2004 Marketing recap ("right" click and "save target as")

The first-annual Luau on the Lake held at Carlos'n Charlie's on September 13, 2003 was a success raising over $50,000 for Any Baby Can. The lakeside restaurant was transformed into an authentic Hawaiian Island beach paradise and will now begin transforming the lives of Austin children with special needs through Any Baby Can services.

For more information contact Brandon Johnson at 334-4432 (brandonj@abcaus.org)

Among generous sponsors and donors, the world cuisine was donated by Carlos’n Charlie’s, Rocco’s Grill, Iron Cactus, Roy’s Austin, Cool River Café, and Truluck’s and the authentic Polynesian revue was performed by Austin-based Tropical Productions.

"The food was amazing. I loved the Bella Baci (Italian Kisses) from Rocco's and the roasted whole pig from Cool River Café, said Nancy Harris, Vice-President of Marketing, Forgent Networks.

Luau on the Lake committee members include: Westlake residents Diane Nicholas, Cindy Lofton, Patricia Smith, Cynthia Siegele, and Randee Wallerstein; Lakeway residents Monica Pottorff (Chair), Michael Pottorff , Terry Crossett, Jana Babinski, Tammy Benedict, Claudia Burnett, Sheryl Clark, Rachel Garrett, Stephanie Kasmiroski, Joy Lavender, Jill Stevenson, and Annette Stevenson; and Austin residents Gary Manley, Pam Manley, Shannon White, Amy Cragg, Debbie Gold, Stacy Randolph, Amy Thiel. The attached picture includes committee member from left to right: Tammy Benedict, Jana Babinski, Jill Stevenson, Annette Stevenson, Shannon Richardson, Debbie Gold, Cindy Lofton, Terry Crossett, Claudia Burnett, Gary Manley, Monica Pottorff (Chair), and Sheryl Clark.

“This event is fueled out of a desire to come together and reach out to the families and children in the Austin-area who need our help," said Monica Pottorff, Luau on the Lake Committee Chair. "All of our sponsors and committee members have gone the extra mile to make this event a success. I encourage everyone to find their own way to give back to the community, whether financially or through a gift of your time."

Luau on the Lake sponsors included Wells Fargo, Spanish Oaks, Feazell, Rosenthal & Watson P.C., Proprint, American Airlines, Strong Productions, Carlos'n Charlie's, Iron Cactus, Hewlett Hummer, SYSCO, Gracy Title Company, Paul Mitchell, Tropical Productions, Hawaiian Tropic, MIX 94.7 and J.B. and Sandy, Austin Fit Magazine, Waterways Magazine, KXAN, In Magazine, The Austin American Statesman, Majic 95.5, Austin Monthly, Beat 104.3,Talk Radio 1370.

Other support for the Luau on the Lake was provided by Peggy Monahan, Nancy Ray Taylor, Vintage Villas, Apple Limos, Calvin’s Fine Jewelry, Austin Children’s Museum, Bob Bullock Museum, Apple Sport Imports, Apple Leasing, One World Theatre, Gold’s Gym, Tan-it-All, Capra & Cavelli, Austin Area Limousines, Just for Fun, Fork in the Road, Amy Sue Cooks For You, Radisson Hotel, J B & Sandy, Fiesta Texas, Westbank Cleaners, Barker Fine Art, Santa Rita Patisserie, Georgia Shaw Massage, Clint Black, beige-aura Salon, Bill Bastas, Barton Creek Golf, Circle C Golf, Falcon Head Golf, River Place Golf, Derek Brook Massage, Lost Creek Golf, The Hills Golf Lakeway Golf , Dennis Eakin, Terravista Golf, Round Rock Express, Crabtree & Evelyn, Hudson’s on the Bend, Bistro 88, Stubb’s Bar-b-que, Reed’s Supper Club, Florida Seafood Grill, Jack’s Backyard Restaurant, Family Practice Chiropractic, Aesthetica Med Spa, Alamo Draft House, Hill Country Pasta House, Austin Flowers, Finish Line Car, Austin Ice Bats, Nancy’s Flowers, Driskill Hotel, The Ritz Carlton Hotel, Babes and Buckaroos Children’s Clothing, The Renaissance Hotel, Michele’s, Adam’s Canopy, #1 Massage, Tropical Productions, Holiday Inn Hotel (South), Mission Linens, B&B Body and Paint, Cafe Bleu, Custom Car Crafters, Avery Ranch Golf, Flagship Randall’s Bee Caves Rd. and Daryl Howard, artist.

"It was magical evening," said Terry Crossett, Luau on the Lake Live Auction Chair.
"I truly felt like I was in Hawaii. It was unlike any event I've been to before."

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