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| Ben Stokes, Asia Baker, Lauren Painter, Whitney Dickerson, Asher Simcoe, Ryan Wantag, and Jeremy Lipkin |
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| Tuesday night Vital Voices held a cocktail party at the Bowery Hotel (for more details, see NYSD 1.20.10 [1]). |
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| Houston – "Rockin Through the Holidays" was the theme for the 2009 Magical Musical Morning annual event presented by the Houston Symphony Society and the Houston Symphony League. The event raised over $37,000 and included a brunch buffet, instrumental petting zoo, musical games, costume photographs and crafts including T-shirt decorating. Trish Whitcomb, Katherine Yzaguirre, Traci Lee, and Dixie Meynier co-chaired the event. |
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| Trish Whitcomb, Katherine Yzaguirre, Traci Lee, and Dixie Meynier |
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| A host committee and kid committee turned out more than 3000 Houstonians including: Traci and Richard Lee with son Barrett, Dixie Meynier with daughter Morgan, Trish and Ty Whitcomb with kids Ryland and Walker; Katherine and Mark Yzaguirre with daughter Elizabeth, Cora Sue and Harry Mach, Joelle and Steve Mach with kids Bennett, Priscilla, and Evelyn, MaryAnn McKeithan with grandchildren Madison Burke, Meredith Burke, Caroline Burke, Mary Alex Kahter and daughter Missy Burke, Debbie and Kent Chenevert with kids Max and Emerson, and Nancy Willerson. |
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| Barrett and Traci Lee | Savannah, Jess, Layla, and Betty Tutor |
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| Jordan and Issac Fein | Isabella, Nancy and Erik Littlejohn, and Evelyn Worthington | Courtney Pukaite |
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| Ellie Marosis and Roger Daily | Hannah Klein |
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| MacKenzie Allen | Molly Dinerstein | Gavin and Denise Lambert |
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| Reese, Jeff, and Aldyn Gremillion | Natalie Erickson |
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| Palm Beach – The Policemen’s Ball, the Palm Beach Police Foundation’s annual fundraiser, held at Mar-a-Lago on January 9, 2010, drew a sellout crowd of nearly 500 supporters and guests that included Palm Beach Police Department officers and employees, local politicians and civic leaders. The dinner dance and live auction, conducted by auctioneer Bill Bone, raised more than $850,000 (gross), breaking all previous fundraising records. Governor Charlie Crist, and his wife, Carole Crist, were the Honorary Chairmen. Crist, who was unable to attend, sent a letter read by his Special Assistant, Diego Echeverri. |
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| John Scarpa, PB Police Chief Kirk Blouin, Donald Trump, Tim Moran |
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| Gala Chairmen Brian and Eileen Burns | Chris and Grace Meigher with Martin Gruss |
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| Eileen and Brian P. Burns served as Executive Ball Committee Chairmen and chose a fanciful tropical jungle décor replete with parrots – live and mechanical, which made fetching centerpieces. Despite the frigid temperatures, guests turned out in force. The evening began with a tented poolside cocktail reception where guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to the strains of a steel band. The guests were scorted to the Grand Ballroom where Palm Beach Pipes and Drums played at the entryway followed by the Presentation of the Colors by the Palm Beach Police Department Honor Guard. The National Anthem was performed by United We Sing and the Invocation was given by Captain Fred Hess. John F. Scarpa, president of The Palm Beach Police Foundation, welcomed the guests, acknowledged the Crists and Burns, and introduced Kirk Blouin, Palm Beach Police Chief. Scarpa then presented the Fourth Annual Palm Tree Award to Donald Trump. |
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| Bill Koch and Miriam Erbeia | Fred and Catherine Adler and Tom Quick |
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| Michele and Howard Kessler | Jana Scarpa and Annie Falk |
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| Retired District Attorney of New York County, Robert Morganthau paid a surprise visit and the venerable lawyer said a few complimentary words to the crowd about Trump, the evening’s honoree. A sumptuous dinner was served and entertainment provided by Soul Survivor, kept a constant crowd on the dance floor till after midnight. The Palm Beach Police Foundation was established in 2006 to benefit both the sworn officers and civilian employees of the Palm Beach Police Department. The 12-member foundation board, comprised of civic leaders, town residents, members of the business and professional community and police officers, proudly provides financial support to our men and women in blue. |
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| Joel Pashcow and Heidi Albertsen | Robert Morganthau and Lucinda Frank |
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| Los Angeles – Internationally acclaimed architect Frank Gehry was honored with the 2010 Scopus Award by the American Friends of The Hebrew University (AFHU) and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem at a gala dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Saturday, January 16. The award was presented by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was introduced by 2006 Scopus Award Honoree Jamie McCourt. The evening, emceed by actor and entertainer Michael Burstyn, was also highlighted by a keynote address by famed defense attorney and professor Alan Dershowitz, and a performance by renowned jazz musician Herbie Hancock. Hebrew University president Professor Menahem Ben-Sasson offered personal greetings, and AFHU President Martin E. Karlinsky participated in the award ceremony. AFHU leaders and supporters were also in attendance. |
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| Dinner Chair Mark Vidergauz, AFHU Region President Barry Lippman, Keynote Speaker Alan Dershowitz, Dinner Chair Patricia Glaser, 2010 Scopus Laureate Frank Gehry, 2006 Scopus Laureate Jamie McCourt, Dinner Chair Richard Ziman |
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| Philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad | Featured Performer Herbie Hancock and Norman Lear |
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| Hebrew University of Jerusalem President Menahem Ben-Sasson, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and 2010 Scopus Laureate Frank Gehry |
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| Chicago – Maze Home in Winnetka held its formal opening on January 13, 2010. Headed by Cindy Bardes Galvin, established interior designer and longtime Winnetka resident., this retail store features D. Porthault Linens, antiques, vintage jewelry, unique pieces from all over the world and extensive home furnishings. Over 75 guests attended, reveled in the elegant store and enjoyed sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and libations. |
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| Store décor and furnishings. |
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| In a bow to the area’s charitable community, The Women’s Board of The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) received 10% of the opening night’s sales. Representing the RIC at the party were Women’s President, Carrie Grant, Leslie Kennedy, Kitty Freidheim and Dona Scott of Chicago. There was a large contingent of Winnetka residents attending including David and Connie Coolidge, Pat and Patsy Callahan, Honey Skinner and Joe Louis and from Kenilworth were Kristi Brown, Diane Hall and Dianne Millard. |
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| Maggie Wilson | Nancy Ritter and Cindy Clark-Mancill | K.C. and Kim Moore |
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| Susie Getz and Tracy Souder | Connie and David Coolidge, Michael Galvin, and Patsy Callahan |
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| Dona Scott, Pat Callahan, and Leslie Kennedy | Kristi Brown and Diana Hall |
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| Connie Coolidge and Cindy Galvin | Melissa Babcock | Loren Harper and Nancy Ritter |
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| Janet Poor, Cindy Galvin, and Jo Louis | Jack Sheridan, Chris Galvin, and Honey Skinner |
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| Boston – Historic New England hosted its Centennial Gala last Friday evening at The Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston with Gala Co-Chairs Joan Berndt and Kristin Servison. The festive evening kicked off Historic New England's centennial year. Attendees enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and dancing to the White Heat Swing Orchestra.
The winner and guests will join Historic New England President and CEO Carl R. Nold to be entertained at the houses in order of construction – experiencing history as only Historic New England makes possible. “We are very excited to kick off our centennial year and grateful that the public continues to support our mission of heritage preservation and education, even in these challenging times,” said Nold. “Thanks to the gala we are able to continue to reach, engage, and provide students throughout New England with the opportunity to discover the history around them.” The Centennial Gala proceeds support Historic New England’s educational initiatives to share history with young audiences. Historic New England’s school and youth programs serve more than 36,000 students every year. These programs receive national attention for the innovative ways they use history to enrich student learning. Designed in collaboration with local teachers, these programs allow young people to learn through hands-on activities, role-playing, and cooperative learning to discover family history and daily life in early New England. |
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| Peter Spang, Edward Bousa, Leslie Keno, and Edward Lee Cave |
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| Historic New England is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive regional heritage organization in the nation. We bring history to life while preserving the past for everyone interested in exploring the authentic New England experience from the seventeenth century to today. Historic New England owns and operates thirty-six historic homes and landscapes spanning five states. The organization shares the region’s history through vast collections, publications, public programs, museum properties, archives, and family stories that document more than four hundred years of life in New England. Visit www.HistoricNewEngland.org [2]. |
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| Maureen Fennessy, E. Clothier Tepper, Lorna Condon, and George Sauer | Nina Longtine |
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| Historic New England President and CEO, Carl. R Nold, Sandra Ourusoff, and M. Holt Massey | Margaret Ruttenberg and Melody Tortosa |
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| Photographs by Dan Rest (Maze Home); Lucien Capehart Photography (Policeman's Ball). |
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