2025
Recovery Stars Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction

3rd Annual Recovery Stars Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction

Tuesday October 21st, 5:00pm to 8:15pm

Gala Agenda

Viewing of the Silent Auction and Entertainment

Alex McGowan, Cello

Guests invited to take their seats – Suzie Walker, Recovery Partners of Vermont – Dinner Served

Candle Lighting by Jennifer Loso, Turning Point Center of Rutland

Candle generously donated by Kitchen Sink Candle Company.

Welcome by David Zuckerman, former Lt. Governor of Vermont, introduced by Suzie Walker

Door prizes offered throughout the night

Welcome and Introductions

Danielle Wallace, Board President, Recovery Partners of Vermont
Susan Walker, Executive Director, Recovery Partners of Vermont

Surprise Speaker – introduced by David Zuckerman

Guest Speaker – Recovery Story – Rosemary Rosa, Executive Director, Turning Point Center of Central Vermont – introduced by TJ Donovan

Live Auction – Item 1: lower value

2025 Recovery Star Awardee – Astrid Bradish-Hoyt, Chief Executive Officer, Turning Point Recovery Center of Springfield, Vermont – introduced by Gregory & Amy Tatro of Jenna’s Promise

Live Auction – Item 2: medium value

2025 Mark Helijas Recovery Pioneer Awardee – Margae Diamond, Executive Director, Turning Point Recovery Center of Bennington, VT – introduced by Lila Bennett of Journey to Recovery

Lila Bennett, Executive Director, Journey to Recovery Community Center

Live Auction – Item 3: high value

2025 Lifetime Achievement Awardee – Michael Johnson, Assistant Chief Executive Officer, Turning Point Recovery Center of Springfield, Vermont – introduced by Gary De Carolis former Executive Director of Recovery Partners of Vermont

Last chance to lock in silent auction bids

Silent Auction Closes

David Zuckerman Thanks Everyone

Silent Auction Items Picked Up