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CHEF Winter Jam a success
CHEF board member Gail Mack, left, and Kelly Thunstrom run the live gift card pull while board member Stephanie Mastrangelo waits for her gift. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
March 13, 2026
The Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation’s signature fundraising event, Winter Jam, was held March 6, at the Rusty Rudder in Dewey Beach. CHEF provides teacher grants for unfunded or underfunded classroom projects, and offers support for homeless and limited-income students, STEM initiatives, performing arts education, and training and programs to promote diversity and inclusion.
Relaxing at the Winter Jam are (l-r) Nancy and Bill Collick, Joe and Jackie Lawson, and Lewes Councilwoman Trina Brown-Hicks.
Terri McBride and Chuck Mowll check out the scene at Winter Jam.
David Mushrush and Athena Monet enjoy the CHEF Winter Jam.
Sponsors from the Lodges (l-r) Greg Stevens, Dean Reid and Rita Stevens support CHEF at the Winter Jam.
Donte Maull and Michael Thomas enjoy the evening at CHEF Winter Jam.
Becky Coulter and Dave Frederick hang out during Winter Jam
Blue Label Band gets the crowd moving.
The Winter Jam decor adds to the festive feeling at the silent auction table.
Blue Label Band keeps the crowd on their feet.
Sponsors and friends get together at the photo wall. Shown are (l-r) Molly Lingo, Julie Boyd, Lexi Gooch, Michele and Ross Karsnitz, Kristen Loffreda-Mancinelli, Bridget Marshall and Janeen McGinley.
CHEF board member Carol Hall and Board President Calvin Jackson share a moment during the event.
Gathered at the photo wall are (l-r) Jhoana Pazmino, Lisa Schlater, Kristin Thompson , Susan Passwaters, Molly Lingo, Nichole O’Brien and Sheri Klemkowski.
Angel Payne and Lisa DeStefano represent sponsor i.g. Burton.
Lauren Ghabour and Casey Hershelman sell raffle tickets to Dave Frederick.
Some of the generous silent auction items up for bidding.
Decked out for the party are (l-r) Sue Petras, Craig Warrington and Rose Viramontes.
Chatting at the Winter Jam are (l-r) Michael and Melissa Clampitt, Melissa Tice-Martin, Ed Martin, and Sandy and Philip Concors.
Silent auction items are bid on through an online app.
