New Year’s Gala Honoring Dr. Streck Raises $244,483, Exceeded Only Once

By GINA PACHERILLE

E. Lawrence Budro/The Freeman’s Journal
Begowned celebrants waiting for their escorts included, from left, Corinne Hahn, Ellen Morley, Cindy Seward and Dot Marsh.

COOPERSTOWN

Dr. William F. Streck was honored at this year’s New Year’s Eve gala – “Nuit d’Argent” – at The Otesaga, and it was a full house.
“Tickets sold out early,” gone before Thanksgiving, said Scott Barrett, executive director of the Friends of Bassett, which organizes the annual event.
Streck marked his 25th anniversary as Bassett Healthcare’s CEO/president in 2010.
This year’s theme, “Nuit d’Argent” -- “night of silver” -- lived up to its promise, raising $244,483, the second-best year on record, said Barrett.  That included $40,000 from the silent auction.
In addition to the guest of honor, Barrett credited the gala’s sponsored, New York Central Mutual Insurance, Edmeston, and SEFCU, the credit union, with the evening’s success.
He also gave credit to Gayle Smith, Auction Committee chair, and the other chairs.
The money raised will go towards the construction and capital needs of a new high-tech operating suite at Bassett Hospital.