Check-Mate Inc. hosted its "Harvesting Our Future" fundraiser on Saturday, October, 16, 2010, at Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune. More than 160 people attended. Proceeds from the event went toward Check-Mate's new day-care center in Long Branch.

 Check-Mate Executive Director Georgia Berry and Ernie Rivera-Ramos present Kathy Kerr of New Jersey Natural Gas with the Outstanding Partnership Award.

There were lots of items for attendees to bid on.

Elnora Brock, Check-Mate's former Region V Community Coordinator, received the Dedicated Service Award.

Professional dancers added a nice touch to the evening.

DJK Mix, aka Keith E. Roberson handled the beats.

Ruby C. Howard received a Dedicated Service Award.

Vicky Kaufman of Wachovia Bank received an Appreciation Award.

Check-Mate Board Member Donald Lee received an Outstanding Service Award.

Check-Mate Board Chairman Rev. Bernard D. Oates earned the Outstanding Service Award.

Rev. Bernard Oates, Kevin Bates and Tyrone Garrett share a minute before dinner.

There was plenty of line dancing.

More line dancing.

One of the items available during the gift auction.

One of the items available during the gift auction.

One of the items available during the gift auction.

One of the items available during the gift auction.

One of the items available during the gift auction.

One of the items available during the gift auction.