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L I G H T I N G up T O M O R R O W<br />

THE AUXILIARY AT<br />

GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER<br />

<strong>2011</strong> <strong>GALA</strong><br />

S A T U R D AY, O C T O B E R 1


THE AUXILIARY AT<br />

GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER<br />

<strong>2011</strong> <strong>GALA</strong><br />

L I G H T I N G up T O M O R R O W<br />

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, <strong>2011</strong><br />

ON THE GROUNDS OF<br />

GEISINGER-WOODBINE<br />

115 WOODBINE LANE, DANVILLE<br />

6 T O 7 : 3 0 P M C O C K TA I L S , H O R S D ’ O E U V R E S<br />

A N D S I L E N T A U C T I O N<br />

7 : 3 0 T O 9 : 3 0 P M D I N N E R , L I V E A U C T I O N A N D D E S S E R T<br />

9 : 3 0 P M T O M I D N I G H T O R C H E S T R A A N D D A N C I N G<br />

L I G H T I N G up T O M O R R O W<br />

WELCOME<br />

Welcome to The Auxiliary at <strong>Geisinger</strong> Medical Center’s <strong>2011</strong><br />

Lighting Up Tomorrow Gala. We are so pleased to be spending this<br />

special evening together.<br />

We would like to extend a special “thank you” to our sponsors for their<br />

generous support of tonight’s event. Your generosity benefits <strong>Geisinger</strong><br />

Medical Center and the following important projects, as well as other<br />

worthy initiatives sponsored by The Auxiliary at <strong>Geisinger</strong> Medical<br />

Center.<br />

• Mission Cataract – A program that provides needed cataract surgery<br />

at no cost to eligible patients.<br />

• No One Dies Alone – A program providing compassionate<br />

companions for patients who have no family or friends by their side<br />

at the end of life.<br />

• The Child Advocacy Center – A division of the Janet Weis<br />

Children’s Hospital, the Child Advocacy Center was created to help<br />

reduce the number of interviews being conducted during child abuse<br />

investigations.<br />

We also would like to thank the Gala Committee, whose members gave<br />

tirelessly of their time and talent to make tonight’s event a success.<br />

Enjoy the evening!<br />

The Auxiliary at <strong>Geisinger</strong> Medical Center


<strong>2011</strong> <strong>GALA</strong> SPONSORSHIPS<br />

$12,500<br />

Wakely Consulting Group<br />

$10,000<br />

Matrix Medical Network<br />

TPG Direct<br />

$6,000<br />

Moran Industries, Inc.<br />

Dr. and Mrs. John F. Cardella<br />

$5,000<br />

Frank J. Trembulak<br />

$4,000<br />

Joanne Wade<br />

$3,000<br />

Ken and Cindy Holdren<br />

$2,500<br />

Bucknell University<br />

Pricewaterhouse Coopers<br />

$2,000<br />

Lyn Boocock Taylor and William Taylor<br />

Albert Bothe, M.D. and Jacquelyn Paul<br />

Cherokee Pharmaceuticals LLC<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Davis<br />

Grant Cooper <strong>Health</strong>care<br />

Lynn and John Miller<br />

Shaner Hotel Group LP<br />

Villager Realty<br />

Drs. Victor and Saralyn Vogel<br />

$1,500<br />

Zimmer Randall Associates, Inc.<br />

$1,000<br />

Bill and Marion Alexander<br />

Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate<br />

James and Margaret Evans<br />

David and Pam Franklin<br />

Joe & Jane’s Inc.<br />

Newspaper Holdings, Inc.<br />

The Outsource Group<br />

Paulhamus Litho, Inc<br />

Service 1st Federal Credit Union<br />

<strong>2011</strong> <strong>GALA</strong> SPONSORSHIPS<br />

$100 - $999<br />

Ken and Pat Ackerman<br />

AdOne Advertising and Design<br />

Judith and Yair Argon<br />

Jake and JoAnn Armstrong<br />

Ms. Amy Brayford and Mr. Fran Shukavsky<br />

Dr. John Boker<br />

Boscov's Business Travel<br />

Steve and Cindy Brylinsky<br />

John B Bulger, D.O. and Michelle A.<br />

Neff-Bulger, D.O.<br />

Connance, Inc<br />

Robert and Linda Sue Davies<br />

Bill and Jody Flood<br />

Leighow Oil<br />

Owens Minor<br />

Dick and Donna Grafmyre<br />

John and Charmaine Gray<br />

Hildrup<br />

Dr. John and Dinah Hodgson<br />

Bonnie Johnson<br />

Evan and Launie Ryer<br />

April and Faye Leese<br />

Stephen Lindenmuth<br />

Elizabeth and Henry Maguire<br />

Sue and Bill Malone<br />

Milton Steele Inc<br />

Rob Perkins and Trish Hutchinson<br />

James J. and Leslie Peters<br />

The Phillips Group<br />

Nancy Rizzo<br />

S.E. Bennett Company<br />

Kyle and Beth Snyder<br />

Tom and Pat Sokola<br />

Stetler Insurance Associates<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Tiesi<br />

Dennis and Mary Kay Torretti<br />

Mr. and Mrs. John Wiercinski<br />

Ken Wood<br />

Young’s Medical Equipment


FOR THE HOME<br />

101. Holiday Hostess Box<br />

(Value: $80)<br />

Donated by Melissa Udekwu<br />

Package includes a Christmas candle,<br />

holiday cocktail napkins, candy cane bar<br />

of soap, snowman ornament, and<br />

holiday cake stand.<br />

102. Boo Basket<br />

(Value: $130)<br />

Donated by Friends of The Auxiliary<br />

Basket includes Halloween pancake and<br />

cupcake molds, sprinkles, kitchen towel<br />

set, candle, trick-or-treat bag with<br />

candy, and festive metal candle lantern.<br />

103. The Salad Gourmet<br />

(Value: $516)<br />

Donated by Dr. David and Pam Franklin<br />

This Williams-Sonoma package includes<br />

wooden salad bowl, truffles, sea salt with<br />

olive-wood salt bowl, salt and pepper<br />

grinder, hand towel, and rustic Italian<br />

cookbook.<br />

104. Pastabilities<br />

(Value: $165)<br />

Donated by Dr. Jack and Julie Nash<br />

This basket includes San Marzano<br />

tomatoes, dried mushrooms, pesto,<br />

gourmet pastas, olive oil, breadsticks<br />

and crackers, a gift card to Elizabeth’s<br />

Bistro for homemade breads, and a<br />

lovely Chianti Classico to complete<br />

your meal!<br />

105. Bountiful Harvest<br />

(Value: $144)<br />

Donated by Friends of The Auxiliary<br />

Decorate your holiday table with these<br />

beautiful serving pieces, festive linens,<br />

and candlesticks.<br />

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS<br />

106. Ring in The New Year<br />

(Value: $230)<br />

Donated by Friends of The Auxiliary<br />

Chill your champagne tableside in this<br />

sophisticated ice bucket. Then serve<br />

your guests in these elegant flutes on a<br />

silver tray, while noshing on gourmet<br />

olives and crackers. What a great way to<br />

start the New Year!<br />

107. Stoneware Pottery Jar & Lid<br />

(Value: $60)<br />

Donated by Todd Jefferies<br />

108. Copper Floor Lamp<br />

(Value: $250)<br />

Donated by CJ Framing, Bloomsburg<br />

109. Simon Pearce Barre Bowl<br />

(Value: $125)<br />

Donated by The Country Squire, Selinsgrove<br />

110. Wine not Red<br />

(Value: $330)<br />

Donated by Dr. Tony and Melissa Udekwu<br />

and Dudley and Kathy Gerow<br />

Package includes two MacKenzie-Childs<br />

wine goblets, a deluxe Venturi wine<br />

aerator set, red wine decanter, and coffee<br />

table wine book.<br />

111. Add Some Ambiance<br />

(Value: $125)<br />

Donated by Friends of The Auxiliary<br />

This box includes candle tapers, large<br />

pillar candle, leaf candle, silver snuffer,<br />

and woodland potpourri basket.<br />

112. Calling All Coffee Lovers<br />

(Value: $300)<br />

Donated by Dr. David and Pam Franklin<br />

This Breville stainless steel, universal<br />

coffee brand, single cup coffeemaker<br />

comes with four mugs and coffee.<br />

113. Flowers for Your Table<br />

(Value: $100)<br />

Donated by Scott’s Floral, Gift and<br />

Greenhouses, Inc., Danville<br />

You’ll enjoy this beautiful faux<br />

centerpiece each autumn for years to<br />

come. Also, as this year’s winter<br />

holidays approach, you will receive a<br />

georgeous fresh arrangement to adorn<br />

your festive table.<br />

FOR THE FASHIONISTA<br />

201. Feather Poncho<br />

(Value: $500)<br />

Donated by J. Kleinbauer, Selinsgrove<br />

202. Stuart Weitzman Purse<br />

(Value: $495)<br />

Donated by Dr. Anthony and<br />

Melissa Udekwu<br />

Messenger bag style, in gray gun metal<br />

suede.<br />

203. Multi-Link Silver Necklace<br />

(Value: $195)<br />

Donated by Dr. Anthony and<br />

Melissa Udekwu<br />

This Ben Amun necklace can be worn<br />

long as a single chain or doubled for a<br />

short chain.<br />

204. Beaded Jewelry Set<br />

(Value: $230)<br />

Donated by Dr. Anthony and<br />

Melissa Udekwu<br />

This high fashion plexi-ball beaded<br />

necklace and bracelet are sure to add<br />

fun and flair to any outfit.<br />

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS<br />

205. The Look You’ve Always Wanted<br />

(Value: $630)<br />

Donated by Bella Salon & Day Spa, Lewisburg<br />

and Melissa Udekwu<br />

Package includes a $500 gift certificate to<br />

Bella Salon and Day Spa for a Brazilian<br />

Blowout smoothing hair treatment and<br />

Shellac manicure. Also includes a Lilly<br />

Pulitzer toiletry travel bag filled with<br />

shampoo and conditioner.<br />

206. Kate Spade Purse<br />

(Value: $345)<br />

Donated by Dr. Thomas and Fran Bitterly<br />

Black leather purse with outside pocket<br />

detailing.<br />

207. Gelish Manicure<br />

(Value: $58)<br />

Donated by Creative Attitudes, Danville and<br />

Jeanne DeSantis<br />

This package includes a Gelish Polish<br />

application and nail care supplies. (Gelish<br />

is a soak off gel nail product that applies<br />

similar to regular nail polish, but lasts for<br />

up to three weeks with no chipping or<br />

fading)<br />

208. Purse with Scarf<br />

(Value: $94)<br />

Donated by Collectibles Unlimited, Danville<br />

Tan and dark brown handbag accented<br />

with leopard print scarf.<br />

209. Brighton Purse<br />

(Value: $250)<br />

Donated by The English Garden, Danville<br />

Metallic olive-green leather handbag –<br />

“Barbados” style.


210. Beaded Necklace<br />

(Value: $135)<br />

Donated by Laurie Burkholder<br />

Three-strand necklace with ochre jasper,<br />

peach aventurium and gold-filled beads.<br />

211. Coin Drop Pearl Earrings<br />

(Value: $175)<br />

Donated by Bob Marks<br />

212. Plethora of Pearls<br />

(Value: $225)<br />

Donated by Bob Marks<br />

A collection of multi-colored freshwater<br />

pearls. This package includes two<br />

bracelets, a necklace, and two pairs of<br />

stud earrings.<br />

213. Fashion Accessories<br />

(Value: $120)<br />

Donated by It’s All About Me Boutique,<br />

Selinsgrove<br />

Kandra Scott onyx dangle earrings and a<br />

beautiful black and brown cashmere silk<br />

scarf to complement this ensemble.<br />

214. Pompeii Street Soap<br />

Company Box<br />

(Value: $103)<br />

Donated by Julie Nash<br />

Relax and pamper yourself with an<br />

assortment of soaps, lotions, scrubs,<br />

herbal neck wrap, and more.<br />

215. Lotions and Potions<br />

(Value: $570)<br />

Donated by Dr. Thomas and Fran Bitterly<br />

Experience the difference in your skin<br />

after using these professional facial<br />

products, which dramatically reverse<br />

signs of damage and make skin more<br />

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS<br />

resilient to adverse effects of the sun.<br />

Included are cleaning scrub,<br />

strengthening cream, cleaning cream,<br />

eye repair cream to name a few.<br />

216. Glittery Strands<br />

(Value: $57)<br />

Donated by Timeworn Treasures, Danville<br />

This beautiful mutli-strand, black, silver,<br />

and clear crystal beaded necklace will<br />

stun all your fashion forward friends!<br />

Also included is a $25 dollar gift<br />

certificate to Timeworn Treasures.<br />

217. Moonstone Earrings<br />

(Value: $160)<br />

Donated by Brian Marino, Wire Artist<br />

These beautiful one of a kind, dangle,<br />

moonstone & 14K gold wire earrings<br />

will dazzle all of your friends.<br />

FOR THE GENTS<br />

301. Kentucky’s Finest<br />

(Value: $500)<br />

Donated by Dr. Michael and Ginger Schultz<br />

The legendary distilleries of Kentucky<br />

have crafted some of the world’s finest<br />

Bourbons. This package includes a<br />

collection of fine, aged Kentucky<br />

Bourbon Whiskeys, hand-selected in<br />

Louisville. Some are not available in<br />

Pennsylvania. Also included are four<br />

Glencairn whiskey glasses and arctic<br />

whiskey rocks – all displayed on a<br />

Williams-Sonoma Campaign tray.<br />

302. Calling All Landscape Lovers<br />

(Value: $700)<br />

Donated by Flook Landscaping, Danville<br />

This package includes the blueprints for<br />

a small mulched bed with shrubs, weed<br />

mat, labor and installation.<br />

303. Lottery Tree<br />

(Value: $75)<br />

Donated by Nikki Rump and Donna<br />

Grafmyre<br />

Lucky tree holding $50 worth of lottery<br />

tickets!<br />

304. “Hops” Through the Valley<br />

(Value $385)<br />

Donated by Old Forge Brewing Company,<br />

Danville; Vic’s Pub, Lewisburg, Smiling<br />

Chameleon, Lewisburg; The Inn at Turkey<br />

Hill, Bloomsburg<br />

This package boasts gift certificates<br />

from these lively local establishments to<br />

be enjoyed along with a handsome<br />

leather tray, four glass beer mugs,<br />

coasters, snack bowl and savory nibbles.<br />

305. Shaken, Not Stirred<br />

(Value: $150)<br />

Donated by Dr. Kim Skelding<br />

A martini party is ready to go with this<br />

package, that includes mixers for a<br />

classic martini, specialty gin, dry<br />

vermouth, bitters and olive garnish. Plus<br />

three different vodka mixers with Skyy<br />

vodka for mixing, four martini glasses,<br />

OXO shaker, and a snack!<br />

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS<br />

306. Pennsylvania Wine Society<br />

Aficionado Membership<br />

(Value: $165)<br />

Donated by Dr. Thomas and Fran Bitterly<br />

This three-month membership includes<br />

two bottles of premium wine every<br />

month, including wines from up-andcoming,<br />

as well as established,<br />

vineyards.<br />

SPORTS ENTHUSIAST<br />

401. Pittsburgh Panther Package<br />

(Value: $155)<br />

Donated by Bob and Barb Dunkelman<br />

Package includes four club level football<br />

tickets to the October 26, <strong>2011</strong>, game<br />

vs. Connecticut, VIP parking pass, and<br />

stadium blanket.<br />

402. Pittsburgh Steeler Package<br />

(Value: Priceless)<br />

Donated by Mary Arrington<br />

Package includes two tickets to the<br />

December 8, <strong>2011</strong>, Cleveland Browns<br />

game, two Steelers’ sports chairs, and<br />

football autographed by former Steelers<br />

player Andy Russell, in a handsome<br />

display case.<br />

403. Penn State Package<br />

(Value: $175)<br />

Donated by Bob and Sandra Poole<br />

Four tickets to the October 15, <strong>2011</strong>,<br />

homecoming game vs. Purdue. This<br />

package also includes a stadium blanket.


404. Take Me Out to the Ballgame<br />

(Value: $150)<br />

Donated by Real Estate Team of Tom and<br />

Eric, Remax Allegiance, Washington, D.C.<br />

Package includes four tickets to any<br />

Washington Nationals baseball game<br />

during the 2012 season (excluding the<br />

season opener). Also included is a Tshirt,<br />

baseball cap, and snacks.<br />

ELECTRONICS<br />

501. Ipad2 ForU Bundle #1<br />

(Value: $742)<br />

Donated by Dudley and Kathy Gerow<br />

Package includes a 32GB white Ipad2<br />

and a Rocketfish Keyboard Capsule.<br />

502. Ipad2 ForU Bundle #2<br />

(Value: $742)<br />

Donated by Friends of The Auxiliary<br />

Package includes a 32GB white Ipad2<br />

and a Rocketfish Keyboard Capsule.<br />

503. Pretty in Pink Camera Pack<br />

(Value: $310)<br />

Donated by Friends of The Auxiliary<br />

Includes Cannon Power Shot ELPH<br />

100 HS pink digital camera (12.1mps),<br />

carrying case, 4GB Sandisk,<br />

rechargeable battery and a Brookstone<br />

digital photo keychain.<br />

504. Photo Finish Camera Pack<br />

(Value: $565)<br />

Donated by Friends of The Auxiliary<br />

Package includes a Cannon Power Shot<br />

SX30 IS digital camera (14.1mps),<br />

tripod, 4GB Sandisk, rechargeable<br />

battery and camera bag.<br />

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS<br />

505. Reading Enthusiast Bundle #1<br />

(Value: $240)<br />

Donated by Dr. Michael and Ginger Schultz<br />

Package includes a 3G/WiFi, E Ink Pearl<br />

technology Kindle and a black lighted<br />

leather cover.<br />

506. Reading Enthusiast Bundle #2<br />

(Value: $210)<br />

Donated by Dudley and Kathy Gerow<br />

Includes a 3G/WiFi Kindle, gray leather<br />

cover, and a reading light.<br />

GETAWAYS<br />

601. NYC/Limo & Shopping<br />

Package<br />

(Value: $1050)<br />

Donated by East Wind Limousine, Milton<br />

This package is for up to eight people<br />

and does not include overnight trips or<br />

gratuity, and excludes major holidays.<br />

Also included is a bottle of champagne<br />

and photo albums to capture your<br />

memories.<br />

602. Madison Square Garden<br />

Luxury Package<br />

(Value: $700)<br />

Donated by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Bitterly<br />

and The New York Times<br />

Package includes two box tickets to see<br />

the Knicks or the Rangers.<br />

603. Penn’s Peak Luxury Suite<br />

(Value: $360)<br />

Donated by PenTeleData<br />

Package includes two box seats, food,<br />

and beverages, in the Lehigh Valley and<br />

Pocono Mountains premier<br />

entertainment venue. This lucky winner<br />

will have the opportunity to hear Don<br />

McLean in concert, on November 18,<br />

<strong>2011</strong>. (Concert begins at 8 p.m.)<br />

604. Broadway Performance<br />

(Value: $290)<br />

Donated by Dr. Thomas and Fran Bitterly<br />

Package includes two matinee orchestra<br />

level tickets to Sister Act on December<br />

10, <strong>2011</strong>, and a CD to remember this<br />

fabulous experience.<br />

605. The Pine Barn Package<br />

(Value: $325)<br />

Donated by The Pine Barn Inn<br />

Package includes an overnight stay for<br />

two in a premium suite, dinner for two<br />

(up to $100), and breakfast for two (up<br />

to $25).<br />

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS<br />

606. Calling All Chocolate Lovers<br />

(Value: $170)<br />

Donated by The Hotel Hershey and Friends<br />

of The Auxiliary<br />

This package includes brunch for two at<br />

the renowned Circular Dining Room at<br />

The Hotel Hershey. Also includes gift<br />

cards for Sheetz gas and Dunkin<br />

Donuts, as well as travel coffee mugs<br />

and Hershey treats.<br />

LOCAL FARE<br />

701. Steininger’s Dry Cleaning<br />

(Value: $57)<br />

Donated by Steininger’s Dry Cleaning,<br />

Selinsgrove<br />

Package includes a garment care kit<br />

and gift certificate.<br />

702. Field Print<br />

(Value: $50)<br />

Donated by Trish Ruth<br />

This is a framed 16x20-inch local field<br />

print.<br />

703. Campus Theatre Membership<br />

(Value: $135)<br />

Donated by The Campus Theatre, Lewisburg<br />

Get the hottest tickets in town with<br />

this family membership.<br />

704. Self Protection Package<br />

(Value: $500)<br />

Donated by Warrior Concepts, Sunbury<br />

Master Yourself ~ Master Your Life!<br />

Learn the skills you (or your child)<br />

need to live life safely, healthfully,<br />

confidently and in control. Classes<br />

include Stranger Danger, Safe Kid,<br />

Adult Martial Arts & Life Coaching,<br />

Meditation, and Weapon Mastery.<br />

KID’S KORNER<br />

801. American Girl Doll<br />

(Value: $179)<br />

Donated by Pam Franklin<br />

This delightful “doll of the year,”<br />

Kanani, includes her book, outfit, and<br />

surfboard.


SILENT AUCTION ITEMS<br />

802. Sugar ‘n Spice and<br />

Everything Nice<br />

(Value: $350)<br />

Donated by Lily Udekwu and Friends of<br />

The Auxiliary<br />

These lined baskets are filled with a<br />

fashion designer kit, Cinderella DVD<br />

dance game and mat, two beaded<br />

jewelry kits, a wooden jewelry box, and<br />

large pillow pet.<br />

803. Baskets of Fun for Your Son<br />

(Value: $250)<br />

Donated by Friends of The Auxiliary and<br />

TJ Train Junction, Danville.<br />

Package includes a set of five wicker<br />

baskets filled with a Lionel train car,<br />

power airplane, a wooden dinosaur<br />

stamp set, floor puzzle, deluxe Play-<br />

Doh set, markers. He can climb to the<br />

top of the tower on a colorful racecarthemed<br />

wooden stool.<br />

804. Elf on the Shelf<br />

(Value: $25)<br />

Donated by: Mr. Francis and Gloria Gerrity<br />

This is an activity the entire family will<br />

enjoy! Based on an old holiday<br />

tradition, this cleverly rhymed<br />

children’s book explains that Santa<br />

knows who is naughty or nice because<br />

he sends a scout elf to every home.<br />

This package includes the book and elf.<br />

805. Wii Game <strong>System</strong><br />

(Value: $170)<br />

Donated by Dr. Anthony and<br />

Melissa Udekwu<br />

901. Wrap Her in Luxury<br />

(Value: $750)<br />

Donated by Carl W. Herrmann Furs<br />

of Pittsburgh<br />

Stay cozy and fashionable in this<br />

stunning lace-and-bead-embellished,<br />

knitted black mink wrap.<br />

902. Meat Me at the Grill<br />

(Value: $1,030)<br />

Donated by Cole’s Hardware, Top Shelf<br />

Meats, & Friends of The Auxiliary<br />

This fabulous backyard package<br />

includes a Weber Genesis gas grill<br />

(42,000 BTU & 637 sq.in. of cooking<br />

surface) and a $200 gift card from Top<br />

Shelf meats. Also includes Brookstone<br />

lighted BBQ tools, basting brush,<br />

silicone oven mitts, Barenthal steak<br />

knives, and a 6 inch cleaver knife.<br />

Wow your guests with recipes from a<br />

Williams-Sonoma grilling cookbook,<br />

using a 3 sauce sampler and 5 spice<br />

seasoning basket.<br />

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS<br />

903. Metropolitan Opera<br />

(Value: $1,400)<br />

Donated by Dr. Glenn and Lisa Steele, and<br />

Joanne Wade<br />

This package includes four box seat<br />

tickets to the 1:00 P.M., January 14th,<br />

2012 performance of Puccini’s Tosca.<br />

The cast includes Patricia Racette,<br />

Roberto Alagna, George Gagnidze, and<br />

Paula Plishka.<br />

904. David Yurman Bracelet<br />

(Value: $1,425)<br />

Donated by Friends of The Auxiliary<br />

This beautiful bracelet will be sure to<br />

wow her! This stunning sterling silver<br />

piece has Prasiolite and pave diamond<br />

ends. Total carat weight is .66.<br />

The 5-mm cable bracelet will fit a<br />

standard to medium wrist size.It is<br />

perfect for everyday wear, but elegant<br />

enough for formal wear. Surprise her for<br />

the holidays!<br />

905. The Greenbrier Three-Night<br />

Weekend Discover Package<br />

(Value: $2,012)<br />

Donated by Friends of The Auxiliary<br />

The Greenbrier is an award-winning<br />

resort located in White Sulphur Springs,<br />

West Virginia (just a short 5 hours from<br />

Danville). As a National Historic<br />

landmark, The Greenbrier Resort's classic<br />

architecture, exquisite interior design,<br />

carefully sculpted landscape, impeccable<br />

service and outstanding amenities have<br />

hosted distinguished guests from around<br />

the world since 1778. The exclusive<br />

services and amenities including<br />

championship golf, fine dining, more<br />

than 50 activities, designer boutiques,<br />

40,000 square foot world-class spa and a<br />

103,000 square foot gaming and<br />

entertainment venue all can be enjoyed<br />

with this package.<br />

This package includes three nights, for<br />

two adults, in luxurious suite<br />

accommodations, $100 resort activities<br />

credit, and daily breakfast for two.<br />

Excludes all major holidays, and is valid<br />

through October 1, 2012.


906. Park City, Utah, Ski Trip<br />

(Value: $2,563)<br />

Donated by Mr. Brian and Karen Bolus<br />

Enjoy a seven-night stay (Feb. 4-11,<br />

2012) at the prestigious Westgate Park<br />

City Utah Resort and Spa in Park<br />

City, Utah. This resort provides guests<br />

all the comforts of a fully furnished<br />

home, within minutes of the ski slopes,<br />

attractions, shops, and restaurants.<br />

This luxury ski-in/ski-out package<br />

sleeps four adults (one king bed, one<br />

pull-out bed) and includes a ski valet,<br />

indoor pool, and spa.<br />

907. New England Lake Home<br />

Getaway<br />

(Value: $5,000)<br />

Donated by Dr. Buzz and Ann Stewart<br />

Relax and enjoy a one-week stay in<br />

this spectacular family compound<br />

surrounded on three sides by the<br />

waters of Lake Winnipesaukee. This<br />

property, in Alton, NH, includes a<br />

fantastic home with six bedrooms, two<br />

master suites, gourmet kitchen and<br />

spacious living room with fieldstone<br />

fireplace. Also on the property, a<br />

boathouse, beach house for changing,<br />

sandy beach and dock. This beautiful<br />

home is available prior to July 4, 2012,<br />

and after Labor Day 2012.<br />

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS<br />

Raise your Auction Number for<br />

Children!<br />

(Value: Priceless)<br />

It is our hope that everyone participates<br />

in this new and exciting way to<br />

contribute to our health system!<br />

$50 - Herd of Cows Level:<br />

Buys 10 stuffed cows for the “I’m No<br />

COWard” program for children<br />

undergoing a procedure in our<br />

emergency department.<br />

$75-Snuggle Bundle Level:<br />

Buys five fleece HALO blankets for all<br />

babies born at <strong>Geisinger</strong> or admitted to<br />

our NICU. These blankets have been<br />

shown to reduce the risk of SIDS.<br />

$200-Care for Kids Level:<br />

Buys 10 cows and 10 blankets for the<br />

children of <strong>Geisinger</strong>.<br />

$250- Camp Victory Level:<br />

Pays for one child to attend Camp Victory.<br />

There will be a round of bidding for<br />

each of these above donation levels. In<br />

order to bid, you will need to raise your<br />

auction number. We will have spotters<br />

throughout the venue to help track<br />

donations. If you so desire to purchase<br />

multiples of one level (i.e., two “Herds<br />

of Cows Level” means you pay $100<br />

and the kids get 20 cows!) please be<br />

loud and proud and alert the auctioneer<br />

and spotters! At the end of the evening,<br />

make sure you stop by the Auction<br />

Checkout Table to pay for all of your<br />

donations!<br />

AUXILIARY BOARD MEMBERS<br />

Fran Bitterly<br />

President<br />

Pam Franklin<br />

President Elect<br />

Zahra Daar<br />

Jeanne DeSantis<br />

Kathy Gerow<br />

Gloria Gerrity<br />

Donna Grafmyre<br />

Bonnie Johnson<br />

Ann Kimber<br />

Fran Bitterly<br />

Zahra Daar<br />

Jeanne DeSantis<br />

Pam Franklin<br />

Kathy Gerow,<br />

- Auction Co-Chair<br />

Donna Grafmyre<br />

Bonnie Johnson<br />

Ann Kimber<br />

Angela Miller<br />

Julie Nash<br />

Diane Mensch<br />

Laurie Newman<br />

Nikki Rump<br />

Rhonda Seebold<br />

Ginger Schultz<br />

Lynn Shearer<br />

Connie Stemm<br />

Melanie Strodel<br />

Melissa Udekwu<br />

<strong>2011</strong> <strong>GALA</strong> COMMITTEE MEMBERS<br />

Laurie Newman<br />

Nikki Rump<br />

Ginger Schultz<br />

- Sponsorship Chair<br />

Lisa Steele<br />

Melanie Strodel<br />

Melissa Udekwu<br />

- Auction Co-Chair


SPECIAL THANKS<br />

Robert Brown<br />

Andy Deubler<br />

Diane Fellin<br />

Dudley Gerow<br />

Gloria Gerrity<br />

Sue Hallick<br />

David Meredick<br />

Jeff and Noelle Tiesi<br />

<strong>Geisinger</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>System</strong> Foundation Staff<br />

<strong>Geisinger</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>System</strong> Public Relations and<br />

Marketing Staff<br />

To all those who helped to make this event happen!<br />

The Gala Committee would like to offer a special thank you to<br />

all of the <strong>Geisinger</strong> Medical Center Outpatient<br />

Surgery–Woodbine staff, facilities personnel and administration<br />

for their amazing cooperation and support throughout the<br />

planning and implementation of this event.<br />

SAVE THE DATE<br />

THE AUXILIARY AT<br />

GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER<br />

2012 <strong>GALA</strong><br />

S A T U R D AY, S E P T E M B E R 2 9 , 2 01 2<br />

TAKE AIM FOR CHARITY TRAP SHOOT<br />

September 24, <strong>2011</strong><br />

Norry Gun Club<br />

Northumberland, PA<br />

Thank you to our generous sponsors.Without your support,<br />

this event would not have been such a success.<br />

Veterans Cohort Survey (VCS)<br />

Project ($2,000)<br />

Hirtle Callaghan & Co.<br />

Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co.<br />

Shotgun/Shooter Caps ($1,000)<br />

Don E. Bower, Inc.<br />

FNB Bank, N.A. (Hat Sponsor)<br />

<strong>Geisinger</strong>’s Department of<br />

Orthopedics<br />

Mariano Rentals<br />

M&T Bank<br />

Mrs. Lissa Bryan-Smith &<br />

Mr. Richard Smith<br />

Field/Course & Food/Refreshments<br />

($500)<br />

BJ’s Steak & Rib House<br />

Ewing Cole, Inc.<br />

Henry Voelcker, Inc.<br />

The Pepsi Bottling Group of<br />

Selinsgrove<br />

The Quandel Group, Inc.<br />

Shamokin Area Community<br />

Hospital / National Ticket<br />

Villager Realty, Inc.<br />

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Bitterly<br />

Dr. & Mrs. Alfred Casale<br />

Dr. & Mrs. David Franklin<br />

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Harrison<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Leighow<br />

Dr. Francis Menapace<br />

Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Steele<br />

Ms. Joanne Wade<br />

Clay Birds/Trappers<br />

($250)<br />

Burkavage Design Associates<br />

Cabela’s<br />

Dick’s Sporting Goods<br />

Service 1st Credit Union<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Ken Holdren<br />

Mr. & Mrs. John Miller<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Ken Oden<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Don Rosini<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Sokola<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Tiesi<br />

Sportsman/Individual Sponsors<br />

($125)<br />

Honey Run Shorthairs<br />

R.H. Marcon Roofing, Inc.<br />

Sunbury Motors<br />

The Pepsi Bottling Group of Selinsgrove<br />

Drs. Peter Berger & Nina Charnoff<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Davis<br />

Ms. Jacqueline Paul<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Poole<br />

Dr. Marylou Rainone<br />

Ms. Elaine Trembulak<br />

Mr. & Mrs. John Wiercinski<br />

Mrs. Anna Bickert


New This Year….<br />

Instant Winning<br />

Donated by Dr. William and Melanie Strodel<br />

Stop by our “Food is Good, Wine is Better” table!<br />

Take a chance in our Wine Lottery. Pick a bottle of<br />

wine for $20 (cash or check). Your pick will be worth<br />

somewhere between a cellar remnant and a collector’s<br />

bottle! CHEERS!<br />

T H A N K Y O U F O R<br />

L I G H T I N G up T O M O R R O W


<strong>2011</strong> <strong>GALA</strong> SPONSORSHIPS<br />

$10,000<br />

MedAssurant<br />

$100 - $999<br />

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Schultz<br />

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Bitterly<br />

Dr. and Mrs. Mohsen Shabahang<br />

Carole and George Schneider<br />

DialAmerica<br />

Jack Metzer Auto Group<br />

Special Thank You to tonight’s volunteers:<br />

Julie Harold<br />

Calli Baranouski<br />

Kerri Booker<br />

Rachael Herman<br />

Christina Murphy<br />

Andrew Nash<br />

Matthew Nash<br />

Marisa Quiery<br />

Rachel Yocum<br />

<strong>2011</strong> <strong>GALA</strong> SPONSORSHIPS<br />

$10,000<br />

MedAssurant<br />

$100 - $999<br />

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Schultz<br />

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Bitterly<br />

Dr. and Mrs. Mohsen Shabahang<br />

Carole and George Schneider<br />

DialAmerica<br />

Jack Metzer Auto Group<br />

Special Thank You to tonight’s volunteers:<br />

Julie Harold<br />

Calli Baranouski<br />

Kerri Booker<br />

Rachael Herman<br />

Christina Murphy<br />

Andrew Nash<br />

Matthew Nash<br />

Marisa Quiery<br />

Rachel Yocum

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