February 2, 2010
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About Town Magazine Posted February 2, 2010
http://www.abouttownsite.com/photo-gallery/poinsettia-ball
Poinsettia Ball
The 42nd annual Poinsettia Debutante Ball held as the Vestavia Country
Club hosted over 550 guests on December 29. Beautiful greenery with
twinkling lights adorned the arched doorways and windows with cascades
of lime green and red satin ribbons. Two large, beautifully decorated
Christmas trees accented each side of the presentation area. The
Poinsettia Men’s Club hosted a cocktail party prior to the
presentation, followed by the Benefactor’s Dinner. Rick Abbott is
President of the Men’s Club and thanked everyone for attending the
dinner and supporting the Alabama Ballet.
click link above for photo gallery
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January 13, 2010
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From left: Steve Duffee and Virginia Duffee and Tatum Henley and Terry Henley
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Ballet
Women’s Committee and the Poinsettia Men’s Club was held at Vestavia
Country Club. Members welcomed their guests to the 42nd annual
Poinsettia Debutante Ball, which is held each year on the Tuesday
following Christmas. All proceeds from the ball go to support the
Alabama Ballet .
The ball took place in a seasonal setting of poinsettias and winter
greenery as each white-gowned girl was escorted by her father to be
presented to Ballet Women’s Committee president Nancy Kennedy. Once the
presentation was complete, a father-daughter waltz began an evening of
dancing.
The debutantes were presented at the benefactors’ dinner, sponsored by
the Poinsettia Men’s Club, by their fathers or grandfathers. Among
those attending the dinner were Judy and Rick Abbott, Sally and Jay
Young, Melinda and Ron Helveston, Liz and Doug Guest, Ruby and John
Cade, Lea Anne and Foster Yielding and Mr. and Mrs. Brad Osborn.
Mrs. Young served as ball chairman. Among the committee members
assisting her with planning were Mrs. Guest, Judy Campbell, Vicki
Kirkpatrick, Joy Deupree, Liz Warren, Denise Oliver, Beth McCord,
Tammy Towns and Stacy Kingren.
Debutantes presented at the Poinsettia Ball were: Mary Angelo, Sarah
Boyd, Cameron Caradine, Kathryn Davis, Elizabeth Donahue, Virginia
Duffee, Alex Fey, Tatum Henley, Melissa Howell, Laura Kapp, Allie
Looney, Amanda Moreland, Katie Moses, Katherine O’Neal, Paige Phelps,
Ellen Savage, Morgan Sellers, Caitlin Shiflett, Jill Spratlin, Rebekah
Steelman, Betsy Stewart, Nicole Thomason, Caley Margaret Walden, Kinzey
Elizabeth Walden, Lindsay Clair Westlake and Catherine Wright.
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January 12, 2010
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Shelby County Reporter Tuesday, January 12, 2010
http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/news/2010/jan/12/debs-presented-poinsettia-ball/
Debs presented at Poinsettia Ball
FROM STAFF REPORTS
Published Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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Terry Steelman with his daughter Rebekah Elizabeth Steelman and Jill Spratlin with her father William Frank Spratlin enjoy the evening at the 2009 Poinsettia Ball.
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Debs
Alex Thomason and Kathryn Davis (elected president of this year’s deb
class) with Ball Chairman Sally Young and Young’s husband, past
president of the Men’s Club, James Dorsey Young III.
Ball Committee Members Ruby Cade, Deb Lindsay Westlake and Vicki Kirkpatrick committee member.
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The Poinsettia Ball was held at Vestavia Country Club Dec. 29, 2009.
Decor for the event included greenery with twinkling lights adorning
the arched doorways and cascades of lime green and Christmas red satin
and lace ribbons lining the windows.
Two large Christmas trees accentuated each side of the presentation
area and continued the theme of white lights with red and lime green
decorative balls.
The presentation area was lined with red poinsettias to complete the theme for the evening.
A total of 26 debutants were presented including numerous young women from Shelby County.
All proceeds from the event benefited the Alabama Ballet.
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October 9, 2009
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Scribblers Susan Strickland
Friday, October 2009
The Birmingham News
http://www.al.com/living/birminghamnews/sstrickland.ssf?/base/living/1255076131194360.xml&coll=2
Fall Extravaganza set
The Ballet Women's Committee will present its Fall Extravaganza - complete with silent auction, gift shop, bakery and luncheon fashion show - on Oct. 22. Leading the committee are Sherry Bohorfoush, Liz Guest and Janet Robertshaw.
A silent auction, along with The Bakery and The Shoppe, will all open at 10 a.m. at Vestavia Country Club. Among auction items are a French abstract painting and a ceramic bowl from a California potter.
The Bakery will be stocked with homemade sweets and casseroles. Mary Jo Angelo, Kathy Thomason and Carol Walden are on the Bakery committee. Guests will find gifts, holiday decorations and handmade items at The Shoppe that is being put together by Susan Baker, Desiree Maples and Ruby Cade.
Other members helping with the Extravaganza are Melinda Helveston, Vicki Kirkpatrick, Katherine Manush, Stacey Kingren, Nina Daniels, Wendy Henry, Laura Escue, Debbie Mashburn, Julie Freeland, Ashley Moss, Paula Windle and Buffie Whitt.
The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. Fashions by Serendipity are being coordinated by Samantha Culpepper. Joy Deupree and Scarlotte Deupree Kilgore will emcee fashions from Lulie's on Cahaba in Mountain Brook Village.
Dancers from Alabama Ballet will show the costumes for February's "Don Quixote." In connection with Extravaganza, a pair of earrings from Sperry Snow and Barton-Clay will be raffled.
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June 19, 2009
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Over The Mountain Journal Friday June 19, 2009 http://www.otmj.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewStory&newsID=2219 The Ballet Women’s Committee held…
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Friday June 19, 2009 | | its May meeting on May 7 at the home of Mary Angelo. The highlight was the presentation of a check in the amount of $70,000 to representatives of the Alabama Ballet. One of the primary functions of the organization is to support the Alabama Ballet.
The donation represented funds raised from two major annual events—the Fall Extravaganza in October and the Poinsettia Debutante Ball in December. On hand to accept the check were Gia Rabito, Roger Van Fleteren and Tracey Alvey.
Also at the May meeting, the BWC installed new officers for the upcoming club year. They are: Nancy Kennedy, president; Lisa Henley, vice president; Mrs. Angelo, secretary; Stacy Kingren, corresponding secretary; Vicki Kirkpatrick, treasurer, Valerie Dean, assistant treasurer; Sally Young, Poinsettia Ball chairman; and Melinda Helveston, advisor. | |
February 11, 2009
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Staff Writer
Wednesday February 11, 2009
The
event, held at Vestavia Country Club, was hosted by Lindsey Amick,
escorted by her father, David Amick; Grace Anthony, escorted by her
father Alan Anthony; Lauren Bohorfoush, escorted by her father, George
Bohorfoush; Amy Harris escorted by her father, Reg Harris; Emma
Robertshaw, escorted by her father, Tom Robertshaw; Ashley Ross,
escorted by her father Paul Ross; Sloan Schmidtke, escorted by her
father, Brian Schmidtke; Ansley Zarra, escorted by her father, Mickey
Zarra; all of Vestavia Hills, and Jenna Bryant, escorted by her
brother, Justin Bryant of Hoover.
Tables were decorated with poinsettias wrapped in gold lamé and tied
with a tartan Christmas ribbon, all set on octagonal mirrors.
Debutantes’ places were designated with a wrapped gift that contained a
glass ornament with a handpainted poinsettia and date on it. Votive
candles and holly completed the table adornment.
Dinner began with a salad of baby greens with mandarin oranges and
sundried cherries, candied pecans and raspberry vinaigrette. The main
course was a petite filet mignon and chicken piccata with lemon caper
butter, served over garlic whipped potatoes and baby vegetables. A red
velvet cupcake tree topped off the meal.
Traditionally, the first dance at the Poinsettia Debutante Ball is a
waltz. Therefore, this was the first dance that the debutantes and
their escorts were taught. After the dessert break, the instructors
taught participants how to swing dance. Hostesses presented each young
lady with a CD of waltzes and swing music, as well as a gift
certificate for an additional dance lesson at Fred Astaire Studio.
Debutantes and their fathers in attendance were: Sadie Batson and Rick
Batson, Lacy Mann and Ted Mann, Heather Morgan and Paul Morgan,
Katherine Clark and David Clark, Walker DeBardeleben and Charles
DeBardeleben, Marion Koepsel and Bill Koepsel, Nancy Ennis and Mitchell
Ennis, Margaret Crossman and Brian Bailey, Logan Dowell and Bill
Dowell, Edith Turnipseed and Jim Turnipseed, Mallory Waites and Jay
Waites, Bethany Inman and Phillip Inman, Michelle Mangham and John
Barelare, Abbey Mills and Ted Mills, Lauren Parks and Mike Parks, Laura
Sims and Tom Sims, Katie Strozier and Brett Sims, Courtney Terry and
Joe Terry, Melissa Moreland and Larry Moreland, and Kimber Williams and
Glen Williams.
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January 15, 2009
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Over The Mountain Journal Thursday January 15, 2009
Red Poinsettias Set the Atmosphere in the Ballroom of…
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Ronald Moore, Rebecca Moore, Courtney Terry, Joe Terry, Ansley Zarra and Michael Zarra.
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Vestavia
Country Club for the 40th annual Poinsettia Ball sponsored by the
Ballet Women’s Committee. Clusters of red poinsettia balls were
suspended from the ceiling with bright red ribbons. Two large trees
with tiny white lights framed the stage, which was backed with spiral
arrangements of poinsettias. Each arch in the ballroom was decorated
with ribboned garlands and tiny white lights.
Ball chairman Tammy Towns, with husband Rick Towns, and Ballet Women’s
Committee president Melinda Helveston, with husband, Ron Helveston,
welcomed guests. Ball committee members and their husbands in
attendance were Jeanne and Barry Lollar, Judy and John Campbell,
Belinda and Gunder Malke, Rita and Ed Wood, Lisa and Terry Henley,
Sally and Jay Young, Jean and David Hendrickson, Leigh Ann and Foster
Yeilding, Anne and Brad Osborne, and Joy and James Deupree. Mrs.
Deupree is chairman of the Poinsettia Ball board. Other members of the
committee are Liz Warren, Carol Ann Morrison, Una Ray Barnett, Stacy
Kingren and Sarah Cowart.
Each debutante, wearing a white gown and long white gloves, was
introduced by Don Moseley. Fathers or escorts for the presentation wore
white tie and tails. Ashley Marie Ross was chosen by the debutantes as
president of this year’s class. Following the presentation, music for
dancing was provided by Roadside Attractions.
Joan Williams was recognized during a special presentation for her
years of service to the ball and the Ballet Women’s Committee.
A benefactor’s dinner, sponsored by the Poinsettia Men’s Club, preceded
the ball. Marshall Ross is president of the men’s club. Nancy Kennedy
chaired the dinner, which featured a duo of filet mignon and shrimp and
a chocolate toffee rum cake dessert.
Debutantes are Lindsey Nicole Amick, Grace Louise Anthony, Sadie
Elizabeth Batson, Lauren Kay Bohorfoush, Jenna Carroll Bryant,
Katherine Cecile Clark, Margaret Katherine Crossman, Walker
Debardeleben, Logan Elizabeth Dowell, Nancy Gay Ennis, Amy Catherine
Harris, Bethany Lauren Inman, Marion Calhoun Koepsel, Kimberly Michelle
Mangham, Lacey Michelle Mann, Abigail Ruth Mills, Rebecca Jo Elizabeth
Moore, Melissa Faye Moreland, Heather Lee Morgan, Lauren Marguerite
Parks, Emma Bailey Robertshaw, Ashley Marie Ross, Sara Christine
Sanderson, Rebecca Sloan Schmidtke, Laura Morgan Sims, Katie Elizabeth
Strozier, Courtney Leigh Terry, Edith Dunn Turnipseed, Mallory Lynn
Waites, Kimber Lee Williams and Ansley Delozier Zarra.
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January 13, 2009
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Birmingham News January 13, 2009
Poinsettia Debutantes And Fathers Dance Class
at Vestavia Country Club on December 21, 2008
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November 25, 2008
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Over The Mountain Journal Tuesday November 25, 2008
Ballet Women’s Committee Readies for 40th Poinsettia Ball
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From left: Melinda Helveston, Joy Deupree, and Rita Wood
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40th annual Poinsettia Ball hosted by the Ballet Women’s Committee will
be held on Dec. 29 at Vestavia Country Club. Thirty-one debutantes
wearing white gowns and gloves and carrying bouquets of poinsettias
will be escorted by their fathers as they are presented. Following the
presentation, the ball will begin with a father-daughter waltz, a
tradition since the first Poinsettia Ball in 1968.
A highlight of the evening each year is the Benefactors’ Dinner
preceding the ball. The dinner, sponsored by the Poinsettia Men’s
Committee, features a preview presentation of the debutantes.
Poinsettia debutantes are honored with parties and teas, especially a
traditional mother-daughter tea in December, held this year at the home
of board chairman Joy Deupree.
Tammy Towns is chairman of the 2008 Poinsettia Ball. Rita Wood will
conduct the presentation rehearsal. Melinda Helveston is president of
the Ballet Women’s Committee.
The presentation was conceived by Mrs. John Gustafson and is
traditionally held the week after Christmas. Mrs. Gustafson believed a
debutante ball would be an ideal accent for the holiday season. The
first ball was held on Dec. 27, 1968, with Mrs. Louis Prosch Jr. and
Mrs. Gustafson serving as chairmen.
The proceeds from the ball, combined with funds already raised by the Ballet Women’s Committee, benefit the Alabama Ballet.
The Alabama Ballet began in 1981 as an outgrowth of the Birmingham Civic Ballet, UAB Ballet and Ballet Alabama.
Under the artistic co-direction of world-renowned dancers Dame Sonia
Arova and Thor Sutowski, the company found status and recognition in
the ranks of professional companies.
In 2005, Tracey Alvey joined the artistic team as ballet mistress. Gia
Rabito is executive director of the Alabama Ballet, which will perform
“The Nutcracker” Dec. 12-21.
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July 20, 2008
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Scribblers Sunday, July 20, 2008
The Birmingham News
www.al.com/birminghamnews/stories/index.ssf?/base/living/1216541750130390.xml&coll=2
POINSETTIA MEN'S CLUB
The event: An afternoon party on June 22 at Aldridge Gardens
honoring the Poinsettia Debutantes, who will be presented
Dec. 29 in the ballroom of the Vestavia Country Club.
The scene: The Men's Club party is always the first
party of the season. President Marshall Ross announced each
debutante, told where she attends college and introduced her
parents. Each was given a scrapbook.
The annual Poinsettia Debutante ball, sponsored by the
Ballet Women's Committee, was founded in 1968 to
benefit the Alabama Ballet. Last year the Ballet
Women's Committee, with a donation from the Poinsettia
Men's Club, raised $80,000.
The tables were covered with ballet-pink cloths and sheer
overlays stitched with flowers. Centerpieces were
arrangements of hydrangeas and day lilies.
On the table were hummus and cheeses with crackers,
jambalaya, marinated beef skewers with peppers, shrimp, mini
muffuletta sandwiches, and small roast beef sandwiches with
horseradish. The sideboard contained delectable homemade
turtles and other sweets. A cascade of fruit was offered on
an adjoining table.
Champagne with raspberries was served to toast the 2008
Poinsettia Debutantes.
Spotted: Ballet Women's Committee president Melinda
Helveston, Poinsettia Ball Board chairwoman Joy Deupree, and
Poinsettia Debutante Ball chairwoman Tammy Towns.
Parents were Bobbi Amick, Alan Anthony, Roxanne and Rick
Batson, Sherry and George Bohorfoush, Konie Bryant, Kay and
David Clark, Charles DeBardeleben, Sandra and Bill Dowell,
Anola and Mitchell Ennis, Belinda and Reg Harris, Marty and
Phillip Inman, Betsy and Bill Koepsel, Kim and John Mangham,
Venita and Ted Mann, Gail and Ted Mills, Joey Moore, Teresa
Moore, Susan and Larry Moreland, Lisa and Paul Morgan,
Beverly and Mike Parks, Janet and Tom Robertshaw, Dawn and
Paul Ross, Katrina and James Sanderson, Michelle and Brian
Schmidtke, Carol and Tom Sims, Anne and Brett Strozier, Kit
and Joe Terry, Lois and Jim Turnipseed, Jackie and Jay
Waites, Chery and Glen Williams.
The debutantes at the first party were Grace Anthony,
Sadie Batson, Lauren Bohorfoush, Kacey Clark, Logan Dowell,
Nancy Ennis, Amy Harris, Bethany Inman, Callie Koepsel,
Michelle Mangham, Lacey Mann, Abbey Mills, Rebecca Moore,
Melissa Moreland, Heather Morgan, Lauren Parks, Emma
Robertshaw, Ashley Ross, Sara Sanderson, Sloan Schmidtke,
Laura Sims, Katie Strozier, Courtney Terry, Edith
Turnipseed, Mallory Waites, and Kimber Williams. Also to be
presented at the December ball are Lindsey Amick, Ansley
Zarra, Walker DeBardeleben, Jenna Bryant, and Margie
Crossman.
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Over The Mountain Journal Tuesday November 20, 2007
Ballet Women's Committee Begins New Season
http://www.otmj.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewStory&newsID=1192
Staff Writer
Tuesday November 20, 2007
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The Ballet Women’s Committee began its 2007-08 year in September. The first official meeting of the year provided an atmosphere of fun and
friendship as the members greeted each other after the summer break.
Joining the membership at its first meeting was Gia Rabito, executive
director of the Alabama Ballet, Tracey Alvey, interim artistic
director, and Leslie Cooper, marketing and public relations director.
The meeting, held at the home of Stacy Kingren, with food organized by
Karen Askins, was a success, as the committee chairs for the annual
Halloween Extravaganza provided information to the members and put the
finishing touches on their planning for this year’s event.
Members in attendance were: Wendy Henry, Kim Alexander, Becky Swindall,
Mary Esther Mathis, Julie Freeland, Kathy Thomason, Lisa Henly, Mary Jo
Angelo, Debra Lamb, Tammy Towns, Sally Young, Millie Chandler, Karen
Askins, Susan Orr, Tealla Stewart, Amy Zarra, Katherine Manush, Kim
Benos, Pauline Simonetti, Frances McAleer, Liz Phillips Guest, Karen
Cory, Janet Holcomb, Julie Cox, Teresa Moore, Denise Oliver, Michelle
Schmidtke, Mary Lee Wyatt, Rita Wood, Janet Issis, Janet Robertshaw,
Sherry Bohorforish, Pat Barr, Nancy Plaia, Karen Barganier, Donna
Vaughn, Pam Cook, Jane Parrish, Nina Daniel, Elizabeth Ferguson, Lynn
O’Neal, Liz Warren, Diane Muma, Melinda Helveston, Julie Blumenthal,
Jeanne Lollar, Ashley Moss, Paula Windall, Claudia Dichiara, Carolyn
Howell and Tricia Ponder.
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August 10, 2007
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Over The Mountain Journal Friday August 10, 2007
http://www.otmj.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewStory&newsID=838&catID=3
A Tropical-Themed 'Debs' Night
Staff Writer
Friday, August 10, 2007
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Poinsettia Debutantes enjoying the lake
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A tropical-themed 'Debs' night in party was held recently at the Riverchase Baneberry Lake home of Roanne and Charles Jones honoring Poinsettia debutantes. Three of the honorees are juniors at the University of Alabama-Brittany Burke, a nursing major; Missy Jones, an elementary education and multiple abilities major; and Lindsay Kennemer, a quantitative finance and mathematics major. Two are juniors at Samford University-Morgan Glasscock, a family studies major, and Katherine Hammers, a graphic design major.
The debutantes were introduced in a more formal event earlier in the day. For the casual evening party, tiki torches lined the sidewalk, and the girls arrived in their college T-shirts. They took paddle-boat rides and relaxed in brightly colored Adirondack chairs, while being entertained by young neighbors Elizabeth and Kathryn King, who choreographed a hula dance for the event.
The buffet included Hawaiian and cheese pizzas from Mellow Mushroom, along with pineapple boats filled with fresh strawberries and pineapple chunks drizzled with orange juice. A walnut and blueberry salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing and an Italian salad tossed with five-cheese Italian dressing were served. The debs also enjoyed a chocolate fondue fountain with strawberries and pretzels for dipping. Pomegranate and blueberry frozen drinks and green tea were served as the girls dined with tropical tablecloths and lime green place settings.
In the billiards room, a table was covered in craft paper so the girls could design and paint photo frames to match their rooms.
Party hostesses along with Mrs. Jones were mothers René Burke and Nancy Kennemer of Hoover and Linda Glasscock and Susie Hammers of Greystone.
Debs attending included: Kathryn Gargis, Amy Fall, Christen Dumas Lauren Stewart, Sarah Abbott, Gracie Collins, Blair Darnell, Meri-Glenn Freeman, Heather Rice and Ali Wilburn.
The young women will be presented at the Poinsettia Debutante Ball, which is hosted by the Ballet Women's Committee to benefit the State of Alabama Ballet.
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June 28, 2007
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Over The Mountain Journal Thursday June 28, 2007
http://www.otmj.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewStory&newsID=741&catID=3
Ballet Women's Committee Celebrates Successful Fundraiser
Staff Writer
Thursday June 28, 2007
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The Ballet Women's Committee held a celebration marking a successful year of fund-raising by presenting the Alabama Ballet with a check in the amount of $70,000. The presentation was made at its membership meeting on held at the Vestavia home of Lori Webster in May.
Alice Cox, executive director of the Alabama Ballet, and Leslie Cooper, director of marketing and public relations, accepted the check from president Tammy Towns and treasurer Celia Anthony. Mrs. Cox offered a drawing for season tickets for two, which was won by new member Karen Barganier.
The committee installed new officers at the meeting, as well as welcoming 24 new members. Each new member and officer was presented with a long stem pink rose and baby's breath tied with pink ribbons.
New officers are: Leigh Ann Yeilding, president; Sally Young, vice president; Nancy Kennedy, secretary; Stacy Kingren, corresponding secretary; Amy Zarra, treasurer; Jeanne Lollar, assistant treasurer; Lisa Henley, ball chairman; Vicki Kirkpatrick, ball co-chairman; and Tammy Towns, advisor.
The outgoing president was presented with a large basket of spring flowers by Melinda Helveston in appreciation of her service for the past two years. Mrs. Towns then presented Mrs. Henley with a large green plant in a painted vase for her job as 2006 ball chairman.
New members include: Kim Alexander, Mary Jo Angelo, Kim Benos, Sarah Hacker Bowman, Pam Cook, Julie Cox, Shawn Dunaway, Beth Evans, Elizabeth Ferguson, Liz Phillips Guest, Candy Hacker, Anna Harris, Debra Lamb, Desiree Maples, Patti Pierce, Janet Robertshaw, Karen Ross, Sally Sinclair, Melissie Stewart, Kelly Thompson, Donna Vaughn and Mary Lee Wyatt.
Ruby Cade and her culinary committee provided a brunch. The tablescape featured a display of sterling silver trumpet baskets of varying heights filled with bouquets of yellow, pink, red and apricot roses intertwined with matching ribbons.
Among members present were: Karen Askins, Susan Baker, Amy Barrett, Jennifer Bruton, Eugenia Burch, Judy Campbell, Peggy Chancey, Millie Chandler, Tootsie Chandler, Karen Cory, Sarah Cowart, Valerie Dean, Laura Escue, Marsha Falkner, Julie Freeland, Diane Gilbert Gay, Amanda Hardin, Sara Hacker, Janet Issis, Nancy Kennedy, Denise Lewis, Julie Lockhart, Belinda Malke, Katherine Manush, Mary Esther Mathis, Cherie Moody, Diane Bush Muma, Susie Orr, Jane Parrish, Michelle Schmidtke, Karen Shallenberg, Mary Steadman, Pauline Simonetti, Tealla Stewart Becky Swindall, Kathy Thomason, Liz Warren, Joan Williams, Rita Wood and Julie Woodson.
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February 6, 2007
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Over The Mountain Journal Tuesday February 6, 2007
http://www.otmj.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewStory&newsID=224
(there is a link to photo gallery of more pics on above page)
2006 Annual Poinsettia Debutante Ball Held at Vestavia Country Club
Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
The Annual Poinsettia Debutante Ball was held on Dec. 28 at Vestavia Country Club. At the ball, the Ballet Women's Committee and the Poinsettia Men's Club presented the 2006 Poinsettia debutantes.
Preceding the ball, members of the Poinsettia Men's Club entertained the benefactors with cocktails and dinner. The debutantes were presented to the benefactors as a preview of the official ball presentation. Planning the Poinsettia Ball this year were: Lisa Henley, ball chairman; Suzanne McQuiston, co-chairman; and Tammy Towns, president of the Ballet Women's Committee.
The young ladies presented were elegantly dressed in white gowns, as they were presented in a wintry, holiday environment. The club was decorated with twinkling white lights and red poinsettias. Each girl was escorted by her father, or the man she had chosen to present her on this important evening. After the presentation, debutantes and escorts waltzed around the ballroom to kick off a night of dancing and fun with family and friends.
Among presentees were: Catherine Whitney Amos, daughter of Dr. John Frederick Amos and Catherine Steinmitz Amos; Hilary Elizabeth Blount, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Henry Blount Jr.; Amanda Elizabeth Boyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Ross Boyd; Elizabeth McPhail Broome, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Dale Broome; Casey Brooke Byrom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lamar Byrom Jr.; Stephanie Lauren Colson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lane Colson Sr.; Erin Amelia Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Alonzo Cooper III; Mary Josephine Crawford, daughter of Mrs. Mary Grace Crawford and Mr. John David Crawford; Catherine Booth Crockett, daughter of the Hon. and Mrs. Stanley Theodore Crockett Jr.; Dyanna Lynn Dambach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Lynn Dambach; Ashleigh Marie Dibble, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Dibble; Kadie Ann Duren, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bynum Duren Jr.; Amy Elizabeth Eddings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven John Henniger and Mr. William Miller Eddings; Erin Brittany Edwards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Allen Edwards; Jessica Lynn Gonda, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Allen Gonda; Tammy Michelle Gray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Thomas Gray Jr.; Catherine Turney Hembree, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dillard Hembree; Kaylee Rebecca Ingram, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ray Ingram Jr.; Anna Elizabeth Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Huber Jones; Margaret Ann Kessler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles George Kessler Jr.; Meredith Gray Laning, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Davidson Lynn Laning; Lyndsey Erin Marmurek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Robert Marmurek; Adrienne Michelle McDanal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burie Lane McDanal; Britney Lorraine Mitchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Glenn Mitchell; Mary Ann Osborne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brad Allen Osborne; Katherine Klyce Speir, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Randle Speir; Julie Lauren Stewart, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Andrew Stewart; Lindsey Rebecca Terry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Luther Terry Jr.; and Amy Kathrine Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Dorsey Young III.
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February 6, 2007
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Over The Mountain Journal Tuesday February 6, 2007
Ballet Women's Comittee Halloween Extravaganza
http://www.otmj.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewStory&newsID=143&catID=3
Staff Writer
Tuesday February 6, 2007
Members of Ballet Women’s Committee held an Auction and Halloween
Extravaganza recently at Vestavia Country Club. Thousands of dollars
were raised to benefit the Alabama Ballet. The event consisted of a
silent auction with hundreds of donated items and services, a gallery
showcasing holiday items and plants for sale, a book section and
gourmet home baked foods for sale.
President Tammy Towns welcomed more than 300 guests, who were
treated to a gourmet luncheon and a fall and holiday fashion show by
Steinmart. The Alabama Ballet dancers from “Dracula” delighted
attendees with an appearance, modeling and dancing in their costumes.
They were presented by Leslie Cooper of the Alabama Ballet.
Models in the fashion show were: BWC members Ms. Towns, Ms. Cooper,
Suzanne McQuiston and friends of the BWC Judy Adams, Jennifer Alden,
Judy Bradley, Shannon Moore, Betty Ponder, Carolyn Whisenhunt and
Patricia Wiley.
Luncheon tablescapes, designed by Belinda Malke, featured large tin
vases of fall-colored gerbera daisies with fresh greenery, tall
cylinder vases of spiked Vear grass and an array of orange votives on
bunched fabric, arranged in pinecone motifs
Mary Kay Campbell of Hoover won the raffle prize, which was a pair
of John Hardy diamond-and-silver earrings donated by Barton-Clay Fine
Jewelers. A Steinmart gift certificate was presented to BWC member Jane
Smith for the most creative Halloween costume, which was a bewitching
pumpkin.
Others who donated items to the auction were: Pat Dye, Bart Starr,
Johnny Musso, Pat Sullivan, Tommy Tuberville, Amy Head, Art Alley, Bear
Creek Glass, Bloom-Masterpiece, Blue Willow, Brookwood Dermatology,
CharHouse, Dorothy McDaniels, Framin Shoppe, Frank Stitt, Jewels by
Rose, Lambs Ears, Lily Pad, Loretta Goodwin, Mark’s Outdoors, Monograms
Plus, Prettys by Kristin Harwell, Taylor Hicks, Valley Cleaners and
many members.
More than 100 members and 200 guests attended. Organizing the event
were: club president and corporate tables chairman Ms. Towns; auction
chairmen Tootsie Chandler, Jeanne Lollar and Tealla Stewart; Cathy
Pecher, ads; Valerie Dean, Jane Parrish and Janet Issis, bake sale;
Susan Baker, book sale; Margaret Rickard and Angela Thornton, gift
bags; Millie Chandler and Susan Orr, entertainment; Rita Wood, fashion
show; Stacy Kingren, garden shop; Nancy Kennedy and Ann Mims, holiday
shop; Debbie Linbaugh, items collection; Ms. Chandler, programs; Diane
Muma, publicity; Sarah Cowart, raffle; Carol Ann Morrison and Susan
Moreland, reservations; Leigh Ann Yeilding, setup; Ms. Stewart and
Stacy Kingren, signs; Tina Westbrook and Sally Young, sign-in table;
Ms. Malke, table decorations; and Amy Zaira, checkout.
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