Venice YMCA Black-Tie Gala
Co-chairs John and Lisa Giglio welcomed Y supporters to the party.
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The evening's program
Michelle Butler
Todd and Jennifer Fritch
John and Lisa Giglio, Laura and Matt Simone
Angela Sabatoni and Mark Smith
Dan and Marcia Williams
Bob and Terry Lewandowski
Jennifer and Steve Boone
Bob and Pat Halsted
Steve and Anne Smith
John and Pam Holic
Chet and Mischa Kirby
Cheri and Justin Pachota
James and Katie Schwabach
Guests arriving for the gala
Gina Taylor and Mark Pritchett
Champagne glasses at the ready
Bottles of bubbly
Guests at the cocktail bar
Kyrstin Pomante showing guests jewelry to be auctioned
Rhomby and Patrice Weston
Charleen Myers, Kim Phillips
Ed Campbell, Jim Kuhlman
Lisa and John Giglio
Nancy Klingbeil, Tom Knight, Jennifer Boone
Gregg Hassler Jr., Lisa Richardson
Levi Hermann, Karen Hermann, Debbie and Danny Mahle
Co-chairs John and Lisa Giglio welcomed Y supporters to the party.
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