FORT LAUDERDALE, FL  – The Museum of Discovery and Science hosted the Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale Marvels of MODS Gala on November 14, 2015 that raised over $450,000 for the Museum. The Museum is fortunate to have Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale as our Presenting sponsor for the 14th consecutive year, Southern Wine and Spirits as the Exclusive Beverage Sponsor, and Wells Fargo as the Cocktail Party Sponsor.

This year’s gala was Co-Chaired by Tom Angelo of Angelo and Banta, Jason Williams of Wells Fargo, Russell Klenet of Russ Klenet & Associates and Broward County Commissioner Stacy Ritter. The emcees for the evening’s festivities were WSVN-TV’s Weekend Morning Anchors: Omar Lewis and Lorena Estrada.  

Museum Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Jon Ferrando said, “The goals were to make this one of the most financially successful Galas in the history of the Museum, and one of the best in Broward County. We achieved both, raising funds that will support science education in the community. We also succeeded at creating a wonderful evening for over 600 Museum supporters to come together at the Museum for a spectacular evening. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and Co-chairs, I am very proud of what we accomplished making this one of the most successful Galas in the history of the Museum.”

President/CEO Kim Cavendish stated, “I especially want to thank Tom Angelo who Co-chaired the event for the seventh time and secured over a hundred thousand dollars in items for the auction and a massive level of sponsorships.”

Guests at this elegant party experienced an evening complete with a high-energy cocktail reception and silent auction followed by a delectable dinner and wine pairing. Later in the evening, gala attendees competed for luxurious live auction items including a week at a luxury home in the exclusive Four Seasons Resort in Costa Rica, an 11 day 5 Star tour of Italy, and a week of Paradise in the Keys. Afterwards, they danced to a live band, La Lina.

Additional support provided include the Grand Arrival Sponsor, Florida Community Bank;

Entertainment Sponsor, Mindala Family Companies & Align Solutions; Live Auction Sponsor, Boatyard; and Underwriter’s Party Sponsors Republic Services and Stiles Corporation. 

The 2015 Marvels of MODS gala was one of Fort Lauderdale’s largest and most anticipated events of the year, raising funds to support STEM programs, dynamic exhibits and opportunities for MODS to inspire the next generation of visionaries. 

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