A World-Class Event Supporting a World-Class Mission
The IYRS Summer Gala isn’t just an evening of elegance—it’s a highlight of the Newport social season. Featuring top-tier entertainment, fine dining, and a gathering of 650 esteemed guests from diverse industries and circles, this event celebrates a community committed to education and excellence. Attendees include global industry leaders, government officials, philanthropists, and Newport’s elite, all uniting to support IYRS and its vital mission.
Mark your calendar for this exclusive evening, where your participation helps empower IYRS students to dream, build, and succeed. Be part of something extraordinary—both on the dance floor and in transforming lives.
Event Details
Saturday, July 12, 2025
- 6 p.m - Cocktails on the IYRS wharf
- 7:30 p.m - Seated dinner and auctions under the tent
- 9:30 p.m - Entertainment by The Legendary Wailers featuring Junior Marvin
Location: 449 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840
Questions? Contact events@iyrs.edu.
CO-CHAIRS
Barbara van Beuren and Steve Glascock
Anne and Matt Hamilton
GALA COMMITTEE
Holly Bannister and Doug Newhouse
Neal Brooks Harrell, Jr
Terry and Michael Lanza
Elizabeth and Earl McMillen
Barbara and John Odegaard
Kim and John Palmer
Become a Sponsor
Interested in becoming a Summer Gala sponsor? Contact Liz Isdale at 401-848-5777 ext. 218 or lisdale@iyrs.edu. We look forward to partnering with you! For more details, view our sponsorship booklet.
Thank you to our sponsors!
PATRON LEVEL
Steve Glascock and Barbara van Beuren
Gene and Marianne Conese
Guillaume de Ramel
Karl and Teryn Weintz
BENEFACTOR LEVEL
Matt Brooks
Jack and Anne Haley
Stephanie McLennan
Tom Ruggieri and Julie Wilson
SUPPORTER LEVEL
Scott and Cheryl Baker
BankNewport
Gene and Kate Barnes
Jon Barrett Associates
John and Elizabeth Brooks
Thomas Conboy
Peter and Audrey Denton
Bill and Carolyn Firth
Hinckley Yachts
Morgan Huntley and Katie LaRochelle
Dooie and Geer Isdale
Bill and Elizabeth Kahane
Kenneth and Elaine Lindh
Philip and Wendy Lotz
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara, LLC
Andrew & Liz Montelli
New England Boat Show
SUPPORTER LEVEL TICKET HOLDERS
Chris Beach and Nancy Goroff
William and Andrea Breyer
Austin and Gwen Fragomen
Louis and Sophia Girard
Michael Tsandilas and Liz Mello
Octavius Prince
Ted and Kathy Schafer
Michael and Lilie Van Arsdall
Guy and Mary Van Pelt
EVENT PATRONS
Austin and Gwen Fragomen
Jack and Lisa LeFort
Marcos and Pamela Weinstein
