Outgoing LANJ President Jason Sharenow of Broadway Elite
The Limousine Association of New Jersey (LANJ) welcomed more than 90 members and guests at their annual holiday dinner on Tuesday, December 12. Held once again at Fernandes Steakhouse in Newark, holiday spirit was in the air as the party doubled as a charity event, with attendees from across the tri-state area bringing new toys for children in need.
“We cross-promoted as a Toys for Tots collection, and many attendees brought a great number of terrific gifts. The toy boxes were overflowing!” shares LANJ Executive Director Patty Nelson.
L to R: Frank D’Souza of Riviera Limousines, Mike Vargas of DH2 Transportation, Randall Willms of Minuteman Limousine & Car Service, and Daniel Arias of DLA Executive Transportation
L to R: Shady Azer of Gem Limousine Worldwide, Mark Luxe of Luxe Chauffeured Service, and Jay Glick of First Class Customs
As members filtered into the event, an open bar was made available courtesy of Complete Fleet Livery Sales, and fellow sponsors Brogan Cadillac, EmpireCLS, Grech Motors, and Leros Transportation Group. Following the cocktail hour, a decadent all-you-can-eat appetizer buffet was unveiled, courtesy of sponsors ABC Companies, Advantage Marketing Solutions, Buffalo Limousine, CareerDriver, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, Fleetwood Limousine, and NLS Chauffeured Services.
L to R: Howard Gogel of My Limousine Service, LANJ Treasurer Barry Trabb of Complete Fleet Livery Sales, President Jason Sharenow of Broadway Elite Worldwide, Mike Rose of My Limousine Service
L to R: Dwight Graham of DD & Son, Brian Blanche of Prestige Car and Limo, Jelani Bass of Slenderellaz Car Service, Vince Pipitone of Secure Trans Connection, and Rich de Coteau of Rydehails
The dinner service—sponsored by EmpireCLS, Executive Coach Builders, My Limousine Service, and T-Mobile—proved to be a unique and belly-filling experience for everyone. Rodizio servers deftly wandered from table to table, slicing of choice cuts of beef, poultry, and pork from roaster skewers. Delicious entrees like bacon-wrapped turkey followed choice cuts of steak.
The LANJ dinner doubled as a Toys for Tots collection
In between bites of decadent food, LANJ President Jason Sharenow of Broadway Elite Worldwide took a few minutes to speak to the attendees. First, a LANJ Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Howard Gogel of My Limousine Service, who recently passed the baton to the next generation within the company. Also, Sharenow announced that this will be his last year as president of the association, as he will be serving as a National Limousine Association board member. He was applauded for his long service to the association, and it was confirmed that his replacement will be announced in January.
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Photos by Sam Emam of Special 1 Media.