Monday, August 26, 2013

Lake Worth Alumni Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

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An estimated 275 to 300 people showed up for the Lake Worth Alumni Spaghetti dinner fundraiser. Roberta Stephens, class of 1956 and on the board of the Alumni Association, won the 50/50. I apologize for not capturing everyone in a photo who was there.

Money goes towards Alumni Association expenses some of which include producing two newsletters a year that literally are mailed all over the world, Dollars for Scholars expenses, insurance, etc. Three members of the association gathered gifts from the businesses for the Silent auction, prizes and towards the food itself.

WalMart gave a total of goods and money equaling around $175, Home Depot donated the barbecue grill in the silent auction worth $100, Costco's, Sam's,  B.J's and Publix were among the contributors with Kevin Addison even bringing fresh baked bread from Publix.

Those merchants at our Lake Worth Beach who contributed towards its success were Benny's, Mulligans and Barry Freedman at Lake Worth T-Shop. Dave's Last Resort downtown also donated a fabulous prize.

Much thanks to Doris Dorsey and Virginia Thomas for all their work as well as all the volunteers who tirelessly gave of their time and energy (mostly senior citizens I might add) to put on another wonderful fundraiser that allows the Association to continue the important Dollars for Scholars program.

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Anonymous said...

Thanks to everyone who Attended the Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for the Lake Worth High School Alumni Foundation Yesterday 3-6, All who sent in Donations, paid for their ticket and didn't attend (we missed you)

We had a great time and everyone seemed to enjoy the food, we did have deserts left over and were able to sell many of the pies and cakes, and etc. The left overs went to a Church that helps in recovery.

I wish to thank the Board Members of both LWHS Alumni and Dollars for Scholars Foundation for helping with the many individual activities going on.

Want to thank my Co Chairwoman, Virginia Thomas who spent many hours on the road seeking gift certificates with me.
David Cantley, Dennis Dorsey, picking up gift cards, raffles and delivering, Dena Dorsey McCraken (who made the raffle baskets)Kevin Addison, Pete Didonato, Asst. Principal who helped through out the event.

All board members who helped, Pam Flanagan, Caryl Anderson, and Pam's friend who set the SILENT AUCTION up and worked it.
Maggie Witherow who sold raffles, 50 / 50 tickets, along with her
was John Adair.
Kitchen workers, Line workers, Ticket Desk,
Mike Woods,Pat McCracken, Paul Blockson, Roberta Stephens, Ron Schutta,Judy Fabris, Harold & Helen Gilmore, Karen Mostler, Jenni Chastain,Rainy Heine, Geri Jenkins, Randy& Mary Lou Hall, Randy & Mary lou's Daughter, Char Macon, Doris Welsh, Kay Cantley, Honey Duncan, Lonnie Mills.
A surprise yesterday was the presentation of a $500 dollar check to the Dollars for Scholars Foundation from Sarah Anderson. Class of 1983
which was collected from her Class 83 Reunion. Thank you Class 1983

THANK YOU TO RUTHIE, OUR CAFETERIA LADY WHO COOKED THE SPAGHETTI ..I UNDERSTAND IT WAS VERY GOOD.
IF i HAVE LEFT OUT ANYONE IT IS NOT BECAUSE I MEANT TO BUT PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
I WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WE MADE WHEN WE GET THE TOTALS IN. I will also be sending you a list of the business' that helped by giving us gift cards and Contributions. We will ask you to mention the LWHS Alumni Foundation when you do business with them and thank them.
The LWHS Alumni Foundation is the working arm of the Dollars for Scholars Foundation, pays the bills, sends out two Newsletters a year and helps the LWHS Students and the school. The Alumni also has an Alumni Scholarship. Please support these two Foundations when you can. Helping Students to start College is a wonderful cause.
HUGS TO ALL AND THANK YOU AGAIN.
DORIS ANDERSON DORSEY CLASS OF 54

Anonymous said...

Good pictures from a wonderful event. We need to do what we can to help the leaders of tomorrow, the children of today.

Sarah Anderson C/O 93 said...

A small correction please. The $500.00 donation was from the Class of 1993. There are Sarah Andersons' from the Class of 83 and 93.