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Our 45th Anniversary Benefit Bash!
November 1, 2016
It was quite a crowd!

It was quite a crowd!

On October 14 Rimland clients, family members, staff, friends, and supporters came together at Rimland’s headquarters to celebrate the organization’s 45th anniversary.

The "red" carpet.

The “red” carpet.

Executive Director Carolyn Keel welcomes guests.

Executive Director Carolyn Keel welcomes guests.

Festivities included a preview of the first annual Visionary Outsider Art Show, a wine pull, a new video about Rimland’s history and programs, upbeat jazz standards by the David Jennings Trio, and a beautifully catered menu of tasty delights.

Scene from a Wine Pull

Scene from a Wine Pull

Previewing visionary outsider art...

Previewing visionary outsider art…

Rimland by night.

Rimland by night.

Master of Ceremonies Judy Hsu (of ABC 7) hosted the evening’s program with skill and humor.

Judy Hsu at the mic.

Judy Hsu at the mic.

Judy Hsu with event organizer Kathy Miller.

Judy Hsu with event organizer Kathy Miller.

Rimland CEO Pamela Watson offered words of welcome and gratitude to the attendees, and board member Bill Egan charted the organization’s development over 45 years and shared stories from Rimland’s history.

CEO Pamela Watson

CEO Pamela Watson

Bill Egan tells Rimland's story.

Bill Egan tells Rimland’s story.

Also during the program, Rimland bestowed special recognition on three of the organization’s most faithful associates for their longtime partnership and service: Ann Moltz, a Rimland parent and volunteer who directs Rimland’s art program; Dave Work, a Rimland employee since 1975; and community development partner Lycrecia Parks, Director of Portfolio Management at the Chicago Community Loan Fund.

Associate Executive Director Terrance Wimberly introduces award recipient Ann Moltz.

Associate Executive Director Terrance Wimberly introduces award recipient Ann Moltz.

Judge Martin Moltz and Ann Motz.

Judge Martin Moltz and Ann Moltz

Dave Work accepts congratulations from the audience.

Dave Work accepts congratulations from the audience.

Rimland COO Brendy Sims introduces award recipient Lycrecia Parks.

Rimland COO Brendy Sims introduces award recipient Lycrecia Parks.

Brendy Sims, Lycrecia Parks, Judy Hsu

Brendy Sims, Lycrecia Parks, Judy Hsu

And a good time was had by all!

Benefit guests mix and mingle.

Benefit guests mix and mingle.

Anniversary committee member Nina Yoo takes a selfie with a friend.

Anniversary committee member Nina Yoo takes a selfie with a friend.

All smiles for Rimland!

All smiles for Rimland!

Standing room only!

Standing room only!

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