The Junior Board Of Rock Island, Serving Children Since 1935

Mardi Gras

2010-2011 Mardi Gras Charity Ball

The theme and chairs for the 71st Annual Mardi Gras have been announced by the Junior Board of Rock Island. The event, chaired by Michelle Timmer and Kimberly Martin, will be held March 5, 2011 at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. This year's theme will be "Bombay Dreams".

Mardi Gras 2010-2011 Committee

General Chairs	Michelle Timmer Kimberly Martin
Arrangements Chair Co-Chair	Jennifer Knuth Beth Ducey
Decorations Chair Co-Chair	Charlotte Johnson Laura James
Decorations Committee Co-Chair	Jennifer Hodge Shelly Phares
King/Queen Co-Chair	Britt Bartels Katherine Boehm
Attendants Chair Co-Chair	Laura Estes Heather McGeehon
Invitations Chair Co-Chair	Diane Lamacki Tricia Gross
Door & Seating Chair Co-Chair	Jennifer Hodge Shelly Phares
Ticket Chair	Shellee Showalter
Patrons Chair Co-Chair	Angie Pearson Jennifer Pearson
Centerpiece Co-Chair Co-Chair	Deb McDaniel Rachel Hayden Laura Hotle
Flowers Chair Co-Chair	Robin Ellis Karrie Crawford
Pages Chair Co-Chair	Carrie McGuire Kathy Lelonek
Special Items Chair Co-Chair	Beth Behrends Gina Miller
Pictures Chair	Melinda Hass
Social Chair Co-Chair	Anjel Tweet Barb Cady
Coat Check	Catherine Bishop
Fundraising Chair Co-Chair Committee	Andrea Sue Boeye Brooke Terronez Kitty Hillyer
Publicity Chair Co-Chair	Colleen Rafferty Laura Dunn
Web Site Coordinator	Beth Behrends
President	Amy Lee
Treasurer	Chris Johnson

The 2009-2010 Mardi Gras Charity Ball

"...We're having fun most every night
When that old moon gets big and bright
It's a supernatural delight
Everybody was dancin' in the moonlight"

- excerpt from Dancin' in the Moonlight

Nearly 500 guests at this year’s Mardi Gras charity ball enjoyed an elegant, fun-filled evening in the glow of the moon, under the twinkle of the stars.This year’s ball was held at the beautiful new Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center.

"Dancin' in the Moonlight" was the theme of the evening based on the song of the same name by King Harvest. Glowing moons, twinkling stars, hundreds of candles and stunning floral centerpieces transformed the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center into a moonlit summer night. Guests danced in the moonlight to the music of the band, Top Five, and deejay, Jonny O. The evening included a silent auction which raised more than $16,000 for our community’s children. This night to remember was made possible through the dedication and tireless devotion of our members.

Jayne Pearson, long-time Junior Board member and active community volunteer, served as Mardi Gras' first ever Mistress of Ceremonies. Jayne announced that Junior Board of Rock Island honored Jim Hass and Dr. Lisa Brothers Arbisser as our majestic King and Queen of the Mardi. These twooutstanding individuals contribute generously to many organizations throughout the Quad Cities. The Mardi Gras court included:

Attendants:

Sheila Ahuja
Rachel Carton
Anne Faust
Abigail Frideres
Lauren Kirik
Megan Kirik
Gina Marogil
Andi Mills
Emma Nelson
Megan Sheley
Ingrid Tunberg
Elizabeth Van Hoe
Melissa Walkup

Pages:

Cameron Leiby
Michael Phillips
Ryan Sheley

Crownbearers:

Ana Jacobs
Jonathan Fernandez

The Mardi Gras charity ball is the principal fundraising event for Junior Board in its mission to improve the lives of children in the Quad Cities. All money raised will go toward funding Junior Board’s NEST program, Trinity VNHA’s child welfare programs 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 71st Annual Mardi Gras Charity Ball. It is their support that allows us to continue our commitment to the children of this community.

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