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2015 Queen of Hearts Ball
The Queen’s Court’s 57th annual Queen of Hearts Ball, emceed by television personality Jenn Holloway, this year benefitted
Angels Against Abuse and the St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation Memory Disorders Center. Queen Mary Maloof and Princesses
Shirley Bonney, Kay Brown, Sara Galiger, Alison Lescarbeau, Elaine Mikurak and Rachael Russell, who were chosen from
candidates nominated by local non-profit organizations, were presented during the black-tie dinner dance held in St. Petersburg.
Event chair Paula Blanda and Queen’s Court
president Joan Jaicks were excited that the Mayor
of St. Petersburg Rick Kriseman proclaimed
February 28th Queen of Hearts Day.
Photography by Gram
Knights of Columbus representatives Sir Knight
Terry Cunniff, Sir Knight Jim Hyland and Sir
Knight Mario Congiu presented the colors during
the evening’s pageantry.
2015 Queen Mary Maloof, former mayor of
Treasure Island, who was escorted by her husband
Edward Maloof, was selected for her leadership
and volunteer service to the community.
Emeralds and Rubies
The Florida Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring, which is headquartered in Zephyrhills, held its 10th Anniversary Gala
benefit in Tampa. The event’s theme, a Steampunk interpretation of The Wizard of Oz, was carried out by the elaborate decorations,
as well as by the goggles, top hats and red shoes worn by many of the guests. The evening of auctions, entertainment and
dining raised funds for the Foundation’s grants program, which directly supports individuals, children and families in need
through over 70 nonprofits in the Tampa Bay area.
Tim Jarrett, general manager of the Centre Club
in Tampa, introduced his fiancee, marketing
specialist Loran Tripp, who is an adjunct professor
at the University of Tampa.
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Alex and Dana Priety were proud that New Age
Reprographics, where he is a partner, helped
sponsor the event, which enables the Florida
Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring to help others.
Janeen Salzgeber, the benefit’s talented creative
director, was thanked for her efforts by Deborah
Thielen, the executive director of the Florida
Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring.
MAY/JUNE 2015 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 153