National Philanthropy Day 2019 recognizes local leaders

Local philanthropists celebrated giving back Nov. 12 at Michael's On East.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 12:15 p.m. November 12, 2019
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Sarasota's philanthropic community celebrated the reason for the season Nov. 12 during the Florida Southwest Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals' 34th annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon.

More than 300 guests composed of patrons, volunteers, youth leaders and organization representatives gathered at Michael's On East to be recognized for the hard work helping people in need across Sarasota.  Co-chairwomen Tracy Vanderneck and Shaelina Holmes welcomed the crowd before dinner. Sebrena Pawley was the luncheon's keynote speaker.

Co-chairwoman Tracy Vanderneck, speaker Sebrena Pawley and co-chairwoman Shaelina Holmes
Co-chairwoman Tracy Vanderneck, speaker Sebrena Pawley and co-chairwoman Shaelina Holmes
Bill Chapman and Sally Schule
Bill Chapman and Sally Schule
JoAnn Urofsky and Elizabeth Moore
JoAnn Urofsky and Elizabeth Moore
Each table had a wrapped present.
Each table had a wrapped present.
Allie and Terri Behling with Robyn Faucy-Washington, Jeannie and Chuck Slater and Mary Jo Heider
Allie and Terri Behling with Robyn Faucy-Washington, Jeannie and Chuck Slater and Mary Jo Heider
Mary Ellen Mancini, Louise Bruderle and Jessica Hays
Mary Ellen Mancini, Louise Bruderle and Jessica Hays
Mary Beth Bos, Nikki Taylor and Ashley Grant
Mary Beth Bos, Nikki Taylor and Ashley Grant
Marlo Turner, Declan Sheehy and Stephen Smith
Marlo Turner, Declan Sheehy and Stephen Smith
Veronica Brady, Alexandra Quarles and Aundria Castleberry
Veronica Brady, Alexandra Quarles and Aundria Castleberry
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva, Lou Ann Linn and Douglas Staley
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva, Lou Ann Linn and Douglas Staley
Alice St. Paul and Jennifer Abbott
Alice St. Paul and Jennifer Abbott
Pedro Reis, Joseph Caulkins, Larry Patton and Ellen VanDolah
Pedro Reis, Joseph Caulkins, Larry Patton and Ellen VanDolah
Karen Carpenter, Jody Jester and Katrina Bellemare
Karen Carpenter, Jody Jester and Katrina Bellemare
Jonathan Fleece, Tom Stuhley and Rafael Robles
Jonathan Fleece, Tom Stuhley and Rafael Robles
Erin Minor and Kim Niemann
Erin Minor and Kim Niemann
Jessica Rogers, Frank and Katherine Martucci and Philip Tavill
Jessica Rogers, Frank and Katherine Martucci and Philip Tavill
Erin Guzzo, Nancy Denton and Elsie Merrill
Erin Guzzo, Nancy Denton and Elsie Merrill
Bob Carter and Co-chairwoman Tracy Vanderneck
Bob Carter and Co-chairwoman Tracy Vanderneck

 

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