26 YEARS AGO

By Mark Rosenhaus— Continuing the recap of the Manhattan Chapter’s first 25 years, I reminisce the events in our first two years. Pictured to the left is our board, from left to right: Reeva Locker, Mark Rosenhaus, Ann Morris, Colette Whitney, Michael Storms, Sue Kasten, Nancy Mullan, Ester Kloc.

October 23, 1997 | Country Floors, Alexandra Coote presented “The Basics of Tile.”

November 20, 1997 | New Hearth, sponsored by Delia Associates, Frank Paone of Abbaka, presented, “If You Can’t Stand the Heat, Get Outta the Kitchen.”

December 11, 1997 | Our holiday party, sponsored by Sub-Zero, was celebrated at Lance Fung Gallery. The 9th Annual New York Cares Coat Drive was an incentive for free admission.

January 15, 1998 | Kenneth X. Charbonneau presented, “Color... Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – A Forecast into the Year 2000.”

February 19, 1998 | Sponsored by Amtico, Ron Katz presented “Rethinking Flooring – Alternatives for Kitchens & Baths.”

December 15, 1998 | Our second annual Holiday Party was sponsored by Sub-Zero Corporation and Goldman Associates at The National Arts Club, a landmarked building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The incoming 1999 chapter officers were introduced. James Johnson performed.

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