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Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast remembers passionate volunteer

The organization’s 15th Annual Luncheon and Silent Auction was held March 15 at Michael’s On East.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 5:34 p.m. March 15, 2018
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Guests were in for an uplifting afternoon March 15 at the Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast Luncheon and Silent Auction.

The organization, which provides spiritually integrated counseling services in the Sarasota area, held its annual fundraiser in memory of the late, dedicated volunteer Sherry Moore.

Eventgoers perused a silent auction collection extending almost the whole length of the Michael’s On East atrium before heading into the ballroom for lunch and the presentation. Among the speakers were Co-Chairwomen Melissa Gurchiek and Sandi Steward and a Samaritan client.

Co-Chairwoman Sandi Stewart, Samartian Executive Director Rev. Rick Howell, Co-Chairwoman Melissa Gurchiek and Samaritan Board President Marlene Petro
Co-Chairwoman Sandi Stewart, Samartian Executive Director Rev. Rick Howell, Co-Chairwoman Melissa Gurchiek and Samaritan Board President Marlene Petro
Laurie Smith and Cindy Byce
Laurie Smith and Cindy Byce
Joan Emrich peruses silent auction items.
Joan Emrich peruses silent auction items.
Lin Mertens, Diane Brantley, Sherry Watts and Skyler Cruthirds
Lin Mertens, Diane Brantley, Sherry Watts and Skyler Cruthirds
Jon Swift and Catherine Swift
Jon Swift and Catherine Swift
Kathryn Johnson and Jane Elshami
Kathryn Johnson and Jane Elshami
Charlene Orletski and Judy Bremer
Charlene Orletski and Judy Bremer
Margie O’Brien, Barbara Nelson and Linda Perkins
Margie O’Brien, Barbara Nelson and Linda Perkins
Sandy Snyder, JoAnn Johns and Debbie Toale
Sandy Snyder, JoAnn Johns and Debbie Toale
Donna McKee and Denice Peoples
Donna McKee and Denice Peoples
Kate and John Hawkins
Kate and John Hawkins
Leslie and Al Jeffrey
Leslie and Al Jeffrey
Rev. Clark Edwards and Linda Martin
Rev. Clark Edwards and Linda Martin
Rose Rome, Deirdre Harris and Brenda Bergeron
Rose Rome, Deirdre Harris and Brenda Bergeron
Susan Radcliffe, Peggy Wilhelm, Shirley Richey, Mickey Kunk, Kathy Stern and Dot Scheurenbrand
Susan Radcliffe, Peggy Wilhelm, Shirley Richey, Mickey Kunk, Kathy Stern and Dot Scheurenbrand
Floral centerpieces were available for $20.
Floral centerpieces were available for $20.
Guests packed the ballroom of Michael’s On East for the organization’s first sold-out luncheon.
Guests packed the ballroom of Michael’s On East for the organization’s first sold-out luncheon.
Floral touches spilled out into the atrium in the event colors of blue and soft yellow.
Floral touches spilled out into the atrium in the event colors of blue and soft yellow.
Auction items such as a Lilly Pulitzer-themed bag filled the atrium.
Auction items such as a Lilly Pulitzer-themed bag filled the atrium.

 

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