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The AP 25-Year Club Dinner was held May 30, 2003 at The Manhattan Club, above Rosie O'Grady's Restaurant in New York City. About 185 AP employees, retirees and alumni turned out for food, book signings and prizes.


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Years of Service

Prize Winners

Book Signings

Cocktail candids

All photos by Stuart Ramson


Retiree Charlie Monzella was the master of ceremonies.


Guest Speaker, Assistant to the President Dave Tomlin roasted each of the 25 year celebrants.


On the eve of his new presidency Tom Curley introduced himself.
Claude Erbsen gave a speech honoring retiring President and CEO Lou Boccardi. Erbsen will retire at the end of June.
Read Claude's remarks from the dinner

President Lou Boccardi gave his last speech as president of the AP.


Boccardi received a standing ovation.