VisitMercerCountyPA's Annual Dinner Meeting was held June 25th, 2015 at the Grove City Country Club with over 100 in attendance.  Guests dined on their choice of steak, chicken or salmon and were entertained by the Penn-Ohio Dance Center and Ballet Theatre Shenango Valley. Attendees bid on auction items.  Outgoing board members, Laura Ackley, Shelly Isacco and Lynn Stillwagon, were recognized for their service.  Executive board members elected for a two year term were: Stacey Glenn, President; Michele Czerwinski, Vice-President; Casey Shilling, Secretary and James Angelo, Treasurer.  Shelby Dukes, Ryan Mercer, Barb Mills and Sarah Gibbs were also elected to board. 

Pictured: Molly and Ryan Mercer, Karen Anderson and Laura Ackley

Laura Ackley of the Buhl Mansion, Donna's Diner and Tara - A Country Inn was presented with the Bill Knecht Tourism Award.  The annual James E. Winner Jr. Tourism Initiative Award was presented to Ryan and Molly Mercer of Terra Nova House Bed & Breakfast.  A special recognition was given to the WaterFire Sharon board of directors.

Auction Proceeds Donated to "Run For A Cause Foundation"

Pictured: Peggy Mazyck, Laura Ackley, Stacey Glenn, Carmen Aiello and Karen Anderson

Thanks to the following companies & individuals who donated to the auction which raised over $3,000 for Carmen Aiello's charity "Run for a Cause."

b'gifted                                                           Mister B's
Beyond Spots & Dots                                      Orange and Silver Reunion
Bruno Fine Jewelers                                        Park Inn by Radisson, Sharon
Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa                     Penn State Shenango Community Garden
Chef O (Oliver Hale)                                         Philadelphia Candies
Carried Away Recreation                                  Pine Lakes Golf Club & Resort
Conneaut Cellars Winery                                  Redeemed
Daffin's Candies                                               Reyers Shoes
Designs by G!                                                 Shenango Valley RV Park
DJ's Greenhouse and Gardens                          Springfield restaurant Group
Donna's Diner                                                  Spring Valley Golf and Lodge
Friends to Elect Karen Anderson                       Tam O' Shanter Golf Course
Gallery 29                                                        Tara - A Country Inn
Grove City Area Chamber                                  Terra Nova House Bed and Breakfast
Grove City College                                            Thiel College
Grove City Premium Outlets                              Volant Mill Winery, Inc.
Hampton Inn and Suites, Grove City PA              Walnut Hills Farm
Holiday Inn Express, Grove City PA                    Wendell August
Julia's Bed & Breakfast                                      The Winner
Joden Jewelers
Mercer Mercantile & Soda Shoppe

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