starkey's 2007 gala!

picture this...

i received a call from cheryl maclennan yesterday.
she is one of the many organizers of the starkey
hearing foundation's gala. this year is the 7th
annual and i am proud to have been selected to be
apart of it this year!

now, everyone is aware that i won't be
available to be at the actual gala but here's
the really wonderful flip side...i've been asked
to cover the vip party at bill austin's house
here in eden prairie on bryant lake AND the
on the eve of the gala they have a fun night
planned for the vips with live music, a casino
& mingling.

i have steve chepokas to thank for this honor.
he and his son mitch's foundation have landed
somehow squarely in the starkey family circle.
so one day he was talking with patricia (at the
starkey foundation) and she asked steve who he
uses for his photography...he said "sue austin".

i am so blessed (& excited) to have this opportunity
to be representing this worthy cause.
it will be my goal to do more for them in the future
such as going on mission trips to other countries
and capture the bright faces of the people who
become recipients of starkey's generousity!

i'll have more information to share as the event
draws near. cheryl will be coming to town to meet
with everyone soon.

thanks steve. :)


had dinner with the springer's last night at the
manderin...came home, napped and then had a little
bonfire & some scrummy cabernet.

going to go hit balls with gary this morning and
then maybe just enjoy the sunshine and warmer temps!