Our first live meeting and hug-fest since 2019 was most enjoyable and attended by 50
members and guests. Luncheon was served under a tent on the lawn of the Seattle Yacht
Club. The Award of Distinction for 2021 was presented to Sally Buckingham, whose long
and fabulous tenure with the SOG richly deserved the award, but she was truly surprised.

It has been a very challenging year for the Board, and Suzy expressed her appreciation of
their hard work and dedication with silver pins for each Board member. After the
meeting, we were all invited inside to the Fireside Lounge for our entertainment, blessedly
air conditioned, given the heat of the day!

The program, organized by Christine Szabadi, was performed by two of the award winners
of the 2020 Singers’ Development Awards competition. Lindsay Nakatani, Soprano and Aria
Minasian, Mezzo-Soprano, were accompanied by Elisabeth Ellis, pianist. A selection of
seven varied pieces was presented which ended with “Flower Duet” from Lakmé by
Delibes. This particular number was enchanting, and the entire program was well received
by an audience ready for live performances again!