Spring Gala

2012 Spring Gala Success! 

Thank you to more than 260 parents, alumni, community members and guests who gathered to celebrate Columbus Montessori Education Center’s 2012 Spring Gala. With your help we raised $90,000 which was an overall increase compared to 2011! The amount of money raised truly reflects the generosity of the Columbus Montessori community.

The 2012 George Award Winner is Diane Preston! Diane is a wonderful example of how parent involvement makes a difference at CMEC. Diane is not only mother of Lance Thomas, she is also a fulltime caregiver to a family member and a full time employee in the healthcare industry.

Gala Committee and Volunteers
A special thank you goes to the Gala Committee members:

Jennifer Avoli, Sam Dunlap, Fran Evans (Co-Chair), Suneeta Ganga (Co-Chair), Aman Garcha, Elissa Gunsorek, Joanna Helon, Brooke Hunter-Lombardi, Saira Priest, Ricarda Sarkar, Amy Slotterbeck, Kelly Woods, Elizabeth Young as well as many other volunteers and faculty.

 

 

Raffle Winners!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Raffle. The 1st prize winners of the $1,000 raffle are Dick and Ilene Sexton!

The 2nd prize raffle winner is Vone Chandavong. The executive director for the day will be daughter Maddison from room 5!

Congratulations to Tracy Plummer for selling the most raffle tickets.

2012 Gala Sponsors    
Thank you to all of our generous supporters.

Supporting Sponsors
Nationwide Children’s Hospital &
Drs. Morna and Gary Smith
Boich Companies

Patron Sponsors
Missy and Stephen Bedell
Laurel and Mike Dawson
Huntington Bank
Melody Steely & Steve Gussler
Lenn Turner
Ransier, Havens-Gouke, Whisler Families
42nd Fish

George Award Sponsor
Suneeta & Mahesh Ganga

Inkind Sponsors
DK Printing
LifeCare Alliance
Sonya Yencer : YdesignStudio

2012 Spring Gala Individual Patron Sponsors
Jennifer and William Avoli
Ayelet and Zahi Ben-David
Sarah and Mark Bennett
Elise and Michael Berlan
Shannon and Eric Bersagel
Debra and James Boehmler
Nancy and Larry Case
Danielle Demko and Amanpal Garcha
Nancy DeRoberts Moore and Robert Moore
Debbie Ogle and Sam Dunlap
Molly and Lewis Dye
Moira Konrad and Mark Engelhardt
Fran and Bryan Evans
Jodi and Kent Finley
Allison and Ted Finn
Denise Hatter-Fisher and Luful Fisher
Elizabeth and Jacob Garrett
Carrie Sheehan and Bayardo Gonzalez
Lisa and Daniel Groff
Elissa and Jason Gunsorek
Tiffany and Steve Harmon
Joanna and Ryan Helon
Sherri and Steve Hile
Rachel Janutis and Vince Holzhall
Roger Honan
Jahannah and Edward Jamelarin
Meredith and Ryan Laginess
Jennifer and Greg Lestini
Julie and David Levy
Judy Huang and John Lewis
Carrie and Christopher Liebtag
Elizabeth Young and Wayne Lin
Elissa and Bill Litfin
Suzanne and Dustin Mets
Nicole and Matthew Miller
Susan and Mark Miller
Linsey and Ryan Moffett
Linda and George Neugebauer
Vondolee and Greg Nixon
Jill and Terrence O’Donnell
Sarah and Jon O’Nan
Nicole and Jerome Ott
Adriana Castellanos and Joseph Peffer
Laura and Jim Phieffer
Tracy and Robert Plummer
Saira and Jim Priest
Nicole and John Reehil
Kyle and Daniel Reinhard
Lori and Ed Sachs
Ricarda Sarkar
Megan and Kevin Shook
Amanda and Neil Sima
Marilyn and Jack Skolds
Amy and Rylin Slotterbeck
Andrea and Brian Steger
Rob Tilley
Ann and Brian Timm

 

Thank you to all of our Silent and Live Auction Donors!
Akada Hair Salon
Ann Robinette Aromatherapy Candles
Jennifer and William Avoli
BareClay Studios
Barrel44 Bexley
Danielle Demko & Aman Garcha
Melissa and Stephen Bedell
Sarah and Mark Bennett
Sarah Bennett
Bexley Beat
Bexley coffee shop
Bexley Fabrics
Bob Evans
Build-a-Bear
Sidney West
Deb and Jay Boehmler
Bricker & Eckler LLP
Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery
Build-A-Bear
Candle Lab
Central Ohio Medicine
Charlie Einhorn
Cherbourg Bakery
Children’s Art Studio
Christine’s Garden
Cobenick Studios / CS Gallery
College Nannies & Tutors of Powell
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Children’s Theatre
Columbus Country Club
Columbus Gymnastics Academy
Columbus Jazz Orchestra/ The Jazz Arts group
Columbus Symphony
Cook’s Balloonery
COSI
Cover to Cover Bookstore
Crimson Cup
Laurel & Mike Dawson
Venessa Decree
Donatos Pizza
Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics
Due Amici
East Broad Chiropractic
Eddie Merlots
Erica Manning Photography
Fran & Bryan Evans
Figlio – Wood Fired Pizza
Denise Hatter-Fisher
Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
The Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant
G. Michael’s Bistro
Suneeta & Mahesh Ganga
Garth’s Auctions, Inc.
Gentile’s Wine Cellars
Gerlach Cleaning Systems
Giuseppe Mangano
Glass Axis/Glass Art Studio
Cecil and Jolie Gouke
Graeter’s
Great Harvest Bread
Gregg Frame Studio
Elissa &  Jason Gunsorek
Steve Gussler
Joanna & Ryan Helon
Tiffany & Steve Harmon
Joanna & Ryan Helon
Hewitt Landscaping Inc.
Highlights for Children
Hilton Polaris
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Huffman’s Market
Jefferson Country Club
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Johnson’s Real Ice Cream
K. P. Creek Gifts
Kelly E Lambert photography
Kingdom of Bounce
Koguryo Martial Arts
Rekha & Arvind Kohli
Bill & Mary Lee
Judy Huang & John Lewis
Elizabeth Young & Wayne Lin
Brooke Hunter-Lombardi & Steve Lombardi
Magic Mountain Fun Centers
Sandy & Ray Mason
Men’s Wearhouse
Merle Norman
Suzanne & Dustin Mets
Michael Garcia’s Salon
Mid Ohio School
Mid Ohio Sport Car Course
Nicole & Matthew Miller
Zane Miller
MyPublisher
Linda & George Neugebauer
Newport Aquarium
Vondolee & Greg Nixon
Northstar Cafe
Open Sky Day Spa
Oriental Martial Arts College
Papillon Day Spa
Adriana Castellanos & Joe Peffer
Picadilly
Pistacia Vera
Tracy & Robert Plummer
Saira & Jim Priest
Professional Imagery
Recreation’s Outlet
Re-Hy
Joe Peffer
Kathi Repka
Lauren Rose-Cohen
Lori and Ed Sachs
Ricarda Sarkar
Scarborough East Tennis Club
Sew Baby Boutique
Sew To Speak
She She Boutique
Shear Art Day Spa
Signature Salon
Sitters Unlimited
Amy & Rylin Slotterback
Morna and Gary Smith
SoundTouch Massage Therapy
Spoon Me
Technicare
Terrance O’Donnell
The Chiller
The Cleveland Browns
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Museum of Art
The Container Store
The Golf Car Company
The Refectory
The Terry Janis Collection/Adornments
Jean Adkins
The Works
Lenn Turner
United Skates of America
Judy Vierow
WeJoySing
Wendy’s Gymnastics & Fitness for Children
Suzanne and Eric Whisler
Wings Restaurant
Worthington Hills Country Club
Worthington Inn Restaurant
Yoga on High

Thank you to all of our Gala Advertisers!