More photos from the 2009 TM International Convention

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Top Tier - PIP, Bob Barhill (Jana's husband), Second VP, Mike Nataro and his guest, Tammy Miller, Third VP, John Lau and his guest, Sherri Raftery (ME), ID, Lee Holiday and another International Director (will get the name) -
Second Tier - Lyle Applegate, Mohamed, ID Keith Ostergard, ID, Kim
photo by Imedla Rocha

Darnell, Carmelita DeLaCruise, Sherri Raftery, Imelda Rocha during the Speak Easy Film

District 31 Governor, Sherri Raftery, DTM - guest of Third Vice President, John Lau, DTM and Escort, Helmut, C'Gary at the 2009 President's Dinner Dance Reception - photo by Rose Beeson


District 31 Governor, Sherri Raftery with the S. Africa - Zambia Flag - 2009 Opening Ceremonies rehersal - Photo by Brian Lin
District 31 Taking Center Stage with 2009 Second Place WCPS, Mary Cheyne! - photo by Don Saracen



International Director, Mike Rafferty, District 31 Governor, Sherri Raftery with escort, Helmut C'Gary at the President;s Dinner Dance Reception - photo taken by gal pal Rose Beeson



















Comments

Will Hsiung said…
Sherri, have people at the Convention wonder if you're related to Mike Raffety? Would be interesting if you're his guest at next year's President's Dinner.
September 1, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Dr. Sherri Raftery said…
Hi Will - I know our names look similar - but they are really different. I would certainly accept Mike's invitation to sit with him if asked!

Sherri
September 1, 2009 at 7:27 PM
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