We are so grateful to all those who made donations to support our auction this year - you were all so generous and allowed us to offer a wide range of items and experiences that allowed us to raise over $18,000.  Thank you to the the CEC office staff who helped us with accounting, thank you letters and follow up calls, and to our wonderful custodian, Marlon Tharpe, who helped us to set up and maximize table space and made sure the building was cleaned and ready to go for Sunday morning.  Thanks also to Harriet Rose who helped to make baskets, Jacob and Ellyn Margulies and Wendy Jablow-Spertus for their auction advice, Jodi Wortsman for the loan of all the plastic frames, Gabe and Susie Ein for running all over the place on auction night, Nikki Sigale for the great decorations, Norm Mindel for being our auctioneer, Virginia Weiskopf for publicity support, and Jim Weiskopf and Howard Bender for all your hard work in putting together a great evening and your dedication to supporting the future of our Congregation.  The total raised for the Gala including the auction came to over $26,000 which will go to the General Operating Fund of the synagogue. You all have our heartfelt appreciation.