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Sussex Preservation gala nets funds for Inland Bays
Ready to welcome Green Gala attendees May 14 are Sussex Preservation Coalition board of directors members in back (l-r) Pam Cole, Rich Borrasso, Joe Pika and President Jill Hicks. In front are Valerie Wood, Mary Boggi, Secretary Maggie McLaughlin and Treasurer Judy Rose Seibert. TED PFIRRMANN PHOTOS
May 23, 2025
The Sussex Preservation Coalition held its Green Gala fundraiser May 14 at the Clubhouse at Baywood in Long Neck, with the mission to help protect local waterways and woodlands. The event featured a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, a 50/50, silent auction, tricky tray auction and more.
Thirty percent of monies raised will be donated to the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays. Sussex Preservation Coalition President Jill Hicks said, “This is our second fundraiser event, and we were devastated to hear the Center for the Inland Bays may lose their funding. They are absolutely critical to the life of our estuaries, so we decided we would donate 30% of our proceeds to them.”
These hand-painted butterfly magnets were created by fifth-graders at Lewes Elementary School for sale; on the back of each one is an individual number for the 50/50 drawing.
Diners listen as Delaware Center for the Inland Bays Executive Director Christophe Tulou talks about his organization’s mission to preserve, protect, and restore Delaware's Inland Bays and their watershed.
President Jill Hicks gives everyone a warm welcome to the Sussex Preservation Coalition Green Gala.
Guests examine the auction items before making their bids.
SPC board member Mary Boggi, left, and President Jill Hicks announce the winners of the Sussex Preservation Coalition’s Champions Award.
Greg Cordel accepts his Sussex Preservation Coalition Champions Award from board member Mary Boggi.
SPC board member Mary Boggi, right, presents honoree Alison White with her Sussex Preservation Coalition Champions Award.
Delaware Center for the Inland Bays Executive Director Christophe Tulou expresses gratitude for the donation from the Green Gala proceeds.
Teresa Mulliken keeps busy selling Tricky Tray auction tickets.
Bill Hicks supports the event by working the sound system.
Enjoying the Green Gala and supporting the cause are (l-r) Nancy Zimmerman, Kathy Boucher and Rosette Biester.
Among the auction items are two photographs from Susan McLean and Kim Johnson of Art off the Avenue.
