President's Pen
The countdown began months ago, and now with four hours to go, it's show time!!
Gettin' ready to Put on the Ritz", Event Emcee, aka Punjab Harry Coffey and Decor Queen Jennifer Adams roll out the red runner and stud it with stars for Sunrise FunRaiser that afternoon at Glaser Center.
Past Presidents Doug Shureen and Merle Hayes pump up the balloons.
Silent Auction Chair Cindy Gillespie arranges the booty as Jet Sheppard, son of Jeannine helps with hospitality.
Helium Master Steve Zwick tries to encapsulate Doug.
Auction Veteran Susan Glowacki brought seasoned experience to the detaials.
In the auditorium, Transcendence Theater warms up, neaqerly ready for the guests lining up outside.
President Rich, Betsy and guests Lucy and Craig Love are eager to get in and bid.
Preliminary results report the event's prime Beneficiary, LifeWorks will receive a boost of $20,000 to support their ongoing individual and family counseling services! Funds generated from the Silent Auction and other Live Auction packages will go toward Sunrise many local and international service projects.
Many thanks are due to our club members who have planned and prepa this event, and who came and supported it with donations and spirited bidding!
A HEARTY JOB WELL DONE to PAUL O REAR AND HIS COMMITTEE FOR CREATING AND PRODUCING "PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ" 2019!!!
