Wm. Chester Ruth Innovation & Inspiration Fundraising Gala
Tuesday, September 17th,
5:00 PM –
8:30 PM EDT
In Person
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2024-09-17 17:00:002024-09-17 20:30:00America/New_YorkWm. Chester Ruth Innovation & Inspiration Fundraising Gala
The Wm. Chester Ruth Legacy Project requests the Honor of Your Presence at this year’s Innovation and Inspiration Fundraising Gala.
The Gala will be hosted by Honorary Gala Chairs:
~ Mark Allen, Executive Vice President & Head of Retail Operations, PNC Financial Services
~ Dr. Francine McNairy-Nelson, President Emeritus, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Master of Ceremonies:
~ Jay Scott Smith, WGAL TV Anchor & Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist
EVENING EVENTS
5:00 PM - Registration & Welcome - Ware Center Lobby
~ Explore Exhibit of Chester Ruth’s Inventions
~ Enter Raffle for a luxury vacation for two! Winner will select one trip for two people from the four destinations offered in our travel packet.
~ Ticket price is $50 each or 3 tickets for $125. (Cash or Check)
~ Buyer does not need to be present to win.
~ Tickets are available NOW online at wcruthlegacy.org.
5:45 PM - Wine and Dine - Glass Pyramid-Topped Atrium
Catering by Taste and Toast, LLC
7:30 PM - Innovation & Inspiration Program - World Class Steinman Hall
~ A Collage of Memories - Video Clips of Chester Ruth
~ Fireside Chat with Dr. Marian Croak, a world renowned engineer and 2022 inductee into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for her pioneering work on transmitting voice data over the internet. This work paved the way for audio and video conferencing.
~ Live Music - Pine Forge Academy Choir
~ Ruth Family Scholarship Presentations
~ Raffle Drawing - A Trip for Two
Buyer does not need to be present to win.
Tickets are available NOW online at wcruthlegacy.org
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Nearby Parking Options:
On-Street Parking: Free after 6 PM on weekdays
Near-by Parking Lot: Located across Prince St from the Ware Center
Prince St Garage: 111 N Prince St, a block away from the Ware Center
(For Pricing: www.lancasterparkingauthority.com)
Business Casual Attire
The Ware Center - Millersville University<br>
42 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
The Wm. Chester Ruth Legacy Project requests the Honor of Your Presence at this year’s Innovation and Inspiration Fundraising Gala.
The Gala will be hosted by Honorary Gala Chairs:
~ Mark Allen, Executive Vice President & Head of Retail Operations, PNC Financial Services
~ Dr. Francine McNairy-Nelson, President Emeritus, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Master of Ceremonies:
~ Jay Scott Smith, WGAL TV Anchor & Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist
EVENING EVENTS
5:00 PM - Registration & Welcome - Ware Center Lobby
~ Explore Exhibit of Chester Ruth’s Inventions
~ Enter Raffle for a luxury vacation for two! Winner will select one trip for two people from the four destinations offered in our travel packet.
~ Ticket price is $50 each or 3 tickets for $125. (Cash or Check)
~ Buyer does not need to be present to win.
~ Tickets are available NOW online at wcruthlegacy.org.
5:45 PM - Wine and Dine - Glass Pyramid-Topped Atrium
Catering by Taste and Toast, LLC
7:30 PM - Innovation & Inspiration Program - World Class Steinman Hall
~ A Collage of Memories - Video Clips of Chester Ruth
~ Fireside Chat with Dr. Marian Croak, a world renowned engineer and 2022 inductee into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for her pioneering work on transmitting voice data over the internet. This work paved the way for audio and video conferencing.
~ Live Music - Pine Forge Academy Choir
~ Ruth Family Scholarship Presentations
~ Raffle Drawing - A Trip for Two
Buyer does not need to be present to win.
Tickets are available NOW online at wcruthlegacy.org
___________________________________
Nearby Parking Options:
On-Street Parking: Free after 6 PM on weekdays
Near-by Parking Lot: Located across Prince St from the Ware Center
Prince St Garage: 111 N Prince St, a block away from the Ware Center
(For Pricing: www.lancasterparkingauthority.com)
Business Casual Attire