The Beacon

Dear Editor,

Thank you to all who made the United Way Gem Beach Rock ‘n’ Roll Reunion a resounding success.  The committee led by co-chairs John and Mary Alice Schaffner included Amy Below, Robin Cempel, Doug Falls, Kim Godfrey, Tom Halsey, Holly Hudson, Jamie Jennings, Megan and Steve Lovitt, Rose and Ed Markel, Greg Peiffer and Dave Robenstine who secured sponsorships, auction items and entertainment. They were assisted by more than 130 volunteers on the day of the event.

Thanks to our sponsors, vendors, volunteers and donors of auction items:  FriendShip Food Stores, BAS Broadcasting, KeyBank, Gem Beach Marina, Catawba Mini Storage, Jimmy Catawba, aha creative, Allied Waste Control, Beacon/Minuteman Press, Generous Gems, Always Genuine Events, Greg Peiffer Auctioneer, Logo To A Tee, Meaden & Moore, Neidecker LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, Toft’s Dairy, Caught Ya Charters, Arby’s, Commodore Perry Inn & Suites, Mr. Ed’s Bar & Grill/Commodore Perry Inn & Suites, Dr. Gary Greunke, Gabriel Anthony Salon, Fellhauer Mechanical Systems, Inc., HG Landscaping, Marathon Oil, Ohio Edison, OurGuest Inn, Red Horse Squadron, Roeder Harley- Davidson, The Ballet School, Travelin’ Lounge Lizards, Winke’s Boat Storage, New Wave Auction Shop, Al Stein, American Modular Homes, Catawba Island Club, Catawba Moorings, Chart House Café, Davenport Signs & Art, Edgewood Manor Nursing Home, Franks Sales, Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home and Crematory, Dr. Mark &  Tina Hablitzel, Hart Advertising, Committee to Elect Hartlaub, Holiday Village Resort, Insurance Benefits Group, Jet Express, Lake Erie Business Park, Magruder Hospital, Otterbein North Shore Retirement Community, Tomi Johnson, Musicians Alley, Kalahari, Mederi Wellness, GSE Jewelers, Committee to Elect Steve Arndt, Bassett’s Market, Captain Jerry’s Funnel Cakes, Cindy & Denny Coles, Don & MJ Siewert, Friends of Camp Perry, Garden at the Lighthouse, Genoa Chevrolet, Jim & Sue Gillig, Joy & Jeff Roth, National Bank of Oak Harbor, Newport Dry Goods, Pollyanna’s Tea Room, Rent-A-Center, Stahl for Commissioner, Stewart Custom Coatings, Linda Green, Judy Paschen, Nautical Wave, First National Bank of Bellevue, Port Clinton Kiwanis Club, Port Clinton Rotary Club, Pizza Hut, Maple City Ice, REXAM, O.E. Meyer, Coca-Cola, Bill & Nancy Wilson, Ottawa County Visitor’s Bureau, Ottawa County Chamber of Commerce, Wal-Mart, Kroger, Unew Tent Rental, Terra Community College, TDH Enterprises, Big Boppers, Boy Scout Troop 360 and Habitat for Humanity.  In addition, it wouldn’t have been a Rock ‘n’ Roll Reunion without the generous contribution of music by Special Guests, The Travelin’ Lounge Lizards, Ron Howard, Mad Dog Adams, Pumpin’ Ethyl and Ohio Express.
Guests shared their memories and rekindled friendships while contributing more than $60,000.00 to the annual fundraising campaign.
Thank you everyone who demonstrated how we Live United in Ottawa County.

Sincerely,
Chris Galvin, Director
Joan Bryden, Development Officer
Peggy Sneider, Administrative Assistant
Dave Mehl, Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator