2013 Gala Commemorative Journal | Page 18

Celebrating the Creativity of our Youth What Others Had to Say ...about our First Fundraising Gala “I want to warmly thank you for the award last week. It was a grand evening. Please extend my appreciation to all those who made it so. Every success to YOUR TIME FOR CREATIVE EMPOWERMENT, INC. for your commitment to the young and the young at heart” -Don Ryan(Honoree) Trustee, Village of Hempstead/Basketball Coach for Hempstead Dons, Inc. * “I want to thank you for the opportunity to share this inspiring and spiritual experience. It was a beautiful first class experience and I know it is only in the beginning stages. Please keep me in the loop about the next adventure.” -Nancy Fletcher Skeete - President, Uniondale Chamber of Commerce/Your Time For Creative Empowerment, Inc. Volunteer. * “I think the evening was extremely successful and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the other honorees and guests in attendance. You are greatly admired and supported in your cause to empower young people through the arts - it is such a noble mission. I hope you were pleased with the outcome, as I know how hard you worked to make it happen." -Dale Flashner– (Honoree) Co-Founder: “Creative Cups” Project/Director of Graphic Design Program, Adelphi University. * “Your Time For Creative Empowerment Inc. Gala was absolutely “EXHILIRATING”. I could not describe it any better than that. I am truly humbled and grateful to be a part of such a wonderful group of honorees. The organization exemplifies the very essence of finding and lifting up the young creative minds we seek to EMPOWER for the future. The vision that you, Madona and Jim, have created is nothing short of “BRILLANT”. Thank you for the honor and the Praise. May God continue to move your spirits as we all continue to build this organization to the next level.” Madeline Quintyne - (Honoree) Human Service Commissioner, Town of Babylon * “I would like to thank Madona and Jim for inviting me to Your Time For Creative Empowerment, Inc. event. The time and effort you have devoted to the young people only demonstrates how wonderful God has blessed you and your husband. This is only the beginning to