CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY 2020 GALA COLUMBIA COUNTRY CLUB COMM NITY We’re at the heart of it. United is committed to building a solid foundation for tomorrow’s leaders, and education is the cornerstone of our outreach efforts. Through volunteerism, fundraising and philanthropy, we strive to ensure that children of all ages have access to life-changing resources and programs. From supporting organizations that care for and enrich the lives of young children and at-risk teens to partnering with educational institutions, including preschool through higher education, we are proud to champion a bright future for children in our community. BankWithUnited.com | Member FDIC COMM NITY We’re at the heart of it. Dear Friends, Thank you so much for supporting the work of the DC Chapter of the Christ Child Society by attending tonight’s Under the Big Top Gala! Over 130 years ago, our founder, Mary Virginia Merrick had a vision to help out all of the “little ones who had no one to take care of them.” Today, that vision is still very much alive through the programs of the Christ Child Society. This year, thanks to the generosity of our members and friends, we will: United is committed to building a solid foundation for tomorrow’s leaders, and education is the cornerstone of our outreach efforts. Through • Distribute over 4000 welcome kits, which include handmade volunteerism, fundraising and philanthropy, we strive to ensure that children blankets and over 90,000 articles of clothing for newborns; • Provide a safe and enriching place for 100 girls from Ward 8 of all ages have access to life-changing resources and programs. through six weeks of summer camp and year round after- school programs; • Distribute more than 6000 new books for children through From supporting organizations that care for and enrich the lives of young our Book and Baby Fair, Book Bunch, and Layette Programs; children and at-risk teens to partnering with educational institutions, • Provide counseling and tutoring to hundreds of students, including preschool through higher education, we are proud to supporting their success in school and in life. champion a bright future for children in our community. Your caring sprit helps keep infants warm. Your generosity provides a life changing experience for at-risk girls. Your kindness provides young children their first books. Your commitment encourages students to succeed. Tonight is a night for celebrating and supporting the great work of the Christ Child Society. Thanks for being part of our life changing work. Have a great time tonight! BankWithUnited.com | Member FDIC Meaghan McNamara Larsen, Gala Chair Gala Committee Meaghan McNamara Larsen, Gala Chair Alicia Barton • Jennifer Boland • Alicia Brown Mollie Buckey • Emily Elphick • Lulu Gonella Brigid Myler • Grace Weisser Board of Directors Stephanie Farrell, President Mary Lynn Shanahan, 1st Vice President Eileen Mayer, 2nd Vice President Christine Martin, Treasurer Marianna O’Brien, Immediate Past President Lisa Lawler, Student Success Committee Peggy Still, Layette Committee Cindy Beauregard, Opportunity Shop Mary Lynn Shanahan, Merrick Center Committee Terri Smith, Advisory Committee Nancy Elbin Abell, Director Kathy Kiernan, Director Sheila Maloney, Director Kim Mazyck, Director Carolyn Pumphrey, Director Lauretta Stewart, Director Patty Myler & Madeleine Diakiwski Guild Council Representatives Rev. Msgr. John Enzler, Spiritual Advisor Suzanne Walker, General Counsel Kathleen Curtin, Executive Director Program 6:30 Basket Auction & Silent Bidding 7:30 Basket Auction Closes 8:00 Blessing and Welcome 8:10 Live Auction with David Belford 8:20 Red Wagon Fund – Fr. John Enzler 8:30 Dinner 9:00 Dessert and Dancing 9:45 Silent Auction Closes Flying Trapeze $5,000 Anonymous Mary Lynn and Jim Shanahan Lauretta and Bruce Stewart Magician $3,500 Brown Advisory Patti Moser McCarthy Paul McNamara John Ryan Suzanne Walker Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Sponsors $750 - $1,500 Lila and Brendan Sullivan Belle and Morgan O’Brien Ellen Conley Genevieve Murphy Donna Pennington Tonimaria and Rob Ayers Marilyn Mohrman-Gillis and Jack Gillis Thank you to our Advertisers Academy of the Holy Cross Lemek/Panera Bread AMR Commercial LLC Lisa and Jeff Gottshall Backroads Lively, Worch & Zmuda P.C. Blessed Sacrament LWG Consulting, LLC BMC Property Margaret Culotta-Norton DDS BOWA Mary Lynn and Jim Shanahan Breslin Ellis Real Estate Maryland Orthopedic Capital City Events Specialists Catholic Charities Mater Dei School Chevy Chase Acura New Age Electric, Inc. Chevy Chase Land Company Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Christ Child Opportunity Shop and School Church of the Little Flower Our Lady of Mercy City Interests Patti Moser McCarthy Collins Funeral Home Paul McNamara Community Title Network Potomac Valley Orthopedic Connelly School of the Holy Associates Child Regis Boyle Guild Cornerstone Government Revere Bank Affairs Saint Anselm’s Abbey School Delcor Technology Solutions Stone Ridge School of the Enchanted Interiors Sacred Heart Georgetown Preparatory Suzanne Walker School TTR Sotheby’s/ Georgetown Visitation Nora McDonnell & Gonzaga College High School Sallie McLuckie Holy Redeemer Parish and United Bank Catholic School Warren Communications News Holy Trinity Parish Inc. JGL Law Washington Fine Properties/ John Martin and Thomas Alyssa Crilley Boylan DDS Washington Fine Properties/ Kilpatrick Townsend LLP Nancy Itteilag Lauretta and Bruce Stewart Washington School for Girls Ledo’s Pizza and Pasta Woods Academy Baskets Blow Your Top Off Cirque du Soleil Abell Guild Kennedy Guild Big Top Bourbon Pretty Woman Spa Basket Abell Guild Mary Virginia Merrick Guild Firepit & More Haitian Painting Boyle Guild Mary Virginia Merrick Guild Yeti Full of Fun American Girl Doll Cahill Hathway Guild Neill Guild Elegant Happy Hour Breakfast at Tiffany’s Cahill Hathway Guild Posey Guild Apple Watch Series 3 Let’s Get Fit Conway-Witts Guild Solidcore and Barre3 DC & VA Travel Basket Conway-Witts Guild Gotta Have a Kate! Claire Kiernan and Kate Mexican Fiesta Spade New York Delarue Guild Birthday Party in a Basket Time With Grandma My Gym, Badlands, and Delarue Guild Tumulty Guild Flying Through the Air Wine Basket Headley Guild CCS Board of Directors Jo Malone Ted Baker Bag Kennedy Guild Marianna O’Brien Barlow Baskets Potomac Living Pink Dot Creations Celadon Hair Salon, Pink Dot Potomac Grocer, and Starbucks Vacation Bag For Her Mostly Monograms Etcetera Sweater Polly Sturm, Etcetera Pick A Color Regan Billingsley Interiors Ktown Living Dish & Dram, GIGS, Frankly Stylish Settings Pizza, Jenny Cakes Bakery, The Kellogg Collection and Einstein Bagel Dining at Macon Macon Bistro Columbia Basket Columbia CC Cheers! Bradley Food and Beverage A Perfect Day For Her Woodhouse Spa and Seasons 52 The Happy Gardener American Plant, Johnson Flowers, and Tumbleweed Kate Spade Handbag Eileen Mayer Christ Child Society Programs Child Centered Services Since 1887 Beloved Babies Layette Program Swaddling babies in gifts of love Provides material assistance (Welcome Kits) to babies born to low-income mothers. Each layette contains newborn essentials, including diapers, hand-knit or crocheted blankets, hats and booties, and other items to ensure a healthy start in life. Girls On the Rise Program Empowering girls and their families A multi-faceted empowerment program for girls and their families in Ward 8. Operating at the Mary Virginia Merrick Center in Southeast DC, the program provides safe, enriching after-school and summer camp programs for girls ages 8-18. Student Success Program Supporting student achievement Helps make children more available for, and comfortable with, learning. Educational services include: counseling, tutoring, early literacy and adopt-a-school initiatives. Partner schools include Don Bosco Cristo Rey, Sacred Heart, St. Anthony, St. Augustine, Washington School for Girls, and San Miguel. Silent Auction Silent Auction Bonus The bidder on each highlighted line will be entered in a drawing to win a $250 gift card to Le Diplomate donated by The Christ Child Society Staff. Super Silent Captiva Head down south to the Leap’n Lizard’ for a week-long getaway on Captiva Island. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house is on ground level with a pool, is three houses to the beach, has a nice screened porch, and is an easy walk to restaurants. This package includes $250 to Old Captiva House for a great dinner, $150 to Doc Ford Rum Bar & Grille for a good time, and $100 to Bubbles for dessert! Any available week, 9/8/20-12/15/20 (excluding Columbus Day weekend and Thanksgiving week), no pets. Does include hurricane season, so winner should get travel insurance. Can get it through American Realty when they book it. Rick and Kathy Lash & CCS Board of Directors Singer Island Enjoy a three-night stay for up to six people at the amazing Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort and Spa. Lounge in your deluxe two-bedroom condo suite with well- appointed kitchen, two pools, expansive beach, and nearby golf. Reservations subject to availability. Expires one year from issuance. Urgo Hotels & Resorts DC Staycation Enjoy a relaxing two-night stay for two with breakfast included at The Dupont Circle Hotel. Treat yourself to a special dinner out at Fiola Mare with a $400 gift card. Dupont Circle Hotels room subject to availability. Posey Guild, The Dupont Circle, & John Duffy Wine Wall A wine collection for your year-round enjoyment! 50 bottles of both reds and whites valued at $25+. Tumulty Guild 18k Gold Bracelet 18k Gold Estate Bracelet. Eduardo Busta-Moro & Abell Guild Ruby Ring Be the Belle of the Ball in this stunning ring featuring an amazing faceted 12.9+ct Ruby set in a 14k Gold ring. Eduardo Busta-Moro Experiences 4 Washington Capitals Tickets Choice of a mutually agreeable game for 2020-2021 Washington Capitals season. Game will include four prime seats located in section 121, row N, seats 1-4. United Bank The Inn at Perry Cabin Enjoy a $1,000 gift certificate to The Inn at Perry Cabin to go towards a luxurious 2 night stay at the premier resort on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.