Christmas Ball Plans Officially Underway:

Guests Invited to make "Christmas Memories"

  The chair couple for the 2010 Christmas Ball, Lynne and Rob Doyle, was officially introduced to committee members at a kick-off meeting held Sept. 23 at the Barber National Institute.  The theme for this year’s event, “Christmas Memories,” was also announced with a sneak peak at the invitations featuring Natalae Conklin and Landon Smith, students in the Elizabeth Lee Black School.  The Ball will be held Saturday, Dec. 11 from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Bayfront Convention Center. Guests are invited to dance to the music of Tennessee Back porch while enjoying the splendor of the bayfront setting and elaborate decorations. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres and desserts, soft drinks and water and three cocktails (cash bar also available). Complimentary valet parking provided.

To attend the 2010 Christmas Ball...

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call 814-878-4096

Christmas Ball Committee Photos from Our Kick Off Meeting

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Tom and Susan Elliott, chair couple for the 2009 Christmas Ball, are greeted by Bridget and John Barber.	Dr. Maureen Barber-Carey welcomes Ball committee members Emily Hutchinson and Judy Dible.	Robin Warner and Barb McNamara visit at the meeting. Robin and her husband, Atty. Russ Warner, were the 2007 Ball chair couple.
Enjoying the reception are Linda Paterniti, Bridget Barber and Janice and Bob Brabender.	Nina Ferraro, John Barber, Alicia Andersen and Megan Haugh.	Michelle Geisler and Carrie Kontis greet longtime supporters Rose and Bob Lapenz.
Four-year-old Sophia Hurst is featured on the 2009 invitation. She is joined by her parents, from left, James Hurst and Leslie Reed Hurst, and her teacher Jessica Radtke and Jason Radtke.	Donna and Gary Roesch with John Barber	Dible, center, chats with Rhonda and Joe Schember, chair couple of the 2008 Ball
Barber Carey and John Barber unveil this year’s theme, Home for Christmas.	Susan and Tom Elliott, the 2009 chair couple, address committee members.	Members of the committee lead the group in a closing holiday carol.