Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation

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From VYC Currents - November 2016

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU
Thank you to all our Sponsors and Supporters who donated to make our FEED THE HUNGER – FEED THE MIND auction benefit a great success. And thank you to all the members of the VYC and their guests who bid on the auction items we offered. We are humbled by the participation.
Please thank and support all who donated to our event:
EVENT SPONSORS: Cole Calligan & Mitzy Lindsey, Bob Dein, Doctors Hospital, The Venice Gondolier Sun.
AUCTION ITEM EVENT SPONSORS: Classic Creations, Dixie Griffin, Marine Max Venice, Reflections in Gold, P/C Melinda & Deke Short.
GOLD SPONSORS: Island Life Real Estate and Commodore Jim & Erin DeNiro, Horizon Builders and V/C Kerry & Tammy Carper.
AUCTION ITEM GOLD SPONSORS: Bonefish Grill, Chef Josh Arent, P/C Joe and Diane Dombrowski, Fins at Sharky's Restaurant, Freedom Boat Club, P/C Shaun & Paula Graser, Roy Lee, Nic Nac Nook Jewelers, R/C Gus & Karla Olson, Scuba Quest Dive Centers Florida, Sky Family YMCA, Tiki John Bridinger & Katie Collier, Rob & Lynne Colyer, Sarasota Wine & Spirits.
SPONSORS: AllStar Pools, Berkshire Hathaway Realty and Diane Fuchs, Jerry & Kathie Bullano, Jacaranda Trace, Rattan Wicker & Cane, Michael & Lynn Nemser, Sunset Cadillac, Tidewell Hospice, Rocky & Joyce McCutcheon, Venice Gulf Coast Magazine.
AUCTION ITEM SPONSORS: Laura & Bob Caccia, Ciao Bella Salon and Karen Sheppard, Mary Erickson & Sandie Bills, Fox Furniture, Liz & Jim Hill, James Griffith Salon, John & Sue Seerey-Lester, Total Wine & More, Lueanne Wood.
SUPPORTERS: John A. D'Auria, Driftwood Kennel, Garden of Eden Florist and 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 Spany, Joe & Sarah Terranova, VFW Post 8118, VYC Burgee Store, Sherrey Welch, Ann & Bill Van Cott, Julie and Marty Zachrich, Joan & Bill Bowen, Dave Slaman & Tina Shaheen.
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, Crow's Nest, Daiquiri Deck, Dana Tyler inspired travel jewelry, Bill & Antoinette Dowling, Down Island Way Boutique, Eyes on You & Joyce McCaffrey, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Florida Studio Theatre ,Fraser's Island Gift Nook ,Inn at the Beach, Kerri's Jewels & Gems ,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 Bucher, Venice Living By Ralph's Interiors, Venice Stationery Store, Venice Symphony, Venice Theatre, Venice Wine and Coffee Company, Venice Yacht Club, Cobb Theatres (Cine Bistro), Kearney Moving & Storage (John Kearney), Krystyna's Skin Care, Waterside Dental (Dr. Caryn Davis).
AUCTION ITEM DONORS: A Silent Sports Outfitter, Abby's Restaurant, Allegro Bistro and Lounge, Angelo's Italian Market, Blu' Island Bistro, 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, Nautical Sand Sculptures, Old Salty Dog, Original Egg, Outback Steak House, Picture and Accessory Outlet, Ringling Museum, Rosebud's Steakhouse, St. Marco Boutique, Starbucks Coffee, T. J. Carney’s Pub & Grille, Tommy's Fine Men's Consignment Store, TooJay's Restaurant, Trader Joe's, Tervis, Venetian Cleaners, Venice Day Spa, Walmart, Waterfront II.

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