2010 Walsh Wine Gala Raises Record Profits for Scholarship Program.
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Bob Cummings and Kathy Kosmatka toast the 2010 Wine Gala! Bob donates fine wine each year from his personal collection. Kathy was co-chair of this year's event.
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2010 Walsh Wine Gala Executive Committee
Cathy and Dan Glisky enjoy a moment at the Wine Gala!
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Over 370 friends and alumni gathered at Andiamo Italia on April 23rd to raise money for the Walsh General Scholarship Fund. The 2010 Walsh Wine Gala had a record number of attendees and exceeded its sponsorship goal.
This year's executive committee was led by Walsh Trustees and Alumni Kathleen Kosmatka and Michael Semanco. Other executive committee volunteers include Walsh alumni Crystal Arcicovich, Lena Carlile, Paul Glantz, Arthur Kelly, David Petoskey, Hannah Thoms; Walsh Trustee A. Mark Zeffiro, and friends Jennifer McQueen and Jon Reesman.
Guests were treated to wine tasting from the private collections of Walsh Trustee Van Conway and long-time Walsh Wine Gala supporter Bob Cummings. A.H.D. Vintners and Great Lakes Wine & Spirits also donated wine. The event also featured a strolling dinner, martini bar and cigar room.
Since its inception in 2003, the Walsh Wine Gala has raised over $200,000 for student scholarships. "We have many loyal supporters of the Wine Gala that return each year and we are truly grateful to them. Attendance has grown steadily each year since 2003," said Audrey Olmstead, Chief Development Officer.