CONNECTICUT—Seventeen spokesmen, 14 guests and Preaching Elder Greg Nice attended the Philadelphia Church of God—Greenwich Spokesman Club’s year-end ladies’ gala on June 19 at the Radisson Hotel in Cromwell.

Club president Nathan Barkei brought attention to the long history of Spokesman Club since educator Hebert W. Armstrong established it on Oct. 2, 1958. Afterward, member James Brady led the crowd in a topics conversation with questions like, “What are your fondest childhood memories?” and “What did you think would happen after Brexit?”

After a break for lunch, toastmaster Edward Teti introduced the speakers, likening them to battle-hardened warriors “holding to the last” at the Battle of Gettysburg.

In his final remarks, Mr. Nice explained the first of five directives that God gave human beings in Genesis 1:2: “Be fruitful.”

“The ladies’ gala is always a special time,” club member and speaker Thomas Garstka said. “It brings out the best in the men, and it is simply a pleasure to give a speech before them.”

“I really appreciated being invited to the gala,” New Jersey member Harriet Barkei said. “What better way to get to know the brethren in the Church than by hearing their speeches and evaluations?”