Connect the Waterfront’s Honorary Chair Elvi Guzman welcoming the crowd.
This year’s annual fundraising party was again held at the Hoboken Elks Club.
The FBW Riparian Award was granted to all of the people who voted “no” in 1990 and/or 1992 waterfront referendums that gave birth to FBW and our Plan for the Hoboken Waterfront. The yellow ribbons indicate referendum voters.
FBW’s former Program Director Heather Gibbons with FBW Board Chair Kate Valenta and Augusta Przygoda, one of the founding members of FBW.
Carrow and Diane Thibault both voted “no” in the 1990/1992 referendums. Carrow, an architect, was an original member of the FBW planning committee and currently serves as FBW Board Secretary. Diane volunteers her time for all of FBW’s graphic design work.
Alex Johnston, Martin Andersen (a “no” voter honoree) and Mark McNamara.
Carol Boncelet (center), FBW’s Development Director, with her son Matt Boncelet and his wife Kim Boone.
FBW Board member Oscar Hernandez with his friend Bethany Tramposh.
Laura and Jay Edelman, a Bronze Sponsor, with their friend Jen King (center).
Winnie and Ron Bautista with Dave Lambert.
Alice Kocis and Lisa Vickery who was a “no” voter and also a Gold Sponsor via Saint Mary Advocates.
Julia and Conor Devine. Conor is an engineer who has volunteered to work on FBW’s Plan for Lower Hudson Street.
Three more “no” voters: John and Ines Keim with FBW Executive Director Ron Hine. Ines is also a long-term FBW Board member.
Two more “no” voters: Gene Turonis and James Arsenault.
Lynne Shapiro, 1990/1992 “no” voter, with friend.
Thomas Horan, “no” voter honoree, and friend.
Torrey Smith and Eli Edelman, a Bronze Sponsor.
The John Bauers Trio provided the entertainment.
The bucket raffle prizes.
Bucket raffle winner Michael Hill claiming his prize.
