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Art Rod Foundation Benefit Cruise-In
2002 Was Another Great Success!
Was Held Date: Sunday, September 15th, 2002
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The ArtRod Foundations 5th annual Benefit
Cruise-in was held at Grandview Orchard. |
The location for this years event was two miles North of Metamora, Illinois on Route 89. This years event
included a classic car cruise-in , Live band, great food, ice
cream, silent and live auctions, a science center, and a fun art tent for children of all ages
to create their own masterpieces. There were many wonderful things
to see and do in the setting of a peaceful orchard nestled next to a small
lake.
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Greg
DePauw's Review: |
"I
felt this year we had a wonderful blend of positive, diverse, and "Can
Do" people that embodies the essence of what the Art Rod Foundation
means to all of us. It was a complete success!
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Deborah
Stuart, Board of Drectors from VSA Arts, Washington, DC, presented a
passionate speech |
on
the need for art in all of our lives.
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Celebrity
Skydiver Dana Bowman, parachuted into the event |
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Ms.
Wheelchair Illinois, Theresa Temboras was present and spoke to
individuals there. |
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Doug
Schull demonstrated the latest technology in adaptive driving equipment. |
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Live
chainsaw sculpting by Tom Durand who is living with Turrets syndrome. |
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Live
music, and an art tent for kids. |
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A
fantastic Car Show |
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Peoria
Regional USDA Ag. Lab, was present with the "Kids for Science"
area. |
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IPMR
wheelchair obstacle course |
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Silent
Auction, Great Food, and Ice Cream |
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Dunk
Tank with the Chief of Police, and the High School Principle! |
A
great big THANK YOU to all the volunteers who make this all possible.
Thank
you for coming, and see you next year!"
(All
monies raised will go directly towards the Art Rod Foundation and its work to
continue unique art programs in our schools)
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2002 Year Pictures
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Greg DePauw speaks to the great folks that attended
this years event. |
From Left to Right: Deborah Stuart (guest speaker
VSA Arts), Greg DePauw (founder of Art Rod Foundation), Dana Bowman
(Celebrity Skydiver), Doug Schull (Speaker on driving aids). |
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Art Tent
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Wood Carver |
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Left
to right: Chuck Gray, Tom Durand, Achie Davis, and
Greg
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Dana Bowman |
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