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Mardi GrasThe 2009-2010 Mardi Gras Charity Ball“...We’re
having fun most every night (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 Gras. 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.
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