HONORARY COMMITTEE Bubba & Angie Watson, Honorary Co-Chairs Jim & Patrice Angle Morton & Grace Bender Senator & Mrs. Roy Blunt John Coleman Nina Easton & Russ Schriefer Pat & Kori Green Laura Evans Jillian Michaels The Honorable Anne Northup Paige Rense Jane Roberts Steve & Katie Scully Caroline & Scott Simon Mendell & Reanna Thompson Gov. Terry McAuliffe Gov. Mike Pence Gov. Bill Walker Sen. Orrin G. Hatch Sen. Chuck Grassley Sen. James M. Inhofe Sen. Michael B. Enzi Sen. Lamar Alexander Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin Sen. Roger F. Wicker
Sen. Kelly Ayotte Sen. Angus S. King, Jr. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito Sen. Thom Tillis Rep. John Conyers, Jr. Rep. Don Young Rep. John Lewis Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter Rep. Fred Upton Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro Rep. Corrine Brown Rep. Danny K. Davis Rep. John Abney Culberson Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva Rep. Tim Ryan Rep. Chris Van Hollen Rep. Charles W. Boustany, Jr. Rep. Patrick T. McHenry Rep. Ted Poe Rep. Doris O. Matsui Rep. Steve Pearce Rep. Joe Courtney Rep. Jerry McNerney Rep. Robert J. Wittman Rep. Steve Scalise Rep. Matt Salmon Rep. James A. Himes
Rep. Chellie Pingree Rep. Glenn Thompson Rep. Paul Tonko Rep. Dan Benishek Rep. Vicky Hartzler Rep. William R. Keating Rep. Daniel Webster Rep. Todd C. Young Rep. Dina Titus Rep. Julia Brownley Rep. Cheri Bustos Rep. Rodney Davis Rep. John K. Delaney Rep. Lois Frankel Rep. David P. Joyce Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Rep. Markwayne Mullin Rep. Robert Pittenger Rep. Keith J. Rothfus Rep. Juan Vargas Rep. Jackie Walorski Rep. Robin L. Kelly Rep. Donald S. Beyer, Jr. Rep. Barbara Comstock Rep. Debbie Dingell Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence Rep. Thomas MacArthur Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kevin S. Wrege, Esq., Chairman William J. Blacquiere Jane Castanias Kyle Clark Heidi Bruegel Cox Nathan Gwilliam Fred Helm Sheree Jones Phillip Littleton Brian A. Luwis
N AT I O N A L C O U N C I L F O R A D O P T I O N
Stacey J. Reynolds William P. Rosen, Esq. Beth Nonte Russell Wayne W. Sharp, Ph.D. Lisa Sinclair Rebecca Miller Spicer Louis P. Stern Steven A. Sunday Mike Thorne Andrea T. Vavonese
GALA COMMITTEE Elizabeth Wrege, Chair Pamela Allen Jennifer Browning Margaret Carvin Jane Castanias Frank Garrott Nathan Gwilliam Fred Helm Sheree Jones
Darcy Langdon Jennifer Mellon Stacey Reynolds Beth Russell Wayne Sharp Tom Sheedy Rebecca Miller Spicer Steve Sunday Mike Thorne
A C E L E B R AT I O N O F A D O P T I O N
SPONSORED BY
Champion
Advocates
Jill H. Kramer
Believers
Michele Jackson & Wayne DeVeydt
Founders of MLJ Adoptions, Inc. & Global Orphan Foundation
Vicki & Roger Sant Kevin & Elizabeth Wrege
Allies
America’s Christian Credit Union Anonymous Morton & Grace Bender Bethany Christian Services Bloomberg Philanthropies Vincent & Jennifer Browning The Gladney Center for Adoption Holt International Children’s Services
Friends
Adoption Associates, Inc. The Barker Adoption Foundation Jennifer & Jeff Butler Cradle of Hope Adoption Center
N AT I O N A L CO U N C I L FO R A D O P T I O N
Colonial Parking Ryan & Jennifer Davis Jennifer & David Gerson Kurt & Melanie Hoefer
America World Adoption Associates Cardinal Bank Margaret & Mike Carvin Jane & Greg Castanias Sheree Jones Madison Adoption Associates National Beer Wholesalers Association One Simple Wish PhRMA Paige Rense The Russell Group, Inc. Wayne & Linda Sharp Mike & Maggie Thorne
Supporters
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Patrice & Jim Angle Lou & Carol Stern
Roger & Lynn Jasek Kay Kendall & Jack Davies Harvey & Virginia Kimmell David & Lauren Koch Holly Kortright & Michael Fudge
Lifeline Children’s Services Craig Lustig & Pete Carter Melanie & Peter Maier Marge & Phil Odeen Susan Eddy Soza
cordially invites you to the
Great Expectations Gala T H E M AY F LO W E R H OT E L 1127 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036
Please join National Council For Adoption in honoring the achievements of true visionaries in the field of adoption. Lou & Carol Stern The Charles & Mary Crossed Foundation Heidi Bruegel Cox Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Paige Rense Mendell Thompson Stan Swim
Ruby Lee Piester Adoption Award Adoption Hall of Fame Award Adoption Hall of Fame Award Adoption Hall of Fame Award Adoption Hall of Fame Award Adoption Hall of Fame Award Friend of Adoption Award
T H U R S D AY, N O V E M B E R 5 , 2 0 1 5 6:00 PM VIP Reception 6:30 PM Cocktail Reception 7:30 PM Dinner & Program MASTERS OF CEREMONY Laura Evans, FOX 5 News Anchor & Jim Angle, former Chief National Correspondent for FOX News
EVENING SPEAKER Angie Watson, adoptive mother & wife of pro golfer Bubba Watson Business & Cocktail Attire
ADOPTIONCOUNCIL.ORG/GALA
O U R
V I S I O N is a world where every child has the ability to discover their
dreams, pursue their passions, and achieve great heights with the support of a loving, permanent family. Through top-level advocacy, increased public awareness, and targeted educational resources, National Council For Adoption is poised for progress as we celebrate 35 years serving children and families across the nation and around the world. We believe that adoption can give a child
HOPE, LOVE, JOY
&
GREAT EXPEC TATIONS
HONORARY COMMITTEE Bubba & Angie Watson, Honorary Co-Chairs Jim & Patrice Angle Morton & Grace Bender Senator & Mrs. Roy Blunt John Coleman Nina Easton & Russ Schriefer Pat & Kori Green Laura Evans Jillian Michaels The Honorable Anne Northup Paige Rense Jane Roberts Steve & Katie Scully Caroline & Scott Simon Mendell & Reanna Thompson Gov. Terry McAuliffe Gov. Mike Pence Gov. Bill Walker Sen. Orrin G. Hatch Sen. Chuck Grassley Sen. James M. Inhofe Sen. Michael B. Enzi Sen. Lamar Alexander Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin Sen. Roger F. Wicker
Sen. Kelly Ayotte Sen. Angus S. King, Jr. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito Sen. Thom Tillis Rep. John Conyers, Jr. Rep. Don Young Rep. John Lewis Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter Rep. Fred Upton Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro Rep. Corrine Brown Rep. Danny K. Davis Rep. John Abney Culberson Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva Rep. Tim Ryan Rep. Chris Van Hollen Rep. Charles W. Boustany, Jr. Rep. Patrick T. McHenry Rep. Ted Poe Rep. Doris O. Matsui Rep. Steve Pearce Rep. Joe Courtney Rep. Jerry McNerney Rep. Robert J. Wittman Rep. Steve Scalise Rep. Matt Salmon Rep. James A. Himes
Rep. Chellie Pingree Rep. Glenn Thompson Rep. Paul Tonko Rep. Dan Benishek Rep. Vicky Hartzler Rep. William R. Keating Rep. Daniel Webster Rep. Todd C. Young Rep. Dina Titus Rep. Julia Brownley Rep. Cheri Bustos Rep. Rodney Davis Rep. John K. Delaney Rep. Lois Frankel Rep. David P. Joyce Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Rep. Markwayne Mullin Rep. Robert Pittenger Rep. Keith J. Rothfus Rep. Juan Vargas Rep. Jackie Walorski Rep. Robin L. Kelly Rep. Donald S. Beyer, Jr. Rep. Barbara Comstock Rep. Debbie Dingell Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence Rep. Thomas MacArthur Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kevin S. Wrege, Esq., Chairman William J. Blacquiere Jane Castanias Kyle Clark Heidi Bruegel Cox Nathan Gwilliam Fred Helm Sheree Jones Phillip Littleton Brian A. Luwis
N AT I O N A L C O U N C I L F O R A D O P T I O N
Stacey J. Reynolds William P. Rosen, Esq. Beth Nonte Russell Wayne W. Sharp, Ph.D. Lisa Sinclair Rebecca Miller Spicer Louis P. Stern Steven A. Sunday Mike Thorne Andrea T. Vavonese
GALA COMMITTEE Elizabeth Wrege, Chair Pamela Allen Jennifer Browning Margaret Carvin Jane Castanias Frank Garrott Nathan Gwilliam Fred Helm Sheree Jones
Darcy Langdon Jennifer Mellon Stacey Reynolds Beth Russell Wayne Sharp Tom Sheedy Rebecca Miller Spicer Steve Sunday Mike Thorne
A C E L E B R AT I O N O F A D O P T I O N
SPONSORED BY
Champion
Advocates
Jill H. Kramer
Believers
Michele Jackson & Wayne DeVeydt
Founders of MLJ Adoptions, Inc. & Global Orphan Foundation
Vicki & Roger Sant Kevin & Elizabeth Wrege
Allies
America’s Christian Credit Union Anonymous Morton & Grace Bender Bethany Christian Services Bloomberg Philanthropies Vincent & Jennifer Browning The Gladney Center for Adoption Holt International Children’s Services
Friends
Adoption Associates, Inc. The Barker Adoption Foundation Jennifer & Jeff Butler Cradle of Hope Adoption Center
N AT I O N A L CO U N C I L FO R A D O P T I O N
Colonial Parking Ryan & Jennifer Davis Jennifer & David Gerson Kurt & Melanie Hoefer
America World Adoption Associates Cardinal Bank Margaret & Mike Carvin Jane & Greg Castanias Sheree Jones Madison Adoption Associates National Beer Wholesalers Association One Simple Wish PhRMA Paige Rense The Russell Group, Inc. Wayne & Linda Sharp Mike & Maggie Thorne
Supporters
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Patrice & Jim Angle Lou & Carol Stern
Roger & Lynn Jasek Kay Kendall & Jack Davies Harvey & Virginia Kimmell David & Lauren Koch Holly Kortright & Michael Fudge
Lifeline Children’s Services Craig Lustig & Pete Carter Melanie & Peter Maier Marge & Phil Odeen Susan Eddy Soza
cordially invites you to the
Great Expectations Gala T H E M AY F LO W E R H OT E L 1127 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036
Please join National Council For Adoption in honoring the achievements of true visionaries in the field of adoption. Lou & Carol Stern The Charles & Mary Crossed Foundation Heidi Bruegel Cox Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Paige Rense Mendell Thompson Stan Swim
Ruby Lee Piester Adoption Award Adoption Hall of Fame Award Adoption Hall of Fame Award Adoption Hall of Fame Award Adoption Hall of Fame Award Adoption Hall of Fame Award Friend of Adoption Award
T H U R S D AY, N O V E M B E R 5 , 2 0 1 5 6:00 PM VIP Reception 6:30 PM Cocktail Reception 7:30 PM Dinner & Program MASTERS OF CEREMONY Laura Evans, FOX 5 News Anchor & Jim Angle, former Chief National Correspondent for FOX News
EVENING SPEAKER Angie Watson, adoptive mother & wife of pro golfer Bubba Watson Business & Cocktail Attire
ADOPTIONCOUNCIL.ORG/GALA
O U R
V I S I O N is a world where every child has the ability to discover their
dreams, pursue their passions, and achieve great heights with the support of a loving, permanent family. Through top-level advocacy, increased public awareness, and targeted educational resources, National Council For Adoption is poised for progress as we celebrate 35 years serving children and families across the nation and around the world. We believe that adoption can give a child
HOPE, LOVE, JOY
&
GREAT EXPEC TATIONS
SPONSORED BY
Champion
Advocates
Jill H. Kramer
Believers
Michele Jackson & Wayne DeVeydt
Founders of MLJ Adoptions, Inc. & Global Orphan Foundation
Vicki & Roger Sant Kevin & Elizabeth Wrege
Allies
America’s Christian Credit Union Anonymous Morton & Grace Bender Bethany Christian Services Bloomberg Philanthropies Vincent & Jennifer Browning The Gladney Center for Adoption Holt International Children’s Services
Friends
Adoption Associates, Inc. The Barker Adoption Foundation Jennifer & Jeff Butler Cradle of Hope Adoption Center
N AT I O N A L CO U N C I L FO R A D O P T I O N
Colonial Parking Ryan & Jennifer Davis Jennifer & David Gerson Kurt & Melanie Hoefer
America World Adoption Associates Cardinal Bank Margaret & Mike Carvin Jane & Greg Castanias Sheree Jones Madison Adoption Associates National Beer Wholesalers Association One Simple Wish PhRMA Paige Rense The Russell Group, Inc. Wayne & Linda Sharp Mike & Maggie Thorne
Supporters
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Patrice & Jim Angle Lou & Carol Stern
Roger & Lynn Jasek Kay Kendall & Jack Davies Harvey & Virginia Kimmell David & Lauren Koch Holly Kortright & Michael Fudge
Lifeline Children’s Services Craig Lustig & Pete Carter Melanie & Peter Maier Marge & Phil Odeen Susan Eddy Soza
cordially invites you to the
Great Expectations Gala T H E M AY F LO W E R H OT E L 1127 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036
Please join National Council For Adoption in honoring the achievements of true visionaries in the field of adoption. Lou & Carol Stern The Charles & Mary Crossed Foundation Heidi Bruegel Cox Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Paige Rense Mendell Thompson Stan Swim
Ruby Lee Piester Adoption Award Adoption Hall of Fame Award Adoption Hall of Fame Award Adoption Hall of Fame Award Adoption Hall of Fame Award Adoption Hall of Fame Award Friend of Adoption Award
T H U R S D AY, N O V E M B E R 5 , 2 0 1 5 6:00 PM VIP Reception 6:30 PM Cocktail Reception 7:30 PM Dinner & Program MASTERS OF CEREMONY Laura Evans, FOX 5 News Anchor & Jim Angle, former Chief National Correspondent for FOX News
EVENING SPEAKER Angie Watson, adoptive mother & wife of pro golfer Bubba Watson Business & Cocktail Attire
ADOPTIONCOUNCIL.ORG/GALA
O U R
V I S I O N is a world where every child has the ability to discover their
dreams, pursue their passions, and achieve great heights with the support of a loving, permanent family. Through top-level advocacy, increased public awareness, and targeted educational resources, National Council For Adoption is poised for progress as we celebrate 35 years serving children and families across the nation and around the world. We believe that adoption can give a child
HOPE, LOVE, JOY
&
GREAT EXPEC TATIONS
HONORARY COMMITTEE Bubba & Angie Watson, Honorary Co-Chairs Jim & Patrice Angle Morton & Grace Bender Senator & Mrs. Roy Blunt John Coleman Nina Easton & Russ Schriefer Pat & Kori Green Laura Evans Jillian Michaels The Honorable Anne Northup Paige Rense Jane Roberts Steve & Katie Scully Caroline & Scott Simon Mendell & Reanna Thompson Gov. Terry McAuliffe Gov. Mike Pence Gov. Bill Walker Sen. Orrin G. Hatch Sen. Chuck Grassley Sen. James M. Inhofe Sen. Michael B. Enzi Sen. Lamar Alexander Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin Sen. Roger F. Wicker
Sen. Kelly Ayotte Sen. Angus S. King, Jr. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito Sen. Thom Tillis Rep. John Conyers, Jr. Rep. Don Young Rep. John Lewis Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter Rep. Fred Upton Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro Rep. Corrine Brown Rep. Danny K. Davis Rep. John Abney Culberson Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva Rep. Tim Ryan Rep. Chris Van Hollen Rep. Charles W. Boustany, Jr. Rep. Patrick T. McHenry Rep. Ted Poe Rep. Doris O. Matsui Rep. Steve Pearce Rep. Joe Courtney Rep. Jerry McNerney Rep. Robert J. Wittman Rep. Steve Scalise Rep. Matt Salmon Rep. James A. Himes
Rep. Chellie Pingree Rep. Glenn Thompson Rep. Paul Tonko Rep. Dan Benishek Rep. Vicky Hartzler Rep. William R. Keating Rep. Daniel Webster Rep. Todd C. Young Rep. Dina Titus Rep. Julia Brownley Rep. Cheri Bustos Rep. Rodney Davis Rep. John K. Delaney Rep. Lois Frankel Rep. David P. Joyce Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Rep. Markwayne Mullin Rep. Robert Pittenger Rep. Keith J. Rothfus Rep. Juan Vargas Rep. Jackie Walorski Rep. Robin L. Kelly Rep. Donald S. Beyer, Jr. Rep. Barbara Comstock Rep. Debbie Dingell Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence Rep. Thomas MacArthur Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kevin S. Wrege, Esq., Chairman William J. Blacquiere Jane Castanias Kyle Clark Heidi Bruegel Cox Nathan Gwilliam Fred Helm Sheree Jones Phillip Littleton Brian A. Luwis
N AT I O N A L C O U N C I L F O R A D O P T I O N
Stacey J. Reynolds William P. Rosen, Esq. Beth Nonte Russell Wayne W. Sharp, Ph.D. Lisa Sinclair Rebecca Miller Spicer Louis P. Stern Steven A. Sunday Mike Thorne Andrea T. Vavonese
GALA COMMITTEE Elizabeth Wrege, Chair Pamela Allen Jennifer Browning Margaret Carvin Jane Castanias Frank Garrott Nathan Gwilliam Fred Helm Sheree Jones
Darcy Langdon Jennifer Mellon Stacey Reynolds Beth Russell Wayne Sharp Tom Sheedy Rebecca Miller Spicer Steve Sunday Mike Thorne
A C E L E B R AT I O N O F A D O P T I O N
Super Silent Auction
Super Silent Auction
Vintage Wines, Fabulous Maine Getaway, Autographed Golf Memorabilia, Napa Valley Excursion, and more! Super silent auction bidding is only available on a smart phone or mobile device. There is no need to download a special bidding app – you can bid directly through your internet browser. WiFi will be available for Gala guests.
Vintage Wines, Fabulous Maine Getaway, Autographed Golf Memorabilia, Napa Valley Excursion, and more! Super silent auction bidding is only available on a smart phone or mobile device. There is no need to download a special bidding app – you can bid directly through your internet browser. WiFi will be available for Gala guests.
Pre-Registration
Pre-Registration
Expedite your check in by pre-registering for your mobile bidding account today at AdoptionCouncil.org/Auction.
Expedite your check in by pre-registering for your mobile bidding account today at AdoptionCouncil.org/Auction.
Parking
Parking
Complimentary parking is available within one block of the hotel by contacting Amy at 703-299-6633 or
[email protected] before October 29th. Valet parking is also available for $28 at The Mayflower Hotel.
Complimentary parking is available within one block of the hotel by contacting Amy at 703-299-6633 or
[email protected] before October 29th. Valet parking is also available for $28 at The Mayflower Hotel.
Super Silent Auction
Super Silent Auction
Vintage Wines, Fabulous Maine Getaway, Autographed Golf Memorabilia, Napa Valley Excursion, and more! Super silent auction bidding is only available on a smart phone or mobile device. There is no need to download a special bidding app – you can bid directly through your internet browser. WiFi will be available for Gala guests.
Vintage Wines, Fabulous Maine Getaway, Autographed Golf Memorabilia, Napa Valley Excursion, and more! Super silent auction bidding is only available on a smart phone or mobile device. There is no need to download a special bidding app – you can bid directly through your internet browser. WiFi will be available for Gala guests.
Pre-Registration
Pre-Registration
Expedite your check in by pre-registering for your mobile bidding account today at AdoptionCouncil.org/Auction.
Expedite your check in by pre-registering for your mobile bidding account today at AdoptionCouncil.org/Auction.
Parking
Parking
Complimentary parking is available within one block of the hotel by contacting Amy at 703-299-6633 or
[email protected] before October 29th. Valet parking is also available for $28 at The Mayflower Hotel.
Complimentary parking is available within one block of the hotel by contacting Amy at 703-299-6633 or
[email protected] before October 29th. Valet parking is also available for $28 at The Mayflower Hotel.
