People Protecting the Lake
Since 1885.
Lake George
Association – P.O. Box 408 – Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-3558 – Fax
(518) 668-4702 – www.lakegeorgeassociation.org
June 30, 2009
For
Immediate Release
Contact: James Hood
Communications Coordinator
Lake George Association
Phone: (518) 668-3558
LGA GALA FLOURISHING IN TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES
Lake George, NY – At a time when many organizations are canceling large fundraising events, the Lake George Association (LGA) sees its summer gala flourishing. The LGA “Summer Splash” will take place on Friday, July 17th at the Inn at Erlowest in Lake George.
Nancy Cobb-Zoll, LGA Director of Membership Development is excited by the buzz being created by this annual event.
“The community has really stepped up in terms of reservations, sponsorships and donated items for our silent and live auctions,” said Cobb-Zoll. “Cheryl Lamb is our event committee chair, and she deserves a lot of credit for the results that we are seeing.”
Walt Lender, LGA Executive Director, notes one particular trend that is particularly heartening: first time attendees.
“We are seeing new names on the reservation list,” said Lender. “People are hearing from friends and family that ours is the “must-attend” event of the summer.”
Cobb-Zoll believes this year’s gala to be the
best so far, especially regarding the outstanding auction items:
·
Boston Red Sox
Owner’s Dugout Infield Box Seats. Four (4) tickets generously donated by Phil
and Sue Morse. A once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Red Sox from one of
the best seats in the stadium.
·
A Day at the
Track. VIP box for 4 at the finish line at Saratoga · Lake George feature race
· Represent LGA and present trophy to winner on the track · Attend champagne
toast reception with owners after race · Receive framed photo of presentation ·
$100.00 in betting funds · Open beverage service as the Honorable Mayor Blais’s
guests · Free admission to track and clubhouse.
·
12’ Vermont
Pack Boat made by Adirondack Guideboat of Charlotte, VT.
·
Tour of the
David Smith Estate from an insider’s perspective. Learn about the man and his
work through the eyes of his daughter, Candida. Finish with a gourmet lunch prepared by Ms Smith.
·
A Week at the
Lake! One week stay in a beautiful cottage on the lake with dock space for your
boat. Includes a special private tour
of the lake in a classic wooden boat, thanks to the Lamando’s and Hall’s
Marina.
·
2 rare bottles
of St. Clair Cellars/Cobalt Cabernet 2005. This wine is interesting, unusual
and produced by the St. Clair’s - the owners of Cobalt Boats. The bottles are a little oversized and have
a Cobalt logo etched into the glass.
·
Plus lots, lots
more - Helicopter rides by Bruce Mowery, golf at Ticonderoga Country Club with
lunch at Emeralds, golf at Top of the World with dinner at The Farmhouse, 150
gallons of fuel oil from Buckman Family Fuels, original painting by Nancy
Rhodes, Great Camp Santanoni Hiking Tour with Teddi Pereau, Frankie Flores
artwork, 20 gallons of marine fuel from 6 different marinas on the lake,
catered dinner for 12 from Bill Steele and Adirondack Community College, and
many more too numerous to mention.
For more information on the LGA’s Summer
Splash gala, contact Nancy Cobb-Zoll at the LGA office by calling 668-3558.
The LGA is a not-for-profit membership organization of
people interested in working together to protect, conserve, and improve the
beauty and quality of the Lake George Basin. For more information, contact the
LGA at (518) 668-3558 or check out LGA on the web at www.lakegeorgeassociation.org.
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