a celebration of adoption - National Council for Adoption

HONORARY COMMITTEE
Bubba & Angie Watson,
Honorary Co-Chairs
Jim & Patrice Angle
Morton & Grace Bender
Senator & Mrs. Roy Blunt
John Coleman
Nina Easton & Russ Schriefer
Pat & Kori Green
Laura Evans
Jillian Michaels
The Honorable Anne Northup
Paige Rense
Jane Roberts
Steve & Katie Scully
Caroline & Scott Simon
Mendell & Reanna Thompson
Gov. Terry McAuliffe
Gov. Mike Pence
Gov. Bill Walker
Sen. Orrin G. Hatch
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sen. James M. Inhofe
Sen. Michael B. Enzi
Sen. Lamar Alexander
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
Sen. Roger F. Wicker
Sen. Kelly Ayotte
Sen. Angus S. King, Jr.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
Sen. Thom Tillis
Rep. John Conyers, Jr.
Rep. Don Young
Rep. John Lewis
Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter
Rep. Fred Upton
Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro
Rep. Corrine Brown
Rep. Danny K. Davis
Rep. John Abney Culberson
Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva
Rep. Tim Ryan
Rep. Chris Van Hollen
Rep. Charles W. Boustany, Jr.
Rep. Patrick T. McHenry
Rep. Ted Poe
Rep. Doris O. Matsui
Rep. Steve Pearce
Rep. Joe Courtney
Rep. Jerry McNerney
Rep. Robert J. Wittman
Rep. Steve Scalise
Rep. Matt Salmon
Rep. James A. Himes
Rep. Chellie Pingree
Rep. Glenn Thompson
Rep. Paul Tonko
Rep. Dan Benishek
Rep. Vicky Hartzler
Rep. William R. Keating
Rep. Daniel Webster
Rep. Todd C. Young
Rep. Dina Titus
Rep. Julia Brownley
Rep. Cheri Bustos
Rep. Rodney Davis
Rep. John K. Delaney
Rep. Lois Frankel
Rep. David P. Joyce
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Rep. Markwayne Mullin
Rep. Robert Pittenger
Rep. Keith J. Rothfus
Rep. Juan Vargas
Rep. Jackie Walorski
Rep. Robin L. Kelly
Rep. Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Rep. Barbara Comstock
Rep. Debbie Dingell
Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence
Rep. Thomas MacArthur
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kevin S. Wrege, Esq., Chairman
William J. Blacquiere
Jane Castanias
Kyle Clark
Heidi Bruegel Cox
Nathan Gwilliam
Fred Helm
Sheree Jones
Phillip Littleton
Brian A. Luwis
N AT I O N A L C O U N C I L F O R A D O P T I O N
Stacey J. Reynolds
William P. Rosen, Esq.
Beth Nonte Russell
Wayne W. Sharp, Ph.D.
Lisa Sinclair
Rebecca Miller Spicer
Louis P. Stern
Steven A. Sunday
Mike Thorne
Andrea T. Vavonese
GALA COMMITTEE
Elizabeth Wrege, Chair
Pamela Allen
Jennifer Browning
Margaret Carvin
Jane Castanias
Frank Garrott
Nathan Gwilliam
Fred Helm
Sheree Jones
Darcy Langdon
Jennifer Mellon
Stacey Reynolds
Beth Russell
Wayne Sharp
Tom Sheedy
Rebecca Miller Spicer
Steve Sunday
Mike Thorne
A C E L E B R AT I O N O F A D O P T I O N
SPONSORED BY
Champion
Advocates
Jill H. Kramer
Believers
Michele Jackson & Wayne DeVeydt
Founders of MLJ Adoptions, Inc. & Global Orphan Foundation
Vicki & Roger Sant
Kevin & Elizabeth Wrege
Allies
America’s Christian Credit Union
Anonymous
Morton & Grace Bender
Bethany Christian Services
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Vincent & Jennifer Browning
The Gladney Center for Adoption
Holt International Children’s Services
Friends
Adoption Associates, Inc.
The Barker Adoption Foundation
Jennifer & Jeff Butler
Cradle of Hope Adoption Center
N AT I O N A L CO U N C I L FO R A D O P T I O N
Colonial Parking
Ryan & Jennifer Davis
Jennifer & David Gerson
Kurt & Melanie Hoefer
America World Adoption Associates
Cardinal Bank
Margaret & Mike Carvin
Jane & Greg Castanias
Sheree Jones
Madison Adoption Associates
National Beer Wholesalers Association
One Simple Wish
PhRMA
Paige Rense
The Russell Group, Inc.
Wayne & Linda Sharp
Mike & Maggie Thorne
Supporters
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Patrice & Jim Angle
Lou & Carol Stern
Roger & Lynn Jasek
Kay Kendall & Jack Davies
Harvey & Virginia Kimmell
David & Lauren Koch
Holly Kortright & Michael Fudge
Lifeline Children’s Services
Craig Lustig & Pete Carter
Melanie & Peter Maier
Marge & Phil Odeen
Susan Eddy Soza
cordially invites you to the
Great Expectations Gala
T H E M AY F LO W E R H OT E L
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Please join National Council For Adoption in honoring the achievements of
true visionaries in the field of adoption.
Lou & Carol Stern
The Charles & Mary Crossed Foundation
Heidi Bruegel Cox
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Paige Rense
Mendell Thompson
Stan Swim
Ruby Lee Piester Adoption Award
Adoption Hall of Fame Award
Adoption Hall of Fame Award
Adoption Hall of Fame Award
Adoption Hall of Fame Award
Adoption Hall of Fame Award
Friend of Adoption Award
T H U R S D AY, N O V E M B E R 5 , 2 0 1 5
6:00 PM VIP Reception
6:30 PM Cocktail Reception
7:30 PM Dinner & Program
MASTERS OF CEREMONY
Laura Evans, FOX 5 News Anchor & Jim Angle, former Chief National Correspondent for FOX News
EVENING SPEAKER
Angie Watson, adoptive mother & wife of pro golfer Bubba Watson
Business & Cocktail Attire
ADOPTIONCOUNCIL.ORG/GALA
O U R
V I S I O N is a world where every child has the ability to discover their
dreams, pursue their passions, and achieve great heights with the support of a loving,
permanent family. Through top-level advocacy, increased public awareness, and targeted
educational resources, National Council For Adoption is poised for progress as we
celebrate 35 years serving children and families across the nation and around the world.
We believe that adoption can give a child
HOPE, LOVE, JOY
&
GREAT EXPEC TATIONS
HONORARY COMMITTEE
Bubba & Angie Watson,
Honorary Co-Chairs
Jim & Patrice Angle
Morton & Grace Bender
Senator & Mrs. Roy Blunt
John Coleman
Nina Easton & Russ Schriefer
Pat & Kori Green
Laura Evans
Jillian Michaels
The Honorable Anne Northup
Paige Rense
Jane Roberts
Steve & Katie Scully
Caroline & Scott Simon
Mendell & Reanna Thompson
Gov. Terry McAuliffe
Gov. Mike Pence
Gov. Bill Walker
Sen. Orrin G. Hatch
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sen. James M. Inhofe
Sen. Michael B. Enzi
Sen. Lamar Alexander
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
Sen. Roger F. Wicker
Sen. Kelly Ayotte
Sen. Angus S. King, Jr.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
Sen. Thom Tillis
Rep. John Conyers, Jr.
Rep. Don Young
Rep. John Lewis
Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter
Rep. Fred Upton
Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro
Rep. Corrine Brown
Rep. Danny K. Davis
Rep. John Abney Culberson
Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva
Rep. Tim Ryan
Rep. Chris Van Hollen
Rep. Charles W. Boustany, Jr.
Rep. Patrick T. McHenry
Rep. Ted Poe
Rep. Doris O. Matsui
Rep. Steve Pearce
Rep. Joe Courtney
Rep. Jerry McNerney
Rep. Robert J. Wittman
Rep. Steve Scalise
Rep. Matt Salmon
Rep. James A. Himes
Rep. Chellie Pingree
Rep. Glenn Thompson
Rep. Paul Tonko
Rep. Dan Benishek
Rep. Vicky Hartzler
Rep. William R. Keating
Rep. Daniel Webster
Rep. Todd C. Young
Rep. Dina Titus
Rep. Julia Brownley
Rep. Cheri Bustos
Rep. Rodney Davis
Rep. John K. Delaney
Rep. Lois Frankel
Rep. David P. Joyce
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Rep. Markwayne Mullin
Rep. Robert Pittenger
Rep. Keith J. Rothfus
Rep. Juan Vargas
Rep. Jackie Walorski
Rep. Robin L. Kelly
Rep. Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Rep. Barbara Comstock
Rep. Debbie Dingell
Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence
Rep. Thomas MacArthur
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kevin S. Wrege, Esq., Chairman
William J. Blacquiere
Jane Castanias
Kyle Clark
Heidi Bruegel Cox
Nathan Gwilliam
Fred Helm
Sheree Jones
Phillip Littleton
Brian A. Luwis
N AT I O N A L C O U N C I L F O R A D O P T I O N
Stacey J. Reynolds
William P. Rosen, Esq.
Beth Nonte Russell
Wayne W. Sharp, Ph.D.
Lisa Sinclair
Rebecca Miller Spicer
Louis P. Stern
Steven A. Sunday
Mike Thorne
Andrea T. Vavonese
GALA COMMITTEE
Elizabeth Wrege, Chair
Pamela Allen
Jennifer Browning
Margaret Carvin
Jane Castanias
Frank Garrott
Nathan Gwilliam
Fred Helm
Sheree Jones
Darcy Langdon
Jennifer Mellon
Stacey Reynolds
Beth Russell
Wayne Sharp
Tom Sheedy
Rebecca Miller Spicer
Steve Sunday
Mike Thorne
A C E L E B R AT I O N O F A D O P T I O N
SPONSORED BY
Champion
Advocates
Jill H. Kramer
Believers
Michele Jackson & Wayne DeVeydt
Founders of MLJ Adoptions, Inc. & Global Orphan Foundation
Vicki & Roger Sant
Kevin & Elizabeth Wrege
Allies
America’s Christian Credit Union
Anonymous
Morton & Grace Bender
Bethany Christian Services
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Vincent & Jennifer Browning
The Gladney Center for Adoption
Holt International Children’s Services
Friends
Adoption Associates, Inc.
The Barker Adoption Foundation
Jennifer & Jeff Butler
Cradle of Hope Adoption Center
N AT I O N A L CO U N C I L FO R A D O P T I O N
Colonial Parking
Ryan & Jennifer Davis
Jennifer & David Gerson
Kurt & Melanie Hoefer
America World Adoption Associates
Cardinal Bank
Margaret & Mike Carvin
Jane & Greg Castanias
Sheree Jones
Madison Adoption Associates
National Beer Wholesalers Association
One Simple Wish
PhRMA
Paige Rense
The Russell Group, Inc.
Wayne & Linda Sharp
Mike & Maggie Thorne
Supporters
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Patrice & Jim Angle
Lou & Carol Stern
Roger & Lynn Jasek
Kay Kendall & Jack Davies
Harvey & Virginia Kimmell
David & Lauren Koch
Holly Kortright & Michael Fudge
Lifeline Children’s Services
Craig Lustig & Pete Carter
Melanie & Peter Maier
Marge & Phil Odeen
Susan Eddy Soza
cordially invites you to the
Great Expectations Gala
T H E M AY F LO W E R H OT E L
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Please join National Council For Adoption in honoring the achievements of
true visionaries in the field of adoption.
Lou & Carol Stern
The Charles & Mary Crossed Foundation
Heidi Bruegel Cox
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Paige Rense
Mendell Thompson
Stan Swim
Ruby Lee Piester Adoption Award
Adoption Hall of Fame Award
Adoption Hall of Fame Award
Adoption Hall of Fame Award
Adoption Hall of Fame Award
Adoption Hall of Fame Award
Friend of Adoption Award
T H U R S D AY, N O V E M B E R 5 , 2 0 1 5
6:00 PM VIP Reception
6:30 PM Cocktail Reception
7:30 PM Dinner & Program
MASTERS OF CEREMONY
Laura Evans, FOX 5 News Anchor & Jim Angle, former Chief National Correspondent for FOX News
EVENING SPEAKER
Angie Watson, adoptive mother & wife of pro golfer Bubba Watson
Business & Cocktail Attire
ADOPTIONCOUNCIL.ORG/GALA
O U R
V I S I O N is a world where every child has the ability to discover their
dreams, pursue their passions, and achieve great heights with the support of a loving,
permanent family. Through top-level advocacy, increased public awareness, and targeted
educational resources, National Council For Adoption is poised for progress as we
celebrate 35 years serving children and families across the nation and around the world.
We believe that adoption can give a child
HOPE, LOVE, JOY
&
GREAT EXPEC TATIONS
SPONSORED BY
Champion
Advocates
Jill H. Kramer
Believers
Michele Jackson & Wayne DeVeydt
Founders of MLJ Adoptions, Inc. & Global Orphan Foundation
Vicki & Roger Sant
Kevin & Elizabeth Wrege
Allies
America’s Christian Credit Union
Anonymous
Morton & Grace Bender
Bethany Christian Services
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Vincent & Jennifer Browning
The Gladney Center for Adoption
Holt International Children’s Services
Friends
Adoption Associates, Inc.
The Barker Adoption Foundation
Jennifer & Jeff Butler
Cradle of Hope Adoption Center
N AT I O N A L CO U N C I L FO R A D O P T I O N
Colonial Parking
Ryan & Jennifer Davis
Jennifer & David Gerson
Kurt & Melanie Hoefer
America World Adoption Associates
Cardinal Bank
Margaret & Mike Carvin
Jane & Greg Castanias
Sheree Jones
Madison Adoption Associates
National Beer Wholesalers Association
One Simple Wish
PhRMA
Paige Rense
The Russell Group, Inc.
Wayne & Linda Sharp
Mike & Maggie Thorne
Supporters
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Patrice & Jim Angle
Lou & Carol Stern
Roger & Lynn Jasek
Kay Kendall & Jack Davies
Harvey & Virginia Kimmell
David & Lauren Koch
Holly Kortright & Michael Fudge
Lifeline Children’s Services
Craig Lustig & Pete Carter
Melanie & Peter Maier
Marge & Phil Odeen
Susan Eddy Soza
cordially invites you to the
Great Expectations Gala
T H E M AY F LO W E R H OT E L
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Please join National Council For Adoption in honoring the achievements of
true visionaries in the field of adoption.
Lou & Carol Stern
The Charles & Mary Crossed Foundation
Heidi Bruegel Cox
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Paige Rense
Mendell Thompson
Stan Swim
Ruby Lee Piester Adoption Award
Adoption Hall of Fame Award
Adoption Hall of Fame Award
Adoption Hall of Fame Award
Adoption Hall of Fame Award
Adoption Hall of Fame Award
Friend of Adoption Award
T H U R S D AY, N O V E M B E R 5 , 2 0 1 5
6:00 PM VIP Reception
6:30 PM Cocktail Reception
7:30 PM Dinner & Program
MASTERS OF CEREMONY
Laura Evans, FOX 5 News Anchor & Jim Angle, former Chief National Correspondent for FOX News
EVENING SPEAKER
Angie Watson, adoptive mother & wife of pro golfer Bubba Watson
Business & Cocktail Attire
ADOPTIONCOUNCIL.ORG/GALA
O U R
V I S I O N is a world where every child has the ability to discover their
dreams, pursue their passions, and achieve great heights with the support of a loving,
permanent family. Through top-level advocacy, increased public awareness, and targeted
educational resources, National Council For Adoption is poised for progress as we
celebrate 35 years serving children and families across the nation and around the world.
We believe that adoption can give a child
HOPE, LOVE, JOY
&
GREAT EXPEC TATIONS
HONORARY COMMITTEE
Bubba & Angie Watson,
Honorary Co-Chairs
Jim & Patrice Angle
Morton & Grace Bender
Senator & Mrs. Roy Blunt
John Coleman
Nina Easton & Russ Schriefer
Pat & Kori Green
Laura Evans
Jillian Michaels
The Honorable Anne Northup
Paige Rense
Jane Roberts
Steve & Katie Scully
Caroline & Scott Simon
Mendell & Reanna Thompson
Gov. Terry McAuliffe
Gov. Mike Pence
Gov. Bill Walker
Sen. Orrin G. Hatch
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sen. James M. Inhofe
Sen. Michael B. Enzi
Sen. Lamar Alexander
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
Sen. Roger F. Wicker
Sen. Kelly Ayotte
Sen. Angus S. King, Jr.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
Sen. Thom Tillis
Rep. John Conyers, Jr.
Rep. Don Young
Rep. John Lewis
Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter
Rep. Fred Upton
Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro
Rep. Corrine Brown
Rep. Danny K. Davis
Rep. John Abney Culberson
Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva
Rep. Tim Ryan
Rep. Chris Van Hollen
Rep. Charles W. Boustany, Jr.
Rep. Patrick T. McHenry
Rep. Ted Poe
Rep. Doris O. Matsui
Rep. Steve Pearce
Rep. Joe Courtney
Rep. Jerry McNerney
Rep. Robert J. Wittman
Rep. Steve Scalise
Rep. Matt Salmon
Rep. James A. Himes
Rep. Chellie Pingree
Rep. Glenn Thompson
Rep. Paul Tonko
Rep. Dan Benishek
Rep. Vicky Hartzler
Rep. William R. Keating
Rep. Daniel Webster
Rep. Todd C. Young
Rep. Dina Titus
Rep. Julia Brownley
Rep. Cheri Bustos
Rep. Rodney Davis
Rep. John K. Delaney
Rep. Lois Frankel
Rep. David P. Joyce
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Rep. Markwayne Mullin
Rep. Robert Pittenger
Rep. Keith J. Rothfus
Rep. Juan Vargas
Rep. Jackie Walorski
Rep. Robin L. Kelly
Rep. Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Rep. Barbara Comstock
Rep. Debbie Dingell
Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence
Rep. Thomas MacArthur
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kevin S. Wrege, Esq., Chairman
William J. Blacquiere
Jane Castanias
Kyle Clark
Heidi Bruegel Cox
Nathan Gwilliam
Fred Helm
Sheree Jones
Phillip Littleton
Brian A. Luwis
N AT I O N A L C O U N C I L F O R A D O P T I O N
Stacey J. Reynolds
William P. Rosen, Esq.
Beth Nonte Russell
Wayne W. Sharp, Ph.D.
Lisa Sinclair
Rebecca Miller Spicer
Louis P. Stern
Steven A. Sunday
Mike Thorne
Andrea T. Vavonese
GALA COMMITTEE
Elizabeth Wrege, Chair
Pamela Allen
Jennifer Browning
Margaret Carvin
Jane Castanias
Frank Garrott
Nathan Gwilliam
Fred Helm
Sheree Jones
Darcy Langdon
Jennifer Mellon
Stacey Reynolds
Beth Russell
Wayne Sharp
Tom Sheedy
Rebecca Miller Spicer
Steve Sunday
Mike Thorne
A C E L E B R AT I O N O F A D O P T I O N
Super Silent Auction
Super Silent Auction
Vintage Wines, Fabulous Maine Getaway, Autographed Golf Memorabilia,
Napa Valley Excursion, and more! Super silent auction bidding is only
available on a smart phone or mobile device. There is no need to download a
special bidding app – you can bid directly through your internet browser. WiFi
will be available for Gala guests.
Vintage Wines, Fabulous Maine Getaway, Autographed Golf Memorabilia,
Napa Valley Excursion, and more! Super silent auction bidding is only
available on a smart phone or mobile device. There is no need to download a
special bidding app – you can bid directly through your internet browser. WiFi
will be available for Gala guests.
Pre-Registration
Pre-Registration
Expedite your check in by pre-registering for your mobile bidding account
today at AdoptionCouncil.org/Auction.
Expedite your check in by pre-registering for your mobile bidding account
today at AdoptionCouncil.org/Auction.
Parking
Parking
Complimentary parking is available within one block of the hotel by
contacting Amy at 703-299-6633 or [email protected] before
October 29th. Valet parking is also available for $28 at The Mayflower Hotel.
Complimentary parking is available within one block of the hotel by
contacting Amy at 703-299-6633 or [email protected] before
October 29th. Valet parking is also available for $28 at The Mayflower Hotel.
Super Silent Auction
Super Silent Auction
Vintage Wines, Fabulous Maine Getaway, Autographed Golf Memorabilia,
Napa Valley Excursion, and more! Super silent auction bidding is only
available on a smart phone or mobile device. There is no need to download a
special bidding app – you can bid directly through your internet browser. WiFi
will be available for Gala guests.
Vintage Wines, Fabulous Maine Getaway, Autographed Golf Memorabilia,
Napa Valley Excursion, and more! Super silent auction bidding is only
available on a smart phone or mobile device. There is no need to download a
special bidding app – you can bid directly through your internet browser. WiFi
will be available for Gala guests.
Pre-Registration
Pre-Registration
Expedite your check in by pre-registering for your mobile bidding account
today at AdoptionCouncil.org/Auction.
Expedite your check in by pre-registering for your mobile bidding account
today at AdoptionCouncil.org/Auction.
Parking
Parking
Complimentary parking is available within one block of the hotel by
contacting Amy at 703-299-6633 or [email protected] before
October 29th. Valet parking is also available for $28 at The Mayflower Hotel.
Complimentary parking is available within one block of the hotel by
contacting Amy at 703-299-6633 or [email protected] before
October 29th. Valet parking is also available for $28 at The Mayflower Hotel.