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Limelight

Annapolis Local Limelight | January 2009

The first annual Ladies Tennis Round Robin was held on October 4 at the new Brigade Sports Complex in Annapolis. Forty-eight women enjoyed a fabulous day, which included a continental breakfast, two hours of tennis, a champagne lunch, live entertainment, and an exciting raffle and silent auction. Dr. Kelly Sullivan, founder and President of Wellness House, was the guest speaker. We are pleased to report that approximately $24,000 was raised to benefit Wellness House. It truly was the Tennis Event of the Year! Event co-chairs were Betsi Delaney and Bernie Schultz. The talented and dedicated all-volunteer committee worked tirelessly to make the event a success.

The Anne Arundel Community College Foundation Inc. presented Distinguished Awards to three community members and spotlighted several college programs at its annual Gala, Start Spreading the News, in late October. Henry N. Libby of Annapolis, president of the Carol M. Jacobsohn Foundation, received the Distinguished Philanthropist of 2008 Award. Gene E. Floyd of Severna Park, former Board of Trustees member, was awarded the Distinguished Volunteer of 2008. Demetria “Sugar” Stallings of Severn, Class of 2000, received the Distinguished Alumni Award. In addition, former AACC Foundation Board of Directors members Parker O. Chapman of Sherwood Forest and James H. Johnson Jr., Ph.D., of Annapolis, the current chair of AACC’s Board of Trustees, were presented with engraved AACC mahogany clocks for their years of service with the foundation. About 200 guests participated in the gala.


(L to R) Sue Lindsey of Annapolis, AACC Foundation Inc. board secretary, Parker Chapman of Sherwood Forest, outgoing foundation board member and AACC President Martha Smith, Ph.D., of Glen Burnie.	(L to R) Newton Gentry of Annapolis, foundation board member; Pam Gentry of Annapolis and Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller.

(L to R) Melissa Beardmore of Crofton, AACC vice president for learning resources management; Felicia Patterson of Odenton, vice president for learner support services; and Stacey Sickels Heckel of Severna Park, executive director of the AACC Foundation Inc. and AACC institutional advancement.

About 350 guests attended the 2008 Celebration of Philanthropy Luncheon held November 14 at the DoubleTree Hotel to honor a student, a volunteer couple, and the Philanthropist of the Year. The eighth annual event was co-sponsored by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Maryland Chapter. Proceeds go to a scholarship fund to be used for training and support for those seeking education in the field of development and fund raising. For the first time a morning program was held on trends in philanthropy and how to succeed in turbulent times. Photos by Mary P. Felter


2008 Philanthropist of the Year Edward St. John and his wife Katherine St. John.	2008 Volunteers of the Year Penny and Tony Evans and their nominator Trudy McFall.

2008 Youth Philanthropist of the Year Annie Bukowski and her mother Pam Bukowski.	What’s Up? publisher Veronica Tovey and Sherry Meredith, Executive Director of Wellness House.

Nearly 300 guests attended the 28th annual Concert of Tastes gala sponsored by the Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra at the Sheraton Annapolis Hotel on Nov. 2. More than 30 restaurants and caterers as well as wine vendors presented their gourmet tastings, from appetizers, to entrees and desserts. The event raised more than $30,000, with proceeds to benefit the orchestra. Photos by Mary P. Felter


Members of the Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Board, from left, Thea Pinsky, James Cheevers, and President Anna E. Greenberg.	Adele Baron, left, co-chairman, and Carol Lee, chairman.

Adele Baron, left, co-chairman, and Carol Lee, chairman.	Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Board Chairman Patricia Edwards and Music Director Jose-Luis Novo.

A new home for a family currently living in public housing will be built in 2009 through the volunteer efforts of women participating in the Arundel Habitat for Humanity Women Build project. Recently community women gathered for a wine reception and the opportunity to learn from first time Habitat homeowners how their lives have changed through the opportunity to own their own home. Eventually 14 houses are planned for Clay Street in the Annapolis Historic District.

The Strut and Sip charity cocktail party and fashion show to benefit Maryland Therapeutic Riding Center–Horses That Heal was recently held this past November 6 at Osteria 177 restaurant in Annapolis. The event featured the season’s trends in women’s fashion and jewelry, DJ music and dancing, hors d’ouevres, and specialty tea-infused cocktails. Miss Maryland USA Casandra Tressler was on hand to model fashions, and an exciting live auction included a Vmoto scooter, as well as other items.


(L to R) Event organizers John Baghdadlian (La Belle Cezanne), Michele Deckman (Diva boutique), Manelle Martino (Capital Teas), and Arturo Ottaviano (Osteria 177).	(L to R) Jayne Astle with husband Senator John Astle and Zia Boccaccio, Owner of Alpaca.

La Belle Cezanne owners and staff. From left to right: Genie Baghdadlian, Sanja Giandomenico, Erin Smith, John Baghdadlian, Mariana Giddens, and Mayk Baghdadlian.