2009 Food and Wine Event a Spectacular Success

Current LWC class member Betty Mishler listens intently as one of the wine vendors details the offerings to sample

LWC alums Tom Rethlake and Dennis Warnick

It’s a night anticipated by many, known for its fine wines, delicious food and support of a worthy cause.   This year’s Food and Wine Spectacular was no exception, offering over 80 diverse wine varieties, an array of food options and delicious chocolate.   Adding to the ambience was entertainment courtesy of the Lake Effect Jazz Band and an artist gallery showcasing four local crafter’s talents.  The annual event is hosted by Leadership Whitley County and proceeds help to support the county’s unique servant leadership program.

For the first time, a VIP hour was held, with special ticket holders gaining access to the event an hour early.   Over 165 people attended the event, and a special wine stopper raffle was held, with Mark Espich taking home the coveted prize of a pair of diamond earrings for his wife.   The earrings were donated by J & J Insurance.

“This is a signature event for our community that people have come to look forward to every year,” said LWC Program Director Kelley Sheiss.  “We greatly appreciate those who attend as well as The Dock, who is instrumental in securing the wine vendors for the evening.”   Sheiss also said the generous support of sponsors is key to the event.   This year’s sponsors included J & J Insurance, Star Financial Bank and Star Insurance, J & K Communications, The Dock, Espich Printing, R & R Signs and Talk of the Town.

Plans are already underway for next year’s wine tasting, tentatively planned for the first Thursday in November.

LWC Alumni David Smith of Star Financial Bank samples one of the many wines available at the eventLWC alums Tom Rethlake and Dennis WarnickCurrent LWC class member Betty Mishler listens intently as one of the wine vendors details the offerings to sample

Diversity/Inclusion

Date: November 20th, 2011

Time:  8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: C & A Tool, Churubusco

Trainer: Merrily Hamp, Leadership and Organizational Development

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