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The question arises over and over…why Port Angeles? How could a small fishing and logging community come to host an event like Esprit<\/em> for over 20 years in a row?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1989, Janice Van Cleve of Emerald City began planning an event called “90 in 90” to bring together all 90 members of Emerald City at a convention in 1990. As the plans developed, Emerald City invited The Cornbury Society and NWGA to join in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The choice of location was, of course, a major decision and among the criteria were to hold the convention in a pleasant location far enough away so that it felt like a vacation, yet not too close to run the risk of encountering friends and family. Many locations were considered, and Port Angeles was among them. Naturally, the question of whether the convention would be welcomed in any location was foremost in everyone’s minds, and upon discussing the proposal with the powers that be in Port Angeles, it was decided that Port Angeles met all the requirements, and the event was considered by Port Angeles to be a welcome injection of tourist dollars in an otherwise stagnant fishing and logging community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“90 in 90” ran from Wednesday through Sunday in the Fall of 1990, included an opening wine and cheese party, parties, and many newly opened minds in the community of Port Angeles. By all accounts, it was a resounding success. The three organizations created a committee that would hold the event each year and they gave the convention the official name of Esprit<\/em>. Although the first Esprit<\/em> was actually held in 1991, it was modeled after “90 in 90” so 1990 is credited as being the first year of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The relationship between Esprit<\/em> and Port Angeles has grown in other ways as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n