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Decked Out! benefit held for the Center for the Inland Bays
Guests enjoyed a beautiful evening after the Aug. 1 storm at the 7th Annual Decked Out party.
August 24, 2013
Gene Shaner from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Rep. Peter Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, and Pete Keen enjoy the nosh and music at the Decked Out party. BY DENY HOWETH
Richard Faul from All Saints' Thrift Shop, won the unofficial best decked prize for his floral britches purchased from the shop, of course. At right is Ally Baily. BY DENY HOWETH
About 150 guests prepare for the live auction. BY DENY HOWETH
Joining (l-r) Ken and Clare Farrall are Pamela Rutherford, Clean Delaware; Dave Jones, Atlantic Refrigeration & AC; and Gerry Desmond, Clean Delaware, for the entertainment before the live auction. BY DENY HOWETH
Enjoying the break in the clouds are (l-r) Maggie Pletta, from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Matt Jennette, and Bruce Patner. BY DENY HOWETH
Julia and Mark Beachboard, gold sponsors from Perdue, are thrilled to win the kayak in the live auction for $500. At left is auctioneer Tom Protack. BY DENY HOWETH
Taking a break during the festivities are (l-r) Delaware Center for the Inland Bays Board President Rick Eakle, Development Coordinator Jenn Jones and Director Chris Bason. BY DENY HOWETH
Above is an original bay-themed art piece constructed from reclaimed wood and vintage objects, donated by Remember When.
MP Steel Pan Band Donna and Tom Clark of Salisbury, Md. set the tone for a relaxed deck party. BY DENY HOWETH
Ron Kernehan, director of Inshore FIsh Studies, pours a margarita. BY DENY HOWETH
A full house of guests enjoyed steel pan music, margaritas, munchies and desserts while bidding on silent and live auction items at the 7th Annual Decked Out! party held Aug. 1 to benefit the Center for the Inland Bays. The center uses the funds raised for various research and educational programs.
CIB is a nonprofit organization that promotes the wise use and enhancement of the Inland Bays Watershed through habitat protection and restoration. For details go here.
