Project Fundraising Kickoff

Seminole County Commissioner Mike McLean with Lake Mary Life magazine freelance writer, Shelley Ouellette.

Thursday Feb. 12, 2009 was the kickoff of the project fundraising with a community event at the Lake Mary Event Center. County Commissioner Mike McLean and Lake Mary Mayor David Mealor hosted 120VIP guests for the event that included food, drink, music and the premier of the “Growing Home – The Story of Lake Mary” (GHLMS) trailer.

Commissioner McLean and Lake Mary Mayor Mealor

Food and drink were provided by Delano on the Park, River City Catering, Pampered Catering, Stonewood Grill and Tavern, the Vineyard Wine Company, and Pierre’s Wine Cellar. Ronda Kay Designs did the decorating and floral.

About $20,000 was collected in pledges for the film.