From the Auction Team
It was a night of fun and frolic. The refreshments were great, the entertainment was delightful, the room was humming.
We raised $22,385 for UUCD’s operating budget and $3,620 for A Better Chance of Ridgefield. We could not have done it without all of us, yet we want to recognize those who made it happen:
Our Auction Team was made up of:
Online Auction: Katherine Bomer, Randy Bomer Lisa Horton, Barb Myers, Jon Phillips;
Publicity & Graphics: Nancy Cullen;
Matching Donation Campaign: Jeff Asher;
Event Decor: Val Cochrane, Donna Lawerence;
Event Auctioneers: Peter Horton, Todd Zagorec;
Event Refreshments: John Miglietta, Doug Williams;
Event Performers: Jerry Phelps, Alex Ishkanian, Jenn McPartlin,
Joanne Davidson, Chris McCartney, Barbara Myers;
Event Check in: Joan Campbell, Melody Levy;
Event Rafflers: Ali & Rob Hafner,
Event Tech: Keith Henderson.
Friday Set Up Crew: Stan Heller, LouAnn Heller, Melene Rose, Alex Makai, Cheryl Edelen, Karin Scheele.
While so many of us bid on food, fun and baskets, there was another group who matched our bids without receiving an item or activity. They included four anonymous people and the following who provided matching gifts for the auction totaling $6,248.10. Thank you for your generosity: Jeff Asher, Bob Bollinger, Jyo Buyyala, Val Cochrane, Virginia Cook, Marie Dupree, Cheryl Edelen, Joe and Karen Gillotti, Chris Halfar, Judy Lacker, Donna Lawrence, Randy Becker and Jane Leff, Melody Levy, David Lias, Alex Makai, John Miglietta, Rich and Lola Strilowich, Carl Tichler, Doug Williams, Heidi Winslow, Melene Rose and Todd Zagorec.
And finally, thanks has to be made for all those who donated their events and items with which we could bid upon. Our 63+ donors(!) include: Jeff Asher, Randy & Katherine Bomer, Gina Cassetta, Joan Campbell, Valerie Cochrane, Ginny Cook, Chris Creter & Tim O`Donnell, Nancy Cullen, Eva DeFranco & John Bonansinga, Cheryl Edelen, Lisa & Brad Greene, Ali & Rob Haffner, LouAnn & Stan Heller, Margaret Henderson, Nancy Hershatter, Dale Hill, Chris Hoelck, Paula Hopewell, Lisa & Peter Horton, Alex Ishkanian, Jacqui Kaplan, MaryAnn Kulla, Judy Lacker, Bruce Lenkei, Jane Leff & Randy Becker, Melody Levy, Kristie Liotta, Rev. Tony & Rev. Tuesday, Alex Makai, Justine McCabe, Matt McPartlin, John Miglietta, Gary Mummert, Barbara Myers, Kristen & Tony Papucci, Jonathan Phillips, Diane Purvis, Melene Rose & Todd Zagorec, Lisa Ruffles, Karin Scheele, Suze Shaner-Brodax, Heather Smith, Joan Stapleton & Carl Dwyer, Lynn Taborsak, Doug Williams, Camilla Worden, The UUCD Board, Bridgewater Chocolates, and Photographer Laurie Spens.
It takes a congregation to raise the spirit and raise the funds. Thanks for being with us in blessed community!