WFC's Benefit Party Re-Cap

An Evening Under the Stars:

The Waterfront Center’s Annual Benefit Party

A beautiful day on Saturday turned into the perfect evening for the WFC’s annual Benefit Party, held at the home of Jamie and David Demings. With the setting sun over the harbor as a picturesque backdrop to the soirée, it was sure to be a success! The party drew a large crowd of supporters and clients of the center, who made generous contributions via both a silent auction and a live auction (executed marvelously by Treasurer of the WFC Larry Schmidlapp). Commodore of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club William R. Denslow, Jr. made a surprise donation to the Waterfront Center: 12 full sets of Sonar sails. The unexpected and charitable gift was a highlight of the evening, and got the night off to a roaring start! As guests bid on prizes such as tickets to a Mets game, a house on Block Island, and a weekend on a chartered yacht, it was clear that everyone was enjoying themselves despite the fierce competition! Overall, it was a wonderful evening that proved what a strong community of supporters the Waterfront Center has established over the years, and succeeded in further promoting the mission of the organization.

Photo Gallery

Christina and Lynn - what would we do without these two lovely ladies?

Larry Schmidlapp runs the live auction with the help of hostess Jamie Deming

Sailing Director Alicia Martorella (left) and instructor Patrick Morris (far right) with high school sailors, and volunteers for the evening, Edward, Nick, and Zack (left to right).

Mrs. Storrs enjoys the party!

Dawn Riley & Guest

    

Jim Weinman & Bob Warburgh

Richard Azar & Board VP Dave McLaughlin

       

Larry Schmidlapp & Alicia Martorella

Board Members Woody Glenn & Jim Weinman

Executive Dir. Dave Waldo, TOB Western Waterfront Rep. Georgia Filasky & Dave McLaughlin

Roger & Lori Bahnik