April 19, 2007: 101st Annual Celebration
The Retail Merchants Association celebrated its 101st anniversary at the Sheraton Richmond West Hotel on April 19. Pat Patrick was named the Distinguished Retailer of the year and Steve Barnett received a new award, the Retail Industry Achievement award.
Nancy Thomas, outgoing Chair of RMA’s board, was presented with an engraved chair in appreciation of her service. She is with Bill Selden, the newly-elected chair of RMA’s board. |
Pat Patrick, the Distinguished Retailer of the Year, with his daughter Stacey (seated). Standing is his wife Phyllis, son Trey, daughter-in-law Brandi and son Michael |
 Steve Barnett, the honoree of the Retail Industry Achievement award, with wife Linda. Standing are daughter Kristen, son Tim, daughter-in-law Beth and son Michael. |
Scott and Melisa Davis-Harris |
 Megan Brackett, Stacey Ellis and Lauren Foster |
 Barry Hodge, Neil Gulati and Kevin Worthy |
Ken Wayland |
Norman and Caroline Way |
 Tamera Redd and Cleo Battle |
 Joe Winston |
Steve Barnett and Dr. John Gaskins |
 Ray Bigam and Sherry Smith |
Ed Denton won the “Heads or Tails” game and two airline tickets on AirTran |
 Scott & Cara Dickens |
 Nora Kholodovskaya and Jimmy Shelton show off auction items. |
 Maria Gulati, Gary Weiner and Veronica Brockwell |
 Pat Patrick and Neil Gulati |
Reg and Wynelle Roland |
