OMSI Auction Celebrates Pioneering Science Programs and Raises Over $713,000

Portland, May 1st, 2015. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) hosted its 2015 gala and hundreds of supporters celebrated the pioneering programs of Northwest innovators. OMSI Board Chair Trond Ingvaldsen, Marcia Randall, Gary Maffei, Janet Webster, and Marc Lintner enjoy the OMSI Gala Cocktail Hour. The benefit raised over $713,000.

Gala Co-chair Cheri Cooley-Hick (Co-chair Ken Hick not pictured) and Ann Thompson

Bruce Pettet, Tracey Kwietniak, Toni Stevens, and Marie Torrillo

Katie and Mike Erickson, Gala Co-chairs

Ken Stedman, Brian Hopkins, Karen Marrongelle, Christine and David Vernier

The OMSI Gala was attended by over 400 people and raised important funds supporting inquiry-based learning experiences that enrich the lives of over one million community members annually. The OMSI 2015 Gala raised more than $713,000.

From OMSI:

Our Mission
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) inspires curiosity through engaging science learning experiences, foster experimentation and the exchange of ideas, and stimulate informed action.

OMSI is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and relies on admissions, memberships, and donations to continue our educational mission, programs, and exhibits.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.