Is My Plate Full?

Very full!!! Those who know me well, know that I always have a project going, however these days it seems that I have several projects going on all of the time. I'll wind up one major something, I'll be looking forward to some down time, and before I even have a chance to catch my breath, I find myself involved in, or rather, in charge of, another big something. So what's my next project? I was approached a few weeks ago about chairing the Nutcracker Charity Ball with another woman who is a friend of mine, and whose daughter is a friend of Jill's. Our daughters were both presented at the 2003 Ball. After much thought, or really after just a little thought, and a couple of meetings, I decided to accept. Becky Tate and I will be Co- Chairs of the Ball, and it is actually a three year commitment. The Ball is sponsored by The Mobile Ballet as its major fundraising event, and a portion of the proceeds are given to local charitable organizations for children. The mission of the Ball has always been to support children's charities. Recipients from past years include Ronald McDonald House, Friends Interested in Neurological disorders, Camp MASH (Make Arthritis Stop Hurting), Boys and Girls Clubs of South Alabama, Mercy Medical, Camp Rap-a-Hope, Southeastern Diabetes Education Services, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Mobile, and the Child Advocacy Center. Held each year in December, over 1200 guests enjoy cocktails, a silent auction, dinner and dancing, and the presentation of the Nutcracker Ball Debutantes. The young ladies who are introduced at the ball each year, have interests and career goals that span the spectrum. Their academic, civic, and professional achievements give tribute to the outstanding families who present them. I am honored to have been asked to co-chair this wonderful affair. Below are pictures from the 2003 Nutcracker Ball when Jill was presented. Peter was an escort this year at the 2007 Nutcracker Ball. I will try to post pictures of him with his date on another post.





Jill has been on the Board of The Mobile Ballet for a couple of years, and Dana was recently elected to the Board. Our family is represented well with Mobile Ballet!