Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors Installation at The Ritz Carlton

December 13, 2009

This year, thanks to the generosity of the Tahoe Mountain Club, we Realtors were given the opportunity to hold our annual installation dinner — holiday party at the brand new Ritz Carlton Tahoe on Friday, December 11. When I say new, I mean we were probably their maiden voyage for this property. The place had only opened on December 9th.

Needless to say the party was a huge success. All of us put on the proverbial “Ritz” and dressing to the nine’s (had to get both of those in there), we dined, danced and partied the night away while it snowed and snowed outside. Some of us took advantage of the offered reduced room rate and spent the night. I can attest to it first hand, the service is outstanding. All of the employees are so cordial and helpful.

Some of the notable dignitaries that were in attendance were Al Colhoun — our new board president, Matt Hanson, president elect, Sue Ruane, executive director and Bud Jones, director for life. MC Ellen Grace kept the program ticking right along so we were able to spend a large part of the evening dancing off our dinners.

Trying to be adventurous, we decided to park our car in the Northstar Village and ride the gondola that services The Ritz exclusively. I think you can see that the afternoon was overcast and snowy — and, I might add, a little windy.

I am sorry about the photos, I didn’t get real good ones of the inside of the Ritz. The lighting wasn’t the best and my camera needs to be replaced. I promise to go back and get some others when I get a new one.

Thanks so much The Ritz and Tahoe Mountain Club — what a great party, great night and welcome to Tahoe!!!