- November 24, 2024
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Jasmine Akins and Betsy Williams
Thomas Colon, Dr. Phyllis Brown and Raul Lorenzo
2016 Youth of the Year Rickey Tedesco, who served as Master of Ceremonies for the evening, addresses the crowd.
Wayne Hall and Cheryl Pickles
Rick and Stephanie James with Stacey and Robert Scheb
Jaime DiDomenico, board chair, gets emotional when speaking about honoree Ted Weiller who died Nov. 17, just two days before the event.
Paul and Mandy Yoder
David Glorius and Yolanda Mancha, director of advancement
The gymnasium was transformed into a shimmering sea of greens and blues.
Robb Darnell and Mary Li
David Curran with Peg and Rick Hughes
The gymnasium was transformed into a shimmering sea of greens and blues.
Roseann Gaglio and Dr. Richard Rehmeyer
Dr. Jonathan Roberti, Tom and Debbie Shapiro and Beth and Tim Self
Cobie, 12, Ariana, 7, Lavondre,11, and Sydney, 10 served as the welcome/escort crew for the event.
Laurie and David Schroeder
Joe and Jill Rocklein
Kathy Bavely and Alice Sample
Whitney, 14, and Jasmine, 13, serve hors d' oeuvres to guests.
Chris and Kira Everingham
Laura Gilbert and Keith Quick
Peter and Joanne Powers
Honorary Chairwoman and Chairman Mary Lou and Ed Winnick
Chuck and Margie Barancik, Teri Hansen and Bob and Anne Essner
Julie and Jaime DiDomenico, President/CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, with Nancy Arbuckle and Lee DeLieto
Veronica and Jay Brady
Yolanda Mancha, director of advancement, with Paul Mattison and Nikki Logan-Curran
Vice President for Advancement Michael J. Doyle with President/CEO Bill Sadlow
It was hard to not have a smile on your face while walking into the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club on Saturday, Nov. 19. Children met every gala attendee by the valet stand and greeted them with a handshake and a warm “Welcome to the Boys & Girls Club!” before escorting them to the check-in table. Some were even lucky enough to get a hug before parting ways.
The evening began with a cocktail hour during which club members served hors d'oeuvres. Guests were then ushered into the gymnasium, which was transformed into a colorful sea of blues and greens. There, attendees were welcomed by Chairman Jaime DiDomenico, whose eyes got misty when speaking about honoree Ted Weiller who died Nov. 17, just two days before the event.
Attendees also heard from President/CEO Bill Sadlo and 2016 Youth of the Year Rickey Tedesco, who served as Master of Ceremonies for the evening.
Funds raised through the “Once in a Blue Moon”-themed gala benefited Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, but the evening was also a chance to honor Ned, Babe, Ted, Jean, Peter and Linda Weiller for their decades of service and support to the organization.
