11th Annual Winter Event at the New York Yacht Club
by Melissa Flaherty on 7 Feb 2015
Annual Winter Event at the New York Yacht Club 2015 IYRS
On Thursday, March 12, 2015, IYRS School of Technology and Trades will host its 11th annual winter cocktail reception and dinner in New York City. Generously sponsored by The Hilton Group at UBS and Paul Weber Architect, the evening will again be in the Model Room of the venerable New York Yacht Club. IYRS is proud to welcome Mr. Rhett Butler, founder of E.R. Butler and Co., as the keynote speaker. E.R. Butler & Co is a New York City based manufacturer of fine architectural, builders’ and cabinetmakers’ hardware. An apostle of tradition-steeped crafts, Butler combines his passion for antique hardware with the use of both traditional and cutting edge materials and technology. Mr. Butler will talk about the fusion of historic preservation and modern technology.
Additionally, guests will enjoy our Alumni Spotlight from Mr. Robin Oglesbee-Venghaus, an alumnus of the IYRS Boatbuilding and Restoration program, Class of 2005. Mr. Oglesbee-Venghaus is currently enrolled at the Pratt Institute where he expects to graduate this May with a bachelor’s degree in industrial design. At Pratt, Robin has twice been the recipient of the Rowena Reed Kostellow Award for Excellence in 3D Design.
The evening will pay tribute to members of the Restoration Society from 2004-2014, with the presentation of the Founders Society plaque. This group of private philanthropists has provided critical financial support during a key growth phase for the school, helping to establish IYRS as the gold standard for trade education.
IYRS will also present the school’s Wave Award to trustee Peter W. Gonzalez and generous supporter of IYRS and trade education, Gerry Lenfest. The IYRS Wave Award acknowledges members of the IYRS community who has made significant contributions to maintaining the momentum behind the school’s progress and success. The Wave Award is our highest honor to express our gratitude and recognition of the tremendous support shown by the honorees and was first awarded to Joseph T. Dockery in 2010. IYRS has since presented the Wave Award to Edward M. Kane, John Mecray, Bryan 'Hunt' Lawrence, George 'Dooie' Isdale and Terry Nathan.
The evening begins with cocktails at 6:00 PM, followed by seated dinner at 7:30 PM. Ticket pricing: $250 per couple; $150 per person; IYRS Alumni $100 per person. Seating is limited. RSVP to events@iyrs.edu or by calling Jenny at 401-848-5777 ext. 231. Reservations are confirmed with payment.
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