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Rock the Boat raises funds for Overfalls Foundation

Dancing the evening away to the Hot Sauce Band are (l-r) Alice Hoens, Board Director of Volunteers John Bolster and his wife Kathy. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
October 14, 2022

The Overfalls Foundation’s annual fundraising gala, Rock the Boat, was held Oct. 9 at Baywood Greens.

The evening began with a cocktail hour. Spicy entertainment was provided by the Hot Sauce Band throughout the evening. A buffet was enjoyed by all followed by a slice of Overfalls cake for dessert. 

A live auction was held by local auctioneer Richard Bryan. Some items included dinner for a group at the new Lewes Oyster House and a night for two at the Hard Rock in Atlantic City, N.J., that includes dinner, accommodations and a show.

“This was our first gala event in over three years, and we were excited to hold it,” said Overfalls Foundation President Mike Safina. “We had a great turnout with over 120 tickets sold, and we exceeded our fundraising goals for the evening for the Overfalls Foundation. Guests had a great time at The Clubhouse at Baywood dancing to the music of Hot Sauce Band. It was great to get the support we did from our local businesses like Community Bank and LeeAnn Wilkinson Group as well as from our local politicians Steve Smyk and Mark Schaeffer. We couldn’t have had a better evening.”

The Overfalls Foundation is an all-volunteer organization. Funds raised support preservation and maintenance of the important landmark Lightship Overfalls in Lewes, as well as local scholarships, educational programs for children and adults, and preservation of maritime history through the ship and its artifacts.

For more information about the Lightship Overfalls and Overfalls Foundation, go to www.overfalls.org.

Dennis Sullivan, left, and his wife Stacy dance to the music of the Hot Sauce Band.
Overfalls Foundation Secretary Maggie Bauer welcomes attendees to Rock the Boat.
The Hot Sauce Band entertains attendees and keeps them dancing throughout the evening.
The presidents’ table was occupied by Dennis Huff, Hicham Bennouna, Tom Jamison, Don Wainwright, Tim Bean, Mike Safina, David Ehrhart, Jay Raksin, Lisa Flowers and Whitney Herring.
Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton, left, and Sussex County Councilman Mark Schaeffer have a conversation at the event.
Enjoying themselves at the event are (l-r) Donald Burset, Tom Rew and Rick Weissmann.
The gala committee includes (l-r) Pam Glick, Maggie Bauer, Barbara Rew, Carolyn Marshall, Nancy Beck, Terry Yates and Sue Crawford. Missing from the photo is Judy Battista.
Ready to get a ticket for the Dogfish Head raffle are Mary Beth McDonough, left, and Alice Hoens.
Carolyn Marshall, left, and Sue Crawford sell raffle tickets to Gerry Coscia.
A delicious Overfalls cake was served for dessert.
A print by Howard Eberle was sold at the live auction.
Richard Bryan auctions off the print by Howard Eberle.
Overfalls Foundation President Mike Safina offers comments and recognition after the buffet.
A group of Dogfish Head goodies were raffled at the event.
A basket of fine wines were raffled off at the event.
Linda Robinson, center, is flanked by former Lewes Mayor Ted Becker, left, and Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton.
Enjoying the evening are Overfalls Foundation Secretary Maggie Bauer, left, and her husband Karl.
Ther Hot Sauce Band’s Jim Miller wails out a Herb Alpert song.
Enjoying the event are (l-r) Barbara Coburn, Linda Robinson and Maggie Bauer.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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