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Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 at 6 p.m.
Cintas Center at Xavier University
The Meals on Wheels, second annual Meals Madness gala will help us serve our community’s 10,000 seniors throughout 13 counties in Ohio and Kentucky. This celebratory evening will include dinner, drinks, entertainment, and an auction. A special program will honor FocusCFO Principal Paul McPherson Brunner for his contributions and service to Meals on Wheels, and will recognize the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio as Meals on Wheels’ Partnership of the Year. Get into the thrill of the NCAA March Madness tournament by helping us drive our mission!
March also marks the 53rd anniversary of the addition of a national nutrition program for seniors to the Older Americans Act. This legislation supported the rapid growth of the Meals on Wheels America network which now collectively serves 2.8 million seniors each year.
EVENT DETAILS
Location
- Cintas Center at Xavier University is located at 1624 Herald Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207
- The Meals Madness Gala will take place in the Schiff Family Conference Center.
- View a map of Xavier University with directions here.
Parking
- Outdoor parking lot C2 is free and the most convenient place to park.
- View detailed parking information and additional accessibility information here.
Entry
- For those who purchased tickets or are attending as a guest of a sponsor, all you need to provide is your name. Meals on Wheels volunteers will check you in at the entrance.
Additional Details
- Suggested attire is cocktail.
- An open bar will be available.
- Dinner will include plated service with allocated seating.
- Items for the silent auction will be grouped and displayed in gift baskets with paper bid sheets.
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
View photos of the event here.
Meet the 2025 MC
Sheree Paolello
WLWT News 5 Anchor
Sheree Paolello has been bringing you the news on WLWT Channel 5 for more than 20-years. She’s an Emmy Award winning Anchor and has received the highest honor in journalism with the Edward R. Murrow award. Sheree grew up in Cincinnati. When she’s not on the air or giving back to the community and organizations like Meals on Wheels, Sheree’s the mom and Bonus mom to five kids.
2025 MUCH MORE THAN A MEAL HONOREE
Paul McPherson Brunner
Principal
FocusCFO
Meals on Wheels recognizes Paul for his impactful contributions to the organization. He served as Interim CEO of Meals on Wheels of Southwest OH & Northern KY from 2023 to 2024 and currently serves as Interim CFO for Meals on Wheels San Francisco. His years of executive leadership include a variety of industries at prominent regional companies such as United Dairy Farmers (COO and CFO), Fifth Third Bank (Senior Vice President), RGL Forensics International (CEO), Tire Discounters (President and CEO) and Cowans Auctions (President). Through FocusCFO, he guides entrepreneurs, small business owners and nonprofit leaders towards sound financial management.
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