OCAF Fundraiser 2007
A great big thank you to everyone that helped make the OCAF Fundraiser, A Walk Through the Arts 2007 a huge success. We had hundreds of attendees not to mention the 27 artists, 14 winemakers, 2 brewers and 50 VWs including Herbie the Love Bug.
As I was just reminded the money, although for which purpose the fundraiser took place, is secondary to the community support, good times and recognition the event generated for OCAF.
My sister Aimee and I are so happy to be part of a group of people that absolutely appreciate every little show of support. To think that a new business in its formative years can still make a difference in the lives of the children in our community thrill us beyond words.
The board members that attended the event were awesome and we couldn't have had a smoother event without them. Victor Tognazzini is an amazing worker with such a nice pleasant way about him. He was a calming influence when I suspected I might loose it. Denice Cora was there for me when I needed her to help setup all the wine tasting as she always is for me. Janette Wesch was a great organizer and she was able to read my map and set up the wine and beer garden with Denice. Brenda Sullens was amazing as usual. She took control and made sure that all the artists were in position and their cars were moved out for the Bugs. Mark got the hang of the EZ-ups so that they were truly easy to get up. He kept telling me not to help and with him around it made it almost that easy. Sal Tolentino was the runner for the winemakers getting them ice and taking care of their needs. Ken Parker was a great supporter and helper. He was able to spend some time helping us then had his family obligations to take care of. Julianne Hemmill was awesome with the tickets and money and kept all the finances straight. That was such a big relief for me not to worry about. She said the preliminary numbers look like it will be over 5000 in funds donated to OCAF from the Walk Through the Arts 2007.
Thank yous also go to my sister Aimee who took over the restaurant operations while I played around and organized this event. I couldn't have contacted the sponsors and made it as successful without her support. Also, our staff worked so hard to make sure the appetizers were always on hand, the beer was poured, and everyone had what they needed. Alicia, the Bistro Mom worked her tail off making sure the food was always on the table and no one wanted for anything. She finally had to be told to go home and rest by the Chef and Chef de Cuisine, Troy and Ty.
An event like this just doesn't happen. It takes a lot of hard work from a lot of people. I know I may have missed someone but please forgive me. My brain isn't quite back in one piece yet.
See this week's Santa Maria Sun for more thank yous and kudos.
Rebecca
As I was just reminded the money, although for which purpose the fundraiser took place, is secondary to the community support, good times and recognition the event generated for OCAF.
My sister Aimee and I are so happy to be part of a group of people that absolutely appreciate every little show of support. To think that a new business in its formative years can still make a difference in the lives of the children in our community thrill us beyond words.
The board members that attended the event were awesome and we couldn't have had a smoother event without them. Victor Tognazzini is an amazing worker with such a nice pleasant way about him. He was a calming influence when I suspected I might loose it. Denice Cora was there for me when I needed her to help setup all the wine tasting as she always is for me. Janette Wesch was a great organizer and she was able to read my map and set up the wine and beer garden with Denice. Brenda Sullens was amazing as usual. She took control and made sure that all the artists were in position and their cars were moved out for the Bugs. Mark got the hang of the EZ-ups so that they were truly easy to get up. He kept telling me not to help and with him around it made it almost that easy. Sal Tolentino was the runner for the winemakers getting them ice and taking care of their needs. Ken Parker was a great supporter and helper. He was able to spend some time helping us then had his family obligations to take care of. Julianne Hemmill was awesome with the tickets and money and kept all the finances straight. That was such a big relief for me not to worry about. She said the preliminary numbers look like it will be over 5000 in funds donated to OCAF from the Walk Through the Arts 2007.
Thank yous also go to my sister Aimee who took over the restaurant operations while I played around and organized this event. I couldn't have contacted the sponsors and made it as successful without her support. Also, our staff worked so hard to make sure the appetizers were always on hand, the beer was poured, and everyone had what they needed. Alicia, the Bistro Mom worked her tail off making sure the food was always on the table and no one wanted for anything. She finally had to be told to go home and rest by the Chef and Chef de Cuisine, Troy and Ty.
An event like this just doesn't happen. It takes a lot of hard work from a lot of people. I know I may have missed someone but please forgive me. My brain isn't quite back in one piece yet.
See this week's Santa Maria Sun for more thank yous and kudos.
Rebecca
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