Red & White Ball 2023: A Salute to Service and Valor

Under the Stars A Night

The Red & White Ball A Salute to Service and Valor

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Greenwich Country Club

Program

Presentation of Colors and National Anthem

Greenwich Police Department Honor Guard

Sgt. Major MaryKay Messenger, U.S. Army

Welcome Remarks

Connie Anne Harris and Lauren E. Walsh Red & White Ball Co-Chairs

2023 Exceptional Service Award Honoree

General Eric M. Smith

36th Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps

Presented by Dr. Michael Jordan, Vice President, Service to the Armed Forces and International Services, American Red Cross; Gold Star Father; United States Marine Corps Combat Veteran

2023 Humanitarian Honoree

Pam Farr

Presented by Stephanie Dunn Ashley, CEO and Lisa Cooper, Board Chair, American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter

2023 Corporate Leadership Honoree

Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association

Accepted by Mark Scheinberg, President

Presented by Stephanie Dunn Ashley and Lisa Cooper

Live Auction, Special Presentation and Paddle Raise

Jamie McDonald, Auctioneer

Dancing and Celebration

Vali Entertainment

Welcome

A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO AND BOARD CHAIR

Dear Friends,

Good evening and thank you for joining us to celebrate and support the mission of the American Red Cross.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, volunteers and staff of the American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter, it is our honor and pleasure to welcome you to our 2023 Red & White Ball: A Salute to Service and Valor. We extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to our Ball Co-Chairs, Connie Anne Harris and Lauren E. Walsh, who, along with the entire Ball committee, made this night possible.

With a spotlight on our organization’s longstanding commitment to servicemembers which dates to the Civil War when American Red Cross founder Clara Barton first assisted wounded soldiers on the battlefield—tonight’s event is a celebration of this legacy, our humanitarian mission and those who make this work possible.

Our esteemed honorees tonight all embody the noble principles of duty and service, an ethos shared by our volunteers who carry out our lifesaving and lifechanging work each day and those who provide the funds that allow us to keep helping.

To our Exceptional Service Honoree General Eric M. Smith, our Humanitarian Honoree Pam Farr and our Corporate Leadership Honoree Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, we say THANK YOU for your service and for the example you set for all of us.

A sincere and gracious thank you to all who are part of this night from our underwriters and sponsors, journal advertisers, auction donors and those who purchased tickets and tables, to the teams of vendors, volunteers and staff who have worked tirelessly over the past nine months to bring tonight’s event to reality.

In the room tonight are some incredible community partners, elected officials, friends and supporters. Together, you work alongside us and have done so for decades. We offer our deepest gratitude for your support, and we are honored to celebrate with you. Each one of you plays a significant role in supporting the mission of the American Red Cross, alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies. From responding to home fires, to assisting our military, to deploying to large disasters near and far, trained dedicated Red Crossers are available 24/7/365 to help our neighbors at their greatest time of need. Together we bring comfort and provide financial assistance and mental health support when it is needed most.

Thank you, again, for joining us and we wish you a fun and inspiring evening.

Cheers, Stephanie Dunn Ashley, CEO American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter

Lisa Cooper, Chair, Board of Directors American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter

Welcome

A MESSAGE FROM THE RED & WHITE BALL CO-CHAIRS

Welcome to the 2023 Red & White Ball: A Salute to Service and Valor!

Tonight, we will celebrate and honor the dedication and the impact of extraordinary honorees and the truly amazing and inspirational work of the American Red Cross.

Exceptional Service Award Honoree

General Eric M. Smith

36th Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps

Thank you for your lifetime commitment to protecting and serving our country.

Humanitarian Honoree

Pam Farr

Thank you for being the ultimate role model with steadfast and unwavering support of the American Red Cross.

Corporate Leadership Honoree

Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association

We appreciate you helping others in their time of need.

We want to thank our devoted, creative and resourceful committee who so graciously gave of their time, energy and contributions which have made this year’s Ball festive and successful. Thank you to the Board of Directors who not only gave generously to the Ball, but for their guidance and leadership throughout the year and their commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross. Many thanks also to our event sponsors and those who have donated incredible auction items and purchased journal ads, tables and tickets.

Finally, our deepest gratitude to the staff and volunteers who make it possible for the American Red Cross to fulfill its humanitarian mission and to provide lifesaving services. We are so grateful to all of you!

Cheers! Connie Anne Harris, Co-Chair

Red & White Ball: A Salute to Service and Valor

Lauren E. Walsh, Co-Chair

Red & White Ball: A Salute to Service and Valor

American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter

2022-2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lisa Cooper, Board Chair

Andrew Amill

Todd Anderman

Ted Berenblum

Leah Butler, PhD

Anna Cappucci

Peter Carlson

Carolyn Dewing-Hommes

Morgan Crabtree Fox, Esq.

Chief Jim Heavey

Adam Hellman

Rich Higgins

Joseph Lawless

Olivia Walker Lemieux

Madeline Liongson

Alessandra Messineo Long, Esq.

Patti Glassford, Vice Chair

William M. Mooney, III

Kim Nichols, MD

Suzanne Packer

Lissa Schiele

Jeremy Sunshine

Nikol Thompson

Julia Grayson Nix Trampe

Chrissy Magliocco von Oiste

Brad Walker

Lauren E. Walsh

Michele Wolfram

Chair Emeritus

Jill Coyle

Pam Farr

Janine Kennedy, Secretary

Colleen Hempleman

Giovanna Miller

Heather Wise

Associate Board

Andres S. Moreira, MHA

Jason F. R. Wein

Tomas Fernandez Whitechurch

Ex-Officio

The Honorable Fred Camillo

Chief Joseph McHugh

Col. Brianna May Perata, MS, BSN, RNC-OB

GREATER NEW YORK REGIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM

Mary J. Barneby

Regional Chief Executive Officer

Stephanie Dunn Ashley

Chief Executive Officer

Metro New York North Chapter

Krista Coletti

Regional Chief Development Officer

Dario Diaz

Regional Chief Disaster Officer

José Dominguez

Chief Executive Officer

Long Island Chapter

Andrea Grimaldi-Grafer

Regional Volunteer Services Officer

Gregg Porter

Director, Service to the Armed Forces and International Services

Desiree Ramos Reiner

Regional Chief External Affairs Officer

Susan Rounds

Regional Chief Operations Officer

2023 Red & White Ball Committee

Co-Chairs

Connie Anne Harris | Lauren E. Walsh

Alexis Abernathy

Andrew Amill

Amy Andrews

Suzy Armstrong

Peter Barhydt

Paula Brandes

Carrie Brudner

Christine Calzolano

Bob Capazzo

Anna Cappucci

Peter Carlson

Lisa Cooper

Geri Corrigan

Jill Coyle

Jen Danzi

Monique De Boer

Alexandra DeBourcy

Nathalie Desquiron

Denise Eagan

Ali Fels

Katie Fortunato

Patti Glassford

Colleen Hempleman

Mary Ann Henry

Prem Itharat

Janine Kennedy

Whitney Marciano

Andres Moreira

Wells Noonan

Nancy Ozizmir

Suzanne Packer

Pam Pagnani

Sharon Phillips

Tara Restieri

Natalie Stein

Abbas Syed

Chrissy Magliocco von Oiste

Olivia Walker Lemieux

Michele Wolfram

Exceptional Service Honoree

General Eric M. Smith

36th Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in Plano, Texas, General Smith graduated from Texas A&M University and was commissioned in 1987. He has commanded at every level, including Weapons Company, 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment during Operation Assured Response in Monrovia, Liberia; 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment during Operation Iraqi Freedom; and 8th Marine Regiment/ Regimental Combat Team 8 during Operation Enduring Freedom. He also served in Caracas, Venezuela as part of the U.S. Military Group.

As a General Officer, he commanded U.S. Marine Corps Forces Southern Command, 1st Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Marine Corps Combat Development Command.

General Smith’s staff assignments as a General Officer include serving as the Director of Capability Development Directorate, Combat Development and Integration; Senior Military Assistant to both the Deputy Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Defense; and Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.

Humanitarian Honoree

Pam Farr

Pam Farr has been a Red Cross volunteer for over 25 years and served in a variety of leadership roles. Currently she is a member of the National Philanthropic Board and co-chair of the Metro New York North PreResponder Building Campaign.

In 2008, CEO Gail McGovern appointed her National Chair of Volunteers. In that capacity Pam was a member of the Red Cross senior management team, representing over 700,000 volunteers at the national level and served in that role until 2012. Prior to that she was National Chair of Finance, the volunteer partner to the CFO from 2004–2008 working at Red Cross National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Locally, Pam chaired the Red Cross board in Greenwich from 2001–2004 during the time of the 9/11 response and has held many other leadership positions in the Greenwich chapter since 1996. Pam was actively involved with other national and state initiatives including the 9/11 Recovery Program Advisory Group, the Tristate Metropolitan New York Disaster Response Design Team and the Connecticut State Service Council. In 2011 she received the American Red Cross Harriman Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service, the highest honor given to a volunteer at the national level.

In addition to her work as a Red Cross volunteer, Pam devotes substantial time to other community service and philanthropic endeavors. Currently she is a member of the Yale School of Management (SOM) Board of Advisors. A Yale SOM graduate and active alumni volunteer, Pam served the Yale Alumni Association (YAA) Board of Governors as a member; the Yale SOMAA (School of Management Alumni Association) as member, then president; and as co-president of the New York Metropolitan Chapter of SOMAA. Pam is currently a member of the board of directors at the Old Globe Theater in San Diego, California and member of the Executive, Finance, Investment (chair), Strategic Planning and Nominating committees along with being President of Theatre Forward, a New York based organization representing 19 regional non-profit theatres across the country. She has been a member of the National Dance Institute Board of Directors in New York City serving as board chair for eight years; the Washington Performing Arts Society Board of Directors, Washington, D.C.; the American Lung Association’s President’s Council; and the Board of Trustees of the Convent of the Sacred Heart School in Greenwich, Connecticut.

In her professional life, Pam has been a partner in Muirhead Holdings, a private equity firm in Greenwich, Connecticut and served as Chairman of Amerigives, a multimillion-dollar philanthropic outsourcing business. Her background includes ten years as a consultant with McKinsey & Company, where she served a variety of Fortune 500 companies. As an entrepreneur, she founded and developed two businesses: Banyan Homes, a real estate development, design and construction firm, and Best & Company, a manufacturer and retailer of children’s clothing and accessories. Pam was also a member of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco based Dresdner RCM Global and Capital Funds.

She holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley and an MBA from the Yale School of Management.

Corporate Leadership Honoree

The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA) has been serving franchised new car dealers in the New York metro area for more than a century.

From its earliest days in Brooklyn, the Association has proudly served lower New York’s dealers and their employees. The Association’s dealers have historically been part of the industry’s greatest advances and they’ve passed down their knowledge to their children and grandchildren, who often run those same dealerships today.

The Association has a collection of Allied Members who support every aspect of the automobile industry. Together, association members are a powerful economic force, providing thousands of jobs, paying millions in tax revenue and donating to hundreds of charities.

The auto industry is dynamic and constantly evolving, and GNYADA is evolving with it. The Lincoln Technical Institute program at the Association’s Center for Automotive Education & Training helps prepare enrollees for careers in the automotive industry. These young people continue to impress organizational leaders with their vitality, commitment and ideas for the future.

In addition to efforts to recruit new talent into the industry, the Association serves as a model for trade associations across the nation. GNYADA strives to develop and maintain programs that enable its members to succeed in the ever-changing automotive retail market.

Sergeant Major MaryKay Messenger

U.S. Army Lead Vocalist, West Point Band

Sergeant Major MaryKay Messenger is a native of Newburgh, New York, and a well-known soloist throughout the Hudson Valley region, performing classical, Broadway, jazz and popular music. She is the premier vocalist for the West Point Band and first sang with them at their season finale 1812 concert in 1980, at the age of 12. She continued throughout the years as a guest vocalist for a variety of concerts until she joined the Army in 1996. Sergeant Major Messenger performed as a soloist for a European Summer Broadway Tour and has appeared locally in several musicals including Godspell, Shenandoah and Grease. She has sung operatic roles in Montclair, New Jersey, with the Amato Opera Theatre in New York City and at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, New York.

While in the Army, she has performed with the famous Irish Tenors, Frank Patterson, John McDermott, the Nexus percussion ensemble and soprano Sylvia McNair. Sergeant Major Messenger performed as a featured soloist for the West Point Band’s Bicentennial Concert in Carnegie Hall, the Royal Norwegian Military Band in Oslo, Norway and as the first American military vocalist to perform with the military band of the People’s Liberation Army in Beijing, China. She has performed as a soloist for the Boston Pops 2013 Holiday Concert at Eisenhower Hall Theatre and their 2015 Summer Concerts in Nantucket/ Hyannis. She has performed the National Anthem for many high-profile events such as the 2012 Bruce Springsteen concert “Stand Up for Heroes” in New York City, Madison Square Garden for the New York Knicks, at the opening/closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange and Radio City Music Hall for World Championship Boxing. She has also sung regularly at Yankee Stadium, including a live, televised performance of “God Bless America” for Game 1 of the 2009 World Series and likewise for the New York Mets Game 3 of the 2015 World Series. Sergeant Major Messenger also sings for numerous New York Jets and Giants football games. She is often highlighted in Army football halftime shows and performs for many official functions at West Point and in New York City for distinguished guests, politicians and international dignitaries. Her most recent performance was at the United Nations General Assembly with the West Point Band.

Along with her vocal accomplishments, she was honored with the 2017 Orange County Women of Achievement, the Presidential Volunteer Awards and the Mount Saint Mary College Distinguished Alumni Award for her service throughout the community. Sergeant Major Messenger resides in Milton, NY with her husband David and daughters Emma and Grace.

Jamie McDonald Auctioneer

After Oxford University, Jamie McDonald spent 10 years on Wall Street, much of it working for Steve Cohen in New York as Partner and Portfolio Manager of then SAC Capital, now Point 72. In 2014, he swapped trading screens for the small screen and began hosting travel shows for the likes of Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast, and also finance series for the Wall Street Journal, LSEG and Real Vision, amongst others. But it was in 2016 when chance made him auctioneer for the night in upstate New York, and he’s never looked back. Jamie has spent the last seven years raising millions for charities on stage all over America. Jamie currently lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters.

American Red Cross Greater New York Region

Fiscal Year 2022 Statistics | July 2021 to June 2022

The American Red Cross Greater New York Region serves more than 12 million people in New York City, on Long Island, in Westchester and Rockland counties, at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and in Greenwich, Connecticut.

We provide free emergency relief shelter, food, clothing and emotional support following 5 to 25 emergencies and dis asters each day; collect lifesaving blood; support military members, veterans and their families; and teach skills that save lives.

Installed 22,899 free smoke alarms for the Home Fire Campaign.

Responded to more than 2,400 emergencies and disasters: home fires, building evacuations, floods and more.

Provided 5,335 services to military members, veterans and their families.

Educated 16,893 adults and children in emergency preparedness.

Trained 56,263 people in First Aid/ CPR/AED.

Collected 9,045 units of lifesaving blood and platelets.

Year in Review

May 2022 | Spring Valley, N.Y.

Sound the Alarm

Hundreds of free smoke alarms were installed by Red Cross volunteers and partners in Spring Valley as part of the annual Sound the Alarm campaign. Photo Credit: Kevin Suttlehan, American Red Cross in Greater New York

May 2022 | Eastern Europe

First Lady Visits Red Crossers

Lallita Maharaj, a member of the Greater New York Service to the Armed Forces team, met First Lady Jill Biden while deployed to Eastern Europe. Lallita helps facilitate emergency communication messages between service members and their families.

Photo Credit: American Red Cross

June 2022 | New York, N.Y.

Celebrating Pride Month

Red Crossers marched in the annual NYC Pride Parade. Photo Credit: Frank Farance, American Red Cross in Greater New York

June 2022 | Greenwich, Conn.

Safety Town

The Metro New York North Chapter hosted the annual Safety Town, teaching over 200 students awareness and accident prevention skills. Photo Credit: American Red Cross

July 2022 | New York, N.Y.

Providing Hands-Only CPR Training

The Red Cross community preparedness team provided free Hands-Only CPR training to more than 100 residents at NYPD’s Manhattan South Unity Day. Photo Credit: Bridgette Espinoza, American Red Cross in Greater New York

Year in Review

September to November 2022 | Florida

Responding to Hurricane Ian

Dozens of Red Cross team members from across the Greater New York Region traveled to Florida to support the massive response to Hurricane lan. Photo Credit: Scott Dalton, American Red Cross

October 2022 | Mount Vernon, N.Y.

Fire Safety Week

Metro New York North Board Members and the home fire team shared fire safety information in Mount Vernon during Fire Safety Week. Photo Credit: American Red Cross

November 2022 | New York (Central Park), N.Y.

Women of Service for America

Red Cross and their community partners organized the annual Women of Service for America event to honor and recognize women who serve this country and their local communities.

Photo Credit: Nathalie Sayago, American Red Cross in Greater New York

November 2022 | Greenwich, Conn.

Honoring Our Veterans

Red Crossers honored those who served our country at the annual Greenwich Veterans Day parade. Photo Credit: Kevin Suttlehan, American Red Cross in Greater New York

December 2022 | Greenwich, Conn.

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

The American Red Cross hosted the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive where more than 50 units were donated by Greenwich Police, Fire Department, and Emergency Medical Services.

Photo Credit: Kevin Suttlehan, American Red Cross in Greater New York

Year in Review

December 2022 | Greenwich, Conn.

Spreading Holiday Cheer

Metro New North Chapter Board members joined Santa to deliver holiday cards to all 575 first responders who keep the Town of Greenwich safe 24/7/365. Photo Credit: Bob Capazzo

January 2023 | New York, N.Y.

Nasdaq Closing Bell

Red Cross team members from across the region gathered to ring the Closing Bell at Nasdaq highlighting the importance of blood donations. Photo Credit: Nasdaq

March 2023 | Yonkers, N.Y.

Help After 97-Units Apartment Building Fire

After a fire tore through an apartment building in Yonkers, Red Cross team members provided emergency relief to residents. Photo Credit: Kevin Suttlehan, American Red Cross in Greater New York

March 2023 | New York, N.Y.

Red Cross Month

New York landmarks across the state lit up red in support of Red Cross Month and Red Cross Giving Day. Photo Credit: Kevin Suttlehan, American Red Cross in Greater New York

March 2023 | West Point, N.Y.

Collecting Lifesaving Blood

The American Red Cross partnered with the U.S. West Point Military Academy to host a series of blood drives where more than 900 units were donated by hundreds of individuals over four days. Photo Credit: Kevin Suttlehan, American Red Cross in Greater New York

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

Bar Sponsor

Stage Sponsor

Patron Party Sponsor

Kim Nichols, MD and Chris Cabanillas

Media Sponsors

Cocktail Sponsor

Valet Sponsor Anonymous

Event Sponsor

Thank You to Our Generous Patrons

Benefactor Tables

Pam Farr and Buford Alexander

Nancy and Rex Knight

Marsha and Ken Mifflin

Sharon and Barnet Phillips IV

Benefactor Tickets

Leora and Steven Levy

Elisa and Thomas Wilson

Connie Anne and Jeremiah Harris

Colleen and Philip Hempleman

Lauren E. Walsh

Contributor Table

Suzanne and Craig Packer

Patron Tables

Amy Andrews

Anonymous (2)

Pam Farr and Buford Alexander

Leah and Jason Butler

Anna and Vincent Cappucci

Lisa and Wayne Cooper

Carolyn and Bobby Crabtree

Tara and Larry Restieri

Rivera Toyota of Mt. Kisco

Christina Magliocco and Douglas von Oiste

Michele and Tyler Wolfram

Table Hosts

Alexis Abernathy

Paula Brandes

Contributor Tickets

Mary and Kirk Barneby

Alexandra and Tom DeBourcy

Patron Tickets

Susan and Andrew R. Amill

Peggy and Ted Berenblum

Nathalie Desquiron

Denise Eagan and Chris Jewell

Ali and Pat Fels

Janine and Bobby Kennedy

Heather Knapp and Gene Rostov

Kim Nichols, MD and Chris Cabanillas

Tina Pray

Andrew Prchal and Eddie Prchal

Patti and John Glassford

Meredith Spatz and Adam Hellman

The Jayaweera Family

Liss a Schiele

Heather and Eric Wise *As of 4/14/23

Thank You to Our Gift-In-Kind Donors

A Better Body by Steve Inc.

Abbey Tent

Amina Rubinacci

Anonymous Donor

Arthur Murray Greenwich

Asset Wine Investments LLC

Ben Larrabee Photography

Olie Berlic

Best Ever Dry Cleaners

Blackstones Steakhouse

Bob Capazzo Photography

Bon Ton Fish Market

Breezemont Day Camp

Brescome Barton

Leah and Jason Butler

Canyon Ranch Lenox

First Selectman Fred Camillo

Anna Cappucci

Caren’s Cos Cobber

Cathiard Vineyards

Caymus Vineyards

Classic Kids

The Color Café

Copper Cane Wines & Provisions

CorePlay

Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, Inc.

Courtnay’s Kitchen

Alexandra and Thomas DeBourcy

Delamar Spa

Dormie Network

Denise Eagan and Chris Jewell

Diane’s Books

Senator Bob Duff

Equinox

Far Niente

Jen Flynn

Founders Entertainment - Sound On Sound Music Festival

Fox News Media

Garden Catering

Gems by Christine

Geoff Lazlo Food/The Country Table

Sharon Giese, MD

Glow

Grayson De Vere

Greenwich Canine Club

Greenwich Country Club

Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (GEMS)

Greenwich Fire Department

Greenwich Magazine

Greenwich Orchids

Greenwich Police Department

Greenwich Police Department Honor Guard

The Greenwich Town Party

Kevin Guinan

Harlan Estate

Connie Anne and Jeremiah Harris

Heitz Cellar

Colleen and Philip Hempleman

Hinoki Greenwich

Howell Mountain’s Arkenstone Estate

Huntington Crescent Club

Inspirato for Good

Jai Jot Body Work and Yoga

The J House

Junior League of Greenwich

Janine and Robert Kennedy

Heather Knapp and Gene Rostov

LANPHIER

Larchmont Music Academy

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Law Offices of Alessandra Messineo Long

Le Fat Poodle

Le Penguin

L’Escale Restaurant

Liberty Coca-Cola

Lithology

LOLI Beauty

Lugano Salumeria & Wine Bar

Maison D’Alexandre

Majorelle

Marcia Selden Catering

Whitney Marciano

Maria Turkel Wardrobe Styling

McArdle’s Floral & Garden Design

Monogram Mary

Motif Skincare

Natalie Rose Cakes

Navy Lobster

NBC Universal

Neiman Marcus

New York Giants

NY Tango School

NicholsMD of Fairfield

NicholsMD of Greenwich

Wells Noonan

Reinhardt Olsen & Ted Berenblum

Opus One Winery

Orienta

Parking Productions

Christian Perry

Petticoat Lane

The Phillips Family

Victoria Phillips

Pologeorgis

Posh Spa of Greenwich

Restaurant L’Ostal

Nancy Ricciardi

Richards of Greenwich

Rise Brewing Co.

The Routenberg Family

RTS Printing

Salon Greenwich

Salon Mimoza Greenwich

Sambrina Transport

Sebass Events

Shreve, Crump & Low

Silo Ridge Field Club

Ski Portillo

SkinLab by Nichols MD

SPLURGE

Wes Sterman

Stubbs & Wootton Greenwich

The Studio Greenwich

Suitsupply

Ted the Tailor

Tierra Resorts

Tiger Lily Events

Tony’s at the J House

Tradewind

Trisha Paterson Collection

Vali Entertainment

Varmax Liquor Pantry

Veronica Beard

Vintus Wines

Walker & Wade

Lauren E. Walsh

Keith and Maria Ward

Westchester Country Club

Westlake Village Inn

Wicked LLC

Wines by the Waves LLC

Winston Flowers

Michelle and Tyler Wolfram *As

Congratulations on your distinguished Humanitarian Award.

We are so fortunate to have you as part of the Red Cross. Your humility, generosity and kindness are a constant source of motivation and inspiration. Your dedication to the mission, vision and values of the Red Cross are exemplary.

American Red Cross Current and Past Board Chairs Greenwich/Metro New York North Chapter

Lisa Cooper 2022–Present | Jill Coyle 2021–2022 MNYN, 2022-GNY

Giovanna Miller 2015–2021 | Heather Wise 2012–2015

Gina Pate Pierce 2009–2012 | Nancy Justicz 2006–2009 | Amanda Davis 2004–2006

Pam Farr

Women Who Lead Luncheon

The Women Who Lead Luncheon is the signature event of the American Red Cross Tiffany Circle in the Greater New York region.

Thursday, June 8, 2023

12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Bryant Park Grill

Sponsorship and ticket opportunities are available now. Visit https://womenwholead.givesmart.com for more information.

Speakers and presenters to be announced soon.

Past speakers have included American broadcaster Savannah Guthrie; Kathy Wylde, president and CEO of the Partnership for New York City; American Red Cross national CEO, Gail McGovern; actress Sharon Stone; and Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard, founders of Veronica Beard.

General Eric M. Smith Congratulations

Michael Jordan and your friends at the American Red Cross

Best Wishes and Congratulations on your Retirement

Mary Barneby

From the Regional Leadership Team

Andrea, Dario, Desiree, Gregg, Jose, Krista, Stephanie, Susan

“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts.” —Ghandi

A woman of true substance, vast wisdom and enormous heart. The essence of humanitarian.

With gratitude for your enduring and steadfast service to the American Red Cross and beyond, Susan Wohlforth and Kishor Lathi

The Red & White Ball

A Salute to Service and Valor

Wayne and Lisa Cooper are proud to sponsor the Red & White Ball

Thank you, American Red Cross of Metro New York North for your service to our community.

The Red & White Ball

A Salute to Service and Valor

The Miller family proudly supports the American Red Cross.

Congratulations to this year’s Honorees!

General Eric M. Smith

Pam Farr

Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association

Thank you to the Red & White Ball Co-Chairs

Connie Anne Harris and Lauren E. Walsh and the Ball Committee!

With Respect and Gratitude, Giovanna and Brian Miller

Proud to support the American Red Cross!

Thank you to Stephanie Dunn Ashley for your dedication, devotion and leadership.

Connie Anne and Jeremiah Harris

Proudly supports the American Red Cross Saluting the efforts of Connie Anne Harris and Lauren E. Walsh and the entire Red & White Ball Committee

Congratulating the 2023 Honorees General Eric M. Smith

Pam Farr

Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association

Dr. Tiffany Christensen, D.D.S, MS

Dr. Rosemary Ryan, D.D.S.

are proud to support American Red Cross

A Night Under The Stars and Stripes

“A Salute to Service and Valor”

We don’t meet people by accident, they are meant to cross our paths for a reason.

Pam, we have shared many paths together and I am grateful we have.

With much fondness and admiration, Brook

Registration now open!

Safety Town is a comprehensive one-week safety education program offered every summer by the American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter that teaches awareness and accident prevention skills to children entering kindergarten or first grade in the fall.

June 5–9 and June 12–16

Morning sessions are from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and afternoon sessions are from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Sessions will be held at the Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink at 1 Sue Merz Way, Greenwich, CT 06830.

For information and questions, please email safetytown.GNY@redcross.org.

Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses is proud to support the Red & White Ball and Red Cross mission.

Full Service Garden Center

Landscape Design, Installation and Maintenance

The Wolfram family proudly supports the American Red Cross and its work in our community and beyond. We are so grateful for all you do.

Thank you to the Red & White Ball Co-Chairs, Connie Anne Harris and Lauren E. Walsh, the Ball Committee and amazing staff!

Pam, Congratulations!

Y our friends and colleagues on the National Philanthropic Board wish to congratulate you on this impressive next step in your Red Cross journey.

You are so deserving of this Humanitarian Award.

For all your hard work, dedication and commitment to the American Red Cross, Thank you!

With Gratitude

Lisa and Wayne Cooper

The Heavey Family

Libby Richardson

Lauren and Spencer Walsh

Andrea Stewart-Cousins New York State Senate, 35th District President Pro Tem ♦ Majority Leader

April 29, 2023

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to welcome you to the American Cross Red & White Ball . This evening celebrates the service and bravery of community members who have persevered and overcome tremendous challenges in order to help make their communities a better place.

I join you in congratulating tonight’s honorees: Pam Farr, Humanitarian Award; Greater NY Automobile Dealers Association, Corporate Leadership Award; and General Eric M. Smith, 36th Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, Exceptional Service. These remarkable individuals have all demonstrated strength, courage and humanity and I commend them for their heroic service.

Thank you to everyone gathered here to assist in the advancement of the American Red Cross and to celebrate their achievements. They are well-served by your involvement and I thank you for helping make a difference in the lives of others.

Best Wishes,

Andrea Stewart-Cousins New York State Senator, 35th District President Pro Tem, Majority Leader

CHAIRMAN CODES COMMITTEES

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME & CORRECTION FINANCE

JUDICIARY RULES

JOINT SENATE TASK FORCE ON OPIOIDS, ADDICTION AND OVERDOSE PREVENTION

SENATOR

JAMAAL T. BAILEY 36TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT STATE OF NEW YORK

March 29, 2023

Dear Friends,

ALBANY OFFICE: Room 609

Legislative Office Building

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I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the American Red Cross Red & White Ball honoring local heroes who have worked tirelessly in service of others. The American Red Cross has been a tremendous community partner in the 36th Senatorial District, providing critical support during times of crisis and helping to build a stronger, more resilient community. I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the incredible work the American Red Cross has done to assist those in need and the lasting impact they have made on the lives of countless individuals in our community.

Over the years, I have witnessed firsthand the dedication and commitment the American Red Cross demonstrates in helping families and communities recover and build resilience in the face of tragedy. Whether it's responding to disasters, providing vital blood services, leading preparedness training, or supporting military families, the organization has consistently demonstrated its unwavering commitment to lifting up those in need and have always gone above and beyond to ensure that our community is supported. The Red Cross has been a lifeline for families and individuals affected by disasters, such as house fires, floods, and other emergencies and their assistance with essential services including shelter, food, and mental health services has ensured our families emerge whole in times of crisis.

I would also like to extend my congratulations to the honorees of this year's event, Pam Farr, Greater NY Automobile Dealers Association, and General Eric M. Smith, for their exceptional service, commitment to making a positive impact in their respective communities, and welldeserved recognition. Among their many accomplishments, their long-standing leadership, support, and advocacy of community needs has had a remarkable impact on our district, county, and state. These individuals exemplify the American Red Cross’s mission and are proof of the impact the organization continues to make in transforming lives.

April29,2023

DearFriends:

Congratulationstothe AmericanRedCrossGreaterNewYorkRegion onits Red&WhiteBall:A SalutetoServiceandValor,aneventwhichhonorsandcelebratestheheroesinourcommunitywho haverisenaboveadversitytobeofhelptoothers,andrecognizestheAmericanRedCrossforits extraordinaryandlife-savingworkathomeandabroad.

PamFarr ishonoredwiththe HumanitarianAward forheroutstanding25-yearcommitmentasa volunteer,aleaderandaphilanthropistfortheAmericanRedCross,bothinthecommunityandatthe nationallevel.SheisacurrentmemberoftheNationalPhilanthropicBoard,isco-chairoftheMetroNew YorkNorth(MNYN)BuildingandaChairEmeritusmemberoftheMNYNBoardofDirectors,and servedasNationalChairofVolunteersfrom2008to2012.

TheGreaterNewYorkAutomobileDealershipAssociation ishonoredwiththe Corporate LeadershipAward foritsservicetothecommunityandin thewiderworldinthewakeofconflictand naturaldisaster.

GeneralEricM.Smith ishonoredwiththe ExceptionalServiceAward.Currentlyservingasthe36th AssistantCommandantoftheMarineCorps,GeneralSmith,agraduateofTexasA&MUniversity,has commandedateverylevel,includingduringOperationAssuredResponseinLibera,OperationIraqi FreedomandOperationEnduringFreedom.HisstaffassignmentsincludeservingasDirectorof CapabilityDevelopmentDirectorate,CombatDevelopmentandIntegration;SeniorMilitaryAssistantto boththeDeputySecretaryofDefenseandSecretaryofDefense;andDeputyCommandantforCombat DevelopmentandIntegration.

CongratulationstotheAmericanRedCrossGreaterNewYorkRegionfortheindispensableworkitdoes tosupportandprotectthecommunityandtothehonoreesfortheirwell-deservedrecognition.

Kindregards, ShelleyB.Mayer

CHRIS BURDICK Assemblymember 93rd District Westchester County

April 29, 2023

Hearty congratulations to this year’s outstanding Red and White Ball honorees , General Eric Smith, Pam Farr, and the Greater NY Automobile Dealers Association!

Thank you to the Red Cross for honoring the heroes among us who have done so much to help others. Their strength and courage serve as an inspiration to us all.

Honored for his Exceptional Service, four-star General Eric Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, who counts the Purple Heart among his many decorations, has demonstrated valor and selflessness throughout a highly distinguished career.

Winner of the Humanitarian award, current Chair of the Philanthropic Board, Pam Farr brings both professional expertise and 25 years of Red Cross volunteer leadership which has won her the Harriman Award, the Clara Barton Award and the John W. Sheppard Award.

Recipient of the Corporate Leadership Award, the corporate generosity of the Greater NY Automobile Dealers Association stands as a beacon, inspiring others to the same heights.

Bravo to the 2023 American Red Cross honorees!

And thank you to the Red Cross for all that it does to help our communities in times of need. The Red Cross has shown up in my district during times of crisis and it is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Chris Burdick Assemblymember, 93rd District

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DANA LEVENBERG Assemblywoman 95th District

April 29, 2023

The American Red Cross has organized tonight’s event, The Red & White Ball: A Night Under the Stars, to recognize those who have gone above and beyond to serve their communities and raise funds to further the important work of the American Red Cross in our area. I write to extend my congratulations to this evening’s honorees – Pam Farr, General Eric E. Smith, and the Greater NY Automobile Dealers Association.

General E. Smith, 36th Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, is being honored with the Exceptional Service Award for his many years of brave service to our country. Pam Farr, a volunteer, leader, and philanthropist locally and nationally for the American Red Cross and many other organizations that do excellent work in humanitarian services, the arts and education, is being honored tonight as well for her generous spirit. The Greater NY Automobile Dealers Association, which serves franchised car dealers in the New York metropolitan area and supports those affected by disaster, is being recognized for their corporate leadership. Congratulations to you all, and thank you for your service!

Thank you, also, to the Red & White Ball co-sponsors and host, Connie Anne Harris, Lauren E. Walsh, Stephanie Dunn Ashley, the MNYN Chapter CEO, for this signature event.

Sincerely,

Hon. Dana Levenberg Member of Assembly, 95th District

April 29, 2023

Dear Friends of The American Red Cross Metro NY North Chapter,

On behalf of the New York State Assembly, I am delighted to honor The American Red Cross Metro NY North Chapter on the occasion of its 2023 Red & White Ball.

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies, by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Headquartered in New York City, the Greater New York Region chapter serves over 12 million people in New York City, on Long Island, in Rockland and Westchester counties and in Greenwich, Connecticut. The organization has done a great job of responding to approximately seven emergencies and disasters a day across the region, providing shelter, food, clothing and emotional support at no cost to those in need.

The work of extraordinary members of the community, as well as local organizations, provide essential support that allows The American Red Cross Metro NY North Chapter to uphold its mission. Therefore, in celebration of their commitment to honor heroes in the community who rise above tremendous obstacles to help others, it is my great pleasure to recognize this year’s honorees, Pam Farr, who is receiving the Humanitarian Award, Greater NY Automobile Dealers Association, which is receiving the Corporate Leadership Award, and General Eric M. Smith, 36th Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, who is receiving the Exceptional Service Award

Thanks to The American Red Cross Metro NY North Chapter, and all its supporters, for your tireless efforts on behalf of our community. I wish you all continued success.

Sincerely,

Amy R. Paulin Member of Assembly

Dear Supporters of the American Red Cross,

The American Red Cross fulfills a vital role in the town of Greenwich, each and every day. It prevents and alleviates suffering in the face of disaster, and it's a true reflection of the humanitarian and volunteer spirit of the American people.

I am proud to support the American Red Cross and to acknowledge the hard work the Red & White Ball chairs - Connie Anne Harris and Lauren Walsh and their incredible committee that has pulled this vital fundraiser together for us tonight. I salute the efforts of the Board of Directors, led by Lisa Cooper and CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley for keeping the mission, vision and values of the Red Cross in the forefront of their efforts. I congratulate all three honorees receiving awards this evening; General Eric M. Smith, USMC, Greenwich resident and philanthropist, Pam Farr; and the Greater New York Auto Dealers Association, as your support and work proves the length and service of the Red Cross.

Congratulations on 142 years of serving the American people with volunteers and staff that come out in the worst of times and lend that vital support to those in need. When a disaster strikes, when somebody needs lifesaving blood, when military families need to connect with their loved ones, or when you are providing critical CPR, aquatics and first aid training, the Red Cross is there for us.

Thank you for your dedication to all of us,

J Janet Stone McGuigan Selectperson, Town of Greenwich

SAVE THE DATE

2024 Red & White Ball

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Riverside Yacht Club

MISSION

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.