Gala

    

After months of preparation, volunteers arrived hours before the Gala to make sure everything was just right.

Table centerpieces featured children's books that were donated to our partner school,
Harry Kizirian Elementary, at the end of the evening.

Silent auction items, including sports memorabilia, were set out for bidding.

 

    

John Rooke, voice of the Patriots and PC Friars, was Master of Ceremonies.

Club President Geoff Gaunt introduced the Childhood Literacy Initiative.

Auctioneer and event co-chair Pete Brock brought out the generosity

of many folks in the audience.

 

    

Keynote speaker Malcolm Mitchell donated dozens of copies

of his book "The Magician's Hat" to the Kizirian School.

Event Co-chair Susan Kearney-Kaplan presented Malcolm with the Richard A. Kaplan Award.

#12 jersey signed by Tom Brady drew spirited bidding until the Patriots Foundation and

Providence Picture Frame donated a second framed, signed jersey, allowing both high bidders to win

and the club foundation to receive an extra donation!