As the president of the Crystal Lake Gala, I wish to take this time to express my sincerest thanks and gratitude to all who have worked these many months to make this Gala year the best ever. So many hours have gone into the organization, the planning, the execution and the Success of this event and I will never be able to express how proud I am of what we have created. From our first meeting in August of '07 (yes, right after last years Gala) to the day we kick off, the entire committee is working on making this Gala new, fresh, fun and exciting. We hope you like your experience.
The Gala committee also wishes to extend their gratitude to the Crystal Lake Park District for working with us to make such a big change in such a short timeframe. We would also like to thank the Crystal Lake City Council for being behind us 100% and the hard working Crystal Lake Police Department and the Fire Department. They have been great to work with.
A special thanks to the GALA FESTIVAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS. Not many people can appreciate the magnitude of work that goes into this festival and it would be impossible to make happen without this outstanding committee.
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Financials
Crystal Lake Kiwanis
Linda Gullo
Wristband/Token Sales
Crystal Lake Knights of Columbus
Steve Haugh/John Stefani
Parade Clean-Up
BSA Trooop #127
Annette O'Connell
Carnival Tickets Sales
Raue Center for the Arts
Laurie Teator
Beer Garden
Crystal Lake Lions
Randy Funk
Maggie & Mike Lucchetti
Frozen Drink/Tiki Hut
Crystal Lake Rowing Club
Arnie Arnesen
Terry Pody
Sponsorship Tent
Crystal Lake Service League
Linda Yakle
Admissions
Harper College Nursing Program
Parking
C.L. Force Elite Girls Soccer '91/'92
Carolyn & Mike Mecko
Tear Down
3 Lions International Soccer Team
Corey Eastland
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Public Relations
Dan McCaleb
Bike Parade
Sheri Chakoian
The Parade
Craig & Zee Puhala, Co-Chair
Sound & Lighting
B & B Productions
Facilities/Electric
Jim Pody
Gorn Dimopolous
Mark Washington
Program Book
Scot Vakar
Fireworks
Doug Cain
Tasters
Adam Herdrich
Security
Eric Bernhardt
Randy Moan
VFW Members
Entertainment
D.J. Jaehnke
Mike Behkler
Photos
Amy Burkle
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Kid's Day
Corbieanne Dimopolous
Karin Moan
Support Service
Laura Allen
Melissa Bernhardt
Mike Steinbach
Special Assistants to Performers
Mike Steinbach
Galleria
Vonda Vaughn
Brooke Bergerdorf
Nicole Hampton
Secretary
Laura Allen
Intern Organizer
Lindsey Mino
Interns
Alex Burkle
Brittany Destree
Katie Ganshaw
Brittany Schultz
Sara Wyrauch
Rebecca Wyrauch
Mallory Johnson
Jessica Mino
Chelsea Moan
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These Organizations work very hard during the GALA and for many, the profits they realize help fund their organization for the Entire year.
The Gala Committee sends a special thanks to the following merchants and business for their generous contributions of goods and services.
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Chas. Herdricks & Sons
Jim Athans, Chemtool
McDonalds
Skinners Amusements
Georgio's
Brothers Ribs
Jens Ideas
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T.C. Transportation
Culvers of Crystal Lake
Kaleidoscoops
Gumbo a go go
Reinhardt
Marengo Disposal
Lee Jensen Sales
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Mike Nicholas
Crown Restrooms
Holiday Inn
Grand Rental Station
Walters Alarm
Gemmy Industries
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And last, but perhaps most importantly, our sincere gratitude and thanks to Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley, The Crystal Lake Park Board, Jack Sebesta, Park District Park Police Chief Ron Lyon, and Crystal Lake Police chief Dave Linder for their continued support and encouragement.
Louise Steinbach, President, Crystal Lake Gala
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Crystal Lake Gala · P.O.Box 681 · Crystal Lake, IL 60039 · (815) 334-7761
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