Johnny Smecca, sons Anthony, Nicholas and wife Nickie.

The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its 169th Annual Meeting & Gala on Jan. 16 at The Tremont House in Galveston. The theme of this year’s event was “Hop Aboard the Soul Train” and featured music by the Kashmere High School Stage Band, along with soul food creations by Tremont Executive Chef Bobby Ross. Photos by Leslie Ackerman

Paula LeBlanc, Diane and Keith Gray, Elyse LeBlanc and Courtney Truman.

Carol Greaney-Wurst and husband, Fred.

Roger “Bo” Quiroga and Mark Murchison.

Former state Rep. Al Edwards, Joan McLeod, Doug McLeod, John Zendt and Doug Matthews.

Gail Shelton and husband, Myles Shelton.

Suzy Lawson and Shawn Porche.

Jack Williams and V.J. Tramonte.

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