Elgin History Museum

Elgin History Museum Gala and Fundraiser. April 20, 2024

Thank you Attendees

Everyone came out in their finest 1920s attire and added to the lively atmosphere of the GALA! Many thanks to everyone who participated in the silent & live auctions, purchased wine bags, and put a hand in the air for the paddle raise! Because of you, the Museum had a fantastic night! Thank you to Rudy Galfi for taking the fantastic photos!

Thank you Sponsors

Terry Gable &
Sue Brigham
  • Charles Burnidge
  • Carol Huntoon
  • Pat Sekowski
  • Jerry Turnquist & Val Barton
  • Betsy & Dwight Armistead
  • Jim Chevalier
  • Mary Ellen Flaks
  • Laurel Garza
  • Rick & Sharon Jakle
  • Mary & Tom Kemerling
  • Sandi & Dennis McClure
  • Krisilee & Mike Murphy
  • Rachel Neville
  • Judy & Vern Tepe

Thank you Silent Auction & Wine Donors

  • Jerri Barnhart
  • Marianne Bost
  • Phil & Sue Broxham
  • Rita Corbett
  • Terry Gable
  • Tricia Grosser
  • Ricky Harris
  • Mary Kemerling
  • Paul Larson
  • Sandi McClure
  • Beth Nawara
  • Claire Ollayos
  • Marge Rowe
  • Dennis Roxworthy
  • Dawn Silfies
  • Laura Stroud
  • Jim Turner
  • Judy Van Dusen
  • Kathy & Al Walters

Thank you Paddle Raise and Event Donors

  • Brian Anderson
  • Reda Anderson
  • Jerri Barnhart
  • Chris & Jan Berry
  • Bill Briska
  • Anne Broihier
  • Bill & Sally Brown
  • Ken Bruderle
  • Luis and Judy Cabrera
  • Tish Calhamer
  • Chuck and Penny Cassell
  • Jim Chevalier
  • Mark & Kaye Clemens
  • Mark & Deb Coleman
  • Michelle & Frank Collingbourne
  • Rita Corbett
  • Jose De La O
  • John & Ana Devine
  • Brian Diamon
  • Dan & Karen Fox
  • Vicki Frederick
  • Nick Freeman
  • Jen Fukala
  • Terry Gable & Sue Brigham
  • Rudy & Lillian Galfi
  • Laurel Garza
  • Tricia & Jeff Grosser
  • Libby Hoeft
  • Rick Kautz
  • Tom Kemerling
  • Barb Keselica
  • Ken & Sherry Kuschibab
  • Felicia & Adrian LaBoy
  • Ron Lange
  • Rita Lintzeri
  • Anne LoCascio
  • Dan & Karen Maki
  • Rebecca Marco
  • Liz Marston
  • Rose Martinez
  • Dennis & Sandi McClure
  • Rebecca Miller
  • Carl and Chris Missele
  • Lois Meyers Bauer
  • Jan Monell
  • Jean Muntz
  • Beth Nawara
  • Kathy Newby
  • Shane Nowak
  • Kerry O’Conner
  • John and Claudia O’Haire
  • Claire Ollayos
  • Kathy Quintanilla
  • Tom Rauschenberger
  • John & Felicite Regan
  • Marge Rowe
  • Dennis Roxworthy
  • Frank Salvatini
  • Beth & John Small
  • Josh & Sarah Smith
  • Tom & Sue Sorensen
  • Alex & Judy Sorton
  • Christen Sundquist & Matt Martin
  • Marc Thayer
  • Maureen Thoren
  • Jim Turner
  • Jerry Turnquist & Val Barton
  • Al & Kathy Walters
  • James & Susan Wingfield

SPECIAL THANKS

LEN GOVEDNIK

For creating such an inspirational video for the Museum. 

THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Mark Clemens, Rudy & Lilian Galfi, Ricky Harris, Mary Kemerling, Al & Kathy Walters, and Laura Stroud for going above and beyond to create a memorable event! 

Live Auction Items

FABULOUS TRIP

Seven-night stay in Mexico for four. Your choice of four resorts.

FABULOUS TRIP

A week’s accommodation at a Wyndham Resort in the U.S. or Mexico.

JAZZY EVENING IN CHICAGO

Wynton Marsalis performance in Chicago with dinner and hotel.

ELGIN EXPERIENCE

Tour the historic Wing Mansion and ride in a Model T.

ELGIN EXPERIENCE

Elgin Symphony Orchestra performance in Elgin with dinner and hotel.

ELGIN EXPERIENCE

Elgin golf package: 4 rounds of golf at each of the 3 Elgin public golf courses.