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Welcome to the 2011 LEEF Gala. I am honored to have been asked to serve as President of The Longmeadow
Educational Excellence Foundation (“LEEF”) during this tenth anniversary of our formation and I sincerely thank
you for supporting our organization and our children by attending the Gala tonight. As you may know, LEEF
is a private, volunteer, non-profit educational foundation that was created to enrich and enhance the quality of
education in the Longmeadow Public Schools. We are committed to underwriting grants to provide our teachers
and administrators opportunities for innovative educational and enrichment programs beyond the tax supported
budget. In the past ten years, we’ve raised almost two million dollars as a result of our fundraising efforts. We are
partners with the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (“CFWM”) for investment and fundraising
support opportunities and LEEF maintains both a sustaining fund and a permanent endowment with CFWM.
Initially I became interested in LEEF after my children started attending elementary school, and I began hearing
about (and seeing) some of the great work LEEF was doing to enrich their educational experiences. Like many
board members, as the school year progressed, and after seeing the continued benefits LEEF grants bestowed on
my children, I became inspired to get involved and help continue the success of the organization. My years on
the board have required hard work, but also allowed me to see first hand the powerful impact this organization
has on our community. To make this year a success, I am lucky to have the overwhelming support of a wonderful
and talented Board of Directors (both past and present), incredible teachers and administrators, numerous hard
working volunteers, and the community whose continuing support and donations allow us to do the work we do.
My goal is to lead LEEF forward so that we continue to grow and improve the educational opportunities available
to the children in Longmeadow both now and into the future.
Although we have made tremendous progress over the past ten years, I am confident we will continue to grow and
improve over the next ten years. This year, we will continue to share with the community the innovative learning
opportunities that the teachers are providing in our public schools. In addition to our website, we are using social
media to connect with our supporters and publicize our events (find us on Facebook!). The Board of Directors will
again be working to develop and strengthen our planned giving and grant writing/research efforts, and as in the
past, we are reaching out to local businesses and institutions to seek their support as sponsors of our fundraisers.
In addition to tonight’s Gala, our phone-a-thon and Parent’s Fund Drive are scheduled for the Spring. When our
board members and volunteers have called your home to ask for your support, your expressions of gratitude on
behalf of your children and their teachers have been greatly rewarding. Your thoughts are what motivate us to
expand our fundraising initiatives. In addition to looking ahead, as it is the tenth anniversary of LEEF, we will also
reflect back on the hard work, effort and dedication of the LEEF Founders and Past Board members. Specifically,
tonight we will be honoring several of the founding members of LEEF. Without their hard work, initiative, and
foresight, we would likely not be here tonight and our Town would be a much different place. It is with my sincerest
gratitude that we extend our thanks to the LEEF founders on behalf of the entire Town of Longmeadow.
On behalf of our Board of Directors, the teachers and administrators, and our many dedicated volunteers, we thank
you for your support, generosity and confidence in our mission. Thank you for helping LEEF continue to grow,
and to reward our teachers with enhancement and enrichment tools that will inspire our children. Enjoy your time
tonight with your friends and our entire LEEF family, and let’s make this a truly happy tenth year anniversary.
Sincerely,
Justin H. Dion
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L EE F t h a n ks a n d r ec og n izes ou r 10t h a n n iver s a ry gala s p o n s o rs
Gold Sponsor
St. Germain Investment Management
Silver Sponsors
Bay Path College
Collins Pipe
Emirzian, Mariano & Associates
Father’s & Sons
Gilbane Building
McKenna Orthodontics
Bronze Sponsors
Bacon & Wilson
Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP
Caban Orthodontics
Glen S Brooks MD
Harry Grodsky & Co., Inc.
Jewish Geriatric Services
Lenox
Northeast Contractors
Northstar Recycling
PeoplesBank
Sumner & Toner Insurance
The Dowd Group
Corporate Sponsors
Aaron-Smith, PC
Baystate Eye Care Group
Baystate Medical Center
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Cocchi Paint
Eastern States Exposition
FieldEddy Insurance
JD Rivet and CO.
JS & Sons Construction
Market Mentors
Mary Krietzer, D.M.D.
Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.
Pioneer Valley Dental Arts
Pride Convenience, Inc.
Single Source
Specialty Plumbing
Kellco Products
Reminder Publications
Sign Techniques
Valet Park of America
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The Longmeadow Educational Excellence
Foundation (LEEF) is a private, volunteer,
non-profit organization established in 2001
to enrich, enhance and support the quality of
education in the Longmeadow public schools.
LEEF is committed to underwriting grants to
provide our schools (K – 12) with extraordinary
opportunities beyond the scope of our taxsupported budgets.
Honoring Our Founders
John Discenza
Tom Herrala
Lyn Hopkins
George Keady
Mary-Ryan Kusiak
Ellen McKenna
John Papale
Susan Shaker
Brian Tuohey
Nancy Urbschat
*recognized by boutonnieres/corsages tonight
donated by Amy Tyler Designs
Executive Board
Justin Dion - President
Peter Greenberg - Treasurer
Sheri Knight - Clerk
Evan Robinson - Vice President
Board Members
Joe Aberdale
Brian Ashe
John Bresnahan Mary Cieplik John Fitzgerald Stephanie Foster
Jim Goodhines Laurel Grow Candice Healy
Erin Hornyak
Paul Marchese
Moira Murphy
Karen Nystrom
Karin O’Keefe
Todd Ratner
MaryAnn Sedran
Amy Wiatrowski
Past Presidents
George Keady 2002
Brian Tuohey 2003
Bob Poisson 2004
Peter Greenberg 2005
Ellen McKenna 2006
Ellen McKenna 2007
Peter Greenberg 2007
Chris Halista 2008
Dan Grow 2009
Karen Nystrom 2010
Karin O’Keefe 2010
LEEF Database Administration
Kimberly Conant
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1 0 t h a n n i v e r s a ry L EE F gala | SCHEDU L E F OR T HE EVENIN G
6:30 p.m.
Welcome!
Cocktails and Hors d’oeurves
Raffle and Silent Auction Open
Viewing of Live Auction Items
Longmeadow High School Musicians
7:30 p.m. Variety of food stations open for
your tasting pleasure
Raffle and Silent Auctions
Viewing of Live Auction Items
8:30 p.m.
Yellow Silent Auction tables close
Music by Good Acoustics
8:45 p.m. Orange Silent Auction tables close
Bars close for live auction
Master of Ceremonies Tom Herrala introduces LEEF President Justin Dion
Recognition of LEEF Founders
Building More Than Buildings.
Building More Than Buildings.
9:00 p.m. Master of Ceremonies Tom Herrala introduces Auctioneer Craig Kazin
Drawing of Raffle
Live Auction begins
9:45 p.m.
Live Auction closes
Dessert is served
Cashiers open
10:15 p.m. Silver Silent Auction tables close
Cashiers remain open
Dessert
Dancing
11:00 p.m.
Cashiers close
Music and dancing continue
Building More Than Buildings.
Highlights of the Evening
Gilbane Building Company
is a proud
supporter
of
Gilbane
Building
Company
Longmeadow
Educational
is
a
proud
supporter
of
Gilbane Building Company
Excellence
Foundation.
is Longmeadow
a proud
supporter
of
Educational
Longmeadow Educational
Excellence Foundation.
Excellence Foundation.
Auction Highlights:
Menu Highlights:
• April Vacation Week Waterfront Condo in Hutchinson
Island, FL
• Sushi grade tuna crostini with wasabi mayo
• Full Week Deluxe Apartment Accommodations in the
heart of Paris
• Getaways in Vermont, Maine, and Boston
• Roasted pork loin marinated with lime chipotle,
thinly sliced, served with apple chipotle chutney
• Fried seafood risotto balls served on a bed of
spicy remoulade
• Disney World Family Vacation Package
• Beef tenderloin encrusted with mustard and crushed
black peppercorn
• David Yurman Bracelet from Lorilil Jewelers
• Pumpkin ravioli with gorgonzola sauce
• Catered Superbowl parties by Elegant Affairs/D’Angelo
Wine & Spirits and Buffalo Wild Wings
• Szechuan chicken with a spicy Thai peanut sauce
• VIP seats to “Live with Regis & Kelly”
• Dessert crepe station
• Catered Backyard BBQ Bash by Texas Roadhouse
• Sports tickets to see your favorite teams in action,
including the Patriots, Red Sox, and Yankees
Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane Building Company
New England Regional Headquarters
NewSuite
England
Regional
Headquarters
Gilbane
Building
Company
155 Federal Street,
400
| Boston,
MA
02110
| 617-478-3300
155 Federal Street, Suite 400 | Boston, MA 02110 | 617-478-3300
Construction Management Services | www.gilbaneco.com
Construction Management Services | www.gilbaneco.com
New England Regional Headquarters
155 Federal Street, Suite 400 | Boston, MA 02110 | 617-478-3300
• Red Sox Curt Schilling Autographed Baseball and
Patriots Kevin Faulk Autographed Football
• Museum and attraction passes
• Spa and restaurant gift certificates
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Acknowledgements
Thank
You.
The Longmeadow Educational
Excellence Foundation would like to
thank everyone who has contributed
to the success of this event.
Twin Hills Country Club
Attilio Cardaropoli, Owner
Joe Godard, Executive Chef
David Hull, Food & Beverage Director
Master of Ceremonies
Tom Herrala
Auctioneer
Craig Kazin
Media Partners
The Longmeadow News
The Reminder
The Republican
Superintendent Doyle’s Office
Raffle Prize courtesy of
The Edwards Family
Floral Design courtesy of
Amy Tyler Designs
Distinctive fresh floral creations
Entertainment provided by
Longmeadow High School
Music Students
Matt Anderson
Michelle George
Justin Liu
Alice Metz
Gary Shea
Chris Valdes
Good Acoustics
Michael Smith
William DeSanty
David Fazio
Catalog & Invitation Design
and Production
Amanda MacFarland
& Teresa Utt
Andrew Associates
Patrons
Jennifer & Tom Cosgrove
Justin & Kathleen Dion
Kent & Ruth Griffiths
Candice & Andrew Healy
Sheri & Kevin Knight
Crist & Aliya Meyers
Jasmina & Aleks Mitreski
Karen & Eric Nystrom
Karin O’Keefe
Contributors
Kathleen & David Collins
Robert & Shari Beth Cooper
Sharon & Paul Feen
Richard & Diane Friedberg
Robert & Elizabeth Knight
Baiging & Mei Li
Greg & Susan Odierna
Anne Robinson
Pat Bailey-Sarnelli & Doug Sarnelli
Warren & Susan Sumner
Judy Tapper
Carol Halpern Wenick
Thank you to those not mentioned
due to oversight or late entry.
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T h a n k y o u t o all t h e v o l u n t e e r s f o r t h e 2 0 1 1 L EE F G ala
Event Co-Chairs
Edwards, Samantha
Freda, Christine
Healy, Candice
Mitreska, Jasmina
Silent and Live Auction
Donations Solicitation
Cosgrove, Jen**
Mitreska, Jasmina**
Steinberg, Allison**
Bresnahan, John
Burke, Ann
Burns, Kim
Cartelli, Deb
Chamberland, Deb
D’Angelo, Judy
Gevanthor, Rebecca
Edwards, Samantha
Evans, Cori
Evans, Jeff
Fitzgerald, John
Foster, Stephanie
Freda, Christine
Goldaper, Danielle
Goodrich, Lisa
Greenberg, Peter
Grow, Laurel
Healy, Candice
Hornyak, Erin
Knight, Sheri
Lam, Christina
McKenna, Ellen
Mirot, Chris
Nystrom, Karen
Oh, May
Paulson, Beth
Pelliccia, Jennifer
Perry, Mara
Quinlan, Sherene
Rich, Chris
Santos, Jen
Smith, Stephanie
Snow, Alisha
Steinberg, Adam
Stewart, Pam
Upson, Wendy
Wiatrowski, Amy
Sponsorship
Hornyak, Erin**
Murphy, Moira **
Edwards, Samantha
Raffle Sales
Edwards, Samantha
Numerous people around
town – thank you !
Ticket Promotion
Antonopoulos, Elizabeth
Cieplik, Mary
Cosgrove, Jen
Edwards, Samantha
Foster, Stephanie
Freda, Christine
Grow, Laurel
Harrington, Whitney
Healy, Candice
Hornyak, Erin
Knight, Sheri
Kniska, MaryAnn
Marchese, Carolyn
Mitreska, Jasmina
Nystrom, Karen
Paulson, Beth
Perry, Mara
Smith, Stephanie
Therrien, Elisabeth
Upson, Wendy
Guest Database
Murphy-Haber, Kate
Knight, Sheri
Decorations
Cartelli, Deb
Hammett, Dawn
Tyler, Amy
Student Volunteers
Kniska, MaryAnn
Bid Sheets
Grow, Laurel Event Check-in
Antonopoulos, Elizabeth
Murphy, Moira
Smith, Stephanie
PR and Media
Aberdale, Joe
Silent Auction Runners
LHS Key Club Volunteers
Website/FaceBook/
Marketing
Murphy, Moira
Nystrom, Karen
O’Keefe, Karin
Live Auction Recorder
Knight, Sheri
Program & Catalog
Cosgrove, Jen
Grow, Laurel
Healy, Candice
Mitreska, Jasmina
Paulson, Beth
Database Management
Conant, Kim
Event Set-up
Cosgrove, Jen
Mitreska, Jasmina
Freda, Chris
Harrington, Whitney
Healy, Candice
McDonald, Deb
Oh, May
Pelliccia, Jennifer
Santaniello, Sue
Santarelli, Amy
Santos, Jen
Scheff, Lisa
Snow, Alisha
Steinberg, Allison
Cashiers
Greenberg, Peter**
Greenberg, Marge**
Ashe, Brian
Bresnahan, John
Clark, Michael
Dion, Justin
Goodhines, Jim
Nystrom, Karen
O’Keefe, Karin
Ratner, Todd
Robinson, Evan
Signage
Thank you to all of our
“You’ve been LEEFed”
friends out there!
**Denotes Captains
Please see auction
catalog for additional
acknowledgements and
thank yous.
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Auction Rules
Auction Rules
Registration
LEEF Raffle
Terms of Sale
Your bid number is located on the back of this program.
Use only the bid number assigned to you for bidding on
silent and live auction items.
Raffle tickets are available before and during the Gala for
$10 each. Each ticket purchased puts you in a drawing
to win a 3D-HD tv with blu-ray player, valued at $1,200.
If you have not bought your raffle ticket yet, you may do
so tonight from one of the many student volunteers. You
have to be “in it to win it!”
Unless otherwise noted, all certificates for goods and
services must be used within one year of the auction
date. All items and services are subject to the terms and
conditions specified by the donors. Gift certificates are
for goods or services specified and have no cash value.
Gift certificates may not be redeemed for cash.
The Silent Auction opens at 6:30 PM. The minimum bid
and minimum raise for each item is written on the bid
sheet by the item. To be valid, bids must comply with
these minimums and be legible.
To place a bid, enter your bid number with your bid
amount on the bid sheet. Doing so constitutes a legal
contract to purchase that silent auction item at the
price you stated if your bid is the winning bid. The last
(highest) valid bid entered prior to the section closing
will be the winning bid.
The Auction Committee reserves the right to withdraw
any item at any time without notice before the actual sale.
In the event of a dispute, the Auction Committee shall act
as final authority in determining the winning bid.
While we will make every effort to close silent auction
tables at the precise times noted in the program, it is
possible auctions may remain open for a few additional
minutes to accommodate last minute schedule
adjustments. Announcements will be made before each
set of silent auction closings.
All items must be paid for by the end of the evening.
For your convenience, we gladly accept Cash, Check,
MasterCard and Visa.
Tax Information
The auction catalog lists the fair market value of each
item. Any amount you pay in excess of the fair market
value would normally be available to you as a charitable
contribution for tax purposes. Please check with your tax
advisor for specifics.
Pick-Up
It is the responsibility of the purchaser to locate and
remove his/her winning item(s) by the end of the
auction.
Live Auction
Fathers & Sons Tote Bags
Live Auction bidding will begin at 9:00 PM. When
bidding, please hold up your bid number toward the
auctioneer. The Live Auction will continue until all items
are sold.
Be sure to get your Fathers & Sons reusable tote before
you leave–the perfect vehicle to take home your auction
winnings! Totes will be available next to the coatroom
after the live auction.
If a group is bidding on one item, please designate one
person to place your combined bid. Auction items will be
awarded to one purchaser only.
A bid acknowledged by the auctioneer is a legal contract
to purchase the item.
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Payment
All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds.
The Longmeadow Educational Excellence Foundation
does not make any expressed or implied warranties or
guarantees on auction items regarding quality or value of
items or services. Longmeadow Educational Excellence
Foundation has attempted to describe and catalog all
items correctly, but all items are offered and sold “AS IS”
and “WITH ALL FAULTS.”
Reservations for trips and vacation accommodations
must be mutually arranged with the donor unless
otherwise noted. No refunds will be allowed on travel
packages for canceled tickets and/or accommodations.
By the buyer’s purchase, the buyer waives any claim for
liability against Longmeadow Educational Excellence
Foundation, its elected and appointed officials, members
and employees, sponsors, volunteers connected with
the auction, and/or the donor of the item. Neither the
Longmeadow Educational Excellence Foundation nor
the donor is responsible for any personal injuries or
damage that may result from the use of the property
or services.
Longmeadow Educational Excellence Foundation
neither warrants nor represents, and in no event shall
be responsible for the correctness of descriptions,
genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition of
the items. No statement made in this catalog or made
orally at the auction or elsewhere shall be deemed such a
warranty for tax purposes or market value. Items have not
been appraised unless otherwise noted.
“Learning
is a treasure
that will follow its owner everywhere.”
-Chinese Proverb
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Mary-Ryan Kusiak
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Susan Shaker
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Nancy Urbschat
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