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October 7, 2010

Marin County Farm Bureau V.I.P. Luncheon

As many of you already know, Dominic is the current President of Marin County Farm Bureau and yesterday the organization held it's annual V.I.P. Luncheon.  The attendees usually include; all of our elected representatives, many of our county department heads, planning commissioners and planning staff and many other agriculture organizations.  This is an opportunity to bring the ranchers and all of our elected representatives together to get to know each other a little better on a more personal level.

Each year this luncheon is hosted on a Marin County ranch.  This year it was at the Pomi Ranch {aka: deer camp}.  By holding the event at a local ranch, our elected representatives can experience first hand where we, as ranchers live and the type of lifestyles we lead with the hopes of them better understanding where we're coming from when we speak on county and state issues.

Here's a glimpse of how the luncheon progressed.....

Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey was one of the first to arrive at noon.
Dominic, Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, Alisa Stevenson















Congresswoman Woolsey and her aide, Wendy Friefeld talking with Gerry Corda and Dominic.

Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey & Mark Pomi

Supervisor Judy Arnold with Martin Pozzi & Mike Lawson


Supervisor Steve Kinsey and Suzy Golt of Marin Humane Society

Ellie Rilla from UC Ag Ext., Stacy Carlsen-Ag Commissioner & Lisa Bush

Gary Sack-CFBF & Bob Berner-Executive Director MALT


Linda Dahl-Director  MC Parks &Open Space with Tim Little-Undersheriff


Newly appointed Assistant Chief to Marin Co. F.D., Jason Weber




















David Escobar, Sam Dolcini, Stacy Carlsen & Dan Nackerman


The tables were set and lunch was ready by 12:30.

Included on the menu was barbecued tri tip.




Fellow rancher, Jeff Rowley, donated his time to cook for the day.

My father-in-law, George, made his creamy mushroom saffron risotto for the crowd.  So Good.  We also had a nice, fresh green salad as well.




V.I.P. Wines; important at any V.I.P event






























Looks like everyone enjoyed lunch and we lucked out with a nice, sunny day.
Pete Theran; Planning Commissioner



Congresswoman Woolsey addresses the crowd





Supervisor Kinsey speaks to the crowd







Dominic introduces Jim Judd, who is running for Congress.


 
Dominic with Dominic Rowley who also helped to cook and the 'clean up crew'




My kids shaking dice after cleaning up.





Oooh......I think it's time to go.


Happy Thursday!

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5 comments:

KT Walters said...

Paige's face is hysterical!!

I didn't see Madame Mayor Torliatt in the crowd??

Katie said...

I love the pictures, many faces, beautiful centerpieces and the picture of the meat! What a grand yet casual event. Love it.

Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairyman said...

KT, this was a Marin County event, otherwise Pam would have been there as well:) Thanks for visiting!

Jim Judd said...

Thanks again to Dominic and the Marin County Farm Bureau for hosting a fantastic luncheon.
Jim Judd
http://www.jim

Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairyman said...

Jim, so glad you could make it out to the luncheon. It was great to have you out!!