YMCA’s 20th Annual Recognition Dinner Raises Funds for Financial Assistance Program

On Saturday, May 8, 2010 the Hunterdon County YMCA hosted its 20th Annual Recognition Dinner at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club honoring Roman and Sophie Shor, founders of Roman Jewelers, for outstanding service in the community.

Through this event the YMCA raised over $105,000 for its financial assistance program, a new record. The financial assistance program allows people facing economic and social challenges the opportunity to participate in YMCA programs and services including summer camp, childcare and health and wellness. Last year was a record year for YMCA financial assistance requests and the YMCA provided nearly $340,000 in financial assistance to local families and individuals. While the economy is slowly recovering, there is still a great need for YMCA financial assistance. The funds raised through the Annual Recognition Dinner will help local children attend camp, participate in sports and receive childcare provided by the YMCA.

The entire event was coordinated by the volunteer efforts of the YMCA Dinner Committee including Event Chair: Libby McDonald, Auction Co-Chairs: Mary Clare Lewy and Eva Carey, Decorations Chair: Carole Spence Decker, Watch Raffle Chair: Loren Spann and additional Committee members, Sue Ann Barrow, Harrie Copeland, Deborah Gutschmidt, Kate Hartford, Sandy Heimberg, Pat McKiernan, Sue Pollock, Jennifer Posda, John Quirke, Debby Sherman, Jennifer Smith, Karen Tarricone, Anne Thomas, Alex Van Veldhuisen and Carol Williams.

The Hunterdon County YMCA wishes to acknowledge and sincerely thank all sponsors, contributors, individuals, and organizations who supported and contributed to the success of this year’s event, Sapphire Sponsors: Anthony & Company, Inc. Insurance, ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Co., Tom and Sue Hays, PNC Advisors, Royal Cabinet Company, TD Bank, Team Capital Bank, Cocktail Sponsor: Archer & Greiner, P.C., Pearl Plus Sponsors: Interior Motives and Exterior Motives, Mercedes-Benz of Flemington, Pearl Sponsors: CenturyLink, Hopewell Valley Community Bank, Hunterdon Otolaryngology Associates, Investors Savings Bank, The Kleen and Fresh Company, Max Spann Real Estate and Auction Company, PNC Bank, The Private Advisor, Inc., R&L Payroll, Skylands Community Bank, Webucast, Wells Fargo Insurance Services, Zdenek Financial Planning. The generosity of these community organizations assists the YMCA in achieving its mission: Building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.