity this evening.
Heidi, our bartender, got into the swing of things!
Mary and George must dance at least one dance together!
Time for a giggle.
The ten-step polka is underway
The audience has as much fun as the dancers!
Line up kids, it is about to start!!
Put your little _____ in, pull your little ____ out
Do the Hokey Pokey and turn your self around!
We did it!