HMN Cohort VI has officially graduated! The ceremony, graciously hosted by class members Pam and Lincoln Gray at their home, took place on Thursday evening, November 29. Present were the members of Cohort VI, the Training Committee, our Bridgewater College liaison Dr. Kim Bolyard, and the Board of Directors, along with family members and guests.

The festivities began with some time for socializing, followed by a catered meal supplemented by covered dishes brought by attendees. After dinner, the roll was called and the new graduates were presented with their certificates as well as official VMN nametags and HMN t-shirts. Training Committee chair Brian Lux, Chapter President Chris Bowlen, and Chapter Advisor Paul Bugas then addressed the group in turn.

Many thanks to Brian, Morgan and Ben Martindell, and the rest of the Basic Training committee for all their hard work, to Chip Brown for organizing the meeting and the meal, and especially to the members of Cohort VI for their dedication and perseverance. Welcome to HMN!

– Carl Droms, Cohort II

In the top photo Paul Bugas addresses our new Chapter members and guests at the Cohort VI graduation celebration on November 29. Photo by Carl.

Click on a photo below to get a full view and see the caption. Photos thanks to Carl.

Chris, Brian and Ben modelling the different sizes of t-shirts available.

Brian explains the evening’s progression.

New member Derek Blyer chats with Andrea Dono, Cohort V.

Kate Mahanes and Lincoln at the food table.

Emily Fugate receives her certificate from Morgan.