Wine with Wings 2018 a Success!

Updated: October 19, 2020 by admin

The success of any special event depends on the many guests, sponsors, donors and volunteers who contribute their time, talent, in-kind and financial donations.
We appreciate and thank you for your support!

With sincere thanks and appreciation to our sponsors:

Imperial
Patricia Foell and Marc Altman
Diana Long-Hobbs and George Hobbs
Mary Pat and Keith Knauss

Magnum
Randi and Carl Bushner
Chester County Women’s Commission
CLER – Corporate Lamp & Electronic Recycling, LLC
Dana Dovberg and Tom Sammartino
The Iacocca Family
Perna & Abracht, LLC
PNC Bank

In-Kind Donation
Alex M Meyer Photography

Special thanks to Wild Thyme, Centerville, DE for donating the beautiful peonies for our centerpieces.

Special thanks to our planning committee:
Wine with Wings 2018 Planning Committee – pictured left to right: Bonnie Long, Randi Bushner (co-chairs), Vicky Will, Christien Bass, Elisabeth Gibbings, Ingrid Lis (Program Manager, Kennett Square), Sally Rumer, Jane Masters, Diana Long-Hobbs, Mary Pat Knauss, and Pat Foell.
  • Mary Pat Knauss (L), member of the event planning committee and board member, with Toni Jaros.
  • Jill Laufenberg, Associate Director of Development, led our first “Live Ask”, giving guests the opportunity to support our programs and services through personal donations.
  • Guest, Tina Santaguida (L), and Committee Member, Diana Long-Hobbs.
  • Bonnie Long, Co-Chair of the event (L) with Julie Ammon, Board President.
  • Committee members Vicky Will (L) and Mary Pat Knauss host the registration table.
  • Guests Nancy Harris and Jay Bass.
  • Guests Barb Curtis (L) and Cathy Campbell.
  • Ryan Derfler, from the Chester County Press with Barb Goetz (center) from Wild Thyme Flowers and Janet Dadds.
  • Dana Dovberg, Board Treasurer (center) enjoys the evening with guests Andrea Kinnik (L) and Linda Kinnink (R).
  • Randi Bushner (L), Co-Chair for the event and Connie Rose, Board Member.
  • Guests had the opportunity to bid on more than 40 items in the silent auction.
  • Guest, Becky Devestine talks with Board Member, Al Iaccoca.
  • Committee Member, Jane Masters (foreground) having fun with (L to R) Meghan Lacey, Missy Nolan and Colleen Hanna.
  • Committee Members, Christien Bass (L) and Mary Pat Knauss (R), chat with a guest.
  • Members of the Chester County Women’s Commission: Wendy Leeper, Patti Ciuffetelli, Denise Baily, and Susan Wilson.
  • Board Members (from left): Dan Murphy, Dana Dovberg (Treasurer), Julie Ammon (President), Al Iaccoca, and Connie Rose.
  • Guests sampled six wines from WAYVINE winery and vineyard, with food pairings.
  • Jerry Long pays Randi Bushner at the silent auction check out.
  • Beautiful peonies for our centerpieces were donated by Wild Thyme Flowers, Centerville, DE.
  • In our Wine Grab, guests bought bottles identified only as W (white) or R (red). Their surprise purchase was a good bottle of wine…or a very good bottle of wine.

Category: 2018 Events, Events