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Mercedes-Benz of
Fort Lauderdale
Reaching New Heights Gala held on
November 3, 2007
raised nearly $400,000
to
benefit the Museum of Discovery & Science
November 19, 2007, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Kim L. Cavendish,
Museum of Discovery and Science President/CEO, announced today
that the Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale Reaching New
Heights Gala on November 3, 2007, raised nearly $4000,000 to
benefit the Museum. Cavendish said, "We're so appreciative of
the tremendous community support we received for this gala.
Thanks to our sponsors, donors and volunteers, the event has
become one f the signature events in Fort Lauderdale."
The evening transported 700 guests to one of the earth's
extraordinary locales, the Swiss Alps. Guests reveled in an
elegant evening of fine dining, live music and dancing, with
silent and live auctions. An event highlight included an
exclusive, one-time showing of the IMAX ®
The Alps: Climb of Your Life.
The evening commenced at 6 pm with a cocktail reception,
silent auction and open bars. The dinner and live auction
followed in a fabulous block-long tent in the front of the
Museum. Guests had the opportunity to bid on a wide variety of
exciting silent and live auction items to fit any taste, from
exotic travel destinations, to family outings, to unique and
priceless "experiences." A few of the live auction items
featured included a one-week siesta at Canyon Ranch in Tucscon,
Arizona which included a private hacienda, dinner and spa
privileges; exquisite one-of-a-kind jewelry from Daoud's Fine
Jewelry; a seven-night vacation to Switzerland' a VIP Go Gators!
trip for four on a private jet to any University of Florida
football game; and luxurious travel packages from American
Airlines, Silversea Cruises, the One & Only Ocean Club Paradise
Island and the hotel Inter Continental London Park Lane.
A highlight of the evening included a surprise announcement by
Colin Brown, president and CEO of diversified automotive company
JM Family Enterprises and its subsidiaries Southeast Toyota
Distributors, LLC and JM Lexus, of a $2 million gift to the
Museum's capital campaign. The second million will be a
dollar-for-dollar match for any new or increased capital gift
donation up to $1 million, bringing the total sum to $3 million.
To show appreciation, the Museum's expansion plan now included a
featured area that will be named the JM Family Great Hall of
Science
This generous commitment is a wonderful boost to the Museum's
three-year, $20 million capital campaign to fund an expansion of
the Museum that will effectively double its public space. The
expansion plan includes a 27,000-square-foot EcoDiscovery Center
wing. This new wing will offer exhibits that will be dedicated
primarily to Florida's environment, including interpretation of
its unique ecology, the Everglades, and the impact of humankind,
hurricanes, and climate change.
The reaching New Heights Gala presenting sponsors was
Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale, Sun-Sentinel was the event
partner, the Gala cocktail reception was sponsored by Wachovia
and the exclusive beverage sponsors was Southern Wine & Spirits.
Lehman Brothers and Crow Chizek and Company, LLC were the
official program sponsors. The printing/mailing sponsors was
Bank Atlantic, Décor sponsors were M. Austin and Christine
Forman, and printing services were donated by MOR printing, Inc.
Table sponsors at the $10,000 level were AutoNation, Bank of
America, Akerman Senterfitt, Q-Med Corporation, Publix Super
Market Charities, Broward Health and Regions Bank.
The Gala Co-chairs were John and Lynne Rizzo, Paul Sallarulo,
Justin and Nushin Sayfie and Michael and Patricia Turner. Gala
Auction Co-chairs were Melanie Ferris; Beth Gillon and Suzie
Wojtowicz. The Gala was hosted by the Museum's Board of Trustees
and S.P.A.R.K. (Science Patrons to Advance Research and
Knowledge), the Museum's fundraising auxiliary.
About the Museum of Discovery and
Science
The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science is
to provide experiential pathway to lifelong learning in science
for children and adults through exhibits, program and films.
Founded in 1976 as The Discovery Center, the nonprofit facility
serves over 400,000 visitors annually. Major operational support
for the Museum is provided through generous support by
Leadership Guild members including City Furniture, JM Family
Enterprises, Inc., Sun-Sentinel and Wachovia. the Museum of
Discovery and Science is located downtown at 401 SW Second
Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information
about the Museum, visitors should call 954-467.MODS (6637) or
visit our web site at www.mods.org
About the AutoNation
®
IMAX
®
Theater
The AutoNation
®
IMAX
®
Theater, owned and operated by the Museum of Discovery and
Science, opened in 1992. The 300-seat theater is a showcase of
state-of-the-art motion picture technology. The AutoNation
®
IMAX
®
Theater features a 60ft X 80ft screen and a 15,000 watt digital
sound system that delivers six discrete channels of clear sound
through 42 speakers. The IMAX
®
projector's 15,000 watt Xenon bulb projects images of
unsurpassed
brilliance and clarity onto the five-story-high screen. Both 2D
and 3D films are shown in the theater. 3D films are viewed using
our lightweight XR 3D glasses, the latest technology in 3D film
viewing. The IMAX
®
experience is an unparalleled fusion of sight and sound. For
show times, call 954-463-IMAX (4629) or visit
www.mods.org
12th Annual Bank of America Wine and Culinary Celebration raises $145,000 to support Museum of Discovery and Science
Ft. Lauderdale, FL - The 12th Annual Bank of America Wine and Culinary Celebration held at the Museum of Discovery and Science on April 13, 2007 raised $145,000 for the Museum. Over 1,000 guests enjoyed tantalizing cuisine, music, a silent auction and a complimentary Riedel wine glass. The celebration was hosted by S.P.A.R.K. (Science Patrons to Advance Research and Knowledge), an auxiliary of the Museum.
The event, chaired this year by Cecily Conklin, Peggy Marker, and Lisa Zwick, featured a progressive sequence of wine and food pairings selected to delight, educate and entertain guests. Nearly 30 of South Florida’s top restaurants and chefs were represented, as well as 200 wines from wineries around the world, courtesy of Southern Wine & Spirits.
VIP guests started the evening off with a Champagne and Martini reception, catered by Thierry’s Catering, as well as early admission to the Grand Tasting. Master Sommelier, Eric Hemer, conducted a wine tasting seminar for those VIP’s looking to gain more knowledge on the art of wine. Later in the evening, the Museum’s atrium was transformed into a “South Beach Chic” lounge where VIP guests sipped dessert wines and ports while sampling delectable crepes, donated by CrepeMaker, and an assortment of international artisan cheeses and desserts generously provided by Thierry’s Catering.
Highlighting the evening were some of South Florida’s top restaurants such as Capital Grille, Fish, Jackson’s Steakhouse, Mancini’s, Michael’s Kitchen, The River House, Vienna Café, The Four Rivers, Beachwatch, Christina Wan’s, Trina Restaurant & Lounge, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Himmarshee Bar & Grille, Cookies by Design, We take the Cake, Taverna Opa of Ft. Lauderdale, Rino’s Tuscan Grill, The Grape on Las Olas, The Melting Pot, CrepeMaker, Galanga, Nespresso Business Coffee Solutions, Poncho’s Backyard, and Valentino’s.
This years wine event added additional competition for the participating restaurants. Guests were asked to vote for their favorite restaurant and select the “People’s Choice Award Recipient”. The competition was close and the people selected Bonefish Grill, Ft. Lauderdale as the lucky winner!
The presenting sponsor was Bank of America. The exclusive beverage sponsor was Southern Wine & Spirits. Additional sponsors were American Express, City Furniture, Keith Koenig, Leo Goodwin Foundation, M. Austin & Christine M. Forman, Broad and Cassel, Morgan Real Estate, Huizenga Family Foundation, International Yacht Collection, and 101.5 Lite FM.
The Museum of Discovery and Science’s Wine & Culinary Celebration is featured in the May 2007 “Best of South Florida” issue of Gold Coast Magazine as one of “The 10 Best Annual Fort Lauderdale Events.”
Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale
The Sky’s The Limit Gala held on
November 18, 2006 raised over $500,000
benefiting the Museum of Discovery & Science and
the Sun-Sentinel Children’s Fund.
November 24, 2006, Ft. Lauderdale – Kim L. Cavendish, Museum of Discovery and Science President/CEO, announced today that the Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale The Sky’s The Limit Gala on November 18, 2006, raised over $500,000 benefiting the Museum and the Sun-Sentinel Children’s Fund. Cavendish said, “The gala’s success is due to its outstanding leadership committed to making this year the best event ever! Thanks go to Gala Event Co-Chairs Tom and Kari Angelo, Jim Ellis, Jon and Katy Ferrando, Keith and Doreen Koenig, and John Magee and to Cecily Conklin, Peggy Marker, and Lisa Zwick for co-chairing the Gala Committee.”
Proceeds of The Sky’s The Limit Gala will benefit the Museum of Discovery and Science and Sun-Sentinel Children’s Fund, a fund of the McCormick Tribune Foundation. The McCormick Tribune Foundation will match Sun-Sentinel Children’s Fund’s share of the event revenue at a significant percentage, increasing the amount of money available to support community agencies. In 2005, the Sun-Sentinel Children’s Fund awarded more than $4.3 million in grants to 148 organizations in South Florida that provide services to low-income children and families.
More than 700 guests reveled in an elegant evening of fine dining, live music and dancing, with silent and live auctions. Guests also experienced the IMAX® film – Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag with special guest Major Robert G. Novotny who stars in the film, and explored the new 4,000-square-foot exhibit Aviation Station. The new exhibit was made possible by a generous gift from the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust. Trustees of the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust, represented by George Weaver and Barbara Payne, were honored on the night of the gala for their dedication to the world of aviation and their long-time support of the Museum.
The evening commenced at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception, silent auction and open bars. The dinner and live auction followed in a fabulous block-long tent in the front of the Museum. Guests had the opportunity to bid on a wide variety of exciting silent and live auction items to fit any taste, from exotic travel destinations, to family outings, to unique and priceless “experiences.” A few of the live auction items featured were a one-week siesta at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona which included a private hacienda, dinner and spa privileges; exquisite one-of-a-kind jewelry from Daoud’s Fine Jewelry; an Exclusive Resorts Dream Package for a one-week vacation at a luxurious premium destination; a VIP Go Gators! package for four on a private jet to the Tennessee or Florida State University game in 2007; and vacations to Grand Cayman, California and the Florida Keys.
The Sky’s The Limit Presenting Sponsor was Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale. The Wright Brothers Cocktail Reception Sponsor was Wachovia and the Exclusive Beverage Sponsor was Southern Wine & Spirits. The Charles Lindbergh Entertainment Sponsor was Huizenga Holdings, Inc., the Red Baron Film Sponsor was Banyan Air Service, and Blosser & Sayfie and Aaxon were the Amelia Earhart Décor Sponsors. Other sponsors were BankAtlantic, Republic Services Inc., the Findeiss Family, Holy Cross Hospital, EDI, Show Management, Gordon Latz and MOR Printing, Inc. VIP table sponsors included Akerman Senterfitt; Angelo & Banta, P.A.; AutoNation, Inc.; City Furniture; Cushman & Wakefield; Ellis Diversified; North Broward Hospital District; Publix Super Markets Charities; and Q-Med Corporation.
The Gala Co-chairs were Tom and Kari Angelo, Jim Ellis, Jon and Katy Ferrando, Keith and Doreen Koenig, and John Magee. Gala Committee co-chairs were Cecily Conklin, Peggy Marker and Lisa Zwick. The Gala was hosted by S.P.A.R.K. (Science Patrons to Advance Research and Knowledge), the Museum’s fundraising auxiliary.
The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science is to provide experiential pathways to lifelong learning in science for children and adults through exhibits, programs, and films. Founded in 1976 as
The Discovery Center, the nonprofit facility serves approximately 450,000 visitors each year. Major operational support for the Museum is provided through generous support by Leadership Guild members including: City Furniture, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Sun-Sentinel and Wachovia.
City Furniture sponsors
Museum of Discovery and Science
2nd Annual Pro-Am Corporate Challenge that Raised $45,000.
May 22, 2006, Fort Lauderdale – City Furniture sponsored the Second Annual Museum of Discovery and Science Pro-Am Corporate Challenge that took place on Sunday, May 21, 2006, at Parkland Golf Club in Parkland, Florida. The tournament was a resounding success and raised more than $44,000 to benefit the Museum of Discovery and Science, which had been designated the sole beneficiary of the tournament.
“We are so grateful to Keith Koenig, City Furniture, and the South Florida PGA for bringing this tournament into its second year on behalf of the museum. They are more than sponsors; they are true partners in furthering the museum’s mission. Keith Koenig has led this tournament into its second year and it could not have happened without his personal inspiration and commitment,” said Kim Cavendish, President/CEO of the Museum of Discovery and Science.
Eighty-eight golfers on 22 corporate teams teed off to support science and education. Golfers arrived early to pair up with South Florida PGA professional players, and they also picked up some golfing tips during the Pro-Am clinic conducted by a few of the pros. The teams competed on the new 18-hole course, designed by Greg Norman, at Parkland Golf Club. A reception, sponsored by AutoNation, announcing the tournament winners immediately followed. Rick Case Automotive Group won the First Place Crystal Corporate Trophy with team members Rita Case, Bob Bartholomew, Randy Horton and Todd Templin.
Sponsors of the event included: Tournament Sponsor, City Furniture; Cocktail Reception Sponsor, AutoNation; Pro Incentive Cash Sponsor, Republic Services; Beverage Cart Sponsor, Morgan Real Estate. In addition to the sponsors’ teams, other participating teams included: Ajilon Legal; Akerman Senterfitt; Ashley Furniture HomeStore; Deloitte & Touche; Eagles Restoration / State Certified Roofing Contractor; Ernst & Young; Garrido Financial Services; HIG Capital Management; Huizenga Holdings, Inc.; KPMG; Q-Med Corporation; Rick Case Enterprises, Inc.; Stiles Corporation; Sun-Sentinel; The Private Bank of Bank of America; and Wachovia.
The 11th Annual Bank of America Wine and Culinary Celebration raised more than $140,000 to support the Museum of Discovery and Science.
April 27, 2006, Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- The 11th Annual Bank of America Wine and Culinary Celebration held at the Museum of Discovery and Science on April 21, 2006 raised more than $140,000 for the Museum. This was the first time in its eleven year history that the event sold out in advance. A record breaking crowd of over 1,200 guests enjoyed tantalizing cuisine, music, a silent auction and a complimentary Riedel wine glass. The celebration was hosted by S.P.A.R.K. (Science Patrons to Advance Research and Knowledge), an auxiliary of the Museum.
“This year's Bank of America Wine & Culinary Celebration was a huge success! This event had the greatest number of attendees ever and also raised the most funds for the Museum of Discovery & Science and the children & families they serve. We would like to thank all of the staff, restaurants, wineries, and sponsors for helping to make this event possible. This celebration continues to get better year after year and we look forward to an even greater one next year,” said Mark Maller, President of Bank of America, Broward County.
The event featured a progressive sequence of wine and food pairings selected to delight, educate and entertain guests. Nearly 30 of South Florida’s top restaurants and chefs were represented, as well as 200 wines from wineries around the world, courtesy of Southern Wine & Spirits.
The evening began with a VIP Champagne and Martini reception sponsored by South Florida Lexus that featured Perrier Jouet and Mumm champagne and Stolichnaya vodka. Michael Blum, owner of Michael's Kitchen, performed a cooking demonstration during the reception. Blum recently filmed a show on the Food Network called "Hot Chefs" which is scheduled to air in late spring or early summer! VIP guests enjoyed early admission to the Grand Tasting and Mini Wine Tasting seminars led by a Master Sommelier Eric Hemer. The VIP evening concluded with a special “After Hours Delight” party where guests sipped dessert wines and ports while sampling delectable crepes by CrepeMaker and an assortment of international artisan cheeses generously provided by Whole Foods Market Fort Lauderdale.
Highlighting the evening were some of South Florida’s top restaurants such as Blue Moon Fish Company, The Capital Grille, Carlton’s, Casa D’Angelo, Fish, Jackson’s Steakhouse, Mancini’s, Michael’s Kitchen, The River House, Spazio, Tara Steak & Lobster House, and Vienna Café.
Serving as co-chairs for the event were Anne Drescher and Kimber Morgan and the honorary chair was Linda Stepenovitch of Bank of America. The presenting sponsor was Bank of America and South Florida Lexus was the exclusive sponsor of the VIP Reception. The exclusive beverage sponsor was Southern Wine & Spirits.
Museum of Discovery and Science
receives $40,000 from MetLife Foundation
for Science is Everywhere program
The Museum of Discovery and Science has been awarded a $40,000 grant from MetLife Foundation to implement an outreach program called Science is Everywhere. The Museum was among 26 science museums around the United States that received awards totaling $1,250,000 from the MetLife Foundation Partnership for Lifelong Learning program.
Science is Everywhere is a family literacy program aimed at creating fun science experiences for at-risk, preschool children. This program aims to demystify science for parents and teachers, so that they can properly nurture and facilitate children’s science learning. Thanks to the grant, Science is Everywhere will be implemented at two off-site community learning centers in underserved neighborhoods in Broward County. Participants will experience the “fun” of science through storytelling, mobile hands-on exhibits and demonstrations. The program will culminate with a series of family events at the Museum.
“We are so grateful to the MetLife Foundation for their support of science education,” said Kim Cavendish, President/CEO of the Museum of Discovery and Science. “This grant enables the Museum to extend its services in a meaningful way.”
The purpose of the MetLife Foundation Partnership for Lifelong Learning program is to increase science education opportunities for people of all ages and encourage exhibitions that promote a better understanding of aging. The winning 26 museums will create new exhibitions, implement science education programs for young people and older adults, provide teacher training and internship opportunities and professional development to encourage young people to go into the science and teaching professions.
The Partnership for Lifelong Learning program continues MetLife Foundation’s support for education and the museum field.
“Museums enrich our lives in so many ways and are important resources for our schools and communities,” said Sibyl Jacobson, president of MetLife Foundation. “We commend the Museum of Discovery and Science for its creativity in developing a program that will be enjoyed by so many people. We’re proud to support this important project,” Jacobson continued.
Museum Receives Funding from First Data Western Union Foundation to Support YATSEE
The Museum was given a $7,500 grant from the First Data Western Union Foundation to support the YATSEE (Youth Achieving Through Science Education & Enrichment) program, a unique “earn-while-you-learn” intern/mentor program that teaches academic, social and employment skills to high school students from high-risk communities in Broward County. YATSEE interns learn hands-on job skills at the Museum and receive mentoring and academic support from Museum staff while they earn a stipend. The Museum is grateful to the First Data Western Union Foundation for its support and appreciates this opportunity to partner together.
South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force
The Museum of Discovery and Science is a member of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. The Task Force is made up of federal, state and local government and tribal representatives dedicated to restoring South Florida’s precious ecosystem, as directed by Congress. The Museum is the first private, non-profit organization asked to partner with the Task Force.
The Task Force designated the Museum as its public outreach partner to help communicate critical issues about the Everglades and interpret restoration efforts to its 450,000 annual visitors and to the general public through its outreach program. In turn, the Museum receives significant support and guidance for its environmental exhibitry and the content of its educational programming from various members of the Task Force.
Broward Community College and Museum of Discovery and Science partnership allows the Graves Museum of Archaeology and Natural History collection to continue to be enjoyed by the community.
March 31, 2005, Fort Lauderdale – Broward Community College and the Museum of Discovery and Science are pleased to announce a partnership that will continue the public’s access to the collections from the former Graves Museum of Archaeology and Natural History. The organizations will work together to catalog the collection and to create exhibitions for the community’s enjoyment and education.
“As a public institution of higher education, we are dedicated to educational and cultural development. We are delighted at the opportunity this collection affords BCC and the Museum of Discovery and Science to continue the legacy of the Graves collection,” said BCC President, Dr. Larry Calderon.
Kim Cavendish, MODS President/CEO said “Our strategic partnership with BCC will set the standard for collaboration between academic and cultural institutions for the advancement of our educational missions.”
BCC and MODS presented a proposal to the Federal bankruptcy court requesting that the collection be donated to BCC with the Museum of Discovery and Science as a partner to exhibit portions of the collection to the public. On March 28, 2005, a Federal judge ordered that ownership of most of the artifacts from the Graves Museum of Archaeology and Natural History be transferred to Broward Community College. The partners plan to develop exhibits and programs based upon the collections, for display at the museum, at BCC, and possibly at other museums or educational institutions. Florida State University will receive the human remains.
The Museum has used some of the specimens in our Dinosaur Bone Yard exhibit on the second floor.
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JM
Family's $2 Million gift to the museum's capital
campaign, were
(left to right)
Keith Koening, Museum Vice Chairman; Kim Cavendish,
Museum President; Colin Brown, President/CEO of JM
Family Enterprises; and Jon Ferrando, Museum Board
Chairman.
(left to
right)
Jorge Gonzalez, Regional President of Wachovia, and his
wife Melinda enjoy the cocktail reception with Kari and
Thomas Angelo
Gala co-chairs are presented with
a plaque of appreciation
(left to right)
Jonathan Ferrando, Museum Board Chairman, Kim Cavandish, Museum President,
and gala co-chairs Michael and Patricia Turner, Paul
Sallarulo, John and Lynne Rizzo, and Nushin and Justin
Sayfie.
(left to right)
SPARK members Beth Gillon, Christine Fingado (SPARK
President), Suzie Wojtowicz, and Melanie Ferris
co-chaired the Gala's successful Silent Auction.
(left to right)
Betty Roschman and Janet Drum in the Grand Atrium at the
Museum of Discovery and Science during the Mercedes Benz
of Fort Lauderdale Reaching New Heights Gala
(left to
right)
Jeff Levine, Museum Trustee receives a memento as a note
of thanks from Kim Cavendish, Museum President, for the
Sun-Sentinel's support of the Gala.
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(L – R)
George Weaver
(Trustee with the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust);
Jim Baiter (Wachovia Commercial Bank Director/Senior Vice President);
Katy Ferrando
(Gala Co-Chair);
Jim Ellis
(MODS Board of Trustees and Gala Co-Chair); Ralph Mesa
(General Manager Mercedes Benz of Fort Lauderdale)
Credit: Dave Decoteau/Downtown Photo Fort Lauderdale |
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(L – R)
Jim Baiter
(Wachovia Commercial Bank Director/Senior Vice President);
and
Ralph Mesa
(General Manager Mercedes Benz of Fort Lauderdale).
Credit: Dave Decoteau/Downtown Photo Fort Lauderdale |
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(From L to R)
Tom Angelo
(Chairman of MODS Board of Trustees);
Walker Duvall
(Wachovia Wealth Management);
George Weaver
(Trustee with the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust);
Barbara Payne
(widow of former Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Trustee John Payne);
Armando Leighton
(CRS Jet Spares);
Kim Cavendish
(MODS President/CEO);
Glenn Woodward
(MODS Chief Exhibit Designer)
cut the ribbon to officially open the new exhibit AVIATION STATION.
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