Summer Party

BABJ member Felyicia Jerald and her company, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc., hosted a Summer Party in June for BABJ members at her home in McCalla. Members and their families indulged on barbecue ribs, turkey burgers, hot dogs, barbecue beans and other delicious items catered by Bitty’s Back Porch Catering of Birmingham.

Later, some members settled in for a card game. Jerald is head of MBUSI communications.

Enjoying the view from the deck of Felyicia and Mark Jerald's home in McCalla are, standing, Felyicia, right, daughter Bryna, and BABJ President Eddie Lard. Seated are Mercedes team members Subrina Champion, left, community relations specialist; Diane Smith, administrative assistant; and Paul Daugherty, internal communications specialist.

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William Singleton of The Birmingham News and Gwen DeRu of The Lewis Group both think they have winning hands.

[caption id="attachment_117" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Nancy Crenshaw, right, wife of BABJ Treasurer Solomon Crenshaw Jr., checks out the food offerings with her daughter, Ashley."][/caption]