A lot happens here at the CSC every day. This blog however, will try to focus on those goings-on that highlight volunteer and staff efforts to prepare for our huge annual fundraising event, entitled "The Newman Gala". This, then, is our story.
I apologize for the delay on this entry. Things have been pretty busy around here, but I want to keep everyone in the loop.
The Gala kickoff party, my first, was held on Wednesday, October 29 at Greg and Vicky Sonnenberg's beautiful home. The whole point of the kickoff, a Gala tradition, is to get the volunteers who are interested in serving on the Gala committee excited about the Gala. Not only that, but the kickoff is a great time for the committee members, both present and future, to meet many of the other people they'll be working with over the next 11 months (yes, we're already down to 11 months!)
I can't speak for everyone else, but I had a great time. There were plenty of drinks and food for everyone, and the atmosphere was fun and social. Bob and Melissa Zaegel, the Gala chairs, did a great job of welcoming everyone to the Gala process. And I got to see a lot of the people with whom I worked on the Gala this year, as well as some new people for this year.
It's not too late to get involved with the Gala--if you're interested in serving on the committee, please give me a call or send me an e-mail (
stegmaier@washucsc.org). Thanks!