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Evolve Summer Social heats up with a “Saturday Night Fever”

Evolve’s annual summer social was held at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch


  • By Samantha Chaney
  • | 8:45 p.m. June 1, 2019
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It's not often that one finds themselves whirling in a kaleidoscope of disco boots and outrageous wigs, but plenty of smiles and rounds on the dancefloor were to be had at Evolve's "Saturday Night Fever" themed summer social on the evening of June 1.

But the purpose of the event wasn't simply to find another opportunity to do the Hustle. On the contrary, Evolve Business Consulting's annual event was designed with children in mind, as all donations went toward supporting the Children's Guardian Fund.

“The Children’s Guardian Fund does something they call the ‘birthday card program,’” Evolve President Jaime Marco explained. “Guardians can go to their program and get a $35 gift card for a birthday celebration for each child they represent. So tonight, every dollar that is raised will go towards that program.”

And as Marco slid onto the dancefloor with her husband David, she resolutely reminded attendees to give back and fill out the donation cards on each table.

"A lot of us on the committee grew up in this community and we want to give back to those kids that don’t have the things that they can have for their birthdays," she said. "So tonight is all about getting them presents to celebrate their birthday."

Attendees lined up on the dance floor to do the Hustle
Attendees lined up on the dance floor to do the Hustle
The event committee consisted of JoAnn Dillon, Suzanne Kloss, Amber Isaac, Amanda Batt, Jaime Marco, Monica Rissler and Kara Noreika
The event committee consisted of JoAnn Dillon, Suzanne Kloss, Amber Isaac, Amanda Batt, Jaime Marco, Monica Rissler and Kara Noreika
Trisha Weiner and Johnny Weiner
Trisha Weiner and Johnny Weiner
Annie and David Gustafson
Annie and David Gustafson
Brenda Maraman, Nancy Rogers, Kim Macaulay, Lynn Marconi and Teresa Morris
Brenda Maraman, Nancy Rogers, Kim Macaulay, Lynn Marconi and Teresa Morris
Martha Hostetler and Chris Parsons
Martha Hostetler and Chris Parsons
Small disco balls served as the centerpiece for many tables
Small disco balls served as the centerpiece for many tables
Kristen Theisen and Kristie Skoghund
Kristen Theisen and Kristie Skoghund
Ray Turner, Layla Smith and Dave Smith
Ray Turner, Layla Smith and Dave Smith
Jaime Marco an her husband David hit the dance floor
Jaime Marco an her husband David hit the dance floor
Hyeyong Temlin, Theresa McCarthon, Concetta Rumberg, Colette Eggleston and Lesley Noble
Hyeyong Temlin, Theresa McCarthon, Concetta Rumberg, Colette Eggleston and Lesley Noble
Sharon Bickell and Neil Sutor hit the dance floor
Sharon Bickell and Neil Sutor hit the dance floor
Lisa Deutsch and Bernie Borow
Lisa Deutsch and Bernie Borow
Billie Kennedy, Neil Sutor and Sharon Bickell
Billie Kennedy, Neil Sutor and Sharon Bickell
Sophia Paterniti, Brian Herbert and Kristen Godbout
Sophia Paterniti, Brian Herbert and Kristen Godbout
Brian Kloss, Suzanne Kloss, Corinne  Lough and Kevin Lough
Brian Kloss, Suzanne Kloss, Corinne Lough and Kevin Lough
Bobbi Falco, Marc Falco and Kelly Swisher
Bobbi Falco, Marc Falco and Kelly Swisher
Karen Medford, Rich Medford, Steve Sherman and Dori Sherman
Karen Medford, Rich Medford, Steve Sherman and Dori Sherman

 

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