16 MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2018 GALA PRESENTED BY ON OCTOBER 20, 2018 The Museum of Discovery and Science hosted An Evening in the South Pacific Gala, presented by PNC Bank, on Saturday, October 20, 2018, and raised over $375,000 to support the Museum. During the event, Ronald L. Book was honored with the 2018 Community Leadership Award for his commitment to the Museum and community at large. The event hosted 400 guests who experienced an evening complete with a high-energy cocktail reception, silent auction and glamorous dinner and wine pairing. The evening’s host, Kavita Channe, led the crowd through the night’s festivities. This year’s event chairs were Cressman Bronson, Regional President of PNC Bank, and Juliet Roulhac, Regional Manager for Corporate External Affairs of Florida Power & Light Company, who, along with their committee members, volunteered many hours to create this successful event. The Museum is incredibly grateful to the sponsors, volunteers and supporters that made this gala such a success.