Literacy Matters Luncheon features author Nelson Lauver
The 10th annual luncheon was held at Michael’s On East on Feb. 24.
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Niki Kottmann
| 1:20 a.m. February 25, 2017
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Supportes of the Literacy Council of Sarasota gathered at Michael’s On East on Feb. 24 to mingle, enjoy lunch, meet author Nelson Lauver and honor two LCS supporters with awards.
President and CEO at Goodwill Industries Manasota Bob Rosinsky was honored with the 2017 James E. Duffy Friend of Literacy Award, and Kathleen McEachran was honored with the 2017 Volunteer of the Year Award.
Lauver, the author of “Most Unlikely to Succeed,” a memoir about his childhood struggles with undiagnosed dyslexia, signed books, spoke with readers and give a talk about his learning disability.
Honorary Chairman Jim Duffy and Julie Baker
Vanessa Tase, speaker and LCS student Vanessa Sueiro, Barry Sukoneck, Leonela Tase, Carol Sukoneck and Janet Andres
Carol Darling and Author Nelson Lauver
Jerry Kaye and Executive Director of the Literacy Council of Sarasota Tom Melville
Shon Ewens and Executive Director of the Literacy Council of Sarasota Tom Melville
Nelson Lauver signed copies of his book, “Most Unlikely to Succeed,” at the luncheon on Feb. 24 at Michael’s On East.
Steve Hafner, Demetrio Garcia, Bob Kenel and Danielle Trojano
Jolley Siegwald, Omaima Abushaera and Jack Botelho
Denise Carthew and G. Pat Wilson
Irwin Starr and Eileen and Bob Parkinson
Margie Genter and Elizabeth Smith
Diana Harrington performs several pieces on the piano for guests to enjoy during the open reception.
Susan Bergstrom and Thalia Dorwick
Lisa Kates and Ruth Rubinstein
Kathy Walker Van Citters, Heidi Kellman and Hermione Gilpin
Karen Curlin and Hope Byrnes
Lind Brink, Honorary Chairman Jim Duffy, Susan Bailey and Georgia Brown
Literacy Council of Sarasota Board President Ed Carthew welcomes the crowd.
Duane Stasiewicz, Susan Ritchey and award winner Bob Rosinsky
Alison Parks, Executive Director of the Literacy Council of Sarasota Tom Melville and Ricki Mazzullo
Master of Ceremonies Jeffery Kin and Jasmine McAllister
Hanne Johansen and David Wiegand
Sheryl Geletka, Kristen Sidwell, Vicente Medina, Maurice Opstal, Jim and Sherry Delgado and Jennifer Maglio
