Congratulations ORCA Honorary Member Betty Barr

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Congratulations ORCA Honorary Member Betty Barr

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I just saw in the Reel News that former ORCA President Betty Barr has been named an Honorary Member by our Board of Directors. Few people have done as much to support vintage reel collecting and ORCA, and the honor is well-deserved. Together with her husband Don, they form dynamic and innovative team in support of our hobby. Congratulations, Betty!

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Well deserved.
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Absolutely agree with The Mikes! Betty has made multiple contributions to the well being of ORCA, most of which has been behind the scenes. Keep it up, Betty and Don! Love you like family!

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Congratulations Betty, your efforts make this honor well deserved.
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Congratulations and a well deserved honor! Betty's support of ORCA comes in so many forms and most of which most members are unaware of. Thank you!
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Many thanks to Betty for all she has done for ORCA. She is very deserving of the Honorary Member designation. She has been an inspiration to the officers and board.
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I have to say that when I found out I was SHOCKED. I love this Club and its members and our mission. ORCA has given me so many friends, so much fun and so many really special experiences that I feel I can’t do enough in return. I am so humbled by the recognition that now I really have to up my game to deserve it. Thank you to each of you for the privilege of being a part of an organization very important to me.
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Congratulations Betty, we were extremely impressed and had a great time on your museum tour last fall, THANK YOU !
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Congratulations, Betty. And thank you!
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I don't think ORCA would be nearly as healthy as it is without the constant efforts and support of Betty Barr. We are blessed to have her and honored to have her accept this well-deserved award!
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Congratulations Betty, a well deserved honor!
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Thank you, Betty, for all you have done and continue to do for this organization. It has been a privilege and an honor to work with you, and I hope that continues for many, many years to come. Congratulations!
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Congratulations Betty! Your contributions to ORCA have gone above and beyond. It is great to see recognition that is so well deserved.
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Congratulations, Betty! It's nice to see your hard work being acknowledged!
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Congratulations Betty.

The club is indeed fortunate.

And congratulations to Don as well.
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