Saturday, September 10, 2011 !     What a wonderful night!         

 Intermittent rain showers could not dampen the spirits of the 250 guests who gathered at the exquisite Sugar Bush Knolls home of Janet and David Dix.              

  Live jazz music drifted from the balcony over the grounds; while inside David Dix shared his talents on the piano.  The signature Right at Home Art Auction included two pieces by 2011 Featured Artist Ben Bassham. Other local artists donated 40 pieces of art for the cause. Among the artists were Jance Lentz Hatch (2010 Featured Artist), Carole Keller, Frederick John Kluth, Edwin George, Gingr Vaughn and Robert E. Wood.  The auction packages featured an Acorn Alley Basket donated by Ron Burbick that was filled with items and certificates from all of the Acorn Alley businesses including ones that will open soon.    Also in the mix, a one-week stay at Joanne and Ernest Smerdon’s Mazatlan condo, a “Great Gatsby” theme party for 12 at the home of Patty and Jay Falls, two Kent State baskets, a two night stay and dinner at The Hiram Inn, Rookwood tiles and pottery donated by Pam and Dave Wilson and a White Coat Experience at Robinson Memorial Hospital.  Guests could purchase mystery bottles from the Wall of Wine and buy Treasure Chest keys for a chance to win one of two treasures, a beautiful Larimar necklace and earrings donated by Joan Conaway and a white gold ring donated by Mike Bakes.  The winner of the necklace was Lynne Fisher and the ring was won by Betsy Mangin.  The Rusty Nail of Twin Lakes catered the event.             

 In appreciation for their hospitality, Coleman Professional Services CEO Nelson Burns presented the Dix family with a wine basket from Riverside Wine and  Imports.Coleman Foundation is grateful for the support of Elite Partners; Allen Aircraft Products, Bennett Land Title Agency, Nelson and Suzanne Burns, The Campus of Anna Maria of Aurora, Don Joseph Toyota/Scion, Fife Industrial Distribution and Hall Green Agency; and sponsors The Burbick Foundation, the Fowler Family, McKay Bricker Gallery & Framing, and over 40 other businesses and individuals.   See the Sponsor Tab for a complete list of donors.           

    

Steve & Sara Fowler, Jeff Fowler

Coleman Foundation Board Presidnet Betsy Tomasko & Dick Garner

 

Artist Jan Lentz Hatch and host David Dix play a duet on the piano.

Jay Gershen & Tom Chema

 

Guests enjoy the gardens between showers.

Tom Hatch, Ryan Ferrara, Carol Cartwright

Coleman CEO Nelson Burns & Coleman Foundation Board Member Mark Yankovich

 

 

              

 

 

 

 

              

              

               

                 

 

              

Thank you to the 2011 Right at Home Committee members listed below who are working hard to make the event a success.            

Jenny Arthur, Chair
Nancy  Arthur	Bob Mayfield
Ben Bassham	Cass Mayfield
Sabrina Christian-Bennett	Dave Petrone
Joan Conaway	Debbie Petrone
Darbie Ferrara-Mathys	Tammy Rynearson
Sandy Graham	Marilyn Sessions
Anita Kirtley-Bhardwaj	Betsy Tomasko
Joe Marken	Kyrstn Was