One of Jack Gordon's first actions as the Executive V.P. of the Restaurant Association was to hold a "Legislative Gala" the evening before the opening of the Washington State Legislature. Held in Seattle finest hotels, starting with the Olympic Hotel, the evenings featured fine food and wines as well as entertainment. 

 

Standing in the receiving line at the 1973 Gala are (on the right) Max and Pauline Dale, owners of Max Dale's Restaurant in Mount Vernon. The couple on the left are currently unknown.