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  George Powell

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  George received a standing ovation after his speech.

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  The annual tequila toast.

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  Black Box Distribution CEO Frank Messman skating at the Woodward skatepark.

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  Steve Lake of Sector 9 goes for a strike.

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  Barak Wiser of Skatepark of Tampa shows his bowling moves.

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  Pro skater and Black Box Distribution founder Jamie Thomas.

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  Steve Lake and Don Brown.

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  Catching up at the bowling alley. In the middle (wearing glasses) is Woodward President and Partner Gary Ream.

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  Jardine Hammond

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  Toward the end of the night: Don Brown

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  Dwindle Distribution President Bod Boyle with his childhood hero

Here are some photos from the first night of the IASC Skateboarding Summit.

George Powell gave an inspiring keynote that celebrated some of the past glory days of the industry and a fervent message about the importance of the industry working together to prevent outside interests from steering skateboarding in the wrong direction.

I’ll write more about his speech as soon as I can. Got to run off to breakfast now and a day full of panel discussions.