Tickets on sale for Generous Cape Reception
An evening, which will bring together outstanding individuals, companies and organizations for a night of inspiration, will be held this month during the Generous Cape Reception.
The Cape Coral Community Foundation will hold the reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Palmetto Pines Country Club, 1940 S.W. 9th Court.
Michael Chatman, president and CEO of the Cape Coral Community Foundation, said they will be honoring some specific Cape Coral leaders who have had an impact on the city through the foundation, which has a 45-year history in the community.
“The event was birthed out of our desire to share with Cape Coral residents and the region of our history and what we believe is our promising future going forward,” he said. “We are honoring our past and embracing our future as well.”
Chatman said they have heard from the community that they are the foundation with heart.
“We have a very positive culture that intends to attract a lot of people with our work throughout the whole Southwest region,” he said.
Those who will be honored include Elmer Tabor, Karen Mosteller, Brian Gomer, Bob Knight, Donna Caruso, Joe Padgett, Tim Halverson, Keith Veres, Steve Pohlman, David Gomer and Ivan Gorr.
“They have had a tremendous impact through their charitable giving, volunteerism and community engagement,” Chatman said. “We are honoring them. We are using people that are nearest and dearest to us, closest in us and believe so much in our mission and vision of our organization.”
The foundation chose these individuals from among 70 people.
The event is open to the public. Tickets are $50 a person and can be purchased before the event by visiting capecoralfl.org, or by calling (239) 542-5594.
“It is a fundraising event. The purpose of the event is one, to honor the individuals that are coming, but also to raise money for the nonprofit Education Fund,” Chatman said.
The program gives local nonprofit organization’s staff, board of directors and volunteers an opportunity to receive educational instruction.
“What is unique about our community in Cape Coral is we have a strong culture of volunteerism. The seasonal residents, local residents, love volunteering. Not only do we partner them up, but also provide education and resources they need to do that more effectively,” he said.