Charity Ball Association Celebrates Million-Dollar Fundraising Evening <\/strong><\/h2>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nBy Jake Gaines\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Photography by Jenna Beth Lyde <\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
THE SETTING:<\/strong> The Charity Ball Association (CBA) of San Antonio\u2019s 66th Chrysanthemum Ball was held at the Witte Museum\u2019s Mays Family Center, with a record-breaking $1 million of funds raised by the almost 600 supporters in attendance. With pandemic protocol in place, the black-tie clad and elegantly attired guests, arrived on a 100-foot-long red carpet through a floral fantasy arch. They were then ushered into the Zachery Garden for a cocktail reception while the talented Youth Orchestra, San Antonio (YOSA), played in the background.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
THE STYLE:<\/strong> Guests entered The Mays Family Center, greeted by a 15-foot-tall ice sculpture, in the shape of a birdcage, by award-winning Buddy Rasmussen. It mimicked the invitation design created by Elizabeth Roberts and was framed with floral details and jeweled butterflies, which encircled the base of the sculpture with magenta lighting highlighting the etched ice. Magenta, which represents universal harmony and emotional balance, was selected as the evening\u2019s primary color palette by CBA President Terrie Musselman and D\u00e9cor Chair Gayle Embrey. Complementing magenta were additional shades of lavender, green and white represented in the floral arrangements, along with jeweled butterflies that dotted the room.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
The d\u00e9cor and floral design by Danny Cueller of Trinity Flowers was perfection with the ballroom\u2019s beautifully adorned tables covered with oversized vases supporting a burst of colorful flowers. The centerpiece arrangements included magenta flowers, Pink Floyd roses, green hydrangeas, Queen Anne\u2019s lace, green amaranth, curly willow, silver dollar-seeded eucalyptus, and the organization\u2019s signature logo flower, green chrysanthemums. Meanwhile, a giant pergola of a floral effusion was installed over the dance floor.<\/p>\n
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The dinner began with entertainment by a dance orchestra. This year\u2019s program was emceed by Albert Steves, assisted by his wife and sponsor member, Tricia Steves, with Carrie Catalani orchestrating an elaborate and exciting presentation of Prizes & Prize drawings. As the night progressed, guests savored decadent hors d\u2019oeuvres, all by Rosemary\u2019s Catering. Wine pairings were an elegant and perfect accompaniment to the gourmet meal. The evening was capped off by entertainment by the band, Blind Date of Austin.<\/p>\n
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THE PURPOSE: <\/strong>The special, unique, and memorable night was helmed by CBS Chairman of the Board Lynn Ziegler, President Terrie Musselman, and the many committees that orchestrated the festivities. The 2020 and 2021 combined gala Diamond Chrysanthemum Patrons were the Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation, Charity\u00a0Ball Legacy Foundation, Kittie Nelson Ferguson Foundation, and the Mays Family Foundation. Even with the unusual year in 2020, the Charity Ball raised over one million dollars under the chairmanship of the 2020 Vice President for Patrons, Kelly Kennedy, and then again raised over one million dollars in 2021 under the Vice President for Patrons, Ellen O’Gorman.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
The organization is so very grateful for The Charity Ball Legacy Foundation, which made a significant contribution of $125,000 in 2020 and an increased donation in 2021 of $180,000 to The Charity Ball Association. During these past two years, under the guidance of Sharon Seal, Vice President of Charities, a rigorous process was developed to determine the 36 charities to be funded in Bexar County. As a result, many needs were met for these children, such as food, shelter, clothing, safety, education, disabilities (both intellectual and developmental), and improved playground facilities.<\/p>\n
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The Charity Ball Association graciously acknowledged decades of giving by Cavender Cadillac. The Charity Ball Association of San Antonio supports the children of Bexar County by distributing grants each year since 1954, now totaling more than $24 million. The organization\u2019s tenet is Children Benefit Always.<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_flex_gallery gallery_ids=”44554,44555,44556,44557,44558,44559,44560,44561,44562,44563,44564,44565,44566,44567,44568,44569,44570,44571,44572,44573,44574,44575,44576,44577,44578,44579,44580,44581,44582,44583,44584,44585,44586,44587,44588,44589,44590,44591,44592,44593,44594,44595″ show_title_and_caption=”off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_flex_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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