Before the Jam4Dan9 Guitar drawing, special Awards of Appreciation for two special people who have previously been associated with Jam4Dan.
The first award was presented to Sonny Heller. Sonny was the primary person responsible for the sound at the first six events - 2008 to 2013.
Trustee Joel Edison shared some memories...
Trustee Danl Blackwood also shared some memories including one of the first bands he played in, The Chevelles. Sonny had drafted him to play in this band where he met another member of the group, Dan Falley, for the first time in 1969!
Trustee J.D. Bloomar presented the second award to Chris Aytes who was unable to attend. Aytes was a Jam4Dan Trustee, event coordinator, and performer from 2012 to 2015.
Close up of Chris Aytes' plaque.
Some of the Jam4Dan Trustees with our Official Photographer, Teri O'Trimble.
Time for the Big Drawing!
Celtic Fox server Melissa Hager did the honors and drew the winning ticket for "Jennifer, the beautiful guitar held by her creator, Joel Edison.
Jam4Dan Trustee Tom Krebs makes the announcement, "and the winner is..."
Teresa Tucker! All the Jam4Dan Staff were surprised but pleased that Teresa won. You see, she actually was Dan Falley's veteranarian and took care of many of Dan's animals. Congrats, Teresa!
Close up with Joel Edison and Teresa Tucker and her new Jam4Dan9 Guitar, Jennifer! (FYI, Jennifer was named after Dan's daughter.)
Teresa with all but one of the Jam4Dan Trustees.
Video clip of the drawiing.
Hold on! One more drawing for a prize package donated by the Ramada Inn and the Topeka Blues Society which included (among other items) tickets to an Uncle Bo's show and a night's stay at the Ramada Inn. Melissa picked the next winner...
...and Tom reads off the winner...
and the winner is... Mark Caplinger!
Trustee Bill Beasley (who is also associated with the Topeka Blues Society) shows Mark all the goodies. Congrats, Mark!
