Special evening for Paterson

The room was full with about 150 volunteers attending. Thursday evening was the "Appreciation Dinner", recognizing more than a dozen countries who had sent volunteers for Everest Build III. Also being honored were what are called the "affiliate " teams, such as Paterson. 

As at any dinner, we were treated by speeches. Aruna Paul, Habitat Nepal, spoke first, followed by Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat International who had flown in the day before from Americus, Georgia. Reckford welcomed all and announced the just released impressive achievement, that Habitat has completed one million homes worldwide.

Dinner was typical Nepalese, toned down somewhat for palettes unfamiliar with foreign spices.

Nancy and James accepted Paterson's recognition honor and award from Reckforf (center).

Informal pix of the evening....