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2002 Connections Celebrates! Connections held its annual fundraising gala, The Spring Benefit-Celebrating Connections, on Friday, April 19, 2002. The event was held at the Omni Orrington in Evanston and raised nearly $40,000 for Connections' three programs. More than 200 guests enjoyed an evening of fine food, live music, dancing, and a silent auction. Tim Kazurinsky, actor and screenwriter, emceed the event, and his wife Marcia participated with a heart-warming musical performance. The Evanston Police Department was honored as Connections' Community Partner of the Year. According to Chief Frank Kaminski, "It is the City of Evanston's good fortune to have an organization of Connections' scope and dedication within our community. Your [Connections'] efforts to improve the quality of life for residents are commendable." A significant funder of Connections' health services since 1997, VNA Foundation, was honored as the agency's Foundation Partner of the Year. The evening was a great celebration of the agency's connections with the community and individuals, and most importantly, a recognition of the connections that are made daily for program participants. A Special Thank You… To the evening's underwriters: Sponsors: Northwestern University and Pharmacia Corporation Supporters: Anonymous, Baxter International, Brown, Kaplan & Liss LLP, Gary & Sue Dindia, GlaxoSmithKline, Nancy & Neal Laatsch, Minasian Rug Company, and Marc Ventresca Friends: American Family Insurance, John J. Cahill, Inc., Teresa Faidley & Peter Shire, Bruce K. Goodman & Co., State Rep. Julie Hamos, Harris Bank Wilmette, Karen Hunt, Julie Kimmel & Philip Schluter, Stephanie Kimmel, Jan & 'Don Klingberg, Jay & Bonnie Lytle, Kevin & Maxine Mott, and Ann Nicholson To the Spring Benefit Committee: Chair: Stephanie Kimmel Members: Heather Collins, Gary Dindia, Fran Greenman, Kelly Hetherington, Julie Kimmel, Carlotta McClaran, Victoria Schaal, Amy Sinn, Lori Tabuchi, Marc Ventresca Without you and the hundreds of other event donors and volunteers, this evening would not have been possible. PHOTO: Robert DiLeonardi, Executive Director, VNA Foundation, accepts the Foundation Partner of the Year award with Kathy Miller, VNA Foundation Board of Directors President, looking on. PHOTO: Kevin Mott, Board President (standing), with Evanston Police Department representatives (left to right) Officer Rick Whitehead, Officer Edward Steinhoff, Sgt. Sam Pettineo, and Chief Frank Kaminski PHOTO: Marcia and Tim Kazurinsky PHOTO: Stephanie Kimmel, Benefit Chair (right), with her sister, Julie Kimmel, a member of the benefit committee.
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