Denim and Diamonds
EVENING OF GOODWILL
GUESTS ENJOY WESTERN
EVENING UNDER THE
STARS
Evening of Goodwill, the gala to benefit Goodwill of Central Arizona, has as its theme Denim and Diamonds. Almost 600 guests turned out for the 14th annual western-themed evening under the stars Oct. 11 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
The event included a gourmet barbecue dinner prepared by the Princess team, a silent auction and raffle.
Tricia Chiodo, Jody Sarchett, Tanya Perry and Deborah Kimes
enjoy the music of the Singing Cowboy and his horse.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of honors to the Participants of the Year Maria Bautista and Salwa Ahmed, Volunteer of the Year Penny Wells, Employment Partner of the Year Charles Schwab and Business Partner of the Year Withey Morris. In all, the gala raised $470,000 to support Goodwill’s mission services of putting people to work.
(upper left) Emcee Susan Casper, ABC 15's Sonoran Living; (upper right) Kim Ryder, Tiffany Bucher and Madison Bucher; (left) Jason Morris and Mike Withey, Withey Morris, accept the Business Partner of the Year award from Jim Teter, president and CEO, Goodwill of Central Arizona
(upper left) Goodwill Participant of the Year Salwa Ahmed and Jim Teter; (upper right) Jack and Cynthia Stein visit with Scottsdale Vice Mayor Guy Phillips; (left) Rattlecat Junction kept dancers on their feet.
