1 of 11
Lee Spencer
Rachel Myers (Goodwill Volunteer) wearing a floral 1970s dress
2 of 11
Lee Spencer
Anne Lazzerini wearing disco-era attire of 1970s
3 of 11
Lee Spencer
Danielle Cantrell modeling a gold brocade dress with a mink from the 1950s
4 of 11
Lee Spencer
Debbie Gooden with Tridia Hospice in a 1970s floral cutout gown by Richilene of New York
5 of 11
Lee Spencer
Sylvia Trundle (Akron Police Dept) wearing evening attire from the 1980s
6 of 11
Lee Spencer
Honorary event chairs George & Beth Sherwood
7 of 11
Lee Spencer
Jessica Burkhart-Zuschin modeling a popular peplum style dress and spiked heels of the 1960 era
8 of 11
Lee Spencer
Mindy Marsden of Bober Fedorich with Ralph Sinistro in a 1990s hooped dress
9 of 11
Lee Spencer
Sarah Webster (left) and JJ Mesko-Kimmich (right) with Allen Nichols in 1960s gala attire
10 of 11
Lee Spencer
Honorees James & Julie Merklin
11 of 11
Lee Spencer
Robert J. - Events & Catering one of the restaurants and specialty businesses supporting the event
Goodwill’s 10th Annual Taste of Vintage gala, held at the Quaker Station on November 5, 2015, was attended by more than 500 guests and honored the philanthropic efforts of James and Julie Merklin in the greater Akron community.
Guests enjoyed a showcase of fashions from the 1940s to 1990s from Goodwill’s vast Vintage Collection, as well as silent and live auctions and food tastings offered by a variety of restaurants and specialty businesses, including Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar, Aladdin’s Eatery, Saffron Patch and West Side Bakery, to name a few.
Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties along with honorary event chairs George and Beth Sherwood, raised nearly $90,000 at the 2015 event. All proceeds from The Taste of Vintage support Goodwill’s mission to help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment in our community.
