Jean Poth, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Gerri Murphy, President Women of NECC, and Ann and Charles Lagasse, co-host, at the Women of NECC’s annual fundraising event held at the Lagasse’s home in Newburyport.

More than 125 guests of the Women of Northern Essex Community College attended the 18th annual fundraising event hosted by Charles and Ann Lagasse at their historic home on the Merrimack River in Newburyport.

The Lagasses graciously hosted the annual fundraiser which raised more than $15,000 for scholarships. Numerous items were featured in the silent auction and additional items were available through a raffle.

The event was catered by NexDine Catering. Flowers by Steve, Inc. donated floral arrangements and Paper Potpourri donated invitations for the event.

The Women of Northern Essex Community College is a volunteer organization dedicated to assisting Northern Essex Community College and its students. The organization generates funds for student scholarships and special projects by conducting a variety of fundraising events throughout the year, including a Fall Membership Tea and a June Gala Open House event.

For additional information contact Jean Poth, Vice-President Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the NECC Foundation, Inc. at jpoth@necc.mass.edu