Bastille Day Ball
Summer would be incomplete without the Bastille Day Ball. Originating in 1983 under the leadership of Sally Sword, the Ball has annually attracted hundreds of people to its mid-July celebration of French unity and American philanthropy.
In 2009, Trinity Counseling Service realizes the need to change the event due to changes in our economy. As TCS is aware of how the recession has affected us all, three changes will occur.
First, all the proceeds of the event will go to help the large number of families who have turned to TCS for help. A typical problem involved a man who has lost his job, the resulting tension erupting into arguments with his wife. Their son or daughter, caught in the maelstrom of their emotions, becomes sad and angry, displacing his or her problem onto teachers and classmates at school.
Secondly, realizing that our donors have also been impacted, we have lowered what it costs to attend and support the event. Individual levels were reduced by $50 and the corporate levels for Patron and Supporter by $1,000.
Thirdly, in an awareness of a more difficult time, the event will be called the Bastille Day Celebration, and will be a simpler party, this year featuring continuous heavy hors d'oeuvres instead of a sit-down dinner, and the decorations will be more modest. The event will occur at Bedens Brook instead of Drumthwacket, the date being Saturday, July 11th.
Lastly, the purpose of the Bastille Day party was not only to raise money, but also to lower stress. Our lives are often hectic and pressured, and TCS wants to have an event that is just plain fun. You can come and visit with friends, and let your hair down and dance the night away to the popular music of The Rich Posmontier Ensemble. And this year, the weather will not be an issue, and the site is air conditioned, so coming to the Bastille Day Celebration will do much good, for those whom we treat, and for YOU.
Tickets can be purchased by calling (609-924-0060) or TCS, the prices being:
Benefactor Patron Supporter |
Benefactor $350 each; $700 per couple Patron $250 each; $500 per couple Supporter $150 each; $300 per couple |
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2010 Our Generous Corporate Sponsors |
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UNDERWRITERS BENEFACTORS SPONSORS |
PATRONS SUPPORTERS |
2010 Bastille Day Celebration Chairs |
| Meghan Donaldson and Colleen Hall |
2010 Bastille Day Celebration Committee |
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| Colleen Hall, Co-Chair Meghan Donaldson, Co-Chair |
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| Leigh Bartlett Liz Beck Amy Bovenizer Lisa Callaway Laurel Cecila Stacey Claffey Erin Cook Judi deTuro Liza deTuro Midge Fleming |
Jocelyn Froehlich Linda Gecha Kelly Harrison Christina Henderson Liz Kelly Ann Kovalick Leslie Linnehan Kristin McGeeney Pam McLean Rachel Medina |
Meg Michael Lucy Anne Newman Anne Russell Gabrielle Shamsey Mollie Sheppard Lauren Stimpson Barbara Stowe Julie Sullivan Lynn Vaughey Stephanie Wedeking |
Past Bastille Day Ball Chairs |
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| 2009 Gabrielle Shamsey and Lynne Davis 2008 Alison Beers, Annie Carden, & Gabrielle Shamsey 2007 Christina Henderson and Victoria Irmen 2006 Alison Beers and Amy Granato 2005 Sarah Cammerzell 2004 Sarah Cammerzell & Theresa Fell 2003 Joanie Ellinghousen 2002 Jennifer Shaver and Joanie Ellinghausen 2001 Jennifer Shaver & Sophie Glovier 2000 Anne Elise Matthews & Sophie Glovier 1999 Anne Elise Matthews & Amanda Stanton 1998 Suzanne Morgan & Amanda Stanton 1997 Jennifer Aldrich & Kate Lindseth |
1996 Tracy Gates 1995 Tracey Gates & Kate Lindseth 1994 Jennifer Aldrich & Liz Murray 1993 Ann Fries & Liz Murray 1992 Ann Fries 1991 Donna Neas & Trish Solari 1990 Betsey Petty & Sally Sword 1989 Jane Henderson Kenyon 1988 Susan Levy & Betsy Sayen 1987 Betsey Petty 1986 Betsey Petty 1985 Betsey Petty 1984 Puddie Sword and Sally Sword 1983 Puddie Sword and Sally Sword |
