The Remington Carriage Museum provided an elegant setting for the first annual Benefit Gala of George Wythe Institute Canada.
Guests were welcomed by a delicious array of hors d'oeuvres.
Jonathan Dueck, George Wythe scholarship recipient, and Dr. Shanon Brooks, president of George Wythe University, were featured speakers during the evening's program.
Heather Burton, president of LEAFF (the Leadership Education Association of Families and Friends, a service organization devoted to "growing great leaders") served as M.C. for the evening and had plenty to smile about.
Paul Hinman and Tom Olson exchange views during the Gala.
Rebecca Proffitt, creator of a GWIC video presentation featured during the Gala program, and event co-organizer Eve Verdon mingle with fellow guests.
Peggy Hillyer, vice-president of LEAFF, and Cat Charissage, who introduced keynote speaker Dr. Shanon Brooks, are both active in promoting Leadership Education in their communities.
Youth Ambassadors for the evening include, from left to right, front to back, Tessa, Kiaya, Amira, Amber, Summer, Caylee, Rebekah, Logan, Daniel, Christian, Stephen, and Travis. These future leaders served guests during the event.
Carolyn Olson and Katrina and Brett Lybbert visit prior to the dinner.
Melissa and Rob Edwards were two of the guests at the Gala.
Murry Ellis in his fine evening attire.
Beth Holthe and Raine Sillito, director and assistant director of the Wake the World choir, performed two musical numbers during the Gala program.
Decor for the evening was the result of many talented and helping hands.
Katie Dueck visits with Gaylene Hatch while Jonathan Dueck enjoys hors d'oeuvres in the company of Paul Bohnert.
Aaron and Alice Russell with friend Janenne Stewart.
Carmen and Darren Blaney are two longtime supporters of George Wythe College and University.
Debi Watson opened the evening with a dramatic storytelling of The Dreamgiver by Bruce Wilkinson from which the Gala's "Come Higher" theme was derived.
Josh Burton and Brittany Jones provided a musical ambiance during the Gala gathering time.
