Sorting out the plaques and certificates prior to the luncheon. Clockwise from lower left are Robyn Tomlin, Rick Hirsch’s BFF Robin Landers, Terry Eberle (back to the camera and unfortunately blurred,) Gil Thelen, Jeanne Grinstead and Rick Hirsch.
Jeanne Grinstead and JBart Bartosek give the awards script a final going-over.
Mike Tomasik, incoming FSNE president, presents Jeanne Grinstead with a plaque in recognition of her year of service as FSNE president.
Marty Petty, Florida Press Association board chair, introduces John McCain. The candidate stands with his wife, Cindy. Jeanne Grinstead photo.
Here’s a snapshot taken at the FSNE board meeting. From left to right: Terry Eberle, FSNE past past president; Barbara Petersen, FAF president; Gil Thelen, FSNE executive director; Cory Lancaster, FSNE board member; Jeanne Grinstead, FSNE president; Rosemary Goudreau, FSNE vice-president; Keith Woods, Poynter Institute representative; and RIck Hirsch, FSNE board member. Bill McKeen photo.
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