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Restaurant Gala Mission

Restaurant Gala Mission

The Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala was established in 1984 to raise scholarship funds for students in the state’s largest culinary school, the Academy of Culinary Arts at 麻豆区. The Academy opened in 1981 to prepare highly skilled workers for the growing regional hospitality industry and has graduated over 4,000 students. All proceeds go to the 麻豆区 Foundation, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit charity organization, and support scholarships for ACA students and Foundation operations.

Party with a purpose! Since its inception in 1984, the Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala has raised well over $4.6 million for student scholarships. Your participation and support enables the Atlantic Cape Foundation to continue to support worthy culinary arts students and Foundation operations. Thank you for your support!

For more information about the Restaurant Gala, please contact Kristin Jackson at kjackson@atlanticcape.edu or (609) 463-3621.

Restaurant Gala Committee

Co-Chairs

  • Terry Budd '78,  Atlantic Cape Foundation and 麻豆区 (Retired)
  • Deb Pellegrino '92, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

Members

  • Nancy Adler, Nancy Adler Nutrition
  • Lawrence Alexander, Jr., Oak View Hospitality Group
  • Leigh Chairman, Spencer Gifts
  • Norris Clark, Princeton Strategic Communications
  • Fran Coppola, Historic Towne of Smithville
  • Karen Dalbora '92, Renault Winery
  • Rebecca Guerrasio, Crest Savings Bank
  • Chef James Hennessey '00, Aramark - Lincoln Financial Field
  • Brian W. Jones, The First National Bank of Elmer
  • Greg Koshland, Caesars Entertainment
  • Janet Markowitz, Chester's Plant and Flowers
  • Mila McDonough, Schultz-Hill Foundation/Atlantic City Ballet
  • Mary Moliver, Visit Atlantic City
  • Michael Porch, Delaware River Bay Authority/Cape May-Lewes Ferry
  • Patti Rowland, Nexus Interactive Marketing
  • Hugh Turner, Ocean Casino Resort and Atlantic Cape Foundation
  • Whitney Ullman '01, GoToWhitney
  • Mark Vanderwielen, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
  • Dennis Vrba, Harrah's Resort Atlantic City
  • Karen Warner, Valuation Products and Services
  • Kailin Wise '03, Ocean Casino Resort

Honorary Members

  • Ed Blake
  • Joseph Massaglia
  • Johnny "Scannicchio" Varalli
  • Sybil Victor

Atlantic Cape Team

  • Laura Batchelor, Marketing & College Relations
  • Tonya Cooper, Finance
  • Kristin Jackson '09, Advancement/Atlantic Cape Foundation
  • Erin Mercer, Marketing & College Relations
  • Nicole Thompson, Marketing & College Relations
  • David Zuba '18, Marketing & College Relations

Ex-Officio

  • Dr. Barbara Gaba, President, 麻豆区
  • James Rutala, President, Atlantic Cape Foundation
  • Jean McAlister, Executive Director, Atlantic Cape Foundation and Chief of Staff
  • Chef Joseph Sheridan '96, Director, Academy of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
  • Christopher Mularz '01, Associate Director, Atlantic Cape Foundation and Advancement Officer
  • Jeffrey Wenzel, Associate Director, Atlantic Cape Foundation and Director, Restricted Accounting