Pictures by Nila Smith

As guests arrive they are offered small goody bags and given name tags and information about the group.

Lori Bottrell, president of the organization, welcomes all those in attendance.

Members Sue Cammerman (left) and Ellen Burbage encouraged everyone to serve themselves from the pastry bar.

Sue Jones, vice president of the organization, visits with Connie Madigan, widow of former state Sen. Bob Madigan.

Tifany Tebben from congressman Aaron Schock's office spoke briefly.

Also among the honored guests was Sally Jo Bomke along with her husband, Sen. Larry Bomke.

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Sen. Bomke drives home his point that it is time for a change in Illinois. He supports Sen. Bill Brady for the next governor of Illinois.

Bomke and Marilyn Wheat assist Bottrell in drawing for door prizes at the end of the tea.

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