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Past Events

Learn more about the past events and projects in which members of Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin have participated.

100 Men Who Cook

On March 6, the firm's own Tony Tanoos prepared his famous "Tony's Beef and Chicken Kabobs" during 100 Men Who Cook, an event that invited 100 local "chefs" to prepare their best dishes to raise funds for the Terre Haute Children's Museum. In fact, Tony's outstanding culinary skills resulted in his booth selling out of kebobs within the first hour! This year's event was a huge success and raised $85,000-which is $27,000 more than last year-and was held at the Hulman Center at Indiana State University. Cookbooks cost $20 can be ordered by calling (812) 462–7217.

Vigo County Education Foundation's Cam Cameron Scholarship Fund

On behalf of the firm, attorney Tony Tanoos gave a donation to the Vigo County Education Foundation (VCEF) for the Cam Cameron Scholarship Fund during an assembly at Terre Haute South Vigo High School on February 26. Mr. Tanoos presented the donation to his longtime friend and well-known Baltimore Ravens Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron. The donation will help enable the VCEF to provide a grant to teachers with terrific ideas for providing learning opportunities in leadership for their students. Read more about Cameron and his recent visit to Terre Haute South Vigo High School here.

Forget Work, Go Colts!

Firm members took a break from their day to cheer on the Indianapolis Colts before they played the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV on February 6. Firm employee and former Colts cheerleader Christa Pierce organized the festivities, which included a pep rally, great food, and a football-throwing challenge. The firm also raised more than $100 to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Click here to see more photos and check out WTWO's coverage of the party here!

United Way Day

Twelve firm members raised nearly $400 in donations during the United Way of the Wabash Valley’s fundraising drive to collect $24,000 in 24 hours. Click here for more details.

Safe and Sober Free Ride Home: New Year's Eve 2009

Entering its second year of service, the law firm’s Safe and Sober Free Cab Ride Home program was available on New Year’s Eve and covered cab fares for 34 safe rides home. Click here to learn more.

3rd Annual Larry P. Fleschner Food Drive

In memory of Larry P. Fleschner and his philanthropic ways, the law office of Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos, & Newlin and Larry Paul Tanning Spa sponsored an annual food drive to support local charities in Terre Haute and Vigo County, Indiana.

Susan G. Komen Foundation Zumbathon

Several firm members will be worked it out during a Zumbathon to raise money to fight breast cancer on Saturday, October 31.

Safe and Sober Free Ride Home: Halloween

The Safe and Sober program was held this Halloween to keep both trick-or-treaters and those on the road safe by providing free rides to those who can’t drive or don’t have a safe way home. Click here to read more.

Race for the Cure

On Saturday, October 3, 2009, firm employees took part in the Wabash Valley Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at St. Mary’s of the Woods College in St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana. The employees came out in force with their friends and family to help raise money to battle breast cancer for both men and women. Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin was proud to have a team in the sea of pink that morning. Click here to see more pictures from the event.

Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-Up

Firm members Sheri Knight, Stephanie Bartlett, Cassie Bettis, Stephanie Crampton, and Lindsey Sanquenetti were “arrested” for having “big hearts” during the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Lock-Up on July 23. Once their arrest warrants were issued, they were sent to Cheeseburger in Paradise and were kept at the restaurant until they could raise bail (donations). The ladies were successful in raising nearly $900 in just the first day! Click here to view photos.

Tupperware Sale to Benefit United Way

On June 15, several members of the firm participated in a month-long Tupperware sale with 40 percent of the proceeds going to United Way.

Terre Haute Junior City Golf Tournament

Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin presented the Travis J. Smith Outstanding Junior Golfer Award to Thomas Goss and Rachel Welker, the outstanding male and female Junior City golfers. The recipients were given engraved crystal trophies, as well as the Terre Haute Golf Association’s traveling trophy that will be passed on to each year’s winners. Click here to learn more about the award and here to view all the photos.
Watch WTWO's coverage of the tournament and award ceremony.

Cookout to Benefit United Way

On July 2, 2009, the members of Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin hosted a cookout to benefit the United Way. The event was a classic American grillout. The firm raised over $1,600 in donations, with 100% of proceeds going to the charity. Click here to view more photos.

American Cancer Society's Relay For Life 2009

On May 1, 2009, the members of Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin took part in the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, where they joined others to celebrate survivorship, remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and raise funds to fight the disease. The firm raised nearly $5,200 for the event, which was held at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Click here to view more pictures from the event.

Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin Cookout for a Cure

The Cookout for a Cure, which served as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, took place on April 24, 2009, at 125 Harding Avenue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch and desserts were served for a price, and books were for sale during the cookout. The event raised $538 for the firm's Relay For Life team! Click here to view more photos from the cookout.

March of Dimes' March for Babies

On April 25, 2009, the members of Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin participated in the March for Babies at the ISU Memorial Stadium at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. The firm raised $505 for the event, which supports programs that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies as well as funds research to find answers to the serious problems that threaten babies.Click here to view more pictures from the event.

St. Patrick’s Day Safe and Sober Free Ride Home

This past New Year’s Eve, Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos, and Newlin, offered those who had too much to drink a free cab ride home courtesy of Yellow Cab of Terre Haute. The program was so successful the firm decided to offer it again for St. Patrick’s Day. Read more.

New Year’s Eve Safe and Sober Free Ride Home

More than 30 Valley residents arrived home safe on New Year’s Eve thanks to Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin. The Safe and Sober Free Cab Ride Home program seeks to raise community awareness regarding the dangers of drunk driving and encourage individuals to make responsible choices by providing a safe transportation alternative during many of the traditionally high alcohol consumption holidays. Cab rides are made available to area residents who otherwise might attempt to drive home after drinking. Rides are provided to an individual’s residence—not to other drinking locations. Read more.

March Against Hunger Food Drive 2009

Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos and Newlin collected 682 pounds of food for the March Against Hunger Food Drive. Lawyers and law firms statewide competed to raise the largest amounts in donations, both monetarily and in quantities of nonperishable goods. Click here to read more.

2nd Annual Larry P. Fleschner Food Drive

During the firm's second food drive, barrels were set up at the FST&N locations and at Larry Paul Tanning Spa locations in Terre Haute to collect food donations. Firm members and food drive co-creators, Marci Childs and Jessica Cook, dropped off collected items once a week to local food banks. The members of the firm also held an internal clothing drive in conjunction with food drive. Employees were asked to donate clothing, which was taken to local Goodwill locations, the Bethany House, and other organizations that provide aid to those in need.