Oktoberfest Thanks!
The Roots & Wings Foundation would like to thank our volunteers, celebrities, supporters, guests, and donors for making our first annual Oktoberfest an overwhelming success. The Oktoberfest was held on Friday, October 27th, at the Villa in Mountain Lakes. With German costume and decor, the committee members captured the ambiance of the traditional celebration. Guests enjoyed tasting beer donated and poured by NJ distributors and a microbrewery while perusing the hundreds of donated auction items. Delicious German fare and traditional music completed the night.
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Oktoberfest honorary chair, Bob Becker, chairman emeritus for NRT, kicks off the event with Beth Moran, Roots & Wings VP of Development. |
Senator Anthony Bucco (Roots & Wings Advisory Board Member) presents board president, Maria Baniel with a Joint Legislative Resolution in recognition of Roots & Wings. |
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JoAnn Tsonton, United Way of Morris County Manager of the Mentor Training Program, receives the Irene deGrandpre Award for her dedication to helping foster children and her unending support of Roots & Wings as an Advisory Board Member. Award present by Jolie and Greg deGrandpre, and Maria Baniel. |
It wouldn't be an Oktoberfest without beer. Oktoberfest guests enjoy their beer in an mug made from ice. |
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Jim Finn, Fullback for the NY Giants, greets one of his biggest fans. |
Rosa Blasi, Dr. Luisa Delgado of Lifetime Television's "Strong Medicine, signs autographs. |
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Joe Ghedina, Midfielder for the NJ Pride Professional Lacrosse Team with Stephen Ferretti, Asst. Gen. Mgr., sign autographs for Oktoberfest guests. |
Rosa Blasi, Dr. Luisa Delgado of Lifetime Television's "Strong Medicine, signs autographs. |
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Committee member, Kristen Tarantola, donned in a German costume, displays an auction item for all to see. |
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