What | Best Seats in the House II
Where | Paddy O’Reilly’s
When | August 11th
Why | To raise funds to purchase new recliners with optional heating and light massage for young patients receiving care at the Hematology/Oncology Clinic at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Who | Friends and relatives of Gert von Gontard, Children’s Hospital ‘Young Friends’ members, and medical staff
Highlights | guests swayed to live music and enjoyed a fantastic view of downtown St. Louis while honoring the memory of Gert von Gontard and supporting a great cause
8/11/2012
Album ID: 1518510
Photos by Carla Falasco
Emily Giffin Book Launch to Benefit HavenHouse
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What | Emily Giffin Book Launch
Where | Saks Fifth Avenue at Plaza Frontenac
When | August 3rd
Why | to debut New York Times best-selling author Emily Giffin’s latest fiction, Where We Belong; proceeds went towards HavenHouse St. Louis, whose mission is to provide the comfort of home and a community of support for families traveling to St. Louis
Who | Left Bank Books staff provided books for purchase, McGraw Milhaven engaged guests as they moved through the book signing line, and HavenHouse St. Louis Executive Director Kathy Sindel thanked guests for their support
Highlights | A lively question and answer session with Ms. Giffin, a native St. Louisan
8/3/2012
Album ID: 1514317
Photos by Carla Falasco
Mercy Health Foundation
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WHAT: Ninth annual Benefit for the Kids
WHERE: Ritz-Carlton
WHEN: August 3, 2012
WHY: To generate support for the new ambulatory surgery unit – a pediatric transport program – and other state-of-the-art facilities and services that will help provide care to anyone who needs it regardless of their ability to pay.
WHO: Jeff Johnston, president of Mercy Hospital; co-chairs Ellen Ross and Greg Twardowski; auction chair Janice Montovani, Dr. John Mantovani; Rob Rubbelke II, Patty Arnold, Sandy Koller, Adam Jokisch, Summit Strategies Group, Donn Sorenson, other sponsors and 600 guests.
HIGHLIGHTS: A splendid dinner auction with opportunities to meet the remarkable physicians and technicians who provide compassionate care and treatment.
8/3/2012
Album ID: 1516057
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Grand Center Kickoff Reception
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WHAT: Host Committee Kickoff Reception
WHERE: Bogey Club
WHEN: July 24, 2012
WHY: To provide sponsorship opportunities and announce Brown Shoe company as the honoree for its many years of philanthropic support to the Grand Center's mission and the St. Louis community. The Gala is October 13th.
WHO: Co-Chairs Ron and Cheri Fromm, Sharon and Dale Fiehler, Pat Whitaker and Dick Miles; president/CEO Vince Schoemehl; board chair Ken Kranzberg and other sponsors.
HIGHLIGHTS: Schoemehl's announcement of a $75,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to be matched with a grant by private commitments. Grand Center investment opportunities will help increase pedestrian safety, provide landscape enhancement and more.
7/24/2012
Album ID: 1507413
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Life Skills Par-Tee Dinner Auction
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WHAT: Par-Tee Dinner Auction
WHERE: Meadowbrook Country Club
WHEN: July 22, 2102
WHY: To support Life Skills programs which help teens and adults with developmental disabilities.
WHO: CEO Wendy Sullivan; honorary chair Bernie Federko; tournament chairs Jeffrey Hunter, Bob Budenholzer, Mark Ianni; emcee Victoria Babu, and the beneficiaries of the programs who attain awesome accomplishments.
HIGHLIGHTS: Silent and oral auctions, cocktail socializing and an elegant dinner
7/22/2012
Album ID: 1507414
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Kingdom House
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WHAT: Golf and Dinner Auction
WHEN: July 9, 2012
WHERE: St. Albans Country Club
WHY: To raise funds to help individuals and families transform their lives through child abuse reduction, health, independence, employment preparation, nutritious food, clothing and more.
WHO: Executive director Scott Walker, Jennifer March, Adam and Danielle Jokisch, Steve Stack, Ann Rathert, Jaimee Hall, Tara McCutcheon, Kristi Randall, 230 golfers and other supporters.
HIGHLIGHTS: A record of more than $100,000 was raised! Ian Soutar's hole-in-one won him a $500 American Express gift card. Top teams were from Lewis & Clark: J.T. Trvdik, Kim Shearburn, Mark Bumgarner, Raj Bhuyan; and from Tavern Creek: Brian Baker, Mike Brammell, Matt Ott and James Schuring.
7/9/2012
Album ID: 1500755
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Walk to Defeat ALS
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What: Walk to Defeat ALS
Where: Forest Park
When: June 30, 2012
Who: Walk Chair Dave Van de Riet, Pres/CEO Maureen Barber-Hill, Emcee Angie Mock of Fox 2
6/30/2012
Album ID: 1499739
Photos by Charles Barnes
Big Muddy Dance Company
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WHAT: Premiere Performance & Donor Reception
WHERE: Touhill Performing Arts Center
WHEN: June 29, 2012
WHY: To thank the founding donors whose support will help establish an eclectic dance company of talented athletes and build a repertoire of outstanding dance performances.
WHO: Artistic director Paula & Jim David; co-chairs Ron and Cheri Fromm; Erin Warner, Brandon DiCriscio, Jessica Taylor, Marc Wayne, Sam Watson, Kameron Saunders, Dena Brooks, Lou Conte, and enthusiastic well-wishers.
HIGHLIGHTS: Seven choreographed dance segments, performed by agile, disciplined dancers, and paired with perfect jazz music accompaniment.
6/29/2012
Album ID: 1499895
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Humane Society
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WHAT: Purses & Pumps for Pooches & Pals
WHERE: Headquarters at 1201 Mackland
WHEN: June 28, 2012
WHO: CEO Kathy Warnick; co-chairs Pam Nicholson, Diane Sullivan, Judy Gruender; honorary chair Jan Torrisi-Mokwa; Brown Shoe Company representatives, purse and shoe donors, sponsors and guests
WHY: To benefit HSMO's Animal Cruelty Fund which serves to investigate, heal and prevent animal abuse.
HIGHLIGHTS: Designer bags and shoes for raffle, networking, tantalizing food and drink from local restaurants, and heartwarming interaction with the loveable animals in the facility.
6/29/2012
Album ID: 1499896
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Social Media Club - Getting Hyperlocal with #SMCSTL
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What | Social Media Club – Getting Hyper Local with #SMCSTL
Where | Kirkwood Station Brewing Co.
When | June 27th
Why | To announce the Social Media Club’s newly elected Board members and to discus the importance of “hyperlocal” news particularly in our St. Louis communities including citizen journalism, blogging, and social media in reporting
Who | St. Louis’ most connected, tech-savvy social media geeks, out-going Board President and Founder Brad Hogenmiller and in-coming Board President Erin Moloney
Highlights | a dialogue facilitated by Lindsay Toler, Patch’s Associate Local Editor – Mid-South County, networking opportunities, drink specials, delicious appetizers, and music
6/27/2012
Album ID: 1496774
Photos by Carla Falasco
St. Louis Zoo Sea Lion Sound Donor Preview
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WHAT: Donor Preview of Sea Lion Sound
WHERE: Saint Louis Zoo
WHEN: June 27, 2012
WHO: President & CEO Dr. Jeffrey Bonner; campaign chairman Joseph Imbs III; Carolyn Kindle, Davida Lichtenstein Layer, Ann Lux, Joseph Ambrose, and hundreds of families who delighted in the animals' antics.
WHY: To honor the donors who help sponsor exhibits, enhance visitor experience, modernize facilities and strengthen the Zoo's endowment.
HIGHLIGHTS: The Zoo's new Sea Lion Sound which features a walk-through, transparent tunnel into the sea lion habitat and an authentic landscape. Sea lion Bennie charmed the crowd with his amazing acrobatic feats.
6/27/2012
Album ID: 1499892
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Bill Wallis Foundation Classic Golf Tournament
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WHAT: 11th Annual Golf Classic
WHERE: The St. Albans Country Club
WHEN: June 25, 2012
WHY: To memorialize the late Bill Wallis by creating an educational foundation to help young people pursue their education. In eleven years the Foundation has awarded more than $112,000 in scholarships.
WHO: Mrs. Bill Wallis (Lynn) and her adult children: Adam, Chad, Rachel Andreasson, Jason; partner sponsors Exxon Mobil, BP North America, St. Louis Rams, St. Louis Cardinals, others and event chair Don Bartoni.
HIGHLIGHTS: Tournament with a mid-morning shotgun start, silent and live aucton with auctioneer Adam Jokisch, lunch, beverages, dinner and great comradery among avid golfers.
6/25/2012
Album ID: 1494060
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Great Rivers Greenway
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What | Great Rivers Greenway Hosts ‘Elevate St. Louis: The Trestle’
Where | The Trestle
When | June 21st
Why | to raise awareness of the sustainable redevelopment of The Trestle, an abandoned elevated railway soon to be converted into a recreational destination for runners, walkers, cyclers, and skaters. The Trestle will allow exploration of the metro St. Louis river ways and protected habitats and will bridge multiple neighborhoods while revitalizing the community and encouraging active lifestyles
Who | St. Louis City Mayor Francis Slay offered an enthusiastic welcome, Great Rivers Greenway Executive Director Susan Trautman thanked all those who have helped to launch this unique project and encouraged attendees to get involved in supporting it
Highlights | a trip to the top of The Trestle overlooking the street party below, music by Gene Dobbs Bradford Blues Experience, and an array of local food trucks
6/21/2012
Album ID: 1492670
Photos by Carla Falasco
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis Chapter
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What: 24th Annual AAFA Golf Classic
When: June 18, 2012
Where: Old Hickory Golf Club
Why: Proceeds from this event benefited the life-saving medical and educational programs that AAFA provides to the St.Louis community as well as the St. Stephen Allergy Friendly Preschool Scholarship Fund.
Who: Chair, Ray Kollar; Golf Classic Committee, Jeanine Bermel, JD Glisson, Kristen Kim, Matt Maxfireld, Bill Reichhardt, Ed Schwent, Ralph Turney; Emcee Rene Knott; Ex. Dir. Joy Krieger; Emeritus Trustees, Phillip Kornblat, M.D., and Raymond G. Slavin, M.D.
Highlights: The pleasure of a golf outing on a glorious day at Old Hickory Golf Club followed by auctions, a cocktail reception and dinner.
6/18/2012
Album ID: 1492760
Photos by Charles Barnes
Arcturis
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What: Arcturis Executive Becky Kueker's Career Celebration
Where: Bogey Club
When: June 11, 2012
Why: To recognize Becky Kueker's 20-year career with Arcturis architectural design firm. Kueker headed business development for Arcturis and was responsible for landing national and local clients over the years. In addition, Kueker is a passionate community activist and has been awarded with the YWCA's President Award - one of only two such awards to be given in the last 21 years. This prestigious award recognized her extraordinary contributions to the community and to the YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis. Last year, she was named a Woman of Achievement for her many charitable accomplishments. She has also been active on a number of Boards such as Food Outreach, St. Louis Community College Foundation, Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club, the OASIS Advisory Board, and she has been instrumental in raising funding for the St. Louis County Library Foundation and its new Center for Family History.
Who: Becky Kueker, Arcturis CEO Pat Whitaker, Arcturis President Traci O'Bryan and more than 100 other well-wishers.
Highlights: The august setting of the Bogey Club in Ladue provided a wonderful location as BJC Communications Director June Fowler, Don Musick of Musick Construction, Arcturis CEO Pat Whitaker, and the firm's President Traci O'Bryan toasted Becky's incredible career and community accomplishments.
6/15/2012
Album ID: 1488277
Photos by Charles Barnes
A Zoo Ado
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What: St. Louis Zoo - A Zoo Ado presented by Wells Fargo Advisors
When: June 15, 2012
Where: St. Louis Zoo
Why: Partygoers to A Zoo Ado presented by Wells Fargo Advisors celebrated the Caribbean flamingo with Flamingo Fling at the Zoo. The preliminary gross revenue raised was $488,000 which benefits the Saint Louis Zoo and its conservation efforts both at the Zoo and around the world. More than 2,500 people pre-registered to attend.
Who: Joe and Marcia Ambrose, Lynn and Doug Yaeger, Zoo President & CEO Dr. Jeffrey Bonner and Melody Noel. Melody also served on the A Zoo Ado committee.
Hon. James Conway, Chair of Saint Louis Zoo Commission, and wife, Joan.
Tom and Laurie Welch (Tom is a Saint Louis Zoo Association board member and president of Fifth Third Bank, a principal underwriter of A Zoo Ado)
Drew and Denise Franz, Sharon and Dale Fiehler, Rachel Seward, Assistant Vice President, Civic Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo Advisors, the presenting sponsor of A Zoo Ado; and Jermal Seward, of the Young Zoo Friends Advisory Board. Jim Sansone, member of the Saint Louis Zoo Commission, and wife Kathryn. Cynthia Holter, Vice President of External Relations at the Zoo, and husband, Denny Holter.
Some of the folks from the A Zoo Ado Committees:
Peggy and Jerry Ritter
Steve and Katie Schankman
Charlie and Marilyn Hoessle
Patty and Mark Mantovani
Cathy and Jim Gidcumb
Susan and Cicardi Bruce with Cheryl and Lee Reid
Bonnie and Gary Halls
Terese and Greg Portell
Highlights:There was plenty of pink, feather boas, and other flamingo-inspired attire at the creative-casual party. Guests exercised their flamingo-like flexibility by getting low with the limbo.
The night was just right for dancing under the summer moon. Dr. Zhivegas, Fat Pocket and DJ Raven Fox provided the tunes.
There was a fabulous silent auction with items ranging from animal-inspired jewelry to vacations, theater, concerts and sports tickets, artwork, golf packages and more.
6/15/2012
Album ID: 1490090
Photos by Charles Barnes
Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund Annual Grants Celebration
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What | Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund Annual Grants Celebration
Where | Steinberg Hall Auditorium at Washington University
When | June 14th
Why | To acknowledge one million dollars well spent on programs at local non-profit organizations that focus on arts and culture, education, the environment, health, and social services
Who | 2012 grant recipients include: Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments (ALIVE), Annie’s Hope, Casa de Salud, College Bound, Haven of Grace, Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Program, Little Bit Foundation, The Mildred Brady and Rena Martin Charitable Eye Foundation, Redevelopment Opportunities for Women (ROW), Southside Day Nursery (SSDN), and The Women’s Safe House
Highlights | Recently retired former President and CEO of Deaconess Foundation Rev. Jerry W. Paul addressed awardees with his talk on “Giving for Impact,” Spirit of St. Louis Founder and former Board President Shelby Schagrin congratulated each organization personally, current Board President Felice Joyce welcomed guests, former Board President Vicki Sheehan summarized the impact of SOS upon the community, and board members Laura Friedman and Linda Grayson presented the awards.
6/14/2012
Album ID: 1489666
Photos by Carla Falasco
Lumiere Golf Classic
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What: The Pairings Party for the Lumiere Golf Classic hosted by Marshall Faulk
Where: Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels - St. Louis
When: saturday, June 9, 2012
Why: The kick-off party for the first ever Lumiere Golf Classic that was held on June 10 and 11 at Stonewolf Golf Club with proceeds benefitting the Marshall Faulk Foundation.
Who: NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk, Lumiere GM Jeff Babinski and a host of celebrity golfers.
Highlights: With gourmet food, auctions and entertainment, the Lumiere Theater was the place to be for a sure bet on fun and philanthropy.
6/11/2012
Album ID: 1485955
Photos by Charles Barnes
Frank Lloyd Wright House
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WHAT: Opening of An Exhibition: Modernism of the Mid-Century
WHERE: The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park
WHEN: June 10, 2012
WHY: To support the House's projects and programs and to celebrate Wright's 145th birthday
WHO: Honorary chair Joan Goodson; co-chairs Jane Gleason and Mary Susman; board chair Joanne Kohn; Laura Meyer, guest speaker Robert Duffy; Barney Ebsworth, curator Peter Shank, 150 guests
HIGHLIGHTS: Duffy's reflections on the art and humanity of Arthur Osver; House tours, exhibition of mid-century architects and designers, jazz and swing music by the Swingset Trio, party fare with gelato and birthday cake.
6/10/2012
Album ID: 1486164
Photos by Margaret Rambo
International Photography Hall of Fame
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What: International Photography Hall of Fame
Where: Moto (and soon to be Photo) Museum
When: Friday, June 8, 2012
Why: To celebrate the pending move of the International Photography Hall of Fame to St. Louis from Oklahoma City.
