Manager Alison Solven (centre), seen here with executive assistant Elaine Mcintosh (left) and coordinator Fiona Kilburn, was also honoured at the ceremony for her 20 years of service.

Former North Vancouver school board assistant superintendent John Montgomery had nothing but kind words for Arlene.

Former director Joy Phelps chatted with current director Wayne Soper.

The NS News' own Val Stephenson attended the event along with North Vancouver Christmas Bureau's Diana Cowden.

North Vancouver City Mayor Barb Sharp (left) presented a plaque to Family Services president Kevin O'Neill.

Sue Bauman is a busy gal, she's director of community services.

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She was the woman of the hour. Arlene Gladstone (centre) was warmly roasted and toasted, but now she will have more time to spend with hubby Hamish Cameron (right). Doug Sabourin (left) will take over where Arlene left-off as new executive director.

North Vancouver police superintendent Jamie Graham, seen here with wife Gail, took his turn at the microphone to toast Arlene.

Former president Ken Hanna was thrilled to see his new grand-daughter, 3 month old Lauren Hanna-Wilkinson, and her mom Tara at the event.

West Vancouver's Sheila Plumb (right) came along to see Susan Evans (left) as she was presented with the Big Heart award as part of the ceremony.

Marianne Brophy (left) and Lorie Plows (centre) both work with Westcoast Energy Children's Services while Lisa Kahn (right) is a comunity family counsellor.

Fund development chairman Joanna Houssian (left) is a big contributor to the cause along with Pat Montgomery (centre) and Anna Janz.

Regional executive director Lynn Stevenson said a few words to the crowd about Arlene.