Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation

We can’t say thank you enough to our Donors and Supporters for making fiscal year 2016 (November 1, 2015 to October 31, 2016) a success. You donated a record $110,000 and permitted a record $90,000 in grants to local charities.
Diamond Level ($5,000 and above) ~ Roy Lee, Betty Scott (5)
Platinum Level ($3,000 - $4,999) ~ Cole & Mitzy Calligan, P/C Joe & Diane Dombrowski (6), Michael & Lynn Nemser (6)(s), Hub & Elaine Ocamb (6) Gold Level ($1,500 - $2,999) ~ Tom Costello, P/C Merle & Pat Graser (6), Brian & Dianne Henderson (3), Pam Miller, John & Bonnie Sammet (5), Lucinda Spaney (5), P/C Tony & Kathy Zumbano (5)
Silver Level ($1,000 - $1,499) ~ Kevin & Helen Collins, Sal & Maria Couto (2), Warren & Cherie Major, Ed & Pat Roarty, P/C Melinda & Deke Short (6), Marty & Julie Zachrich (3)
Bronze Level ($500 - $999) ~ P/C Shaun & Paula Graser (6), Wayne Hall (4), Roger & Marlene Haviland (5), Rodrigo & Robyn Hidalgo, P/C Bud & Dee Higginson (2), James Kasmark (6), Paul & Marie Nasipak (4), John & Sandra O’Donnell (2), V/C Gus & Karla Olson (3), Dupont & Alison Snowden (5), Bill & Ann Van Cott (5)
Donor Level ($250 to $499) ~ Bob Bethke & Beth Anderson (2), Jay & Veronica Brady (4), Gerry & Kathie Bullano (2), Commodore Kerry & Tammy Carper (4), Bill & Georgia Currie, P/C Bill & Antoinette Dowling (4), Turk & Anita Hemseri (5), Kitch & Kim Keitchen, Claire Mercereau (4), Joe & Julie Obermeyer, James & Kathleen Sass (6), Arne & Ruth Sjursen, Berry & Kristine Taylor (2), Ann Thompson (5), Bob & Christy Wiggs (2), Bobby Wood & Janice Zarro (4)
Supporter Level (Up to $249) ~ Lloyd & Cindy Abbot (2), Bill and Joan Bowen, Fr. Peter Brudzinski, Pamela Gage, Donald & Babette Healy, Lee & Billie King, Jean McLaughlin, Joanne Myers, Terry & Sharon Pellegrini, P/C Bob & Beth Piel (6), Rudolf & Dolores Reinecke, Kenneth Shelton
Donor Recognition Party Sponsor - Pennsylvania Steel Company and Diane & P/C Joe Dombrowski
Jazz Under the Stars Event Sponsors ~ Pinkerton Wealth Management Group, Horizon Builders (Tammy & Commodore Kerry Carper), Diane & P/C Joe Dombrowski
Jazz Under the Stars Sponsors ~ Lynn and Michael Nemser, Erin & P/C Jim DeNiro
Jazz Under the Stars Supporters ~ Kevin and Helen Collins, Pier One Yacht Sales (Turk Hemseri), P/C Shaun & Paula Graser, Sabal Palm Bank (Richard Appell)
Auction Benefit Event Sponsors ~ Cole Calligan & Mitzy Lindsey, Classic Creations, Doctors Hospital, Dixie Griffin, MarineMax Venice, Reflections in Gold, P/C Melinda & Deke Short, The Venice Gondolier Sun, Venice Gulf Coast Magazine
Auction Benefit Gold Sponsors ~ Chef Josh Arent, Bonefish Grill, Tiki John Bridinger & Katie Collier, Rob & Lynne Colyer, Fins at Sharky’s Restaurant, Freedom Boat Club, P/C Joe and Diane Dombrowski, P/C Shaun Graser, Horizon Builders (Commodore Kerry & Tammy Carper), KW Island Life Realty (P/C Jim & Erin DeNiro), Roy Lee, Nic Nac Nook Jewelers, V/C Gus & Karla Olson, Sky Family YMCA, Scuba Quest Dive Center, Sarasota Wine & Spirits
Auction Benefit Sponsors ~ AllStar Pools, Mary Erickson & Sandie Bills, Jerry & Kathie Bullano, Laura & Bob Caccia, Fox Furniture, James Griffith Salon, Hathaway Florida Realty (Diane Fuchs), Liz & Jim Hill, Jacaranda Trace, John & Sue Seerey-Lester, Rocky & Joyce McCutcheon, Michael & Lynn Nemser, Rattan Wicker & Cane, Sunset Cadillac, Ciao Bella Salon (Karen Sheppard), Tidewell Hospice, Total Wine & More, Lueanne Wood Auction Benefit Supporters ~ Joan D'Auria, Driftwood Kennel, Garden of Eden Florist (Pat & “Koz” Kozlowski), Horse and Chaise Rentals & Property Mgt., Mark & Susan Hyland, James Kasmark, Noni Lavelle, Steve & Bev Leer, Susan & Charlie Murray, Pier One Yacht Sales (Turk Hemseri), Eric & Christine Robinson, George & Marianne Satterley, Lucinda Spaney, Joe & Sarah Terranova, VFW Post 8118, VYC Burgee Store, Sherrey Welch, Ann & Bill Van Cott, Julie & Marty Zachrich
Auction Item Supporters ~ Lloyd & Cindy Abbot, Addington's Florist, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Boat US, Boca Royale Golf & Country Club, Diane Boone, Café Venice, Cassariano Italian Eatery, Cobb Theatres (Cine Bistro), Crow's Nest, Daiquiri Deck, Dana Tyler Inspired Travel Jewelry, Bill & Antoinette Dowling, Down Island Way Boutique, Eyes on You and Joyce McCaffrey, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Florida Studio Theatre, Fraser's Island Gift Nook, Inn at the Beach, Kearney Moving & Storage (John Kearney), Kerri's Jewels & Gems, Krystyna's Skin Care, La Raviere's Home Furnishings & Décor, Lowe's of Venice #1683, Patsy Lucas, Morton's Gourmet Market, Pelican Point Golf & Country Club, Pier 22 Home & Gifts, Publix Super Markets, Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, Rugs as Art, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Opera, Seaside Chic Boutique, Serendipity Studio, Tampa Bay Rays, Tangi and Jess on Miami Ave, Valenti's Ristorante, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Venice Art Center, Venice Gallery and Studio of Clyde Butcher, Venice Living By Ralph's Interiors, Venice Stationers, Venice Symphony, Venice Theatre, Venice Wine and Coffee Company, Venice Yacht Club, Waterside Dental (Dr. Caryn Davis)
Auction Item Donors ~ Angelo’s Italian Market, A Silent Sports Outfitter, Abby's Restaurant, Allegro Bistro and Lounge, Blu' Island Bistro, The Breakfast Cottage, British Open Pub, Carrabba's Restaurant, Cedar Reef Fish Camp, Costco, De Fina's Italian Restaurant, Dick's Shoes, Eager Beaver Car Wash, Final Touch Frame & Gallery, First Watch, Home Depot #0273, Howard's Restaurant in Englewood, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Mattisons, Mi Pueblo Restaurant, MRT Lawn & Garden Center, Nautical Sand Sculptures, The Old Salty Dog, The Original Egg, Outback Steak House, Picture and Accessory Outlet, Ringling Museum, Rosebud's Steakhouse, St. Marco Boutique, Starbucks Coffee, T. J. Carney Restaurant, Tommy's Fine Men's Consignment Store, Too Jay's Restaurant, Trader Joe's, Tervis, Venetian Cleaners, Venice Day Spa, Venice Gulf Coast Magazine, Walmart, Waterfront II.
In Memory ~ Claire Mercereau in memory of Diane Mercereau Bernstel, P/C Don Mercereau, and P/C John Schultz. Michael & Lynn Nemser in memory of Richard Johnson and Dr. John Freeman. P/C Bob & Beth Piel in memory of Dr. John Freeman, Jack Cazalet, David Dwyer, P/C John Schultz, and Kirby Huestis
In Memory of P/C John Latta: Bill & Joan Bowen, Fr. Peter Brudzinski, Bob & Laura Caccia, Chris & Linda Conrad, P/C Joe & Diane Dombrowski, P/C Shaun & Paula Graser, Mr. and Mrs. H. James Gauvreau, P/C Dick & Doris Guba, P/C Bud & Dee Higginson, P/C John & Dee Dee Jepsen, James Kasmark, Dennis & Linda Lank, Peg Little, Marge Lukas, Jean McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McNeish, Michael & Lynn Nemser, P/C Bob & Beth Piel, P/C Melinda & Deke Short, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Tolman

And a special thank you to the VYC Staff who generously donated to the VYCCF at their December 2016 Christmas Party.

VYCCF Committee: Michael Nemser, Chair, P/C Jim DeNiro, Bill Bowen, Joan Bowen, Kevin Collins, P/C Joe Dombrowski, P/C Merle Graser, Barbara Isaacson, Warren Major, Paul Nasipak, Virginia LaPlante and John O’Donnell

updated: February 2017 Currents