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It was not just the dads as honorees, but also a handful of mothers and other individuals who lower a wonderful figure in the local community. This transpired all through the annual Prix d’Elégance luncheon given by the Guys and Girls of Manner for the “Best Dressed” awards.
Turning back the clock, the Gentlemen of Fashion corporation formed in 1971 to honor pick out guys for their manner presence, fashion and local community services. The preliminary honorees, those of 1971, had been Decide R. Ainsworth Jr., Bob Carr, Bart Darby, James E. Fitzmorris Jr., Pete Fountain, Joe Glover, Mayor Moon Landrieu, John Mecom and Don Murray. Transferring on, distaff recognition started in 1982, when the exact requirements focused on 10 girls. Seventeen years later on, the Females of Manner commenced. Latest headliners for the two groups are Adult males of Trend president Ray Seamon and board chair Lee Giorgio, and for Gals of Vogue, president Tiffa Boutté and board chair Sandra Stage Chaisson. Forty people provide on the two boards.
For the Prix d’Elégance System, Mark Romig stepped forward as master of ceremonies before the packed premises. Welcoming words followed. Further program notables were Lee Giorgio and Tiffa Boutté Sandra Phase Chaisson, who chaired the Hilton Riverside-located luncheon and Jenny Hamilton, government director of the New Orleans Ballet Association, which together with the Ballet Useful resource and Volunteer Organization (BRAVO), acquired the luncheon’s proceeds. In addition to the seems was largesse.
More offering came from the major sponsors, the Haute Couture category. They had been Dr. Byron C. Scott and Suzanne C. Scott, Sandra Stage Chaisson and Deborah Alciatore-Empey (the luncheon’s respective 2022 and 2019-2020 chairwomen), Dottie Belletto/NOCCI and Charlotte Bollinger, Joe Georgusis and Lee Giorgio, Palazzo Law Firm, Gerri and Murray Valene, and Pamela and Warner Williams.
Further plan attributes had been the presentation of the Presidents’ Alternative award to Mayor LaToya Cantrell a performance to Debussy’s “Les Papillons” by NOBA Centre for Dance students and a runway present by Jeff’s Haberdashery and Chatta Box Boutique with thanks, among the other folks, to Jeff Chouest Jr. and Rebecca Nordgren. Both suppliers offered their Spring 2022 Collections to an appreciative audience that was hot to store.
Lunch followed with a menu of arugula and spring greens salad, beef tenderloin and mango cheesecake. Distinctive contributors have been Barry and Dianne Breaux (Champagne), Giorgio (wine and bubbly), Dunn and Sonnier (centerpieces), Lee Michaels (raffle things) and Ellen Macomber (the stay auction’s caftan). The silent auction donors numbered 58.
In addition to the above Alciatore-Empey, Dianne Breaux, Hamilton, the Scotts, the Valenes, and Giorgio, the luncheon’s committee chairs were being Stephen Sonnier, Marilyn V. Dittmann, Carol V. Hall, Kathleen Mix Diamond, Laurie G. Guillaume, Melanie Cannatella, Teresa Guzzetta, Jamie Moreau, Kathy Singleton, Jacquee Carvin, and Sandra and Russ Herman.
And the honorees? The presentation was capped with the induction of a P & P twosome, Carl Panebiango and Suzanne L. Parker, into the Hall of Fame. The former was on the Greatest Dressed listing of 2008, when Parker was noted for 2001.
On the runway, they, as did the pursuing, every took a switch on the elevated system.
For the newest listing, the 10 Finest Dressed Females were Laura F. Ashley, JoAnn Christopher, Karen Nabonne Coaxum, Lorraine K. Cucchiara, Kathleen Edmundson, Valarie Hart, Wendy Rodrigue Magnus, Danielle E. McAllister, Lena Torres Nunez and Dana Palazzo. Just prior to them, Dorothy “Dottie” Reese was so honored.
Their male counterparts were being Roderick “Rico” Alvenida, John A. “Jay Batt Jr., Jason Giles, Carlos J. Hornbrook, Elliot Anthony Hutchinson, Todd Matherne, and a “doctor” brace in Ali Sadeghi and Salvador A. Sciacca. Generating a loved ones photo, and finishing the checklist of 10 males, were Judge Kern A. Reese, husband of the higher than Dottie, and their son Justin A. Reese, for a father-son combo.
Great Athletics
Jewish Children’s Regional Assistance (JCRS) strike a property operate on a current Sunday at the Sheraton New Orleans Lodge through “Jewish Roots of Athletics” to hail Jewish athletes and other such industry experts. The gala co-commissioners ended up Barbara Kaplinsky, Carole Neff and Sue Singer — joined by husbands Mark, Dick and Harold — who, alongside with their committee teammates, welcomed a cheering group of more than 350 back after a hiatus of two a long time.
The bash, the 11th a single, honored Gayle Baer, Ph.D., Alan Krilov, and Dr. Mark Sands (joined by Charisse), “who have all designed a long lasting impression on JCRS.” Regarded, also, was JCRS executive director emeritus Ned Goldberg — with spouse Wendy and their young children, Jodie and Adam — who was welcomed into the agency’s Corridor of Fame. The commencing lineup of speakers included Donna Orender, previous qualified basketball participant and earlier president of the Women’s Countrywide Basketball Association (WNBA) John Cohen, athletic director at Mississippi Condition College, whose father was lifted in the first Jewish Children’s Residence orphanage and Craig Hersh, a previous soccer participant for US Maccabi groups and a JCRS “success story.” He been given aid to go to Jewish summer months camp and college or university via the agency whilst growing up outside of Houston.
Added All-Stars participating on movie were being Gold Medal Olympian Kerri Strug MLB Corridor of Fame and All-Star Ken Griffey Jr. and Dan Grunfeld, former professional basketball participant and author of “By the Grace of the Activity.”
Libations and supper added more factors. Sazerac Manufacturers donated the beverages for the cocktail reception and the Sheraton chefs created a three-training course meal. Continuing the athletic topic, the centerpieces ended up silver trophies loaded with fresh flowers from Federico’s Spouse and children Florist, and the auction adopted suit. Athletics memorabilia up for bidding provided donations from TRISTAR Productions, Archie Manning, and other folks, along with unique sporting encounters and holidays. Raffle winner Karen Weissbecker-Remer copped the Tag Heuer Aquaracer donated by Chad Berg, president of Lee Michaels Fine Jewellery at Lakeside, and “weekender” leather bags, courtesy of Dillard’s.
Many thanks ended up abundant all close to, primarily to the Major Prize sponsors: Gayle Benson Automotive Family of Dealerships, the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Have faith in, Mrs. Betty Kohn, Angel Wings Foundation, Humana, Hancock Whitney Lender, and Classes Fishman & Nathan LLC. Their funding will assistance JCRS, which impacts a lot more than 1,800 youths across 7 mid-South states each individual year.
Additional mastheaders had been JCRS president Michael Goldblum with Brenda past presidents Marc Beerman with Angela, Bruce Miller with Dr. Jane, Neil Kohlman with Hannah, Don Meltzer, Leon Rittenberg III, and Lisa Heller JCRS government director Mark Rubin with Andrea Betty Kohn and Fan-boosting committee chair Barbara Greenberg.
Also, and all great sports, Susan and Howard Environmentally friendly, Karen and Leopold Sher, Ed and Elissa Bluth, Amanda and Fred Herman, Jill and Marc Winston, Diana and Chip Mann, Ana and Juan Gershanik, Debra Bressler, Bonnie and Harris Blackman, and Rabbis Daniel Sherman with Morgan, Deborah Silver, and Barry Weinstein with Linda. The last rating: a lot more than $200,000 raised for JCRS and its crucial providers.