by Stef Matthews

Fall Harvest '97 was held this year in Omaha, Nebraska over Halloween weekend and I was one of the organizer's of the event. I didn't have a lot of time to snap pictures as I was working, but my friends have flooded me with theirs. For those who couldn't make it to Fall Harvest '97, this is a collection of some of the best pictures... the dignitaries, the festivities, the glam, and the class!

Stef and Doris Matthews, with JoAnn Roberts
Of the pictures that I was in during Fall Harvest '97 this is by far my favorite. That's me on the left, Doris in the middle and JoAnn Roberts on the right.

Before this picture was snapped we all three removed our eyeglasses, let some pictures fly, and then put them back on. In sync! It was very funny! I think someone snapped a shot of the three of us putting our glasses back on and when I get my hands on whoever that was...

Phyllis Frye Phyllis Frye, the Executive Director of I.C.T.L.E.P. gave our keynote address at our Saturday Luncheon and was very well recieved by the audience. She's warned me not to say that she talks a lot, so I won't.

Phyllis and I got to know each other last April when we drove from Omaha to Minneapolis together. We were pulled (or pushed) even closer by the recent loss of her associate Dee McKellar. No matter how long I'm involved in the gender community I will always respect and admire Phyllis and her working on our behalf. We all owe her a lot more than we are repaying her.

Tami, Ronnie and Stef This is another of my favorites, though it came out much too dark. My two very good friends, Tami and Ronnie, helped me incredibly during the event. Here they pose with me for a classy shot. Thanks you two! I couldn't have survived without you!
Serious Discussion Some of our presenters at FH97 this year, discussing some serious topic...like was the chicken breast cooked enough! Dr. Robert Mendelsohn, Phyllis & Trish Frye and JoAnn Roberts.
Dr's Ettner & Barbra Love Dr.'s Fred & Randi Ettner arrive fashionably late for the awards presentation and are promptly handed a "Certificate of Appreciation" from the evening's emcee Barbra Love.
Crowning of Miss Fall Harvest '97 Miss Fall Harvest '96, Christine Alan, crowns Miss Fall Harvest '97 Julianne Cross. Congratulations Julianne!
Fall Harvest '97 Photos - [Page 2]