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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