Thanks to Chris Stephenson we get this and another two pics. David Voykin is obviously enjoying the moment as Joyce Lay makes a smart move to the back of the boat to fish where the fish are plentiful.
All right, there is a camera, time for our rockette style pose, just don't kick too high with a wet poop deck.
And of course the momma of all photos, Chris Stephenson, David Voykin, Joyce Lay, Keith Hodgins, Kyle Smith and Bill Cromie.
Russ Gearhart waits patiently for his breakfast before the meeting. This is the life. MBAA Meeting April 14 2007
David Voykin has firm command with his mastering of Roberts Rules of Order. April 14 2007
The meeting! Early Saturday morning we pursue our Mission, Education for the members, sharing the wealth with peers. April 14th, 2007
Bill and (Rajh)patti Cromie enjoy lunch at a small restaurant on St. Simons Island Friday afternoon before all the MBAA fun. April13th, 2007
The view outside the rooms at Jekyll Oceanfront Resort and Spa on Jekyll Island. The calm before the storm. The cold front, rain and potential tornados held off until we left. April 14th, 2007
View out the top floor of a suite at Jekyll Oceanfront Resort. Elevated walkways over the vegetation provided clear access to the beach. April 2007 MBAA
Cindy Baerman of Johnson Diversey, Inc. ( General Manager of Food and Beverage) attends the meeting despite her busy travel schedule. Glad to have you Cindy. April 14th, 2007
Fred Worley (Account Manager with Johnson Diversey) on the left and (Jeff)rey Tito (Packaging Manager of Milller Brewing Company) surround Gary Gorman of Johnson Diversey. April 14th, 2007
(Jeff)rey Tito--- (Packaging Manager of SAB-Miller Brewing Company) is a welcome addition in his leadership role. His firm contributions to the MBAA are very much needed. April 14th, 2007
Bob Dawson looks ready for golf after the meeting.
Keith Hodgins (Assistant Brewmaster of AB Jacksonville) mugs Ricardo Gerlack after his great technical session on Enzymes. Ricardo (Senior Scientist) is from Novozymes and convinced me he knows what he is doing. April 14th, 2007
Keith Hodgins is at it again, mugging Mike Lammers (Director, Beverage & Brewery Business Development North American Food Group at Johnson Diversey) Mike's title just rolls off your tongue. His technical session was concise and I saw lots of light bulbs come on with his explanations of Chlorine Dioxide. Thank you Mike April 14th, 2007
Bill and Rajh Cromie at the dinner, to their right is Elizabeth Diamantis. April 14th, 2007
Jean Medlar , Bill Cromie, Susan Balas and Kris ( alias Kristina) Snyder find themselves victims of David Voykin, mad man with a camera but a pretty good photographer.
Rick Story and Bill Cromie share cannot excape the quick shutter of David Voykin again!
Pieter Slier ( Scientology? ) Pieter, set the record straight, what is your true mission?
Sally Kirkland is in deep discussion with the ladies at the MBAA meeting on Jekyll Island Spring 2007
Jean Medlar, Susan Balas and Kris Snyder at the MBAA Spring Meeting April 2007
Bill Cromie (Commodity Specialists Company-Pillsbury) A bad day fishing is better than a good day working. April 14th, 2007
Don (Gator) Balas is distraught, I have a picture of him without the proper colors. (Gang colors from North Central Florida) Don is usually a walking hip-hop collection of Gator Memorabillia
Carol Houseman is not trying to stop David Voykin from taking her picture, she is showing him her ability to communicate with sign language. Can you interpret?
Ricardo Gerlack and his son, attending his first weekend party with the big boys.
Elizabeth Diamantis and Dad Jim share a fishing story. Jim must have told a whopper to get her to laugh that much. April 14th, 2007
Jim Diamantis of Alex C. Fergusson, Inc. has a promotion with the MBAA Board of Governors.... Film at eleven with more details; just call him Mr. President for now. We appreciate all you do Jim.
Pieter Slier takes time to teach Bill Cromie his birth languange. It's all Greek to me -April 14th, 2007
Dave and Jean Medlar, if you look close I think that is what the name tags say. If so, Dave is with Tuchenhagen Flow Components. April 2007
Dan Huntsberger (Pall Food and Beverage) with ...... Bill Cromie and Pieter Slier to the right were caught by accident with David Voykin on camera. April 14th, 2007
George and Sally Kirkland, cuddle for the camera.
Gary and Beth Evans do the same.
David Voykin does a creative action photo shot of John Houseman, Don Balas, Mike Lammers, Oscar Cuervo, and Cindy Baerman. MBAA Meeting April 2007 Southeast District Jekyll Island
Susan "Alias Cathy" Balas, Kris Snyder and David Voykin. Kris, why is your name tag so confusing?
Jean Medlar is talking to Rick and Rita Story with the Huntsbergers in the background. Susan Balas to the right is all smiles. April 2007 MBAA Spring Jekyll Island
Officers of the MBAA Southeast District some old, some new. Keith Hodgins, VP-David Voykin P-Joyce Lay ST- Jim Diamantis BG-John Houseman P-retired April 2007
The Riocardo Gerlack family take a quick pose at dinner at the MBAA meeting at Jekyll Island. April 14th, 2007 As a Senior Scientist, he seems to have figured out how to make beautiful children.
The fishing champ (Joyce Lay) is awarded her trophy, from Keith Hodgins (Vice-President SE District MBAA) and David Voykin (President SE District MBAA) Now that is a fishing lure.
Deborah Rowland of Yuengling Brewing Company enjoys the dinner after an enlightening morning of several technical sessions. April 14th, 2007.
Dan Huntsberger, Jim Diamantis and Elizabeth Diamantis await the ride to the fishing boat. Jekyll Island Oceanfront Resort and Spa. April 14th, 2007
Cigar time, with a beer and fishing pole.
President David Voykin, Vice President Keith Hodgins, Kyle and Bill (bottle washers) April 14th, 2007
Kyle Smith (alias Max, to the Max and Maxed out) and Oscar Cuervo (Yuengling-Tampa)
David Voykin (Bird-Away) , Keith Hodgins (AB Jacksonville) and Joyce Lay (AB Jacksonville) Poor Joyce caught so many fish she may have CARP-el tunnel syndrome.
David Voykin (Bird-Away) , Keith Hodgins (AB Jacksonville) and Joyce Lay (AB Jacksonville)
Captain unhooks Dave Medlar's fish, caught with a taste of beer poured over the bait. When asked to confirm this secret, Dave replied "No Comment".
Bonnet Head Shark , I have to admit, I never caught one of those before. David will soon offer to share his cigar with the shark. Max looks on with interest.
Simons Island Light house is in the background as Keith looks ahead to where the captain will bring us out the fish. Threats of high seas kept us close to shore but the one boat was fun as we were all together catching strange fish.
Dennis Schmidt stands before the St. Simon Island Light House as well, taking time for me to focus my camera. April 14th, 2007
David Voykin, another successful day fishing! Sea Do's followed our wake, must be they know we will be catching big fish and they want to see. Can you see them in the background?
Dave Medlar President of Tuchenhagen shows his latest trophy. April 2007
Keith Hodgins brings in a Whitting (sp?), the fish we seemed most likely to catch.
Dennis Schmidt finally brings in a shark. Too big to get on this small camera.
Dennis Schmidt bows to no man, but will let his rod bow to a large fish!
Lindsey, need I say more?
Rick Story reflects on the theory of quantum mechanics, might as well, not catching any fish on this side of the boat.
Keith Hodgins explains, this is not a fishI I caught, this is bait.
Keith Hodgins-performing an official MBAA responsibility.
Chris Stephenson (AB Jacksonville) say he "OK, now what do I do" Is there a manual we brought from the brewery that will give me a clue?
Chris and Lindsey, awwwwww
Dave Squared. Dave to the power of 2. Dave doubled down. Well, you get the idea.
George and Sally Kirkland are still connected at the hip, look at all their pictures!
Mike Lammers and Dennis Schmidt, glisten in the shade after spraying each other with sun screen. The heck with the Ozone layer, this stuff really works.
Beth Evans and her daughters. Gary and Beth, give me your children's names.
Gary Evans and his son.
Love birds, George and Sally Kirkland; see ...still connected at the hip.
Joe and Maureen Witteman
Jean and Dave Medlar
Kyle the "Max" Smith and his invisible date.
Where are your name tags? James Jones and his daugther are from Georgia.
Christopher Stephenson and Lindsey almost put their utensils down long enough for the picture.
Fred Worley of Johnson Worley is an account manager out of Waycross Georgia
Bob and Prudence Dawson of Johnson Diversey think green with their garden salad. April 14th, 2007
Russ Gearhart and wife, Linda. Russ is one of our more quiet members, but Linda claims there is another side to him we don't see? Let's go stare at Russ at the hospitality suite after dinner!
Mike Lammers and Cindy Baerman of Johnson Diversey at the MBAA Meeting at Jekyll Oceanfront Resort and Spa. April 14th, 2007
Gary and Joanne Gorman from Johnson Diversey. Is that crawfish I spy in the country boil? Thats good vittles. This couple hails from Panama City Florida where Gary has quite a bit of boating experience.
Tammy & Jesse Storr From Sirius Chemical Group are first time participants. May you join us for many more.
Keith Hodgins and Joyce Lay, from AB Jacksonville
Dan Huntsberger and his bride.
Don and Susan Balas. They are such good dancers, we have pictures to prove it!
Ed and Chris Ybarra discuss beverages at the MBAA at Jekyll Island. April 2007
Dennis and JoAnn Schmidt, look stylish and happy to be at the dinner party. Looks like someone has plenty of sun from his yacht back home. How does that expression, the second happiest day of your life.. is...
Kris Snyder and David Voykin come to the conclusion that the secret to it all is "profit". It's either that or make more friends. David promises to work on this theory as soon as he gets home, but for now CHEERS!
The Gruber Clan- Dan and Joe, I need names from you, call me so I can label! Bill @800-767-7597
John and Carol Houseman (Yuengling) -Love the nails Carol. The say behind every good man is an equal partner.
Pieter Slier and Oscar Cuervo, Jr. find the stag corner this trip, but with luck will keep themselves distracted with the samples back at the hospitaltity suite.
Elizabeth, Hope and Jim Diamantis, Their oldest daughter happend to be in town and enjoyed a trip to the MBAA meeting with mom and dad. Elizabeth says her friends won't believe where her parents took her when she visited.
