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Christine Neal’s Farewell Gathering to Celebrate the Arts

See larger Steve and Linda Henell during the open house to say goodbye to Christine Neal Friday evening.

Photo by GLENN WALTON, Special to the Eagle

Steve and Linda Henell during the open house to say goodbye to Christine Neal Friday evening.

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  • Christine Neal, The Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts Executive Director and Elaine Hamilton, United Arts Council of Collier County Executive Director pose for a picture after Hamilton presented Neal with a Certificate of Appreciation for service and dedication to Collier County’s arts and cultural community by serving as a member of the Collier County Arts Forum 2003-2010.
  • Inez Hudson, The Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts board member, cuts the farewell cake during the open house to say goodbye to Christine Neal Friday evening.
  • Charlie Neal and Donna Fiala, Collier County Commissioner, during the open house to say goodbye to Christine Neal Friday evening.
  • Donna Blankman, The Marco Players Public Relations Representative, and Beverly Dahlstrom, The Marco Players President during the open house to say goodbye to Christine Neal.
  • Sandy and Gary Elliott during the open house to say goodbye to Christine Neal. Sandy serves as Treasurer on The Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts Board of Directors and Gary describes himself as a fan of the Art League.
  • Ray Apy, Art League member, Christine Neal, The Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts Executive Director, and Vip Grover, Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce President during the open house to say goodbye to Christine Neal.
  • Christine Neal, The Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts Executive Director hugs Jerry Gibson, Marco Island City Councilor after Gibson presented Neal with a Proclamation from the City of Marco Island. The proclamation stated: The City Council of the City of Marco Island, Florida, extends our heartfelt appreciation and sincere thanks to Christine Neal for her valuable service and dedication to the citizens in our community, and we wish her the best in her future endeavors.
  • Christine Neal, The Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts Executive Director and Donna Fiala, Collier County Commissioner, pose for a picture after Fiala presented Neal with a Proclamation from the Board of County Commissioners Collier County. The proclamation stated: Be it proclaimed by Commissioner Donna Fiala that April 23, 2010 be designated as Chris Neal Day in recognition of the outstanding contribution she has made to the Art League and the betterment of Marco Island.
  • Christine Neal, The Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts Executive Director proudly displays a silver bracelet she received during her goodbye celebration. This silver bracelet was made by Babs Snyderman and is decorated with Peruvian Masks
  • J. Robert and Alex Dorris, provided entertainment during the open house to say goodbye to Christine Neal.
  • The Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts was filled with well wishers during the open house to say goodbye to Christine Neal Friday evening.
  • Barry and Sandy Howe look at a collage during the open house to say goodbye to Christine Neal Friday evening.
  • Keith Dameron, Art League member, Bernadette La Paglia, VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, and Don Farmer, Art League member, during the open house to say goodbye to Christine Neal.
  • Nancy Carrington, Interim President / Secretary The Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts and Jeanne Rice look at a memory book given as a gift to Christine Neal. The memory book titled “Art League of Marco Island Sweet Memories” contained pictures provided by the Art League staff and covered Neal’s time at the Art League.
  • Steve and Linda Henell during the open house to say goodbye to Christine Neal Friday evening.
  • Barbara Warner and Marny Pugh sign a photo of the Art League. The photo was printed on a piece of sateen material and will give Christine a memento to remember the Art League. The photo was donated by Tracy Gudgel and Ralf Bayer of Gudgel Graphix.
  • Christine Neal looks on as Kathy Anderson describes the memory book presented to her by the Board of Directors. The memory book titled “Art League of Marco Island Sweet Memories” contained pictures provided by the Art League staff and covered Neal’s time at the Art League.

The Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts was filled with well wishers Friday evening for the open house to say goodbye to Christine Neal, Executive Director.

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