Rotarians Snuggle for Operation Warm
Rotarians from Grosse Pointe and Detroit gathered Saturday night, Oct. 27, for the Snuggle Coats for Kids gala at the Roostertail to raise funds to purchase 12,000 winter coat for children in Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Harper Woods and St. Clair Shores. Silent and live auctions were complimented with a martini bar, open bar, a fabulous meal and great entertainment.The Roostertail was decked to the nines for the gala Snuggle event. The dining room literally glowed as the sun went down and the sparkling lights came on.
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Rotary District 6400 Assistant Gov. Mike Carmody, who is spearheading the Operation Warm coat drive, and guest Mary Tipp look over the many great silent auction items on display.
Detroit Free Press columnist Rochelle Riley, honorary chairperson of the Snuggle event, had some good-natured fun with Kelly Bolen as they competed for the same silent auction item.
Kim Towar, past District 6400 governor and past Rotary of Grosse Pointe president, and daughter Brandi performed a herculean task pulling the Snuggle gala and auction together.
Grosse Pointe Rotarian the Rev. Richard Yeager-Stiver and club President Diane Strickler were on hand enjoy the gala and raise money for coats for kids.
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Grosse Pointe Rotary Vice President Paul Rentenbach took time to chat with fellow Rotarian Ted Everingham and wife Marcia.