Our Supporters

The Lighthouse wishes to recognize and thank all of its donors, supporters, volunteers and its Board of Directors for the tremendous support we receive. The list below identifies most of this support however some donors choose to remain anonymous. If you are a donor and would like to be recognized here, please contact the Lighthouse. If you would like to become a donor, learn how on the donate page or contact us directly. Thank you on behalf of the people we serve, who are able to meet the challenge of vision loss because of your support.

LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND, INC.
Lighthouse is a GuideStar Exchange Member

Funders and Grants
LVIB IN TOUCH Newsletter Sponsors
The Friends of the Lighthouse Annual Giving Program
Tribute Gifts
The Lighthouse Legacy Society
The Lighthouse Opportunity Center
2013 Chasco Coronation Ball
Corporations, Community Groups & Individuals
Volunteers

Funders and Grants

Nativity Lutheran Church logo

Please see Corporations, Community Groups & Individuals for additional funders.

LVIB IN TOUCH Newsletter Sponsors

727-376-7200
LVIB IN TOUCH sponsor since 2011.
See our most recent edition: Summer/Fall 2012.

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Tribute Gifts

Memorials

Paul Cabassa, in memory of Helen Kretschmar-Biasella
Sarah J. Nachin, in memory of Helen Kretschmar-Biasella
John Blessing Jr., in memory of Isobel Jane Blessing
Anne Leo Taylor & Andy Bartley, in memory of Isobel Jane Blessing
Richard Brown, in memory of Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Brown
Gary & Suzanne Coler, in memory of Elizabeth (Betty) Brown
Ray & Dorothy Davidson, in memory of Elizabeth (Betty) Brown
Michael & Denise Deponio, in memory of Elizabeth (Betty) Brown
Donna Deponio & Deborah Peck, in memory of Elizabeth (Betty) Brown
Alan & Nancy Simpson, in memory of Elizabeth (Betty) Brown
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church (Lilburn, GA), in memory of Elizabeth (Betty) Brown
Mary Hough, in memory of Muriel E. Carr
Dr. James Gills and St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute, in memory of Dr. Elliot Anthony Cosenza
Virginia Jackson, in memory of Dr. Elliot Anthony Cosenza
Ronald & Sarah Tucker, in memory of Dr. Elliot Anthony Cosenza
Pinellas Optometric Association, in memory of Dr. Elliot Anthony Cosenza
Peter & Lucille Cuccio Jr., in memory of Angelina D’Atena
Ed Granger, bequested by Dorothy Stocky in memory of George Granger
Pollak Import Export Corp., in memory of Mary Kates
Declan Mansfield, in memory of Catherine Mansfield
Duane Perrelli, in memory of Emma Perrelli
Barbara Severs, in memory of Christine Steinfelder
Joseph & Nancy Yates, in memory of Mary Elsa Tomanek
George & Lily Perraud, in memory of Robert Weiskopf
Lowanda Wells, in memory of William A. Wells

In Honor

Delma Erikson & Betty Schneidmiller, honoring Athena Bendo on her birthday
Charles & Julia Jackson, honoring Priscillia Nadzeika, Past Lighthouse Instructor
Paul Nessler Jr., honoring Sandra Lee Werner
Jobs for Florida, CCE, honoring Cindy Ewald, our 2012 Queen Chasco

Celebrating Lighthouse’s 30th year anniversary in 2013!

Blanton United Methodist Church
Dr. Rao Musunuru

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The Lighthouse Legacy Society

Ms. Bernice J. Weatherall, administered by David C. Gilmore Attorney At Law

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The Lighthouse Opportunity Center

Opportunity Parners

National Industries for the Blind
Progressive Air Systems, Inc.
TOTO USA

Corporate Partners

“Larry the Water Guy” of Le Clair Systems

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2013 Chasco Coronation Ball

The 28th Annual Chasco Coronation Ball was held on April 5, 2013 at Spartan Manor.
Thank you to all our supporters of the 2013 event:

Silent Auction & Other Ball Donations

American Victory Ship Mariners Museum
Arnold Palmer Enterprises
Aurelia’s Jewelry
Bok Tower Gardens
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Canoe Escape
Canoe Outpost – Peace River
Cason Photography
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Cobb Theatres
Cody’s Original Roadhouse
Dinosaur World
Florida Estates Winery
Florida Orchestra
Glazer Children’s Museum
Holiday Inn Harbourside
Kat Sille
Kelly’s/Chic a Boom Room
Master Mechanics of New Port Richey
Meadow Oaks Golf Course
Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI)
New Image Dermatology
Outback Bowl Tampa Bay
Professional Services Network
PRP Wine International, INC.
Prudential Tropical Realty Property Management
Ripley’s St. Augustine Attractions
Ruth Eckerd Hall
SeaWorld of Florida
Shapes Fitness for Women
Shawn Foster
South Florida Museum
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Rays
Trademark Capital Tax & Accounting
Victoria & Sandy Barley
Walmart Supercenter #3526 (7305 Broad Street, Brooksville)
Wild Adventures Theme Park
Williams, Ristoff, Proper & Bloom

Special Thanks

A&S Event Décor
ABCO Graphics & Printing
Amy’s Community Florist
Arthur Nolden
Cynthia Smith
David F. Fillion
Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Militello
Ed Quigley
David Wright Photography
John & Lale Saltzgaver
Kenny Hatcher, K-2 Photography
Renee Pownall, Trumpeter
Spartan Manor
Steve Schurdell
Terry Hodges, Pianist

2013 Ball Committee

2012 King Pithla Bob Memoli & Queen Chasco Cindy Ewald
Chairperson: Tina Shelton
Cami Austin
Sandy Barley
Angel Cook
Angie Gardner
Amy Henry
Judith Koutsos
Kim McPherson
Jamie Mick
Bruce Mills
Monica Mills
Amanda Murphy
Ginny Pierce
Steve Schurdell
Penny Turner

Thank you also to everyone who attended the 2013 ball – it was a great event and raised much needed funds for Lighthouse services. Please visit our ball page for more information!

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Corporations, Community Groups & Individuals

(Grants, Donations & Gifts-in-Kind)

Since July 1, 2012

Allegheny Mountain Ministries
Amanda Murphy
Anne Kalbach
Barbara Brotschul
Beverly D. Bargeron
Blanton United Methodist Church
Blind Services Foundation of Florida, Inc.
Blind Veterans Association, Central West District, Florida FRG
Bonaventure J. & Theresa J. Bonanno
C. Patricia Ross
C & K Clark Family Foundation, Inc.
Charles Worthen
Christa Neubauer
Church Women United in West Pasco County
Claire Lex
Clara Thomas
Community Service Council of West Pasco Inc.
Cotee River Leo Club c/o Gulf High School
Dancing Swan LLC
David and Dorothy Trompeter Endowment Fund
Della Le bas
Dennis & Kathleen Stack
Doris Slayton
Edward & Gunilla Humes
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Florida Division of Blind Services Division of Blind Services, Florida Department of Education
Frances Budnar
Francis Heck
Francis Mendez-Sanabria
Fred Engelking, Jr.
Gary L. Blackwell
G. Herbert Borst
Glenna Dascanio
Grace Presbyterian Church, Hernando Computer Club
Harold & Catherine Mascher
Harold F. & Mabel L. Wolfing
Harry J. Adams
Heiler Communities, LLC
Helen Feminella
Helen Friedrichs
Helen M. Stone
Hudson-Bayonet Point Lions Club
James J. & Rose C. Bennett
James Mineo
James Wheless
Jane Finger
Jane & Teri Geese
Jeanine Brunning
Jennie Tindall
Jerald & Lora Atkins
John & Betty Robertson
John & Dorothy Schraag
John & Lale Saltzgaver
John Vanrooy
Julius & Elizabeth Mindlin
Kathleen Jorgensen
Katherine Davison
Knights of Columbus #5869 / Ladies Auxiliary
Le Clair Systems
Lees Environmental Services, Inc.
Linda M. McCall
Lola Mattis
Lornan E. & Fidella M. Hutzell
Lynn Huyck
Madge Ebner
Margery Dilorenzo
Marguerite Kohler
Marion L. Janicki
Martha Thompson
Maureen Raub, Robert Raub & Barbara Gilboy
Michael & Mary Fitzpatrick
Nancy Laird
National Industries for the Blind
Nicolo & Marie Titolo
Opal M. Schneider
Pasco Aging Network (PAN)
Peter Susman
Photos by J David
Progressive Air Systems, Inc.
Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.
Purenergy Management Services, LLC / Shady Hills Co. LLC
Richard & Martha Williams Sr.
Robert & Blanche Best
Robert G. & Luella P. Knowles
Robert Hayes Cleaning
Rocky Eibert
Ronald J & Ruth E Dean
Ruth E. Brown
Sharon Mitchelson
Shirley Roberts
Southern Pride Pest Control & Services
Spring Hill Moose 521/WOTM Chapter 1765
Spring Hill Regional Hospital – Auxiliary
St. Frances Cabrini Church
Sun O. Roberts
Suncoast Ladies of West Pasco
Tampa Type & Print, Inc.
United Way of Hernando County, Inc.
United Way of Pasco County, Inc.
Violet Wood & John Michon
Walmart Distribution Center #6020 (Brooksville)
Walmart Supercenter #967 (1485 Commercial Way, Spring Hill)
Walmart Supercenter #994 (8745 State Road 54, New Port Richey)
Walmart Supercenter #706 (7631 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills)
Walmart Supercenter #1085 (8701 US Hwy 19, Port Richey)
Walmart Supercenter #3526 (7305 Broad Street, Brooksville)
William & Donna Rice
William & Harriet Pasisis