SAGAPONACK - JUNE 18: The Group For the South Fork Summer Benefit on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at Wölffer Estate Vineyard, 183 Sagg Road, Sagaponack, New York
The Group For the South Fork held their annual benefit and auction on Saturday, June 18 at the Wölffer Estate Vineyard on Sagg Road in Sagaponack, Long Island. Nearly 500 nature-lovers turned out raising over $515,000 for the Group’s current projects including advocating for the preservation of the natural beach shoreline. The Group For the South Fork is the Hamptons only local environmental advocacy and educational organization. It is committed to preserving and protecting the natural resources in East Hampton, Southampton and Shelter Island for over 30 years.
Dick Cavett chaired the event and directed the live auction which raised $92,000. Attendees included: Nicole Miller, Ellin Delsner and Ron Delsener, Ann Colley, Somers White, Cynthia and Dan Lufkin, Debbie Bancroft, Jonathan Farkas, WB11 News Anchor Jim Watkins and his wife Autism activist Lauren Thierry, Douglas Hannant and Frederick Anderson, Chappy Morris and Melissa Stanley, Congressman Tim Bishop, NY Post Gossip Gal and Hamptons lover - Cindy Adams and Robert Zimmerman, Alix Michel and Van Cushny, attorney Sal Strazzullo and Jodi Fanelli, Madame Paulette’s John Mahdessian and Beata Borowska; pop artist Michael Perez of Southampton’s Job’s Lane Pop Art Gallery, Lauren Ezersky, Charlie and Kristen Krusen, Amy and John Griffin, Lizzie Mitchell, Brandon Pracht, Heather Henriksen, Melissa DeMouche and Scott Lamb, Hayley Boesky and Stuart Boesky, Roy and Mary Judelson, President Robert DeLuca and Christian Wölffer who hosted. Other Chairs were Carrie Nye and Richard Mohlere.
Over 100 silent auction items were on display and included items from David Yurman, Ralph Lauren, Alvin Alley Dance Theatre, Kevin Maple Salon, a three night stay at the HRH Resort’s Hampton Baby Beach Club, a shopping outing with style guru Barbara Sussberg, Michael Perez’ hand painted designer jeans, hand-crafted outdoor garden fountain designed in Bali, Indonesia courtesy of The Furniture Garden, and a 27” Panasonic color television with VCR and DVD courtesy of Sebonack Golf Club.
Janet O’Brien Caterers started with hors d’oeurves that included: Pan seared Scallops, Wild Mushroom and cheese Quesadillas with mango Salsa and local Long Island Potatoes piped with crème fraiche and caviar. Dinner followed led by a Lobster salad and Chicken Breast stuffed with Ricotta and Wild Mushroom stuffing all catered by Janet O’Brien Caterers.
The after-party held at club Cain at Cabana in Southampton.
ABOUT GROUP FOR THE SOUTH FORK: Group for the South Fork protects and restores the environment of eastern Long Island through education, citizen action and professional advocacy. Established in 1972 as Group for America's South Fork, the organization has been inspiring East Enders to embrace and act upon a conservation ethic for 40 years. For more information visit groupfortheeastend.org
Event Coverage 2005-2012: 2012:Group for the East End’s 40th Anniversary Benefit + Auction | 2011: Barefoot Under the Stars to benefit Group for the East End | 2010: THE GREEN GALA To Benefit Group For The East End | 2009: EcoFabulous in the East End: Annual Summer Benefit for The Group for the East End | 2008: SUMMER SOLISTICE! Benefiting GROUP FOR THE EAST END | 2007: THE GROUP FOR THE EAST END 35th Anniversary Gala | 2006: GROUP FOR THE SOUTH FORK "Towns & Villages Benefit Dinner Dance | 2005: The Group For the South Fork Benefit at Wolffer Estate Vineyard
PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio & Chris London | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com | Bookings: bookings@manhattansociety.com
The Group For the South Fork held their annual benefit and auction on Saturday, June 18 at the Wölffer Estate Vineyard on Sagg Road in Sagaponack, Long Island. Nearly 500 nature-lovers turned out raising over $515,000 for the Group’s current projects including advocating for the preservation of the natural beach shoreline. The Group For the South Fork is the Hamptons only local environmental advocacy and educational organization. It is committed to preserving and protecting the natural resources in East Hampton, Southampton and Shelter Island for over 30 years.
Dick Cavett chaired the event and directed the live auction which raised $92,000. Attendees included: Nicole Miller, Ellin Delsner and Ron Delsener, Ann Colley, Somers White, Cynthia and Dan Lufkin, Debbie Bancroft, Jonathan Farkas, WB11 News Anchor Jim Watkins and his wife Autism activist Lauren Thierry, Douglas Hannant and Frederick Anderson, Chappy Morris and Melissa Stanley, Congressman Tim Bishop, NY Post Gossip Gal and Hamptons lover - Cindy Adams and Robert Zimmerman, Alix Michel and Van Cushny, attorney Sal Strazzullo and Jodi Fanelli, Madame Paulette’s John Mahdessian and Beata Borowska; pop artist Michael Perez of Southampton’s Job’s Lane Pop Art Gallery, Lauren Ezersky, Charlie and Kristen Krusen, Amy and John Griffin, Lizzie Mitchell, Brandon Pracht, Heather Henriksen, Melissa DeMouche and Scott Lamb, Hayley Boesky and Stuart Boesky, Roy and Mary Judelson, President Robert DeLuca and Christian Wölffer who hosted. Other Chairs were Carrie Nye and Richard Mohlere.
Over 100 silent auction items were on display and included items from David Yurman, Ralph Lauren, Alvin Alley Dance Theatre, Kevin Maple Salon, a three night stay at the HRH Resort’s Hampton Baby Beach Club, a shopping outing with style guru Barbara Sussberg, Michael Perez’ hand painted designer jeans, hand-crafted outdoor garden fountain designed in Bali, Indonesia courtesy of The Furniture Garden, and a 27” Panasonic color television with VCR and DVD courtesy of Sebonack Golf Club.
Janet O’Brien Caterers started with hors d’oeurves that included: Pan seared Scallops, Wild Mushroom and cheese Quesadillas with mango Salsa and local Long Island Potatoes piped with crème fraiche and caviar. Dinner followed led by a Lobster salad and Chicken Breast stuffed with Ricotta and Wild Mushroom stuffing all catered by Janet O’Brien Caterers.
The after-party held at club Cain at Cabana in Southampton.
ABOUT GROUP FOR THE SOUTH FORK: Group for the South Fork protects and restores the environment of eastern Long Island through education, citizen action and professional advocacy. Established in 1972 as Group for America's South Fork, the organization has been inspiring East Enders to embrace and act upon a conservation ethic for 40 years. For more information visit groupfortheeastend.org
Event Coverage 2005-2012: 2012:Group for the East End’s 40th Anniversary Benefit + Auction | 2011: Barefoot Under the Stars to benefit Group for the East End | 2010: THE GREEN GALA To Benefit Group For The East End | 2009: EcoFabulous in the East End: Annual Summer Benefit for The Group for the East End | 2008: SUMMER SOLISTICE! Benefiting GROUP FOR THE EAST END | 2007: THE GROUP FOR THE EAST END 35th Anniversary Gala | 2006: GROUP FOR THE SOUTH FORK "Towns & Villages Benefit Dinner Dance | 2005: The Group For the South Fork Benefit at Wolffer Estate Vineyard
PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio & Chris London | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com | Bookings: bookings@manhattansociety.com
SAGAPONACK-JUNE 18: Guests attend The Group For the South Fork Summer Benefit on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at Wölffer Estate Vineyard, 183 Sagg Road, Sagaponack, New York (Photo Credit: ManhattanSociety.com by Gregory Partanio & Christopher London)
SAGAPONACK-JUNE 18: Guests attend The Group For the South Fork Summer Benefit on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at Wölffer Estate Vineyard, 183 Sagg Road, Sagaponack, New York (Photo Credit: ManhattanSociety.com by Gregory Partanio & Christopher London)
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