The early bird gets the worm is an oft used expression. The early bird gets the dough is more apt in this particular case. You see, it was December 2015 that Jayman MasterBUILT chairman and community leader Jay Westman sent out a letter to his vast network of business associates and friends asking them to budget support for the Mustard Seed as part of their 2016 giving. Take note those who ask for charitable support. The ask worked. Big time.
Westman and his fabulous wife Karen have co-chaired the annual Seeds of Hope Gala in support of the Mustard Seed for several years. And this year’s gala-the last gala the dynamic duo will co-chair, was held Nov 4 in Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park. That a staggering $712,000 was raised is proof positive that the early bird really does get the dough. Such phenomenal success would not be possible were it not for the incredible support from well-known philanthropist Allan Markin who alone donated $300,000. And for those who purchased tables of 8 to the gala-$12,000 per garnered Golden Seeds bragging rights-an exclusive invitation to the Westman’s home Oct 15 ensured tables were snapped up at an impressive rate.
Supporters of the invaluable charity attending either the Westman reception or the hillbilly sheik-themed Seeds of Hope gala included: Rogers Insurance’s Lee Rogers and CSI Leasing’s Ebony Lewis; Borger Group’s Bill Borger and Jaime Rasmussen; Jayman MasterBUILT CFO Aasit Amin and his wife Jayshri; philanthropist Gary Nissen with Klopp Richards & Associates’ Dina Klopp; Qualico’s Glynn Hendry and his wife Lorna with Taylor Rhodes and Reid Hendry; Jayman MasterBUILT’s Nicole Westman-Jones and her husband Chris Jones; Mustard Seed CEO Stephen Wile and his wife Heather Wile; RGO’s Dave Orr and his wife Cathy Orr; Morrison Homes’ Al Morrison and his wife Donna; Lafarge Canada vice-president and general manager Bob Spence; ARC Financial’s Mac Van Wielingen; Marc Staniloff and his wife Deb; Bonnie Leach; Westman’s awesome e.a. Deb Baker and her husband Dan Kloeckes; Krita Invesments’ Ike Kolias; Dave and Penny Evans; Denny Hop and his wife Colleen; Centron Group’s Cole Harris; emcee Dave Kelly; Brookfield’s Alan Norris; and Renoir Mangement’s Tim Down and his wife Cindy.
Pictured, from left, at the Golden Seed reception, pre-cursor to the Seeds of Hope Gala in support of the Mustard Seed are Heather Wile and her husband Mustard Seed CEO Stephen Wile with RGO’s Dave Orr and his wife Cathy Orr. The reception was held in the home of gala co-chairs Jay and Karen Westman.
Among the select group of guests in attendance at the Golden Seed reception, pre-cursor to the Seeds of Hope Gala in support of the Mustard Seed were, from left, Krita Investments’ Ike Kolias with Renoir Management’s Cindy and Tim Down.
Pictured, from left, at the Golden Seed reception held in the home of Jay and Karen Westman are ARC Financial’s Mac Van Wielingen, Karen Westman and Lafarge Canada’s Bob Spence.
Pictured, from left, at the Golden Seed reception held in the home of Jay and Karen Westman are Bonnie Leach, Jay Westman and Donna Morrison. The Seeds of Hope Gala held a few weeks later was an enormous success and raised $712,000.
CSI Leasing’s Ebony Lewis and Rogers Insurance’s Lee Rogers had a wonderful time at the Golden Seed reception held in the home of Jay and Karen Westman. The Seeds of Hope Gala- in support of the Mustard Seed-held a few weeks later was an enormous success raising $712,000.
Bill Borger and Jaime Rasmussen were among the select group of supporters in attendance at the Golden Seed reception held in the home of Jay and Karen Westman. The reception was the pre-cursor to The Seeds of Hope Gala in support of the Mustard Seed.
Having a great time, from left, at the Golden Seed reception held in the home of Jay and Karen Westman are Marc Staniloff, Jay Westman, Herald social scribe Bill Brooks and ARC Financial’s Mac Van Wielingen. The reception was the pre-cursor to The Seeds of Hope Gala held a few weeks later. An impressive $712,000 was raised for the Mustard Seed from the two events.
Pictured, from left, at the Golden Seed reception held in the home of Jay and Karen Westman are Jay Westman’s ace e.a. Deb Baker with Jayman MasterBUILT CFO Aasit Amin and his wife Jayshri.
Posing for the lens at the Golden Seed reception held in the home of Jay and Karen Westman are philanthropist Gary Nissen and Klopp Richards & Associates’ Dina Klopp.
Among the select group of supporters in attendance at the Golden Seed reception held in the home of Jay and Karen Westman were, from left, Jayman MasterBUILT’s Nicole Westman-Jones and her husband Chris Jones with Qualico’s Glynn and Lorna Hendry.
Pictured, from left, at the Seeds of Hope Gala held Nov 4 in Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park are Dave and Penny Evans with Colleen and Denny Hop. The hillbilly sheik themed event raised $712,000 for the Mustard Seed.
Kern and Linda Briscoe were among the scores of supporters in attendance at the Seeds of Hope Gala held Nov 4 in Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park.
