More than 450 guests said, “Yes!” in support of Ranken Jordan’s annual Crystal Ball at the Kemp Auto Museum. Emcee Mike Bush of KSDK and CEO Lauri Tanner offered a welcome and thanked ball chair Valerie Denton, volunteers, and sponsors including Tiffany & Co. and Thompson Coburn LLP for their generous support.
“In my ten years at Ranken Jordan, I have learned to say, Yes, to children and their families,” said CEO Lauri Tanner, “when they’ve heard no far too often.”
More than $100,000 was raised to enable Ranken Jordan, a pediatric specialty hospital, to provide rehabilitation and subacute medical treatment for seriously ill and injured children regardless of their family’s ability to pay. For more serious medical issues, Ranken Jordan helps bridge the gap between traditional hospital treatment and home care.
1/31/2010
Album ID: 938176
Young Variety - Trivia Night
28 photos
for sale
~ by Carla Falasco ~
Nearly 500 Young Variety friends gathered at Whitfield School for a stimulating night of group trivia. Questions challenged players’ intellect as they socialized over tastey treats AND supported children with physical and mental disabilities in the St. Louis area.
Christin Bujnak and Ladue New’s Jenny Viviano served as event co-chairs and Brian Rothery was the emcee. Young Variety President Dan Berns greeted and thanked guests for their generous support. The event raised $12,975, thanks to the large attendance and generous sponsors Schlafly Beer, Kaldi’s Coffee, and Dynamic Vending.
For more thank 75 years, Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis has worked to help local children with disabilities reach their full potential by providing services every time they need assistance.
1/30/2010
Album ID: 938188
Photos by Carla Falasco
Cowboy Ribeye Launch-St. Patrick Center
30 photos
for sale
~by Carla Falasco~
Business partners Jeff Zornes and Scott McKenna joined forces to open Cowboy Ribeyes, purveyor of the “bone-in” ribeye steaks. The company markets steaks selected from the highest quality Mid-Western beef. The steaks are aged to perfection, hand cut, and shipped directly to their intended party as part of a premium gift and incentive business model.
Cowboy Ribeye promotional dinners are planned for 12 U.S. cities, but not before their exciting St. Louis premiere! To launch this new business, Cowboy Ribeyes joined forces with Butler’s Pantry, Mettler Family Vineyards, and the Palladium to host a fundraiser benefiting St. Patrick Center. The event raised $7,700.
St. Patrick Center is a non-profit that provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals achieve permanent, positive changes in their lives through affordable housing, sound mental health, employment, and financial stability.
1/28/2010
Album ID: 937494
Photos by Carla Falasco
KETC Salute to Martin Duggan
32 photos
for sale
The star-spangled banner waved in honor of former U.S. Marine staff sergeant Martin Duggan and his wife, Mae, as they were saluted before 380 admiring guests at the Ritz-Carlton for his lifetime achievements and 23 years of service at KETC-Channel Nine, notably Donnybrook.
President and CEO Jack Galmiche welcomed and thanked the sponsors and the community for their generous support. Donneybrook provocateur Charlie Brennan headed a listed of speakers who feted the Duggans’ noble past and their journalistic and volunteer services to society. Tributes were given by Msgr. Nicholas Schnieder, Galmiche, Mary Duggan Leahy, Bill McClellan (who read a letter of commendation from the U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Jim Connelly), Jack Flach, Wendy Wiese, Tony Ribaudo, Alvin Reid, Joe McGlynn, Ray Hartmann, and the Duggans.
Abraham Lincoln wrote, “It is not the years in your life that count, but the life in your years.” The Duggans live their years well, and we congratulate them and encourage them to “Press on!”
1/27/2010
Album ID: 937856
Photos by Margaret Rambo
A & E St. Louis Arts Awards
32 photos
for sale
“Party would not be a word without art” themed the 2010 St. Louis Arts Awards which honored individuals and organizations who have attained artistic excellence, and businesses that have enriched the area’s arts and cultural community.
Honored were Stephanie Riven, founder and executive director of COCA,
Lifetime Achievement in the Arts; Ameren for Corporate Support of the Arts (Tom Voss); Citygarden for Arts Collaboration (Mayor Francis Slay); Beverly Whittington, Art Educator of the Year; David Robertson, SLSO conductor, Excellence in the Arts; Regional Arts Commission, Champion for the Arts (Donna Wilkinson and Jill McGuire); Dr. Wilfred and Ann Lee Konneker, Excellence in Philanthropy.
Co-chairs were James and Karen Castellano, Richard Fleming and Sarah Smith, assisted by emcee Jim Connett, Council president Cindy Prost, Atul Kamra of presenting sponsor Wells Fargo Advisors, and Glenn Sheffield, board chairman. Production was by Switch, John Nickel, president.
Featured entertainers were Dancers Antonio Douthit and Alicia Graf; SLSO Concertmaster David Halen, Principal Cellist Daniel Lee, and soprano Sylvia McNair.
1/25/2010
Album ID: 937846
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Tennessee Society of St. Louis Gala
36 photos
for sale
The Tennessee Society of St. Louis hosted its 115th Annual Banquet at the St. Louis Woman’s Club to promote good-fellowship of Tennesseans residing in Missouri. Society president Myron K. Peck, V, welcomed the 70 guests, past presidents, past and current officers. Traditional toasts were offered to the great state of Tennessee by Kevin Hewgley; to the President of the United States Andrew Jackson by Richard Russell, and to the magnificent and beautiful ladies of Tennessee by R. Richard Bell.
Guest speaker Bob Duncan, director, Maury County, Tennessee Archives, provided historical information regarding important and leading events in the history of Tennessee and the lives of some prominent citizens.
The Trilogy Band provided dance entertainment to The Tennessee Waltz, Rocky Top, and other native music.
1/9/2010
Album ID: 925187
Photos by Margaret Rambo
2009 Fleur de Lis Charity Ball
109 photos
for sale
At the 51st annual Fleur de Lis Charity Ball, 34 lovely young ladies dressed in white were presented to their families, guests, and the Most Reverend Robert Carlson, Archbishop of St. Louis. Carrying bouquets with blue hydrangeas, white calla lilies, pink roses and magenta orchids, the young women proceeded down a runway with their fathers before the evening concluded with dancing and a formal dinner.
As is tradition, this year’s proceeds will benefit SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, to which the Fleur de Lis organization has contributed more than $2.5 million over the years. Last year, Cardinal Glennon provided more than $5 million in free care to children in the St. Louis area.
12/29/2009
Album ID: 917542
Photos by Jason Mueller
2009 Veiled Prophet Specials and Queen
61 photos
for sale
The 125th Annual Veiled Prophet Ball was held Tuesday, Dec. 22 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, where a new Queen of Love and Beauty was crowned and 49 young women were presented, marking their formal entrance into society.
More than 2,000 friends and family members looked on as the Veiled Prophet crowned Melissa Brenton Howe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Howe IV. Howe a 2008 graduate of Whitfield School,a student at University of Kansas. She wore a white silk duchesse satin ball gown with rouched bodice, crystalled neckline and bow with jeweled insert at back. The train, 5 yards of silk duchesse satin, with two puff bows with jeweled centers.
In addition, six special maids were also honored: Elizabeth Field Davidson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Davidson;
Josephine Dorothy Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jones;
Kelley Shea Rouse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rouse;
Alexa Stolz LaBarge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Craig LaBarge;
Amanda Marilyn Reagan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Reagan;
and Eloise Huttig Schlafly, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Schlafly Jr.
12/23/2009
Album ID: 914479
Photos by Jason Mueller and Brett Steen
2009 Veiled Prophet Maids
106 photos
for sale
The 125th Annual Veiled Prophet Ball was held Tuesday, Dec. 22 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, where a new Queen of Love and Beauty was crowned and 49 young women were presented, marking their formal entrance into society.
More than 2,000 friends and family members looked on as the Veiled Prophet crowned Melissa Brenton Howe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Howe IV. Howe a 2008 graduate of Whitfield School,a student at University of Kansas. She wore a white silk duchesse satin ball gown with rouched bodice, crystalled neckline and bow with jeweled insert at back. The train, 5 yards of silk duchesse satin, with two puff bows with jeweled centers.
In addition, six special maids were also honored: Elizabeth Field Davidson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Davidson;
Josephine Dorothy Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jones;
Kelley Shea Rouse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rouse;
Alexa Stolz LaBarge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Craig LaBarge;
Amanda Marilyn Reagan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Reagan;
and Eloise Huttig Schlafly, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Schlafly Jr.
12/22/2009
Album ID: 914615
Photos by Jason Mueller and Brett Steen
2009 VP Ladies and Former Queens
72 photos
for sale
The 125th Annual Veiled Prophet Ball was held Tuesday, Dec. 22 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, where a new Queen of Love and Beauty was crowned and 49 young women were presented, marking their formal entrance into society.
More than 2,000 friends and family members looked on as the Veiled Prophet crowned Melissa Brenton Howe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Howe IV. Howe a 2008 graduate of Whitfield School,a student at University of Kansas. She wore a white silk duchesse satin ball gown with rouched bodice, crystalled neckline and bow with jeweled insert at back. The train, 5 yards of silk duchesse satin, with two puff bows with jeweled centers.
In addition, six special maids were also honored: Elizabeth Field Davidson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Davidson;
Josephine Dorothy Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jones;
Kelley Shea Rouse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rouse;
Alexa Stolz LaBarge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Craig LaBarge;
Amanda Marilyn Reagan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Reagan;
and Eloise Huttig Schlafly, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Schlafly Jr.
