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Julie & Rob Bullas
PENINSULA SCENE
Monterey County
Hospitality Association Gala
More than 275 people attended the"Dancing with
the Stars…of Hospitality" awards dinner at the Inn
at Spanish Bay. The annual fundraiser honored Hospi-
tality Professional of the Year Kirk Gafill, general
manager of Nepenthe Restaurant and recognized
the MCHA Chair, Gary Cursio. Over $105,000 was
raised to support the programs of MCHA, the only
trade association for the $2 billion hospitality industry.
Ted Balestreri, Bert Cutino
Roxane Narigi, Becky
Venard, Sharon Albert
Cathy Sampognaro, Tonyia Sampognaro
Carla & John Lloyd, Ann Bixler
Don Romeka, Danny Kreuger
Jessica Kurtz, Lisa Odehnal
Barry Peterson, Maggie
& Rod Schinnerer
Rick Aldinger, Suzanne Tennyson
Jana Reitzell, Demetri Snow
Mark & Fiona Ayers Erica Tarpinian, Stephen Head
Rob & Kathleen Lee,
Meredith & Kirk Gafill
Mia McKee-Jarick, Ken Rauh,
Bonnie Adams, Gary Cursio
John & Jenny LaSala
Photos by DMT Imaging
