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SHOWPROGRAMPROJECTFUNWAY.ORGSaturday March 232024Dobson ArenaVail, Colorado
5:30 - 6:00 pm COCKTAILS6:00 - 7:00 PM BUFFET DINNER7:00 - 8:00 PM YOUTH & TEEN RUNWAY SHOW8:00 - 8:30 PM INTERMISSION & FUNDRAISING8:30 - 9:15 PM ADULT RUNWAY SHOW9:15-9:30 pm AWARDSEVENT COMMITTEEKelly AlterKaylee BrennandDina CadividAndrea GlassShelly JarnotTessa KirchnerPavan Krueger Event Founderpresned byRUN OF SHOWscan our silent auctionBid on amazing items donated by our community to support E•ƒ(ec). Silent Auction Wends Sunday, March 24th, at 12:00 pm.Sara ManwillerMelissa McReeLaura OstrowskiWendy RimelDiana ScherrClaire Thayer Event Founder2Education Foundation of Eagle County
contentsRun of Show | ScheduleWhy Support UsBe Part of the SolutionJudges & EmceesSilent AuctionJudging CriteriaRunway: YouthRunway: TeensRunway: AdultsSponsorsUnderwritersDrink Menu245678101112141516AN ANNUAL SIGNATUREFUNDRAISING EVENT FOR1121 Miller Ranch RoadEdwards, CO 81632efec.orginfo@efec.org(970) 455-4544EFEC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Tax ID# 84-15854173PROJECT FUNWAY 2024
The Education Foundation of Eagle County exists because Colorado has a big problem adequately funding education. Wendy RimelPresident & Executive DirectorTessa KirchnerVice PresidentPart of the Solution: Education Foundation of Eagle CountyThe Education Foundation of Eagle County, E•ƒ(ec), is committed to supporting public education and the intellectual and emotional needs of students, especially focusing on in-school programs for enrichment, mental health support, and efforts to attract and retain top teacher talent.Project Funway is our biggest fundraising event of the year! It's also the best attended, highly publicized, and most creative fashion event in Vail, Colorado! Thank you for attending and supporting us in shaping a brighter future for our schools and children.E•ƒ(ec) is the #1 Teacher Retention Effort in Eagle CountyOur state has a long history of underfunding public schools, ranks toward the bottom in the nation in spending on education and pupil-teacher ratio, and ranks last in the nation in providing teachers a competitive wage. Why support us?THE PROBLEM4Education Foundation of Eagle County
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MONDO GUERRA Elaine keltonAmerican Fashion Designer, Project Runway Season 8 Finalist, Project Runway All Stars Winnerelizabeth armstrongResort HotelierUnited States Virgin IslandsPhilanthropist, Founding Member of Jack’s Place, Director Emeritus of the Vail Valley Foundation, and Colorado Mountain College Foundation BoardjudgesemcesIntroductionIntroductionAnnouncement fromAnnouncement fromEMCEEPADDLE RAISE EMCEEEMCEECONGRESSMANErik Williams Tom BoydMaddie EvansJOE neguse20246Education Foundation of Eagle County
Reed Eberly Rebeca HanrahanSecurities Executive Cruise Ship Design EngineerJamie Pitt MillerDirector of Investor Relationsscan our silent auctionBid on amazing items donated by our community to supportE•ƒ(ec). Silent Auction ends Sunday, March 24th, at 12:00 pm.aucin!Silent7PROJECT FUNWAY 2024
runway Judging Criteria1. unconventional3. craftsmanship4. presentation2. CreativityMost important is the unique and creative use and transformation of unconventional materials. The less the material looks like its previous form, the better. The least fabric-like the materials, the better. Here’s a helpful guide to Project Funway’s judging criteria in order of importance.The more well-crafted the garment, the better. Unique crafting, attachment, and a garment that holds together throughout the show.Extra points for a garment, props, accessories, makeup and music that work well together, and a well-executed runway presentation with confidence and character.Creative use of unexpected materials.20248Education Foundation of Eagle County
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Design Themes,Designers, Models& Materials!SPRING CRAFTING FAIRY Maty DeVito (6)Trash bags, pom poms, pipe cleaners, colored papers, everything craftyCOLOR INFLATES IMAGINATIONAzalea Cadavid (7)Honeycomb paper, balloons, duct tape MARDI GRAS IN THE MOUNTAINSFallon (9) & Wren Baker (7)Mardi Gras beads, feather boas, sunglass frames, shower curtainAN ARTFUL ASSEMBLAGEHalo-Rose Jaramillo (9)Shower curtains, slime, crayons, pencils BALLOON BONANZA: BUILD YOUR DREAMSGrier Schlichting (9)Balloons, shower curtain, curling ribbon RUB A DUB DUBMeriella Pitt Miller (10)Shower rings, Christmas ornaments, rubber ducks, loofas YouthcaegryAges 12 & underZIP-A-DEE-DOO-DAH WHAT A WONDERFUL DAYJackson Rose (11) & Lily Blankenship (8)Duct tape, mesh screen, zip lock bagsMEOW-WOOF COUTUREMadison Plumley (11) Dog and cat food bags, cat toysFURRY FRIENDOlivia Wiley (11)Model: Payton Szot (11)Paper packing supplies & bags, polymer clay, paper towel cores, wire, twineSEASONAL FASHIONTree Birmingham (12) & Samantha Conlin (12)Tissue paper, cardboard, bubble wrap, moss, cotton padsNATURE'S BEAUTYSawyer Lines (12)Wooden discs, willow, yarn, moss, bungee cordLES GENS QUE J'AIME FRENCH FOR THE PEOPLE THAT I LOVEJude Smith (12)Cardboard lids, crayons, paper, beads, photosFLOWER POWERLakelynn Wahouske (12)Origami paper, fishing line, duct tape, tin foilREUSE ME, BABY!Gio Napoli (12)Starbucks® plastic cups, drink stoppers, coffee beansRunway Show10Education Foundation of Eagle County
SKIS THE DAY Ingrid Gerdes (16) & Mari Renick (14)Model: Ingrid GerdesSaran wrap, old ski passes, gogglesRE-USE, REDUCE, RECYCLE E-WASTEAlexa Martinez (13) & Alex Berga (14)Model: Alexa MartinezKeyboards and ethernet cables from Eagle County Schools' IT departmentALL OR NOTHING!Ella Regjo (13)Poker chips, playing cards, duct tape, aluminum foil, molding wirePRINT3D STYLEScanlen Rogers (14) & Colton Cloonan (13)Model: Scanlen Rogers Recycled PLA FilamentPRINCESS OF THE SEAAva Hersey (16)Tyvek®, surgical masks, shells, pearl beadsPOP FIZZ GLAMOUR EFFERVESCENT STYLEBaizley Biniecki (14) & Haven Heaphy (13)Model: Baizley Biniecki Soda cans, tabs, bottle caps, plastic strawsTHE RACE TO THE FINISH LINEMahlia Torres (14) & Bella Mooney (14)Model: Bella MooneySmashed Matchbox® cars, bike tires, plastic wrapTeencaegryAges 13-18COOKIES AND CREAM DREAM!Nina Smith (17)Oreo® packaging and trays, half & half cartonsBUTTERFLY JOURNEY Hanna Ponce (14)Coffee and soda lidsI SEE YOULainey Schreiner (14) & Ky Hower (15)Model: Ky HowerDisposable contact cases, tinfoil toppersODE TO JOAN OF ARCRegina Frank (16)Soda can tabs, crown caps, recycled metalLIFE UNZIPPED!Nicole Cantele (16)Zippers, safety pins, duct tapeOCEANIC OPULENCEValentina Campos (17)Oyster shells, mussel shells, faux pearls, metal washersThe designer is the modelunless otherwise stated.11PROJECT FUNWAY 2024
A PLAY ON GUO PEI! Sandy AppsModel: Mandy FraleGold vinyl table runner, placementsTHE PLASTIC BAG SNOW SUITKerry WhiteRecycled IT equipment, plastic bags, GoGo Squeez® caps, leather lacesCLEARLY, IT'S FASHION!Kim GerardiModel: Darlene DaughertyBath mats, shower liners, tinsel garland, carpet pad, hand-crafted ornamentsINTERIOR DESIGN & CERAMIC ARTLara DowlingHand-made and glazed clay tiles, beading wireSPORTY WOMEN SOMETIMES NEED BAND-AIDSKristi HerdModel: Courtney Lawrence Band-aidsYOU ARE WHAT YOU EATInnes & Lisa IsomModel: Lisa IsomSnack bags, chicken wire, mountain bike tubes, nordic skis & ski tips, ski pole baskets & basket spursBAR MAIDEN FANTASY TROPECrow KirchnerSoda cans, netting/mesh, tissue paperPLASTIC REFORMED, TAKE 13Karl KruegerSurprise Model Household plastic recyclables, fasteners, nettingBOW TO THE PICKLEBALL QUEEN Jacque Kudner & Kathy Palakow KimmelModel: Jacque KudnerPickleballs, pickleball net and racket, screen, cargo net, feathers, glass pickle ornaments EYES ON YOUSara ManwillerMarbles, glass beads, foam clay, acrylic paint, plastic shower curtainARMORED BALLPavan KruegerModel: Brie Richards Ball® aluminum cups and cans, window screen, brass bradsART DECO & THE ROARING TWENTIESJessica MartinezHot glue, nail polish, beads on fishing lineMETAL TO THE BONECarly Wick & Katie ShepardModel: Carly WickUpcycled medical and surgical items: surgical drapes, medicine vial caps, coban, blade & suture peel packsHOT LIKE FIREGayle & Alan BraunholtzModel: Zeme BraunholtzToe warmers, toe warmer packets, insulation, poly-fillBRING ON SPRINGKathleen CopeFlower stickers CHANGING SEASONSTierra StansburyThermoplastic craft foam, worbla, foam clayAdultcaegryDesign Themes, Designers, Models, & Materials!12Education Foundation of Eagle County
TETHEREDCrosby PenningtonModel: Alden PenningtonEthernet cords, phone chargers, window screen, zip tiesFIELD & STREAMJen HookerModel: Sydney DantasFeathers, foam shelf liner, mini Swedish Fish®, fishing lineGLEAMING GLAMOURMaddie Qualman & Madaket MiresKeychain rings, rhinestones, ribbon, grit and sweatTEAM FULL SENDJordan Shomaker & Erin LawrenceTarp, bike chain, bike tubes, reflectors, 80s backpacks, window screenAN AQUA WAKEHeidi Cofelice & Deb ForslineModel: Heidi CofeliceVHS tape, curling ribbon, zero-waste trash linersWIRE YOU WEARING?Abby Fix & Megan DancerLow-voltage wire, computer chargers, computer keyboardsTINSELTOWN Charis PattersonChristmas tinsel, tinsel garlandLADY OF THE DEADViviana MarquezModel: Pamela LeonWood veneer, dried beans, corn, pumpkin and sunflower seeds Design Themes, Designers, Models, & Materials!13PROJECT FUNWAY 2024
Presenting SponsorsKey PartnersVelvet SponsorsFundraisingMatchIn-Kind SponsorsCashmereSponsorsThank Yu Spnsrs!Doe Browning & Jack HunnGina Browning & Joe IllickThe Zimmel Family FoundationGayle & Alan Braunholtz & Ryan SilversAnn Lieff & Angela OveryDLR GroupEagle Valley TempsRebeca HanrahanPam & Dan PenningtonKaren & Jack RyanSuzanne Luttig & Jack DonnellySelect Surfaces & Darlene Daugherty EnterprisesSlifer DesignsSlifer, Smith & Frampton FORBES Stockton Group CompassPerch Vail & EllestonWillett Engineering Company IncDJ Nevada LeeThe Elliott FamilyJMPM FundElaine & Art KeltonAmanda PrecourtAmy & Steve Coyer14Education Foundation of Eagle County
UnderwritersSudenThank YuGina Browning & Joe IllickCreativity Underwriters Jane & Reed EberlyDoe Browning & Jack HunnSandye SirotaAmanda & Andrew VeitLisa Watson & Mike KrupkaMember FDICYou value education, us too! Alpine Bank believes that supporting education is critical to building strong communities.A BRIGHTER FUTURE We are proud to partner with E•ƒ(ec) tosupport teachers with meaningful programsincluding scholarships, classroom grants,recess and lunch staff support, and mentalhealth resources.Best Event Project Funway Best Community Outreach ProjectBest Nonprofit/Civic Support OrganizationBest Summer Camp Program School of Rock Music & Arts CampTHANK YOU FOR VOTING OUR PROGRAMS BEST OF VAIL VALLEY!Voted Best of Vail ValleyLearn more and stay involved by visiting efec.orgUnderwriters15PROJECT FUNWAY 2024
FEATURED COCKTAILSPRETTY IN PINK $7 Mellow Yellow $7TEQUILA WITH GRAPEFRUIT & LIME VODKA, LEMONADESODA & MINT SYRUPDRINK MENUfeatured beer $3Bid on amazing items donated by our community to support E•ƒ(ec). Silent Auction ends Sunday, March 24th, at 12:00 pm.scan our silent auctionWHISKEY GINGER BEERAND LIMEhouse wine $3NON-ALCOHOLICDRINKS $2WHITECHARDONNAYPINOT GRIGIOREDCABERNETPINOT NOIRCOLORADO MULE $7Thank yu alch spnsrs!