2007 Homecoming Benefit
Voices Raised in Song
University of Chicago Quadrangle Club
November 17, 2007
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The Service League's annual fundraiser raises money for its philanthropies: Chicago Commons Neighborhood Club Blue Gargoyle House of Hope Open Kitchen |
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| President Doris Nitecki with 50- year-ago president, Josephine Blakemore, and Jane Berlin. | Dorothy Patton co-chaired the event. | |
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| Clairan Ferrono and Colleen O'Leary handeled luncheon reservations. | Loanna Benjamin and Lesley Bloch chaired the cash bar. | Baked goods sold out quickly. |
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| Marianne Smigelskis and Marie Schilling sold raffle tickets. | Julia Scott discussed handmades with Leslie Travis | Grace Dodier was on baked goods. |
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| Rose Dyrud at the treasures table, aided by Ginny Meeker. | Anne van der Meulen sold good jewelry. | Nadine Foster and Valerie Church of note cards/paper |
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| Jennifer Robertson, Dianne Luhmann, Julia Scott and Sheila Borgers of handmades. | Harmony, Hope and Healing, composed mostly of residents at St. Martin de Porres House of Hope, presented the musical program. | |
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| Marge Nykaza directs the choir, which serves six shelters in the Chicago area. | President Doris Nitecki introduced honored guest Josephine Blakemore-- | She said the Service League hasn't changed in 50 years. |
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| Diners at the luncheon enjoyed the ambience and the menu. | Orchids graced every table. | Meryl Charleston and friends |
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| Marge Keck, Alison Hubbard-Miller and Elsa Johnson | Alderman Toni Preckwinkle attended. | Beata Boodell and friend. |
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| Ursula Selby, Melinda Burger and Pam Rotrammel | George Rumsey, our computer teacher, with Marianne Smigelskis | Mary Allan and Ginny Meeker |
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| Congratulations to all who made our 2007 Benefit a success! | Orchids quickly sold out. | Carol Strauss brought daughter Leslie Travis. |
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