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Harvest Ball Kickoff

Co-chairs Annie Barlow, Amanda McElroy and Peyton Merrill
Co-chairs Annie Barlow, Amanda McElroy and Peyton Merrill.

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On May 19, 2010, Marc Jacobs, with Guild members Annie Barlow, Amanda McElroy and Peyton Merrill hosted a private cocktail reception in support of the Guild of the Chicago Botanic Garden at Marc Jacobs on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Grey Goose graciously provided cocktails, Elysian provided cava, Le Colonial provided spring rolls and Fortune Fish provided shrimp cocktail. The reception was a kick-off party for the annual Harvest Ball, which occurs on the glorious fall grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden on Saturday, September 25, 2010.

The Twelfth Annual Harvest Ball, a black-tie affair, begins with a cocktail reception and silent auction at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, a live auction that features domestic and international vacation packages and dancing. The 2010 Harvest Ball is co-chaired by Guild members Pim Alley and Lisa Holstein.

The annual Ball, attended by more than 500 of Chicago’s civic leaders, has raised more than $2.2 million to date for the Garden’s education, environmental and children’s programs. Proceeds from the 2010 Harvest Ball will benefit the Chicago Botanic Garden's Center for Teaching and Learning, providing educational programs for teachers and youth from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Through these programs, the Garden seeks to inspire a life-long interest in the natural world and the sciences, as well as concern and care for our environment.

Established in 1998, the Guild supports the Garden through service projects, as well as fund-raising events. Led by co-presidents Jay Owen, Jr., Chicago, Ill., and Joe Brickman of Lake Forest, the group has more than 100 members representing a diverse collection of young leaders from the Chicago area.

The 2010 Harvest Ball Committee consists of (top row) Jennifer Keenan, Kathryn Mangel, Lisa Holstein, Pim Alley, Heidi Paul (bottom row) Annie Barlow, Amanda McElroy and Peyton Merrill.
The 2010 Harvest Ball Committee consists of (top row) Jennifer Keenan, Kathryn Mangel, Lisa Holstein, Pim Alley, Heidi Paul (bottom row) Annie Barlow, Amanda McElroy and Peyton Merrill.

  Stuart Mesires, Brooke Timmerman, Christine Jones
Stuart Mesires, Brooke Timmerman, Christine Jones.

Brayton Alley, Stephen Fletcher, Mike Masterson, Guild co-president Joe Brickman
Brayton Alley, Stephen Fletcher, Mike Masterson, Guild co-president Joe Brickman.

Katie Brickman and Guild co-president Joe Brickman
Katie Brickman and Joe Brickman.

  Harry Pfaff, Neely Fritz
Harry Pfaff, Neely Fritz.

Liz Ryan, Amy Merlis, Paula Clair, Andrea Garber
Liz Ryan, Amy Merlis, Paula Clair, Andrea Garber.

Cathy Busch, Eve Rogers, Michael Busch, Ann Tucker, Lindsey Axel
Cathy Busch, Eve Rogers, Michael Busch, Ann Tucker, Lindsey Axel.

Kathryn Mangel, Jennifer Keenan
Kathryn Mangel, Jennifer Keenan.

  Catherine Brink, Melissa McNally
Catherine Brink, Melissa McNally.

Ziv Lalich and Leigh Keyser
Ziv Lalich and Leigh Keyser.

Brittney Magner, Julie Peinado, Jennifer Hasley
Brittney Magner, Julie Peinado, Jennifer Hasley.

Gloria Masterson, Erin Ritchie, Cathy Busch
Gloria Masterson, Erin Ritchie, Cathy Busch.

Quincy Watkins, Keri Prince, Gregg Zgonena
Quincy Watkins, Keri Prince, Gregg Zgonena.

Erin Ritchie, Sally Brown Thilman, Gloria Masterson, Katie Kirtley
Erin Ritchie, Sally Brown Thilman, Gloria Masterson, Katie Kirtley.

Photos: Tim Hiatt
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