With a full Ballroom capacity of Supporters, Associates and Friends, the Inaugural Catch The Vision Award Dinner took it's place among the elite gala events to be witness in the City of Los Angeles evening crowds of 2004. Below are pictures and caption writings of the Awards Dinner and Honorees.
Master of Ceremony and Professional Comic Michael Colyar, entertains an enthusiastic audience with his wit, humor and dynamic stage presence. An audience of well wishers and supporters eagerly anticipating a night to remember.
Reciting the History of the Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center, Executive Director Linda Broadous Miles. Acknowledging Friends and Supporters, an Appreciative Mrs. Myrtle Faye Rumph, Founder and President of the Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center.
A Buffet Dinner of Main Course Roast, Vegetables, Fruits, Salads, Pasta, Bread and Rice to fill the Heartiest of Appetites. Wooten Center Youth 11 year old Laniesha Newton, reciting her speech "I Am The Vision" to a standing ovation audience who are captivated by her words of wonderment and joy.
Wooten Center Youth 14 year old Jennifer N Joku, displays Poise, Presentation and Dignity on her speech " Why Do I Come To The Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center". Wining and Dining with Gaiety and Laughter in the Pavilion at Hollywood Park Round Table Room 1st Annual Vision Awards Dinner.
Associate Director Mr. Clifford Sanchez, is all smiles with the 2004 NBA Finalist Los Angeles Lakers (Reloaded) Live Auction Photograph and Official Autograph Spalding N.B.A. Basketball. Maria Potje, of Warner Music Group, shares a gracious moment with protégé Mentee Wooten Youth Speaker Laniesha Newton.
Honoring Dick and Mary Talley, with the Volunteer Service Award for 14 years of exemplary service to the Children of South Central Los Angeles. Speaking with words of Endearment Judi and Richard Bort, Creators of the Wooten Center Ella Fitzgerald Library, Honorees to the Volunteer Service Award.
Television and Film Star Actor Phil Brock, serving as Auctioneer of live and silent auction. Here Phil is auctioning the Sunbird Electrical Bike to the highest bidder, the Amazing lovely lady not included ! Wooten Center Chairman and Screen Star Actor Ron Glass, Key note speaker of presentations to the Honorees of Outstanding Donor, Corporate and Volunteer Service Award. A Gentleman's Gentleman and Prolific Public Speaker.
David and Elizabeth McFadzean of Wind Dancer Productions. Steadfast Supporters and Recipients of the Outstanding Donor Award, Admiring and Congratulating Mrs. Myrtle Faye Rumph on her Dedication and Accomplishments. Sandra J. Evers-Manly, Corporate Director of Northrop Grumman Work Force Diversity, Acknowledging Myrtle Faye Rumph for her Courage, Devotion and Amazing Grace as she is honored on receiving the Corporate Award representing Northrop Grumman Incorporated.