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Submitted by DeanCoclin on Wed, 2022-12-14 12:12
Sunday, Dec 11, 2022 - 08:00am to Sunday, Dec 11, 2022 - 12:30pm
Boston
Massachusetts

Over 50 members of the Minuteman Section met at Boston Symphony Hall for the 35th Annual Theatre & Dinner Meeting Event (once again a sold out event).  The highlight of the day was the “Boston Pops Holiday Concert” featuring the famed “Boston Pops Orchestra” under the direction of conductor Keith Lockhart.  This year's performance featured outstanding orchestral renditions of “Christmas Canticles”, “Rock of Ages”, “Greensleeves”, “Ukrainian Carols” and the world premiere of “Noche de Posada” (a Mexican orchestration, slide presentation and narration).  After intermission “The Pops” performed its more traditional holiday songs, including its famous “The Twelve Days of Christmas” with its highly amusing accompaniment by the “Tanglewood Festival Chorus”.  The show concluded with the crowd participating in the annual Christmas Carol Sing-a-Ling.

Maestro Lockhart informed us that it actually started to snow outside during the concert.  This made our trek to “Petit Robert Bistro” a few blocks away by foot a little challenging, but it was worth the effort.  The Minuteman Section had the entire dining room to itself, which led to a great deal of comradery.  “Petit Robert Bistro” served us a unique, French Parisian style dinner with items such as Soupe a L'Oignon Gratinee, Steak Frites, Demi Poulet Roti, Creme Brulee, and Tarte Aux Fruits among many of the delicious culinary choices.

This event also acts as the election of next years officers, and the current slate of officers was unanimously approved for re-election.

President Dean Coclin was surprised as he was awarded a plaque for being named The Northeast Region Officer of the year by Section Vice President Barry O'Neill and Past President Ed Owen.  Congratulations Dean!