For the Benefit of Charities Since 1881 T HE B OARD OF D IREC T ORS OF T HE P HILADELPHIA C HARI T Y B ALL IS PLEASED T O INVI T E YOU T O PAR T ICIPA T E IN THE 137TH ANNUAL F RIDAY , T HE T WEN T Y -F IF T H OF N OVEM B ER T WO T HOUSAND AND S IX T EEN T HE C RYS T AL T EA R OOM 100 P ENN S QUARE E AS T P HILADELPHIA , P ENNSYLVANIA THE 1TH NNUL Benefiting The Special Olympics Pennsylvania A wonderful 137-year-old tradition. For generations, The Philadelphia Charity Ball has been dedicated to reinforcing an appreciation in young ladies and gentlemen of the responsibilities and rewards of philanthropy and volunteerism. Young ladies are invited by the Directors to participate in the Ball as Debutantes. Gentlemen are invited to join the Young Men’s Committee. Participating as a Debutante The name of each Debutante will appear on the Ball invitation.* She will be featured on a full page in a prominent section of the program book with a color photo of herself along with a brief social biography. If a sponsor is submitted to cover their donation, the sponsor(s) will be recognized on this page. She will also have an opportunity to submit photos of any charity or volunteer work she has participated in for the program book volunteer page. She will be encouraged to participate in the Special Olympics Pennsylvania events offered throughout the year. *In order for debutante’s name to be printed on the Ball invitation, RSVP must be received by September 18, 2016. The Night of the Ball Debutantes and their mothers or special guest will receive guests upon entering the Ballroom. Her father or presenter of her choice will present each Debutante to the Directors in a formal presentation at the Ball. The Debutantes will then grace the dance floor with their fathers or presenters for the Debutante Waltz. Immediately following, the members of the Young Men’s Committee and any escorts, will join the floor for the Commencement Dance. A Debutante is welcome to invite a young man to escort her, but it is not required. Her escort is welcome to join the Young Men’s Committee if he so chooses. Debutantes are required to wear long white evening dresses and opera length white gloves. The Board of Directors will provide lovely bouquets for all Debutantes. Debutante Subscription/Donation $3500 ($3100 tax donation) Includes 2 premium tickets for the event for the Debutante and her escort (or special guest). Also includes a full Debutante page in the program book. A photo shoot with our professional photographer may be arranged at an additional cost. Additional Seating $275 Regular Subscription — Includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, breakfast $225 Junior Subscription (under 35) — Includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, breakfast Additional seating for family and friends is encouraged and will be considered VIP. Please submit names and addresses of anyone you wish to receive an invitation to the Ball. Participating as a Member of the Young Men’s Committee The name of each member of the Young Men’s Committee will be listed on the invitation.* He will be featured on a half page in the program book with a color photo of himself along with a brief social biography. If a sponsor is submitted to cover their donation, the sponsor(s) will be recognized on his page. He will also have an opportunity to submit photos of any charity or volunteer work he has participated in for the program book volunteer page. He will be encouraged to participate in the Special Olympics Pennsylvania events offered throughout the year. *In order for young man’s name to be printed on the Ball invitation, RSVP must be received by September 18, 2016. The Night of the Ball The Young Men’s Committee will be introduced to the Board of Directors, Debutantes and families and guests in attendance. The Young Men’s Committee will participate in the events presentation ceremony and dance with the Debutantes at the Commencement Waltz. Young Men must wear white tie, tailcoat and white gloves. The Board of Directors will provide boutonnières. Young Men’s Committee Subscription/Donation $750 ($600 tax deductible) Includes 1 premium ticket for the event (boutonnière, cocktails, dinner and dancing, breakfast), and his half page photo and brief social biography in the program book (a $600 value). Additional Seating $275 Regular Subscription — Includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, breakfast $225 Junior Subscription (under 35) — Includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, breakfast Additional seating for family and friends is encouraged and will be considered VIP. Please submit names and addresses of anyone you wish to receive an invitation to the Ball. The Rehearsal There is a mandatory rehearsal planned prior to the event for all Debutantes, fathers or chosen presenter and Young Men’s Committee participants. Details to come. The Special Olympics Event All participants are encouraged to attend an event hosted by this year’s beneficiary, The Special Olympics Pennsylvania. The Special Olympics Fall Festival will be held at Villanova University November 4-6, 2016. Information will be given throughout the year. The PCB family attended this event last year and is planning to do so again this year with an even bigger group, so please mark your calendars. The Entertainment Entertainment at The 2016 Philadelphia Charity Ball will be provided by The Lester Lanin Orchestra. Sponsorship Opportunities The Philadelphia Charity Ball has been supported and funded mainly by the generosity of its sponsors and donations from local corporations, families, friends and board members. Sponsorship opportunities can be found on our website at www.PhilaCharityBall.com. Please help us keep this Philadelphia tradition thriving. The Philadelphia Charity Ball will not serve alcoholic beverages to minors. Underage drinking laws will be enforced. Please help us to uphold this policy effectively. 2016 Board of Directors Linda Fynes Siegfried, President John P. Devine, Vice President Colleen Holt McCauley, Vice President Georgiana W. Noll, Vice President Robert T. Hastings, Treasurer R. Carter Caldwell, Secretary Directors Fraser H. Brown, MD Bryan D. Hauptfuhrer Molly Rouse Terlevich McBee Butcher, Jr. Jason W. Ingle Laura S. Thayer R. Brannon Claytor, MD Stephen S. Lee Michael J. Tierney Warren I. Claytor Lisi Lerch Robert B. Van Alen Peter F. Cooke, Jr. Sean McCauley Darren C. Wallis Gary A. Cox Collin F. McNeil Cortright Wetherill, Jr. Nancy J. Dougherty Christopher H. Ray Maria Sibley Wolffe Ronald W. Fenstermacher, Jr. Brett W. Senior Honorary Directors James J. Binns Hunter B. McMullin Radclyffe F. Thompson William C. Buck Britton H. Murdoch Kent Willing, III Henry T. Dechert T. Sergeant Pepper Charles R. Wood S. Matthews V. Hamilton, Jr. G. Thompson Pew, Jr. Clarence Z. Wurts Francis Hopkinson, Jr. Richard L. Sperry D. Christopher Le Vine David B. Stokes Executive Director Lydia D. Butcher The Philadelphia Charity Ball, Inc. P.O. Box 117 | Southeastern, Pennsylvania 19399 | 610.613.1245 www.PhiladelphiaCharityBall.com | [email protected] The 2016 Philadelphia Charity Ball Benefiting The Special Olympics Pennsylvania Miss/Mister _____________________________________________________________ (Please print full name) accepts the invitation to participate in the Philadelphia Charity Ball as a Débutante ($3500) Young Men’s Committee ($750) Participant’s Information Nickname: ______________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________ Cell phone: _____________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ Parent’s Information Names: ________________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________ Cell phone: _____________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ Payment Options Enclosed is my check in the amount of $________. Please make checks payable to Philadelphia Charity Ball, Inc. Please charge my q Visa q Master Card q AmEx for the amount of $ _________ Name on card ___________________________________________________________ Billing Address __________________________________________________________ Account Number ______________________________ Expiration Date ______/ ______ Partial payment accepted at the time of submission. The balance is due August 1, 2016. The Board of the Philadelphia Charity Ball appreciates any referrals of others who may want to participate in the Ball..