5th Annual Toast to Hope
Event Photo Gallery - November 14, 2007
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More than 225 guests attended the 2007 Toast to Hope
Guests fill the beautiful Masonic Memorial as the event begins
Guests were greeted by directions for the evening's treasure hunt
Guest Sandy Massock, a CASA Volunteer, and her husband Bill Massock,
read about the treasure hunt taking place
SCAN Board President Trudy Brisendine welcomes guests to the 5th Annual Toast to Hope sponsored by Raytheon and Dave & Carol Cleary
Delegate Brian Moran announces the 2007 Cleary Award will go to the Verizon Foundation while SCAN founder Dave Cleary (center) and Doug Brammer (right) of Verizon look on
SCAN founder Dave Cleary passes the 2007 Cleary Award to
Doug Brammer of the Verizon Foundation
Verizon's Doug Brammer accepts the 2007 Cleary Award on behalf of the Verizon Foundation
Dave Cleary (center) and Delegate Moran (right) talk with Doug Brammer and SCAN Executive Director Diane Charles after the award presentation
Doug Brammer (left) speaks with Dave Cleary after the award presentation
Delegate Brian Moran, SCAN Board President Trudy Brisendine, SCAN Executive Director Diane Charles, Doug Brammer of Verizon, and SCAN founder Dave Cleary
Delegate Moran, Verizon's Doug Brammer and SCAN Founder Dave Cleary select the evening's treasure hunt winners
Sandy & Bill Massock join other guests in looking over an auction table
Some of the beautiful arts and crafts donated as auction items
SCAN Board President Trudy Brisendine discusses some of the
wonderful auction items with a guest
Tim Stock and Faye Slotnick chat while guests browse the more than 100 items donated for this year's Silent Auction
Ann Sauer bids on a silent auction item
Circle of Hope member Nancy Burnett bids on an item before the auction closes
Norma Arroyo and a guest learn more about SCAN before entering the hall for the event
Joan Lyon and another guest learn more about SCAN before entering the hall for the event
SCAN Board Member Kim Fiske (far left) speaks with guests
Phillip Anderson and Debra Stracke Anderson
Guests join Secret Seeker Sponsors Carol & Dave Cleary (center) and guest Rich Dougherty
From sponsor Virginia Commerce Bank, Anne Moffitt, Ann Mullin, John McManus, Keshaun Clark-Heflin and Linda Martin
Guests David and Donna Harper
SCAN Board Member Kimberly Mullins and Joe Mullins
Guest Jack Burton, Toast to Hope Planning Committee Member Joyce Bliss,
SCAN Board Member Jeff Bliss and a guest
Delegate Brian Moran, Karyn Moran and SCAN Executive Director Diane Charles
Erin Hill and Jenna Wessel prepare to browse the silent auction tables
SCAN Board Members June Stowe and Deborah Cason Daniel
Joe & Jennifer Baker are guests with SCAN Board Member Tiffany Payne
SCAN Honorary Board Member Senator Patsy Ticer and Secret Seeker Sponsor Carol Cleary
SCAN Board Member Charles Spearman and Nancy Burnett from sponsor Tucker Spearman and Associates
A guest with Rich McFarland and Ann McFarland
Mike Collins, Margaret Besheer and Wayne Bowman
Guests Lee Goldman, Njideka Wiggins and a guest
Sandra and John Ritzert with Diane Charles
Toast Planning Committee Member Elsie Mosqueda and Jim Walsh
Guests Luella Van Newkirk and Nan Morrison
A guest with Diane Reynolds, and Roxana Jordan
Toast Planning Committee Member Lisa Dougherty (second from right) with guests
SCAN Honorary Board Member Senator Patsy Ticer and Doug Brammer of Award Winner Verizon
Toast Planning Committee Member Nancy Como and guest Clare Calaby
Delegate Brian Moran shares a laugh with Laura Walsh and Kevin Grim
Alexandria Councilwoman Del Pepper and SCAN Director of Development Sonia Quinonez
Circle of Hope member Jack LeCuyer (right) chats with Honorary Board Member Senatory Patsy Ticer and SCAN Executive Director Diane Charles
Caroline Ross and another staff member from Rick's Wine & Gourmet are ready to serve
Sandy Massock joins other guests in sampling wines from Virginia
Guests enjoy tastings and information from Rick's Wine and Gourmet
The creative team from Planet Wine entertains guests with treasure hunt themed costumes and a great selection of wines
Guests prepare to sample the selections from Planet Wine
Erin Cleary checks out the offerings from Arrowine and Wine Traditions of Falls Church
Wine Traditions of Falls Church attracts guests
Guests enjoy the food and fondue from Georgetown Caterers
Jose Gonzales from Planet Wine offers information on its selections
Ed Addiss from Wine Traditions of Falls Church pours a glass for SCAN Board member Nancy Hall
The gourmet hors d'oeuvres from Tempo Restaurant and Del Merei Grille tempt guests
A table full of treats from Georgetown Caterers
First time culinary sponsor Rustico treats guests to beer tastings and food
SCAN staff member Ann Caulkins talks to guests about the wines being offered from Virginia
Gloria Rouse serves delicious food from Georgetown Caterers for guests to enjoy with their wine
Tom Kiszka pours a red wine from Potomac Selections for sponsor Tom Hay
Guests enjoyed gourmet hors d'oeuvres while learning more about SCAN's programs
Volunteer Kevin Self pours California selections from Virginia Imports Ltd
Jennifer Russell tempts guests with a beautiful display and great food from Stardust Restaurant
Malia & Rohit Kishore enjoy learning about the wines offered by Wine Traditions of Falls Church
Guests enjoy a selection of red wines from California donated by Virginia Imports Ltd
Volunteer Lisa Dougherty samples a French wine poured by Tom Kiszka from Potomac Selections
Tempting food offered by Tempo Restaurant and Del Merei Grille drew a line of guests
Ed Addiss from Wine Traditions of Falls Church pours a glass for a guest
First-time culinary sponsor Ramparts Restaurant & Sports Bar
drew a crowd with their offering of crab cakes
Ed Addiss from Wine Traditions of Falls Church pours a glass for a guest
SCAN staff members Dana Taylor and Carrie Cannon get ready to greet guests
SCAN staff member Tran McKay and Colin McKay
SCAN staff member Rebekah Beck and Andrew Beck
SCAN staff member Sarah Self and Kevin Self
Volunteers and staff put the finishing touches on the hall at the
Masonic National Memorial before guests begin to arrive