Kenneth and Jo-Ann Checicki opened their North Andover home to the Women of NECC and their guests for the annual June event.

More than 75 guests of the Women of Northern Essex Community College attended the 22nd annual June fundraising event on Saturday, June 9, at the home of Kenneth and Jo-Ann Checicki in their North Andover home.

The Checickis hosted the annual fundraiser which raised more than $11,000 for scholarships.  The event featured cocktails, a buffet dinner, a silent auction, and a raffle.

The event was catered by NexDine Catering and Flowers by Steve, Inc. donated floral arrangements.

The Women of NECC is a volunteer organization dedicated to assisting Northern Essex and its students. The organization generates funds for student scholarships and special projects by conducting a variety of fundraising events throughout the year, including a Fall Membership Tea and a June Gala Open House event.

Since their founding 22 years ago, the Women have raised over half million dollars for the college and awarded $330,000 in scholarships to 410 deserving NECC students.

For additional information contact Jean Poth, Vice-President Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the NECC Foundation, Inc. at jpoth@necc.mass.edu