Bellingham Festival of Music
Annual Dinner and Auction
Friday, April 16, 2010. 

The Bellingham Festival of Music is a not-for-profit organization administered by volunteers. It's goal is to bring truly exceptional symphonic music to Bellingham each summer. The annual dinner auction is the major fundraising event for the Festival. This year's auction was held on April 16 at the Lakeway Inn. Spearheaded by auction committee co-chairs Sally Chapman and Herb Fine, this year's gala was gratifyingly successful, thanks to generous donors and guests.. Despite a challenging economic environment, the auction raised more than $75,000. Attendees included Bellingham Mayor Dan Pike and WWU president Bruce Shepard and his wife Cindy. We were also fortunate that Artistic Director Michael Palmer was able to fly here from Atlanta for the event. Music was provided by Grant Donnellan, Concertmaster for the Whatcom Symphony. Auctioneer John Curley, the former KING-TV personality entertained guests as he encouraged their generosity. The Festival organizers thank everyone who helped bring this event to fruition.

Photos by Edye Colello-Morton

 

The Auction Committee:
Seated (L to R): Marti Caputi, Herb Fine, Co-Chair, Sally Chapman, Co-Chair,
Diane Norman, Grace Phelan, Nancy Gayle
Standing: Allyson Oakley, Karen Berry, Charli Daniels, Mary Pat Thuma, Jan Vereen, Lindsey Vereen, Elaine Floyd, Mary Ostlund, Laurie Sachs, Stephen Sachs

 

Former WWU President Karen Morse, and Vonda Dilorenzo, Miss Whatcom County 2010

 

Michael Yip, Grant Donellan and Artistic Director Michael Palmer

 

WWU President Bruce Shepard and Cyndie Shepard

 

Eve Pryce, Arlan Norman, Susie Nelson and Pinky Nelson

 

Former Mayor Tim Douglas and Joanne Douglas

 

D. Andrew Moquin and Nancy Gale

 

Auctioneer John Curley

 

Patti Imhof, Lynnette Jensen, Mo West and Christine Zurline