The Severn Town Club

53rd Annual Holly Ball

Westin Annapolis Hotel November 18, 2016

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Good Evening,

On behalf of the Severn Town Club, I would like to welcome you to

our 53rd Annual Holly Ball.

Hard to believe that an idea imagined by a small group of women

many years ago would grow into such a large endeavor. They wanted

to contribute to the welfare of the community and tonight we are

proud to continue to make their dream a reality. The major recipient

for this year’s funds is Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Maryland

Hall is best known for its performances, exhibitions, and educational

art classes, but they also provide outreach programs that are

accessible for all members of the community regardless of their

financial circumstances.

A gala such as this would not be possible without the generous

support of our donors, sponsors, businesses who take out the ads in

the program and people and businesses who contribute to the silent

and live auction items. We thank you all.

This year's Holly Ball Chairman, Sheryn Blocher and her committee

building on their experience last year, with extremely hard work and

many hours have produced this evening. The entire Severn Town

Club membership came together to ensure that.

This evening, we especially remember a wonderful, successful lady

who was very active, ardently supported the club and greatly enjoyed

the Holly Ball. She passed away in October, but her spirit lives on.

Anne Mercer, you are here in spirit and in our hearts.

Another wonderful woman who could not be here this evening is our

immediate past President, Grete Unhejm. She was an inspiring force

in the Club and deeply loved the Holly Ball. Grete is also here in

spirit and we strive to continue to make her proud.

Thank you for coming and enjoy the evening.

Warm Regards,

Janet S Morgan, President

Dedicated to providing “art for all,” Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts is our community’s arts center, providing lifelong

opportunities in the arts for all ages.

Serving over 100,000 people each year, Maryland Hall was founded in 1979 by a group of artistic visionaries who believed the former

Annapolis High School could best be re-used as a community arts center. Today, our historic building is the community’s gathering place for the arts. Through year-round classes, performances, exhibits, tours,

workshops and outreach activities, people of all ages discover the trans-formative power of the arts. Each day, Maryland Hall nurtures inspiration, cultivates creativity and fosters the imaginations of the children, families,

students and adults who come through our doors. www.marylandhall.org

Thank YouOn behalf of the Maryland Hall Board and Staff, I want to thank the generous and hard-working women of the Severn Town Club for their tireless work on behalf our community. We are exceedingly grateful to be the beneficiary of the proceeds from the Holly Ball this year.

With your gift, Maryland Hall will be able to increase outreach and education activities that touch the lives of thousands of students each year. Children from local schools will be able to experience live performances on our stage through class trips; at-risk students will expand their talents in music and art through after school programs; and children of all ages will expand their creativity and improve their problem solving skills through our arts classes and workshops. The arts

change lives!

Your contribution will ensure families and children in our community have artistic experiences they will remember for years to come. Thank you for all your efforts to improve our community.

Sincerely,Linnell BowenPresident, Maryland Hall

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HOLLY BALL COMMITTEE Holly Ball Chair: Sheryn BlocherLive Auction: Janet Sue Morgan Silent Auction: Sandra Murray Assisted by: Sherri Esenwein, Bonnie

Mulieri, Stacey Johnson, Ailsa Murray, Fran Douglas, Irenee McElwee

Reservations: Karen Tolzman Finance: Janet Morgan, Bonnie Mulieri Invitation: Sheryn Blocher Invitation Mailing: Ann Moynihan Program: Sharon Boettinger Program Ads: Anne Dine

Janet Sue Morgan Publicity: Linda McCarthy Photography: Linda McCarthy

Visuals Concepts Photography Assisted by Michael Hodge

Decorations: Brenda Larson Assisted by: Sheryn Blocher, Carolyn

Hackmann, Donna Howard, Sherri Pennock

Boutique Vendors: Bylle Patterson 50 -50 Raffle: Brenda Biles Appreciation Corr.: Lucy Kay Weaver

Anne Mercer Check –in: Karen Tolzman

Carolyn Hackmann Check-out: Stacey Johnson, Bonnie

Mulieri, Ryan Johnson Ann Montgomery, Erin Gable

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EVENING AGENDA

6 PM COCKTAIL HOUR

Open Bar

Assorted Hot and Cold Canapes

Sean Lane on Keyboard

Severn Town Club Silent Auction

Vendor Boutique:

Alpaca International, Sparkles n‟ Stones,

Sandro Ferrone, Brass Crafted, Scout & Molly‟s Boutique

Portraits by Visual Concepts Photography

7:00 PM

BALLROOM OPENS

7:30 PM

WELCOME AND RECOGNITION Janet Sue Morgan, President, Severn Town Club, Inc.

REMARKS: Sheryn Blocher, Holly Ball Chair

Patricia Nalley, Honorary Chair

Linell Bowen, President/CEO Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts

CLOSING: Sheryn Blocher

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8:00 PM DINNER IS SERVED

Salad Baby Arugula, Toasted Almonds, Shaved Green Apple,

Local Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Entrée*** Rosemary Cured Barrel Cut NY Strip Steak

and Maryland Crab Cake. Poached Baby Carrots and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Pomegranate demi-

glace and Maryland Chardonnay Sauce Advise server of any food allergy***

Dessert Gingersnap Cheesecake

MUSIC AND DANCING BY “ORACLE” “Not just another wedding band!”

LIVE AUCTION: Janet Sue Morgan Auctioneer: Jeff Heisey, Courtesy of BSC America, Inc.

50-50 RAFFLE DRAWING: Brenda Biles

DANCING AND SHOPPING

10:15 PM SILENT AUCTION &

BOUTIQUE SHOPPING CLOSES

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LIVE AUCTION

CRUISE the SEVERN on a HINCKLEY PICNIC BOAT

Excursion for up to 6. 36” boat piloted by the owner. 3 hour cruise. Wine/Beverages Palate Pleasers Hors d‟oeuvres Date set by winner and owner.

Minimum bid: $500

DINNER is SERVED !

Gourmet 5- course dinner for up to 10. Prepared by Sheryn Blocher and

Janet S. Morgan. Professionally served at Sheryn‟s home. Date set by winners and hosts.

Minimum Bid: $800

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LIVE AUCTION

SIP AND SOAR IN NAPA VALLEY

Value: Priceless Hot Air Balloon Ride for two over Napa Valley with a post-flight champagne breakfast. 3 night stay at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley. (Standard guest room, continental breakfast, resort fees included.)

Round-trip coach air for two to San Francisco or Oakland. Six hours of chauffeured luxury sedan service. Private wine tastings for two at several vineyards. Winspire Booking and full concierge service.

Minimum Bid: $4250

CRAB CAKES WITH CHEF LINNELL !

Fabulous Dinner for up to 8 people plus Linnell Bowen and Guest of Honor Patricia Nalley. Feast on Linnell‟s famous crab cakes with all the fixings. Held at Patricia‟s Nalley„s home. Date set by winners and hosts.

Minimum Bid: $800

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LIVE AUCTION

AMERICA’S CUP YACHT SAILING IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY

Suggested Retail Value: $5845

2.5 hour sail on the famous America‟s Cup Challenger, USA76, all carbon racing yacht in the San Francisco Bay. 3-night stay with breakfast at The Fairmont San Francisco(standard room) (Memorial Day-October)Round-trip airfare for two to San Francisco or Oakland.Winspire booking and full concierge service.

Minimum Bid: $3350

BEACH HOUSE: 7 DAYS Captiva Island, FL Lovely home: 200 yards from a beautiful beach. Sleeps six: 2 large bedrooms and a sleeping loft. Two baths. Huge screened porch. Large screen TV. Available Sept.–mid Dec. 2017. Value : $2000

Minimum Bid: $1200

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WE ARE MOST GRATEFUL TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS

PLATINUM Anonymous

GOLD Anonymous

SILVER Joan & Walker Johnson

(dedicated to two Granddaughters)

BENEFACTOR H. Lawrence Clark

ANGELSRobert & Nancy

Anderson (in memory of Margaret Bell &

William Nalley)

Al & Aida Cipriani (in memory of Anne Mercer & Sue

Norris)

Amelia Crain (in memory of Bennett Crain)

Julia Fegley (in memory of Anne Mercer)

Mr. & Mrs. William J. Kidwell

(in honor of William J. Kidwell)

Joan Kvetkas

Sabra & Dick Ladd

Marshall McClean

Patti Nalley (in memory of William Nalley,

Margaret Evans Bell & Elizabeth Pettebone Woodward & in honor

of Duke & Linnell Bowen)

Vesta & Jack Phiel (in memory Mildred & Bill

Biedenkapp)

Suku Powers

Lynn & Bowie Rose

Paul & Karen Tolzman (in honor of Grete Unhjem & in

memory of Anne Mercer)

West End Grill Annapolis

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FRIENDS

Ace Cleaners

JoAnne Allen

W. P. Beatson, Jr.

Arch & Sheryn Blocher (in honor of Grete Unhjem & in

memory of Anne Mercer)

Ye Olde Village Dentist: Dr. Mark Davies

Mr. & Mrs. Terry R. Gilleland, Jr.

(in honor of Patricia Nalley)

Leslie & Steve Gruskin (in memory of William Nalley)

Beau & Skip Hartranft

Jean Johnson Held (in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Richard

M. Johnson)

Vic & Carolann Morone (in memory of Anne Mercer)

Sandra & Doyle Murray (in honor of Grete Unhjem & in

memory of Anne Mercer)

Lucy Kay Weaver (in memory of Ada James David)

TABLE SPONSORS

Linnell Bowen

Jeffrey Harris

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WE THANK THESE MERCHANTS & INDIVIDUALS: Adoro Medical Spa Alpaca International Annapolis Film Festival Lee Andersen - Designer Anne Arundel Food & Resource Bank (AAFRB) Annebeths - MD Ave. Art Things, Inc. Bay Hills Golf Bay Ridge Nursery Be...Home - MD Ave. Sheryn* & Arch Blocher Boatyard Bar & Grill Sharon Boettinger* Linnell Bowen Brass Crafted Brian Boru Restaurant & Pub Rose Brice* Lynne Brosan* BSI America, Inc. Café Normandie Cape Ace Hardware Carpaccio Tuscan Kitchen & Wine Bar Carrol's Creek Cafe W.R. Chance Jewelers Aida Cipriani* Carol Cockey* Colonial Players Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant David Cowling Crofton Bowling Centre Anne Dine* Craig Distelhorst Fran Douglas Joan Driessen* Jeannine* & Otis Dufrene Erin Gable Easy Street Gallery Eggcellence Breakfast Brunchery

Enchanted Art & Sole Comfort Footwear Sherry* & Todd Esenwein Evolutions Fitness Eyes on Main Julia Fegley* Dr. Scott Finlay DDS Franklin's Toys Fresh Market Galway Bay Irish Pub Giolitti Fine Italian Market & Delicatessen Linda Gottfried* Graul's Markets Great American Car Wash Carolyn Hackmann* Michael Hodge Harry Browne's Restaurant Homestead Gardens Joan Johnson* Stacey Johnson* JoAnn Kidwell* Killarney House Restaurant Aileen Kreppel Joan Kvetkas* Brenda Larson* Lil Lamb Boutique Liljenquist & Beckstead Jewelers LXR & CO Main Ingredient Catering /Cafe /Bakery Massage Envy Linda McCarthy* Erin McElwee Irenee McElwee Emily McGeady* MD Hall for the Creative Arts Michael Hodge Mary Milan*

MINT USA Miss Shirley's Café Ann Montgomery* Janet Morgan* Janet Sue Morgan* Ann Moynihan* Bonnie Mulieri* Ailsa Murray Sandra* & Doyle Murray Patti Nalley* Noreen's Boutique Spa Osteria 177 Restaurant Pudy Palmer* Bylle Patterson* Peake House Sherri Pennock* Vesta Phiel* Pirate Adventures On the Chesapeake Pirates Cove Restaurant Jody & Meg Robinson Sandel Duggal Center Medical Spa Steve Schuh Scout & Molly's Boutique Severn River ENT Smyth Jewelers Sparkles'n Stones Eileen Stisitis* Karen Tolzman* Trade International Corp. Trader Joe's Vin 909 Winecafé Visual Concepts Photography Lucy Kay Weaver* Westin Annapolis Hotel Whimsicality Carol Wilkinson* Jennifer Winslow W.R. Chance Jewelers Ash & Leslie Younes Zachary Jewelers

*Denotes Club Members contributing donations, time, and/or efforts to the Silent

Auction.

Please show your appreciation to the merchants with your patronage and express our

gratitude for their generosity.

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Maryland Federation of Women‟s Clubs severntownclub.org Facebook: Severn Town Club

Officers: 2016-2018 President Janet Sue Morgan 1st Vice President Sheryn Blocher 2nd Vice President Mary Milan Recording Sec‟y Paula Bartlett Corresponding Sec‟y Lucy Kay Weaver Treasurers Janet Morgan,Bonnie Mulieri

Meetings: 3rd Thursdays at 6:30 pm from Sept.-May. Socials, meeting and program with a featured speaker.

Membership: Contact Carol Cockey at chip26292@aol.com or call 410-647-0551.

Holly Ball: The 53rd anniversary of our major fundraising effort on behalf of local organizations.

Arden House Women’s Shelter: We provide companionship, funds and supplies to the women and children in residence.

Youth Art: Organize and hold an art competition for middle and high school Anne Arundel County students.

HOBY: We award scholarships to high school students to attend a leadership conference.

Special Thanks: To Pat Savani and the staff of Champion Realty/Bestgate Road for providing space and other amenities for our monthly meetings.

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The Severn Town Club, Inc,

Originally founded in 1937, The Severn Town Club, Inc. (STC) has been affiliated since 1946 with the Maryland Federation of Women‟s Clubs and the General Federation of Women‟s Clubs, Inc., the largest organization of women in the world.

The motto of the General Federation is “Unity in Diversity”, and the Severn Town Club continues to accept and expand upon the opportunities for programs of work as suggested by MFWC and GFWC.

Membership in the Severn Town Club provides an opportunity to develop a wide variety of interests while participating in volunteer service projects within the community.

This year, the Severn Town Club is celebrating the 53rd anniversary of the Holly Ball with Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts as our major recipient.

As a result of the generous support to our Holly Balls over the past 53 years, more than $1.2 million has been contributed to a wide range of community charities, non-profits, scholarships and projects. Some of the many organizations that have benefitted from the proceeds of the Holly Ball are the Anne Arundel Medical Center, Lighthouse Shelter, AAC Food Bank, AAC Library Foundation, Hospice of the Chesapeake, Maryland Therapeutic Riding, World Artists, Scholarships for Scholars, Hospice Cup, YMCA Arden House, HOBY Leadership Conferences, Children‟s Theatre of Annapolis, Marines Helping Marines, Children‟s Chorus and Assistance League of the Chesapeake.

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914 Bay Ridge Road Annapolis, MD 21403

410-263-8141www.gatewayflorist.us

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