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Westminster Academy
- 32 photos
- WHAT: Jim Marsh Retirement Celebration and Presentaton of Endowment for Financial Aid
WHERE: Westminster Campus
WHEN: May 18, 2013
WHY: To honor Jim Marsh for his 28 years of service to the Academy and the community
WHO: Marsh family; board presient Mike Stanfill; Dave Koetje, president/CEO of Christian Schools International; Patrick Bassett, Ursula Smith, Chris Davis, Holly Cunningham, Jeremy Marsh; Academic Dean Scott Holley; Head of Upper School Jim Sefrit; alumni, parents, faculty and staff.
HIGHLIGHTS: Alumni choral ensemble blessing directed by Kathy Eichelberger; a student jazz combo, proclamation plaques, a book of pages of well wishes presented to Marsh, an honorary title to him: Head of School Emeritus; and an Endowment for Financial Aid starting with $20,000.
- 5/21/2013
- Album ID: 1657504
- Photos by Margaret Rambo
Circle of Concern
- 23 photos
- WHAT: Amazing Taste: A Springtime Festival
WHERE: Wildwood Town Center
WHEN: May 19, 2013
WHY: To raise funds to help needy families in west St. Louis County with long-term and emergency assistance, and create opportunities for them to re-establish themselves as productive members in the community
WHO: Chairs June Schroeder and Harry LeMay; executive director Chris Pallozola; Rose Duemig; program director Chelsea Banaskavich; Vivian Fortunato, Diana Stewart; partners Lukas Liquor Superstore; committee, volunteers and local EMT members
HIGHLIGHTS: Generous participants endured 88-degree temperatures while visiting tented vendors who offered scores of wines, liquors, and other tastings. Participants also learned menu pairings and shopped the silent auction.
- 5/19/2013
- Album ID: 1657507
- Photos by Margaret Rambo
Great Rivers Environmental Law Center
- 33 photos
- What: Great Rivers Environmental Law Center
Where: Busch Mansion, Grants Farm
When: May 19 2013
Why: Fund raiser for Great Rivers Environmental Law Center a nonprofit public interest environmental organization.
Who: Richard Lageson, Chairman, Joyce Armstrong, event chair, Trudy Busch Valentine, speaker.
Highlights: Tour of the Busch Mansion, photograph taken with Mr Clydesdale,
- 5/19/2013
- Album ID: 1656910
- Photos by Bill Barrett
Thompson Foundation for Autism
- 43 photos
- WHAT: “It's in the Cards" Gala
WHERE: Four Seasons Hotel
WHEN: May 16
WHY: To support the Center's collaborative research, training and clinical programs which benefit children with autism.
WHO: Bill and Nancy Thompson, executive director Dr. Stephen Kanne, staff and faculty; honorary chair and Cardinals manager Mike Matheny; emcee and auctioneer Tom Ackerman; co-chairs Patty Arnold, Tim Ney, Jack Reis, John Sondag, Scott Zajac; champion sponsor the Jacobs Family, John Mozeliak, cardinal players, other celebrities and loyal supporters
HIGHLIGHTS: More than $400,000 was raised! Jack Reis received an appreciation award from Bill Thompson for his exemplary leadership. Special guests Paul Backes, Morgan Riley and Clark Stevens were acknowledged for their successful achievement at the Thompson Center. Mike Matheny presented his Cardinal players in attendance and received audience questions. Auctions, an inspiring video, and dinner capped the evening.
- 5/16/2013
- Album ID: 1657518
- Photos by Margaret Rambo
Academy of St. Louis
- 18 photos
- WHAT: Golf Tournament
WHERE: Meadowbrook Country Club
WHEN: May 13
WHY: To help support the Academy in Chesterfield in its efforts to aid elementary through high school students with learning challenges succeed.
WHO: Executive director and co-founder Ann Dunn; Terri O'Daniel, co-founder and director of advancement; principal Tom Daly; Tom Irwin, Mikki Jones; Vernice Smith who is a retired Rams football player; accomplished students, dedicated teachers, golfers, parents and guests
HIGHLIGHTS: First place golfer John Spencer with a score of 57; announcement of Mike Stone and other winners; auctions, and meeting the talented and succeeding students whose parents consider the Academy facilitation a valuable gift to them.
- 5/13/2013
- Album ID: 1657516
- Photos by Margaret Rambo
Opera Theatre of St. Louis
- 30 photos
- WHAT: Springtime on the Seine: An Evening in Paris
WHEN: May 11
WHERE: Wells Fargo Advisors on Market Street
WHY: To support the ongoing season productions, professional development programs for young artists and community education iniatives which annually serve more than 11,000 local students
WHO: Co-chairs Susan and Danny Ludeman; Michael and Noemi Neidorff; General Director Timothy and Kara O'Leary; Spencer and Phoebe Burke, Donna Wilkinson, Sam and Marilyn Fox, Tom and Carol Voss, William Kemper, Sally Levy, Alison and John Ferring, Bill and Marsha Rusnack, James Robinson, other generous sponsors and 330 opera enthusiasts
HIGHLIGHTS: A French springtime decor canopied over featured artist Denyce Graves, accompanied by Robert Ainsley; additional performers Deanna Breiwick, Tim Mix; Deborah Sharn and the Carolbeth True Quartet.
- 5/11/2013
- Album ID: 1653390
- Photos by Margaret Rambo
Salvation Army
- 33 photos
- WHAT: Behind the Red Shield Gala
WHERE: Ballpark Hilton
WHEN: May 10, 2013
WHY: A celebration of the work of The Salvation Army in St. Louis, home of the Army for more than 100 years, and fund raising gala. The services provided include affordable housing, Veterans’ services, emergency housing, chemical dependency programs, day care, after school programs and, of course, the all important emergency services. Funds raised are to be deployed in a most effective way right here in St. Louis.
WHO: Chair Marian Wuest, Mark and Stephanie Schnuck, Maj. Lonneal and Maj. Patty Richardson, Ron and Midge Krueger
HIGHLIGHTS: The evening included a reception, silent and live auctions and the presentation of the Army's Red Shield Honorees corporate partner Ameren and individual partners Ronald and Midge Krueger.
- 5/10/2013
- Album ID: 1658119
- Photos by Charles Barnes
Craft Alliance - ARTrageous Dotted Ball
- 34 photos
- What | Craft Alliance's ARTrageous Dotted Ball
Where | Palladium St. Louis
When | May 10th
Why | to raise funds for Craft Alliance's community education programs and exhibitions
Who | Sigrid Brooks and Keith Manzer were co-chairs; Susan Sherman was honored for her singular role in creating a flourishing fashion scene in St. Louis; Executive Director Boo McLoughlin thanked guests for their support
Highlights | a runway show featuring swimwear by designer Lori Coulter, sun hats and cover-ups designed by faculty and students of Craft Alliance, live and silent auctions full of amazing art and experiences
- 5/10/2013
- Album ID: 1653146
- Photos by Carla Falasco
Magdalene St. Louis Launch Event
- 32 photos
- What | Magdalene St. Louis "Opening the Door"
Where | Christ Church Cathedral
When | May 8th
Why | to raise funds to launch Magdalene St. Louis, a program that will help women who have survived lives of abuse, prostitution, trafficking, addiction, and homelessness by providing a community where they can recover and rebuild their lives
Who | Multiple women's advocates offered remarks and inspiration including: Becca Stevens, founder of Magdalene/Thistle Farms; The Very Rev. Mike Kinman; Katrina Robertson; Christine McDonald; Tricia Roland-Hamilton; and The Rev. Traci Blackmon
Highlights | riveting testimonials from graduates of the Magdalene/Thistle Farms programs in Nashville
- 5/8/2013
- Album ID: 1653096
- Photos by Carla Falasco
St. Louis Children's Choir
- 28 photos
- WHAT: 35th Anniversary Gala Concert and Dinner
WHEN: May 4
WHERE: Powell Symphony Hall and The Sheldon
WHY: To honor young singers, new graduates and alumni in celebraton of the thousands of children who have honored SLCC and have been enriched by the transformational experience of music, instilling a lifelong love of music; and to support the work of the choirs.
WHO: Artistic director Barbara Berner; executive director Sheryl Bennett; board president and auctoneer Steve Kidwell; composers Susan LaBarr, Susan Brumfield, Lily Pappas, sponsors, parents, students , alumni, other area artistic directors, sponsors and loyal supporters
HIGHLIGHTS: Exemplary performances from six choral groups, an alumni chorus, instrumentalists, and four specially commissioned performances in honor of 35 years of SLCC; alumni entertainers and dinner speakers relating the impact SLCC had on their future education and career opportunities.
- 5/4/2013
- Album ID: 1652264
- Photos by Margaret Rambo
Great Rivers Environmental Law Center
Thompson Foundation for Autism
Opera Theatre of St. Louis
Craft Alliance - ARTrageous Dotted Ball
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