THIS IS A PAST EVENT
2nd Annual Innovation & Inspiration Fundraising Gala
Wm. Chester Ruth Legacy Project Requests the Honor of Your Presence at this event.
Honoring W. C. Ruth and sustaining his legacy of mechanical ingenuity, abiding faith and his contributions as an African American inventor in the 20th century.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
5:00-8:30PM
The Ware Center: 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Ticket information
$75 per guest | $50 per guest, 21 years & under | $25 per virtual guest
Purchase your tickets by Thursday, September 5, 2024.
Purchase tickets by mail, instructions below.
Please send a check to: Wm. Chester Ruth Legacy Project (WCRLP),
112 Airport Road, #367, Coatesville, PA 19320
· Please include the following:
o Your name and the names of all your guests
o Specify if you are ordering a $75, $50, or $25 ticket for each guest
o Your address
o Phone number
o Email Address (optional, although it would be a helpful way to communicate with you!)
Evening program
5:00 pm Registration & Welcome
(Ware Center Lobby)Explore Exhibit of Chester Ruth’s Inventions
Enter Raffle for a luxury vacation for two! Winner will select one trip for two from the four destinations offered in our travel basket.
Ticket Price: $50 each or 3 tickets for $125, purchased online at wcruthlegacy.org or at the door. Buyer does not need to be present to win.
5:45 PM – Wine & Dine (Glass Pyramid-Topped Atrium)
Catering by Toast & Taste, LLC.
7:30PM – Innovation & Inspiration Program (World Class Steinman Hall)
Jay Scott Smith, Master of Ceremonies,
Mark Allen and Dr. Francine McNairy-Nelson, Honorary Co-Chairs
A Collage of Memories - Video Clips of Chester Ruth
Fireside chat with Dr. Marian Croak
We are honored to feature Dr. Croak, world renowned engineer and 2022 inductee into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for her pioneering work on transmitting voice data over the internet, which paved the way for audio and video conferencing.
Live Music by Pine Forge Academy Choir
Ruth Family Scholarship Presentations
Raffle Drawing - A Trip for Two
Attire: Business Casual
Dr. Marion Croak’s story as an African American female inventor succeeding in the often difficult-to-navigate world of technology is as inspiring as it is unique. The William Chester Ruth Legacy Project is honored to welcome Dr. Croak as it’s featured speaker at its 2024 Inspiration and Innovation Gala on September 17 at the Millersville University Ware Center in Lancaster Pennsylvania. A holder of over 200 patents and a pioneer in audio and video conferencing technology, Dr. Croak’s will discuss the future of the industry and the opportunities that exist for aspiring inventors and visionaries.
We look forward to greeting you at the Gala and sharing "The Life & Legacy of William Chester Ruth" with you!
Questions? Please call Sue A. Groff at 717-917-1497 and leave a message. Your call will be returned.
