Installation Dinner at Bohemian Crystal Restaurant 2019

Leadership Team takes Office

Beautiful images of Prague, former capitol of the Kingdom of Bohemia in paintings and photographs surrounded 35 Northern Illinois Regional Group members and friends as they gathered for a long-standing tradition, the officers and director’s   Installation Banquet.  The evening began at 5:30 pm Saturday January 12, 2019 as those attending the event filed into a private dining room at the Bohemian Crystal Restaurant in Westmont.  The group of Ford V-8 enthusiasts, spouses and friends checked their coats and brushed the snow off their shoes, finding their seats in the spacious private dining room. 

With the bar open several members grabbed a drink and greeted their friends and fellow club members.  The key board artistry of Ron Vaughn was appreciated by the group as he rendered some familiar musical numbers in the background. The group was glad to have Ron and his music back this year. Everyone also appreciated the work of vice president John Scheve and Este Scheve in planning and making the arrangements for the event.   

Dinner began as the server staff brought out delicious Bohemian cuisine served family style. There was plenty of chicken, beef and pork tenderloin with sauerkraut, dumplings, and mashed potatoes on the side.  Everyone enjoyed the meal and certainly had plenty to eat. Dessert and coffee followed the main meal.  With tables of six the groups had a great opportunity for dinner conversation.  

As 7:30 rolled around outgoing president John Emmering gave an announcement that the swearing in ceremony would commence shortly.  Soon the officers and directors for 2019 lined up for the protocol. New president Ron Steck stood with returning vice president John Scheve, Secretary Gary Osborne, and returning directors Scott Gilday, Tom O’Donnell and Pat Maroney.  New directors George Zulas and John Emmering also joined them. Outgoing director Ron Blum gave the group the oath of office and as the group uttered the final phase “So help me Henry” the new slate of club leaders assumed office.  

Topping off the event our hosts John & Este Scheve held a drawing for assorted mystery gift cards and bottles of wine.  During the remainder of the event Ron Vaughn returned to his keyboard and participants enjoyed the evening until things wrapped up and attendees said their goodbyes.  Participating in the yearly event were Ron & Arlene Blum, John & Robin     Emmering, Scott Gilday, John Judge & Yolanda Rojos, Frank & Phyllis Madrigali with friend Louise Engert, Pat & Dee Maroney, Joe & Millie Novak, Tom & Madeleine O’Donnell, Gary & Dawn Osborne,  Dan & Diane Pudelek, John & Este Scheve, John & Barbara Slobodnik, Ron & Colleen Steck with friends Larry & Michele Hunkele, Ron Vaughn, Len & Irene Vinyard, Larry Webb & Virgie Burnquist and George & Dawn Zulas.