For the 4th year, the Rotary Club of Brunswick held it Jingle Bell Gala at the Weymouth Country Club in Medina. The 2019 Jingle Bell Gala is in its 4th year which in part this year is to financially support and providing food to the Children in the county who have little or no food on weeks. According to James Collins, Club President, the Brunswick Rotary Foundation relies upon Fundraisers like the Jingle Bell Gala to support our works within the communities of Medina County.
For the past 4 years, Past Brunswick Rotary Club President and past Medina Cluster Assistant Governor has organized and chaired this very successful event. This year the event raised over 16,000 dollars to support their community founded activities. On the evening of November 14, gave the opening remarks and Rotarian Pat Carlson giving the invocation. Rotarian Don Kammer was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening with Foundation Donation Recipients Lisa Cinadr, Principal of St Ambrose School and Police Officer, George Keleman, Brunswick Police Officer spoke to the group how the Rotary Club has helped them to do a better job in the County.
There were over 100 Silent Action and Live Auction items along with a Wine Pull and a special Treasure Chest for the person purchasing the winning key to win a 14 karat white gold diamond pendant provide to Dave Wiant and Wiant Jewlers. Local organizations like Basket Galore wrapped many of the baskets and Rotarian Pedro and Kelly Barnes of JDog Junk removal provided free delivery to those who won the decorated Christmas Trees Citizens Bank was the Sleigh Bells sponsor level. Many other businesses were at the To Maker Reindeer level. Over 75 Individuals or businesses donated Silent Auction items.
During the program evening, Rotarian Marsha Pappalardo was presented a special recognition gift and flowers for the work she has done to make this a successful event for the club. According to President Collins and Master of Ceremonies Don Kammer it took many individuals to make this event successful, but Marsha is the one who puts all of the talents of individuals and support together to make it happen. The club wishes all a happy and safe holiday.
During the program evening, Rotarian Marsha Pappalardo was presented a special recognition gift and flowers for the work she has done to make this a successful event for the club. According to President Collins and Master of Ceremonies Don Kammer it took many individuals to make this event successful, but Marsha is the one who puts all of the talents of individuals and support together to make it happen. The club wishes all a happy and safe holiday.
Photo L to Right - Club President James Collins; Past Brunswick Club President and Gala Event Chairperson Marsha Pappalardo; Event Master of Ceremonies Rotarian Don Kammer