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MEMBER’S PARTY
ME MBER ’S P ART Y

37 AMAZING YEARS! Two of our favorite artists, John Lamb and Bob
Penuelas, were called upon to display their wares, and
“Getting in Touch with your Inner Kook” was the they hit it out of the park. Each set up a special area to
theme for the Annual Members Party on Sunday show off various pieces of their work.
afternoon, February 26. We took inspiration from artist In addition, several artists contributed items to a
Bob Penuelas, who created the unforgettable Pick-A-Prize raffle, and volunteer Marchia Morey
Wilbur Kookmeyer character in 1986. He reminded us pulled up the winning ticket for each individual prize.
that, even after all these years, there may be a little bit We are grateful to raffle donors Tom Keck, Alan
of kook left in each of us – a child-like, perhaps wacky Casagrande, Sam Cody, Jim Salvati, Lynne
way of viewing the world. Merchant, and of course - Bob Penuelas and John
The wonderful turnout was a true mix of long-time Lamb. Thanks also go to volunteers Linda Lux and
members and new, oldsters and youngsters, all gather- Wendy Wiegand for managing ticket sales.
ed to help celebrate another magical year for CSM.
(at L)...Artists
Carl Her-
rman and
Bob Penuelas
found that
they had a lot
in common,
from
appreciation
of fine art to
having an
off-the-wall
sense of
humor

Above...John Lamb (holding
skateboard) had an opportunity
to share some of his colorful
creations with (L-R)...
photographer Jim Pidgeon,
Steve Schubert, and
Sam Cody.

(at R)..Jimmy Murray, who
holds CSM Membership Card
#101, has his arms full of items
he scored from the raffle. Jimmy
was one of CSM’s first volun-
A specially-crafted teers during our time in Encinitas,
Kook cake was the helping keep the doors open on
Above..Education Committee members hit of the weekends and letting us display
Justin Moodie (L) and Tom Gibbons afternoon! boards from his vast collection.

(at L)...Terrific back-ground
music was provided by
Kylie Sheils, her dad,
Dave, and keyboardist
Franc Uberti.

(at R)...Former CSM board
members who served during
our time on Coast Higway
in Oceanside, Ed and
Julia Morris were
surprise guests.
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