photograph by Danny Douglas, 2018
Please Join Us for the
Maryland Professional Photographers Association
Annual Banquet
Members and Guests
Saturday, February 2nd, 2019
5:30pm - 10:00pm
Cocktail Attire
This year's event is hosted at the charming Overhills Mansion, tucked away in Catonsville, Maryland. The historic mansion is just under a twenty-minute drive from Oliver's Carriage House, where our convention is held. Whitehouse Caterers has planned an exquisite sit-down, three course meal for us, following appetizers being served while we arrive. Appetizers will be served from 5:30-6:30, and everyone will be seated at 6:30 for dinner and the Awards program.
It is a night to celebrate in style! We hope you will join us.
We are excited to offer an early bird discount for those who sign up on or before January 21, 2019! The cost per ticket will be $60 early bird, then starting January 22nd it will be $70 per ticket and non-members may register to join this special evening! Meal selections can be made with registrations, up until January 21st. The final day for registration is Thursday, January 31st!
If you have never attended the annual awards banquet before, make this your first year. It is a time of fun and fellowship among members. Many awards are presented that evening, for both print competition and service to the association and industry. We invite you to come and support your fellow photographers, not just to celebrate each other's achievements, but also to celebrate the MDPPA as a whole. It is truly a unique organization that to many of us has become family.
Join the fun, and register now!
Menu*
~Appetizers~
Fresh Market Display
Fresh seasonal vegetables, domestic & local artisan cheeses garnished with fresh, seasonal fruits and accompanied by house-made crackers, marinated vegetables and fresh dips
Warm Spinach & Artichoke Fondue
served with pita chips
~Seated Dinner~
~First Course~
(gluten free and vegan)
Fall Harvest Salad
with drunken blueberries, pear crisps and light vinaigrette
Home Baked Breads
~Main Course~
(each guest will select one main course during online registration prior to January 21st. After January 21st, the entree choice is the Duet of Grilled Steak and Maryland Style Crab Cake )
Grilled Steak and Maryland Style Crab Cake
Guinea Hen Stuffed w/ Mushroom Duxelles (Morels if Available)
Vegan: Spelt "Pilaf" with Abalone Mushrooms
~all entrees accompanied by~
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Charred Brussels Sprouts
(diary and gluten free)
~Dessert~
Assorted House-Made Desserts (heavy on chocolate)
~Beverages~
coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, club soda, tonic water, un-sweetened iced tea, lemonade, filtered water and a gourmet coffee & tea station
{You are invited to bring your own Beer or Wine; a bar will not be available}
*Menu choices are available, but only up to January 21, 2019. So if you have special dietary requirements or wish to order the Guinea Hen or Vegan menu options, we need you to sign up early to meet those needs. Banquet registrations made after January 21st will receive the Grilled Steak and Maryland Style Crabcake main course.
Gluten and Dairy dietary considerations - please contact Tammy Thompson at tammysueftp@gmail.com by January 21st, end of day:
First Course (salad) is gluten free and vegan.
Main Course: Grilled Steak is gluten and dairy free, Maryland Style Crabcake is dairy free and can be requested as gluten free in advance.
Sides: Charred Brussel Sprouts and Fingerling Potatoes are gluten and diary free.
If you would like a gluten free Crabcake please contact Tammy Thompson at tammysueftp@gmail.com by January 21st, end of day. Many thanks!