S O C I E T Y Mathews-Dickey
RETIREMENT BENEFIT CONCERT
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BY BRYAN SCHRAIER
HERE WAS DOUBLE CAUSE TO celebrate as friends, guests and fans gathered at the Fox Theatre for a concert to benefit Mathews-Dickey Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs. The fundraising concert celebrated co-founder Martin Mathews’ retirement after 54 years as CEO, as well as his 90th birthday. After a VIP dinner, guests celebrated Mathews’ career with video tributes, special gift presentations and performances. Among the tributes were messages from Donald Suggs, Michael McMillan, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Bill Dewitt III, Tony La Russa and Lou Brock, as well as a special presentation from St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay. Everyone stayed to enjoy the feature of the evening, a performance by The Isley Brothers featuring Ronald and Ernie Isley.
Carol and Tom Voss
Lisa Gates, Michael McMillan, Rita McMillan
Martin Mathews, Barbara Washington
Johanna Wharton, Trent Mitchell, Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Mary Elizabeth Grimes, Deborah Denham
Jeremiah and Marjorie Dellas
Bill DeWitt III
Patrick Walker, Nicole Roach
Tom and Chris Eschen, Turan Mullins
Cindy and Warner Baxter
Brian and Monique Leonard
Kristie and Don Skor
Jenny Johnson, Celia Shacklett, Mike Pagano
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APRIL 3, 2015 {LadueNews.com}