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2008 Garden Party, Presented By Don R. Fruchey, Inc., To Take Place Friday, September 26, 2008.
The Children’s Garden at IPFW will transform into a colorful, casual carnival atmosphere for SCAN’s annual Garden Party. The theme this year is "Carnivale!" Organizers expect 400 people will enjoy carnival-type games, fun contests, exciting auctions, entertainment by Knotwork, and a gourmet hors d’ouevres buffet from Catablu. Around 8pm Allen County Prosecutor Karen Richards and Superior Court Judge Fran Gull will discuss how SCAN helps transform the lives of families in northeast Indiana.
The Garden Party is one of SCAN's largest fundraisers. Attendance is free, but requires a reservation. At the conclusion of the evening's program, everyone in attendance will be asked to make a donation to SCAN from their hearts. (The suggested amount is $100 per person.) Each donation of $100 or more per person, or $200 or more per couple, will be matched by friends of SCAN.
The agency hopes to raise more than $105,000 during the evening to fund its programs and services. A number of businesses and individuals have sponsored this event to ensure its success. These include:
Presenting Sponsor
Don R. Fruchey, Inc.
Corporate Sponsors
AJ Logistics
Baden Gage & Schroeder, LLC
Beers, Mallers, Backs & Salin, LLP
CB Richard Ellis Sturges
ChromaSource
DWD Technology Group
Five Star Distributing
Haines Isenbarger & Skiba
Hylant Group
JP Morgan Chase
JB Tool Die & Engineering
Mark Fore Sales
Martin Riley Architects
National City Bank
NIPSCO
Old National Bank
Old National Insurance
One Lucky Guitar
Parkview Health System
Physicians Health Plan
Rebar Corp. of Indiana
Star Financial Bank
Three Rivers Federal Credit Union
Travelers Protective Association
Vera Bradley
Weigand Construction
Individual Sponsors
Steve & Kyle Dever
Denise Douville
Linda Kaplan
Carol Wells
Perennial Sponsors
Audrey Gerson
Vivian & Marvin Priddy
Judy & Alex Pursley
Matching Sponsors
Lincoln Financial Foundation
Joan & Don Sherman
Swiss Re
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Anonymous
In addition, the evening will feature a variety of fun events including:
Heads & Tails Contest featuring a specially designed piece of jewelry by Bradley Gough Diamonds. Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50.
Tour de Course Putting Contest featuring a country club golf package. Five putts per chance. Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50.
Two Dessert Auctions compliments of Joseph Decuis. Last year, the scrumptious cake and champagne desserts were auctioned for nearly $1,000. This year, two lucky tables will enjoy the delights of Joseph Decuis' pastry chef -- one at the garden, the other at the time of their choice.
Garden Item Auction featuring a unique functional sculpture professionally designed by the Design Collaborative architectural group.
Seven Course Dinner for 12 at Club Soda. You and 11 of your favorite people will enjoy a fabulous 7-course dinner called "Culinary Trip Around The World" at Club Soda on a Sunday evening of your choice between February 22, 2009 and September 20, 2009 (excluding holiday weekends such as St. Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, Independence Day and Labor Day). Includes limousine service thanks to Premier Limousine and Shuttle and wine with each course thanks to National Wine and Spirits. $2,500 value.
All proceeds from these events provide desperately needed funds for SCAN's programs that protect children and prepare parents.
TABLE HOSTS NEEDED
If you would like to host a table at SCAN's Gala in the Garden, please contact us. As a table host you are asked to invite 8-10 guests to the event. During the program and donation appeal, you will be given a pledge card and envelope for each of your guests. You will hand these items out after the appeal, collect and return the envelopes to a SCAN representative before the end of the evening.
This is a great way to get together with a group of friends and benefit a great cause at the same time.
Contact Lynn Noneman at (260) 421-5002, x2237 to make your reservations or for more information.
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