ThanksUSA Gala

November 14 · Andrew Mellon Auditorium

PHOTOS BY PAUL SIMKIN

THE EVENT: A gala to raise funds for the ThanksUSA scholarship program, which provides education to the spouses and dependents of military personnel in active duty. Mumm champagne sponsored a champagne reception before an elegant sit-down dinner.
THE SCENE: Dr. Cliff ord L. Stanley, president and CEO of Scholarship America, General Richard B. Myers (Ret.), and Jorge Adeler of Adeler Jewelers (who donated the $100,000 grand prize for the treasure hunt) spoke about the importance of providing educational assistance to military families. Senators Carl Levin, John Sununu, Mary Landrieu, Jack Reed, Ted Stevens, and Reps. Norm Dicks also spoke.
THE GUESTS: Co-chairs Lynne Pace, Deanna Tanner Okun, Wendy Adeler Hall; Senator Debbie Stabenow and her husband, Tom Athans; Congressmen Ray LaHood, Jeff Miller, and Michael Simpson; and Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

	Marcia Jackson and Edilia Gutierrez

Sole Adeler Garcia, Wendy Adeler Hall, Graciela Adelar, Jorge Adeler and Valentina Adeler Armour	Justice Alberto Gonzalez with Rachel and Casey Akins

Frank Snellings and Sen. Mary Landrieu	Mark Cellus Alexander and Harry Wingo

Lanier Ward and Deanna Okun	Mike Simpson and Ray LaHood

John Byington, Linda Byington and Ann Okun	Kate Greenberg, Neil Greenberg and Lina Martin