Members of the Miss Night in Venice Committee recently met at the home of Pat Gillian to finalize plans for the upcoming event. During the meeting entrants met with the comittee that is chaired by Pat Gillian and committee members, Maryann Jones, Cathy Finnegan, Nancy Ely, Collette Gabriel, Kathy Lavin, Susan Cox and Sharon Capizzi. Sue Doll was absent.
Contestants had publicity photos taken by Don and Carol Kravitz and received their Miss NIV t-shirts to wear when soliciting for donations. This year a major portion of the proceeds will benefit the OCHS After Prom Party,HERO Campaign and Ocean City Food Cupboard.
The contestant having the highest amount of donations will be crowned Miss NIV on the stage at the Ocean City Tabernacle at 7:15 PM Tuesday, July 14th. Preceding the ceremonies at 6:15 PM contestants will parade in convertibles on the Boardwalk from 5th Street to 14th Street.
The queen, along with all contestants, will reign over the City’s Night in Venice Boat Parade on Saturday, July 18th.
