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Mardi Gras

The 2006-2007 Mardi Gras Charity Ball

More than 650 people enjoyed the 68th Annual Mardi Gras Charity Ball on February 17, 2007.

The dedicated volunteer members of Junior Board transformed The Mark of the Quad Cities from an arena into an stylish black tie affair. Using blue lighting affects, flowing fabric, sparking lit trees, and tall floral centerpieces, “Blue – An Evening of Elegance” lived up to its name as a truly memorable evening. Junior Board uses this opportunity to honor two individuals who have contributed greatly to the Quad City community.

John Scally was crowned this year's King, in recognition for his work with the St. Patrick Society, the Quad City Jazz Festival and the Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club. This year's Queen, Mary Oeslschlaeger, has dedicated her career to nursing, TVNHA, and other children related charities in the Quad Cities.

Mardi Gras Ball is the main fundraising source for Junior Board’s commitment to improving the lives of children in the Quad Cities. All money raised will go toward funding Junior Board’s NEST program, the Trinity VNHA’s Welcome Home program, and other worthy child-related programs.

The Junior Board of Rock Island would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the following businesses and individuals who generously donated to our Silent Auction at the 68th Annual Mardi Gras Charity Ball.

View photos of the evening.

Mardi Gras 2007 Committee
   
Mardi Gras Chairs Cosette Thoms
Yumi Stern
Arrangements Marji Boeye
Liz Poteete
Decorations Sheri West
Karen Sheraden
King/Queen Tina Burge
Chris Johnson
Attendants Kim Martin
Cindy Frideres
Invitations Susie Gustafson
Christi Klingbeil
Door & Seating Terri Christopher
Robin Ellis
Tickets Amy Lee
Patrons Lisa Wymer
Chris Johnson
Centerpiece Katherine Boehm
Michele Blew
Flowers Deb McDaniel
Pages Mindy Hoogerwerf
Lynn Murphy
Specialty Items Cindy Schmitt
Pictures Mary DeWitte
Nina Zeglin
Social Lorrie Blumberg
Dawn Guzzo
Coat Check Laura Estes
Silent Auction Jayne Pearson
Karen Phillips
Kim Stickell
Publicity Diane Lamacki
Web Site Coordinator Beth Behrends
President Colleen Stalf
Treasurer Shellee Showalter

Mardi Gras 2007 Attendants
Anita Ahuja, Rock Island High School; Laurie DeMaught, Alleman High School; Alyson Eagle, Rock Island High School; Nicole Fennell, Alleman High School; Bailie Johnson, Rock Island High School; Kimberly McEvoy, Rock Island High School; Allyson Milch, Pleasant Valley High School; Mary Kate Miller, Alleman High School; Stephanie Mills, Moline High School; Halle O’Connor, Rock Island High School; Abbey Piehl, Rock Island High School; Sarah Segal, Rock Island High School; Lisa Stanforth, Assumption High School; Michelle Udehn, Moline High School; Courtney VandeWiele, Alleman High School; and Sarah VanLandegen, Rock Island High School.

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