OCTOBER 5, 2024
Milwaukee Public Museum
800 West Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233
EVENT HONOREES
Inaugural Madonna & Jay Willams Award:
Kim and John Schlifske
Honorary Chairs
The Richard & Ethel Herzfeld Foundation, represented by Donna Baumgartner, Julie Dahms, and Katie Heil
The Puelicher Foundation and Family, represented by Judy Murphy
DETAILS
6 p.m. Anticipation – Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction
8 p.m. Transformation – Savor a delicious meal, bid on once-in-a-lifetime auction experiences
10 p.m. Spread Your Wings – Dance the night away in our after-party lounge with late-night snacks
Take flight with us and celebrate MPM’s legacy as we transform into an institution that sets a new standard for 21st-century natural history museums.
This event will sell out, so secure your status today! Use the Registration link below to get started.
Check back on September 27, 2024, to bid on Silent Auction items!
Please contact Carley Sommers at sommersc@mpm.edu with any questions or for more information.
Support the Auction and Donate
The MPM Gala Auction Committee is looking for outstanding auction items for this year’s event. Special experiences or gift certificates to local retail shops, restaurants, and lodging are always popular. If your business would like to be part of this exclusive evening, please contact Carley Sommers at sommersc@mpm.edu or fill out a donor form here!
Thank you to our sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Blue Morpho Sponsor
Denise and Greg Cole
Giant Swallowtail Sponsors
Holz Motors Inc.
Rockwell Automation
Monarch Sponsors
Associated Bank
Baird
Lynn* and Doug Brengel
Andrea and Anthony Bryant
Coakley Brothers
Deloitte
Jenny and Bob Hillis
Margarete* and David R. Harvey
Husco
Christy* and Aaron Jagdfeld
Patti & Jack McKeithan Northwoods Fund
Maribeth and Rich Meeusen
Mortenson
Northern Trust
Mary and Ross Read
US Bank
We Energies Foundation
Victoria and Charles* F. Wright
Yabuki Family Foundation
Gala Patrons
John Blimke, Ph.D.
Abigail & Jonathan Bloom
Edie Brengel Radke
Lynn* & Doug Brengel
Ginny & Mark Kannenberg
Elaine & Gerry Mainman
Barbara Stein
John Tianen
Dr. Anna Varley & Thad Nation*
Patty Yunk* & Bill Mollenhauer
Dinner Chairs
Anna* and Kris Baritt
Melanie and Steve Booth
Lynn* and Doug Brengel
Andrea and Anthony Bryant
Peggy Coakley*
Diane and Andy Harmening
Margarete* and David Harvey
Jenny and Bob Hillis
PJ DiStefano* and Dustin Hutter
Christy* and Aaron Jagdfeld
Scott Lauber
Patti McKeithan
Maribeth and Rich Meeusen
Robin and Brad* Peters
Mary and Ross Read
Kim and John Schlifske
Charlie* and Victoria Wright
Gail* and Jeff Yabuki
*Milwaukee Public Museum Board of Directors Member