PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. Irene Thompson said she has been so mistreated by the Jubilee Gala Reception Hall in Pembroke Pines that one of the establishments representatives went as far as lying to her. The President of the United States said no-refund, the Jubilee Gala Reception Halls representative said, according to Thompson. Jubilee Gala Reception Hall owner, David Covos, is using it to hold her money hostage. The vendors contract allows a non-refundable deposit policy and Jubilee Gala Reception Halls ability to re-schedule events. Thompson said Jubilee Gala Reception Hall hasnt made any attempts at an amicable agreement,.