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Education Foundation Of it is an honor to partner with the foundation in making a For information, to buy tickets, or learn about sponsorship
lasting impact on local education.”
opportunities, visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.
Martin County Plans Magical An Evening of Excellence is known for having the most The Education Foundation of Martin County is the
Celebration silent auction items of any nonprofit event on the Treasure Martin County School District’s strategic nonprofit partner
with the mission of enriching and enhancing educational
Coast. Guests will have the opportunity to peruse and bid
on more than 500 auction items that include gift baskets, opportunities and support for students and teachers
The wizardry of Harry Potter will be on full display vacation getaways, spa treatments, golf packages, jewelry, in Martin County’s public schools. As an independent
at this year’s Evening of Excellence – Bids for Kids artwork, fishing charters, and restaurant certificates as they group, the foundation promotes this effort by raising and
event, which benefits Martin County students. Hosted enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The Bids for Kids live distributing private and corporate funds through several
by the Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) auction will take place after guests feast on their choice of a established programs, including classroom enrichment
and presented by Morganti, this elegant gala fundraiser surf and turf or vegetarian entrée, and then all will head to grants, literacy and STEAM (science, technology,
will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at the dance floor. Raffle tickets for a wheelbarrow of liquor engineering, arts, and math) programs, professional
Harbour Ridge Country Club in Palm City and is expected will also be on sale. All proceeds will go toward supporting development for teachers, special initiatives, scholarships
to be a sellout. educational enrichment programming for students. and programs to recognize outstanding teaching. For more
Tickets for this Harry Potter-themed event are $250 Event sponsors are the Morganti Group; Keiser University; information, visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.
per person (must be 21 and older to attend) and there are Hedrick Brothers Construction; Jeanine Webster and Mel
a limited number for sale. The event raises funds to assist Nobel; Gehring Group – A Risk Strategies Company; UDT; Photo by Doreen Poreba
the Education Foundation with enriching and enhancing Proctor Construction; Harvard Jolly Architecture; AT&T;
the quality of education in Martin County’s public schools. Laviano & Associates – Real Estate Professionals; Ocean
Stephen Sines, vice president of operations for Breeze Animal Hospital; Tami Karol Insurance; Florida Good Works from page 4
Morganti, a longtime presenting sponsor, stated, “Morganti Power & Light Company; Anthony D. George, Jr., P.A.;
is proud to once again support the foundation’s mission Florida Combined Life; Food Shop, Inc.; Taryn & Kevin Kate Ryan Watkins, a Mark Garwood Phoenix
of enriching and enhancing educational opportunities and Kryzda; Beauchamp, Sang, Gonzales & PhilPott, P.A.; PNC Scholarship recipient, spoke during the event.
support for students and teachers in Martin County and Bank; Fox McCluskey; and SwissMango. Through the foundation’s support and encouragement,
she earned her master’s degree and fulfilled her
dream of becoming a therapist, helping others in
recovery. Watkins was joined by 20 fellow scholarship
recipients who volunteered to help at the event,
ensuring this year’s Racquets for Recovery was
another success.
Since 2015, the Mark Garwood Foundation has
awarded more than $560,000 in scholarships to 76
adults in Florida. The foundation has supported 28
alumni who have earned 38 degrees, including two
doctorates.
For more information about the Mark Garwood
Foundation and its scholarship program, visit
markgarwoodfoundation.org.
Photos by Tracey Benson Photography

From left to right: Lisa Rhodes, executive director, Education Foundation of Martin County; Jennifer Russell, Martin County
School Board member and EFMC board member; Michael Maine, Martin County School District superintendent of schools
and EFMC board member; Lindsey Albertson, marketing coordinator at The Morganti Group; and Brent Martin, director
of preconstruction and business development at The Morganti Group
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