YVCOG December General Membership Meeting and 50th Anniversary Celebration - YVCOG

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50th-anniversary

You and a Guest are cordially invited to
Yakima Valley Conference of Governments’
December General Membership Meeting and

50th Anniversary Celebration

Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 6:30pm at the Harman Center (101 N. 65th Ave Yakima, WA 98908.) Dinner is $25 per person.

Speaker:
Fred Abousleman, Executive Director at the Oregon Cascades West COG and Past Executive Director at NARC. He will be speaking on speak about the value of COGs and regional thinking from both of those experiences.

Dinner:

Carved Prime Rib with Au Jus
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Winter Salad with a variety baby kale, baby spinach, mixed greens, candied walnuts, feta cheese and pomegranate lightly tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
Roasted Veggies to include fresh butternut squash, carrots and parsnips
Café dinner rolls with butter

Vegetarian, gluten free and allergy specific meals offered.

Please let me know so we can accommodate your request.

Please RSVP prior to December 9th.

Time

(Wednesday) 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm PST

Location

Harman Senior Center

101 N 65th Ave, Yakima, WA 98908

Organizer

YVCOG509-574-1550

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