What: Happy Hour
Where: Bar Louie in Kirkwood
When: July 25
Vibe: Large groups gather together in dimly lit booths and tables for drinks and appetizers. Music fills the room and servers are friendly.
Who: Chris Keefe, Deanne Blume, Peggy Roberts, Chris Gentry
Highlights: $5 buckets of beer on Wednesdays, $1 burgers on Tuesdays and Thursday is Ladies Night.
7/25/2012
Album ID: 1516924
Photos by Meredith Bush
Grand Center Kickoff Reception
19 photos
for sale
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
39 photos
for sale
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
The Little Bit Foundation-Big Fun Event
35 photos
for sale
Why: To raise awareness and inform the community about the work Little Bit does to provide disadvantaged school children the items they need to succeed in school. The foundation creates a positive environment for growth and it is all done by building strong relationships and partnering with St. Louis schools.
Who: Event chairs Allison Reichart, Lindsey Suntrup, Megan Hudson and Jamie Sokolik.
Highlights: The band, The Distance, performed a live concert, a raffle was held for items including a Messy Girl package containing a coupon for two hours of Messy Girl home organization, cardinals items, a one night stay at the Moonrise Hotel and a $30 gift certificatee to Eclipse restaurant, along with many other items. The Little Bit Foundation Young Professionals board VP Lindsey Suntrup spoke along with board president Suzie Andrews.
7/14/2012
Album ID: 1504027
Photos by Meredith Bush
Friends of Wings at The Muny
33 photos
for sale
When: July 12
Why: To benefit the children and families supported by Friends of Wings. Through pediatric hospice-related services, Friends of Wings works to provide bereavement specialists, activities to help children deal with the loss of a loved one, and the Stepping Stones program which helps families announce an illness and deal with its outcome.
Who: Event chairs Laura Williams, Leslie L'Hommedieu and Christy Cole.
Highlights: A belly dancer demonstrated her moves while a fortune teller predicted the future. Kids were invited to make magic genie puppets, dig for treasure and get their faces painted.
7/12/2012
Album ID: 1506585
Photos by Meredith Bush
Kingdom House
33 photos
for sale
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
Ranken Jordan Golf Tournament
26 photos
for sale
What: Ranken Jordan Golf Tournament
Where: Norwood Hills Country Club
When: July 9
Why: A golf tournament, dinner and silent auction to support Ranken Jordan, a pediatric specialty hospital that provides services for medically fragile children and their families.
Who: News Channel 5 KSDK sportscaster Frank Cusumano, president and CEO Laureen Tanner, VP and CFO Jean Bardwell, chief medical officer Dr. Nicholas Holekamp and former patient Sam Ward.
Highlights: A day of golfing and lunch followed by cocktails, dinner and a silent auction.
