10th Annual Spirit of SRVS Nets $98,000
August 23 at Hilton Memphis

In keeping with the Olympic spirit of competition and excellence, the Tenth Annual Spirit of SRVS Auction Affair set the gold medal standard for all auctions on August 23 as 700 people attended the extravagant yet elegant fundraiser at the Hilton Memphis.  The premiere city-wide auction event net more than $98,000 for SRVS' programs and services.

Dr. Fred and Anne Wesberry were the event's honorary co-chairs.  Event co-chairs were Petra Rees, President of Impact Coaching and Consulting, and Thomas Schmitt, President and CEO of FedEx Global Supply Chain Services.  WMC-TV news anchor, Joe Birch, returned as emcee and auctioneer.

Guests were treated to a tantalizing array of food, fun and entertainment which included tastings of wine or beer represented by more than 40 wineries or breweries, or several different types of appetizers prepared by Memphis' finest restaurants and caterers.  Mid-South artist Lori Butler's commemorative artwork was up for bid along with hundreds of eclectic auction items, ranging from a dinner for two with Coach Calipari, to a beach house getaway for 12 people.    

Pianist Eddie Harrison's vast repertoire of songs equally satisfied everyone's musical taste buds and the Company d Dancers debuted a dance sequence which they will perform in New York in honor of the National Down Syndrome Association's Buddy Walk.  For the very fist time, the Spirit of SRVS event featured a solo performance by a SRVS individual, Rickey Frazier.

On behalf of our staff and service recipients, thank you to our co-chairs, sponsors, donors and volunteers for making this event a success.