Director of corporate services, Dennis Back (centre), snuggles up to the ladies, namely clerk's own Daina Hibbard and Shana Burrows.

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North Van realtor Alan Nixon and wife Cathy had some fun. Alan is on both the Advisory Planning and Transportation Committee.

I was thrilled to see North Van's newest councillor, Heather Dunsford (back) and assistant clerk Cecille Carpio dressed in beautiful aqua and yellow spring colours.

Constables Julie de Decker and Dan Guilfoyle were on duty to greet guests as they entered the reception.

North Shore Arts Commission supporters Elizabeth Kozlowski (from left), Ron Rumak and Sheila Rumak toasted the occasion.

Family court and youth justice is Megan Collins' department. She and guest Dan Stoddart mingled with the guests.

Usually, North Van District's handsome fire chief Gary Calder is surrounded by the ladies who all want their pictures taken with the man in uniform - wink, wink.

Community services advisory member John Barker and Maureen Bragg, of the waterfront task force, enjoy the many different issues that go with the job.

Let's hear it for the staff for adding their wisdom to the mix. From left, environment manager Ken Bennett, parks manager Richard Boulton and assistant planning manager Jim Masterton.

They're too pretty for politics. Councillor Lisa Muri (left) gave our own NS News' gal Alison Page her thanks for working with the transportation advisory committee.

Jeanine Bratina and Daina Hibbard welcomed guests.

Community heritage volunteer Ursula Emberley couldn't resist showing hubby Dennis, a former RCMP volunteer, how much she adores him.