WVIZ/PBS Annual Report 1999 - Blog@Case

8Building partnerships and thinking "outside the box"are vital to WVIZ/PBS in its fundraising efforts.Heinen's/WVIZ World Series of Wine. The fourth year for thisweekend-long celebration of fine wine and wonderful foodwas eagerly anticipated, as evidenced by the sold-outWinemaker Dinners, Grand Tasting Evenings and seminars.Designed to intrigue both beginners and seasoned experts,11 different wine-related events were presented in one grand-slam weekend.WVIZ/PBS Store of Knowledge. The year saw the opening of a third Store ofKnowledge, this one in Beachwood Place. The latest Store of Knowledge followsthe success of the stores in SouthPark Center in Strongsville and at Belden VillageMall in Canton."WVIZ Cooks." Family favorites. Comfort foods. Tailgaterecipes. Quick and easy meals. Once again, WVIZ/PBS cookedup a series of specials that raised interest in the culinary artswhile helping to raise funds for the station.Viva Italian Night. WVIZ/PBS presented a night of programmingthat celebrated the Italian American contributions to ourcountry and our community. Highlights included interviewswith local Italian Americans who shared their rich familymemories.Top to Bottom: SecretGarden, John McDermott,Molly (From The Big ComfyCouch), Frank Patterson,Gardener Guy, DragonTales, Loretta LaRoche,Roger Williams.WVIZ Televised Auction. Over $700,000 was raised during theannual televised shopping spree that took on a rock and rolltheme during its nine days of spirited bidding. Nearly 4,000 itemswere sold, and over 1,500 volunteers donated their time andtalents to the station. The Auction was underwritten by TRW,Inc.; Parker-Hannifin Corporation; Eaton Corporation; KeyBank;UnitedHealthcare; The Illuminating Company, A FirstEnergy Company; National Cityto preparefor the futureBank; Alcan Aluminum; Charter One Bank; Watson Wyatt & Company; ClevelandState University-Division of Continuing Education; and Sherwin-Williams Company.to prepare for the future