Penn Foundation's Autumn Event has become the organization's signature fundraiser. On Tuesday, October 27, 2009, the spectacular evening attacted over 600 guests from the community and helped Penn Foundation to bring hope, healing, and compassion to more than 9,200 individuals.

  Quartetto Gelato entranced guests with
  their stellar performance, filled with
  familiar, celebratory classical pieces, a
  sparkling onstage presence, and
  genuinely entertaining anecdotes. This
  year, the Spectacular Silent Auction
  featured one-of-a-kind experiences
  highlighting the best of our region.





John Goshow, Penn Foundation President & CEO (third from  
(third from left) and Carol Washko, Director of Advancement
(far left) visit with Quartetto Gelato before their performance.



During the evening's festivities, the annual Adventures in Excellence Award was presented to William S. Aichele
for outstanding community and philanthropic leadership.
Bill inspired us with his commitment to continually growing personally and professionally. He honored those that came before him at Univest as well as his family and his
colleagues who make it possible for him to live out the
values of the organization - tradition, integrity, community, excellence, and spirituality.       
                                                                
                                                                                                                           William S. Aichele, Chairman, President & CEO, Univest 
                                                                                                                           Corporation, is joined  by his wife Karen (left) as he  receives
                                                                                                                           the Foundation Adventure in Excellence Award from 
                                                                                                                           Tom Leidy (second from right), Chair, Penn Foundation Board  
                                                                                                                            of Directors, and his wife, Judy (right).
                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                               
   Proceeds from Autumn Event help to cover
   the charitable care we provide to
   individuals who cannot pay or can only
   partially pay for the services they receive.
   Our deepest thanks to all those who
   support the event at Sponsors and Donors,
   the volunteer Autumn Event Committee,
   and the Friends of Penn Foundation whose
   planning made the evening delightful as
   well as all of our guests who help bring
   hope and healing to others in our
   community.


The volunteer Friends of Penn Foundation plan the
fabulous Celebrity Reception that precedes the Main
Event. Chair E.J. Clemens (left) and Sue Clemens
greet guests at the Silent Auction table.


For more information about Autumn Event or for information about how to get involved with Autumn Event 2010 planning, please contact Jen King at jking@pennfoundation.org or 215.453.5190.

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