Spring Gala 2013: Rio Carnaval

The Ruth Eckerd Hall Board of Directors and

Gala Chairpersons Allie and Jim Cantonis request the pleasure of your company at Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Eighth Annual Spring Gala

Rio CArnaval Apoiadores Gala Chairpersons Allie and Jim Cantonis

Celebration Sponsors Cantonis Family Foundation Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants DEX Imaging, Inc.

Toast Sponsors

Friday evening, the Nineteenth of April Two Thousand and Thirteen festivities beginning 6:30 to 7:30 pm Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction ~ Grand Concourse 7:30 pm Gala Dinner Dance ~ Main Stage Black Tie or Carnaval Attire Encouraged

Bright House Networks Clearwater Gas/City of Clearwater Creative Contractors Inc. MacFarland Ferguson & McMullen NorthStar Bank Progress Energy Raymond James Financial

Table Sponsors Leah and Glenn Bergoffen Boos Development Group, Inc. Brandon Construction Roxanne and Michael Connor Amy and Gary Connors

CBIZ Kirkland, Russ, Murphy and Tapp Cèsar A. Lara, M.D. Weight Management Elite Travel GFS Private Wealth Hancock Bank Jefferson Bank of Florida Morgan Auto Group Barbara and Eric Schmitz Synovus Bank Debbie and David Stone Tampa Bay Times UBS Financial Services Inc.

Patrons Pamela G. Adams, D.D.S. Michael J. Adams, D.D.S. Susan and Steven Benjamin Mr. and Mrs. W. Gerald Blaney Larry H. Chandler DeBartolo Family Foundation Beth and John England Leslie S. Freedman Robert A. Freedman Kenneth O’Neil

Sue and Jim Petru Polypack Suncoast Hospice Foundation Toronto Blue Jays

Supporters Jane and Vance Arnett Steven DeGeorge Doreen Halliwell Dr. and Mrs. Garland Forbes Klar and Klar Architects, Inc. Judy and Mark Klein

Special Events Committee Susan Benjamin Glenn Bergoffen Eva Bilirakis Dawn Cooper Melissa Egozi Lee Ellen Hooper Joan Kline Charlane Martin Jeanie Renfrow Barbara Schmitz Debbie and David Stone List as of Feb. 22

The Ruth Eckerd Hall Board of Directors and

Gala Chairpersons Allie and Jim Cantonis request the pleasure of your company at Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Eighth Annual Spring Gala

Rio CArnaval Apoiadores Gala Chairpersons Allie and Jim Cantonis

Celebration Sponsors Cantonis Family Foundation Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants DEX Imaging, Inc.

Toast Sponsors

Friday evening, the Nineteenth of April Two Thousand and Thirteen festivities beginning 6:30 to 7:30 pm Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction ~ Grand Concourse 7:30 pm Gala Dinner Dance ~ Main Stage Black Tie or Carnaval Attire Encouraged

Bright House Networks Clearwater Gas/City of Clearwater Creative Contractors Inc. MacFarland Ferguson & McMullen NorthStar Bank Progress Energy Raymond James Financial

Table Sponsors Leah and Glenn Bergoffen Boos Development Group, Inc. Brandon Construction Roxanne and Michael Connor Amy and Gary Connors

CBIZ Kirkland, Russ, Murphy and Tapp Cèsar A. Lara, M.D. Weight Management Elite Travel GFS Private Wealth Hancock Bank Jefferson Bank of Florida Morgan Auto Group Barbara and Eric Schmitz Synovus Bank Debbie and David Stone Tampa Bay Times UBS Financial Services Inc.

Patrons Pamela G. Adams, D.D.S. Michael J. Adams, D.D.S. Susan and Steven Benjamin Mr. and Mrs. W. Gerald Blaney Larry H. Chandler DeBartolo Family Foundation Beth and John England Leslie S. Freedman Robert A. Freedman Kenneth O’Neil

Sue and Jim Petru Polypack Suncoast Hospice Foundation Toronto Blue Jays

Supporters Jane and Vance Arnett Steven DeGeorge Doreen Halliwell Dr. and Mrs. Garland Forbes Klar and Klar Architects, Inc. Judy and Mark Klein

Special Events Committee Susan Benjamin Glenn Bergoffen Eva Bilirakis Dawn Cooper Melissa Egozi Lee Ellen Hooper Joan Kline Charlane Martin Jeanie Renfrow Barbara Schmitz Debbie and David Stone List as of Feb. 22

The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute Since the inception of the arts education programs at Ruth Eckerd Hall in 1984 and continuing with the opening of the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute in 2003, our programs have maintained a high level of excellence both on and off-site, serving the Tampa Bay area, the State of Florida and beyond. Our classes, performances, community arts programs and the Eckerd Theater Company (ETC) impacted 88,750 adults and children last year.

Your support helps to provide the opportunity for over 8,900 elementary school students to attend live school-time theater performances at the Hall. It enables 53,000 students and families nationally to experience live performances by ETC with a curriculum-based message. And, it provides local children – who would not otherwise be able to attend – to attend classes at the Hoffman Institute at a reduced or waived fee to explore the arts, discover their hidden talents, experience selfesteem, self-discipline and a sense of accomplishment in reaching for their dreams.

Your support makes a direct impact!

An Evening of Fun, Fantasy and Mystique Inspired by one of the Greatest Parties in the World…

Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro Featuring the Southtown Fever Band, catering by Café Ponte and students of the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute.

Proceeds from the Gala will provide the critical funding needed to sustain the educational programs of the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 McMullen Booth Road Clearwater, Florida

Reply Card Enclosed Valet Parking ~ Enter Gala using East Side Lobby entrance Questions: 727.712.2760

New This Year…Text Bidding!

We are going paperless!

Bring your cell phone to participate in text bidding.

Register your cell phone number online at www.qtego.net/auc/ruth one week prior to the event or at registration the evening of the event.

We will swipe your credit card at registration for Express Pay check out.

There are no more forms to fill out.

• You only need a phone with text capability. It does not need to be a Smartphone.

• If you are not a “texter,” don’t worry! We will have volunteers on site with iPads to help you bid.

• Bidding will begin online on “hot” items one week prior to the event.

• Don’t forget to charge your phone.

The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute Since the inception of the arts education programs at Ruth Eckerd Hall in 1984 and continuing with the opening of the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute in 2003, our programs have maintained a high level of excellence both on and off-site, serving the Tampa Bay area, the State of Florida and beyond. Our classes, performances, community arts programs and the Eckerd Theater Company (ETC) impacted 88,750 adults and children last year.

Your support helps to provide the opportunity for over 8,900 elementary school students to attend live school-time theater performances at the Hall. It enables 53,000 students and families nationally to experience live performances by ETC with a curriculum-based message. And, it provides local children – who would not otherwise be able to attend – to attend classes at the Hoffman Institute at a reduced or waived fee to explore the arts, discover their hidden talents, experience selfesteem, self-discipline and a sense of accomplishment in reaching for their dreams.

Your support makes a direct impact!

An Evening of Fun, Fantasy and Mystique Inspired by one of the Greatest Parties in the World…

Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro Featuring the Southtown Fever Band, catering by Café Ponte and students of the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute.

Proceeds from the Gala will provide the critical funding needed to sustain the educational programs of the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 McMullen Booth Road Clearwater, Florida

Reply Card Enclosed Valet Parking Questions: 727.712.2760

New This Year…Text Bidding!

We are going paperless!

Bring your cell phone to participate in text bidding.

Register your cell phone number online at www.qtego.net/auc/ruth one week prior to the event or at registration the evening of the event.

We will swipe your credit card at registration for Express Pay check out.

There are no more forms to fill out.

• You only need a phone with text capability. It does not need to be a Smartphone.

• If you are not a “texter,” don’t worry! We will have volunteers on site with iPads to help you bid.

• Bidding will begin online on “hot” items one week prior to the event.

• Don’t forget to charge your phone.

The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute Since the inception of the arts education programs at Ruth Eckerd Hall in 1984 and continuing with the opening of the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute in 2003, our programs have maintained a high level of excellence both on and off-site, serving the Tampa Bay area, the State of Florida and beyond. Our classes, performances, community arts programs and the Eckerd Theater Company (ETC) impacted 88,750 adults and children last year.

Your support helps to provide the opportunity for over 8,900 elementary school students to attend live school-time theater performances at the Hall. It enables 53,000 students and families nationally to experience live performances by ETC with a curriculum-based message. And, it provides local children – who would not otherwise be able to attend – to attend classes at the Hoffman Institute at a reduced or waived fee to explore the arts, discover their hidden talents, experience selfesteem, self-discipline and a sense of accomplishment in reaching for their dreams.

Your support makes a direct impact!

An Evening of Fun, Fantasy and Mystique Inspired by one of the Greatest Parties in the World…

Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro Featuring the Southtown Fever Band, catering by Café Ponte and students of the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute.

Proceeds from the Gala will provide the critical funding needed to sustain the educational programs of the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 McMullen Booth Road Clearwater, Florida

Reply Card Enclosed Valet Parking Questions: 727.712.2760

New This Year…Text Bidding!

We are going paperless!

Bring your cell phone to participate in text bidding.

Register your cell phone number online at www.qtego.net/auc/ruth one week prior to the event or at registration the evening of the event.

We will swipe your credit card at registration for Express Pay check out.

There are no more forms to fill out.

• You only need a phone with text capability. It does not need to be a Smartphone.

• If you are not a “texter,” don’t worry! We will have volunteers on site with iPads to help you bid.

• Bidding will begin online on “hot” items one week prior to the event.

• Don’t forget to charge your phone.

The Ruth Eckerd Hall Board of Directors and

Gala Chairpersons Allie and Jim Cantonis request the pleasure of your company at Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Eighth Annual Spring Gala

Rio CArnaval Apoiadores Gala Chairpersons Allie and Jim Cantonis

Celebration Sponsors Cantonis Family Foundation Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants DEX Imaging, Inc.

Toast Sponsors

Friday evening, the Nineteenth of April Two Thousand and Thirteen festivities beginning 6:30 to 7:30 pm Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction ~ Grand Concourse 7:30 pm Gala Dinner Dance ~ Main Stage Black Tie or Carnaval Attire Encouraged

Bright House Networks Clearwater Gas/City of Clearwater Creative Contractors Inc. MacFarlane Ferguson & McMullen NorthStar Bank Progress Energy Raymond James Financial

Table Sponsors Leah and Glenn Bergoffen Boos Development Group, Inc. Brandon Construction CBIZ Kirkland, Russ, Murphy and Tapp Roxanne and Michael Connor

Amy and Gary Connors Cèsar A. Lara, M.D. Weight Management Elite Travel GFS Private Wealth Hancock Bank Jefferson Bank of Florida Morgan Auto Group Deborah and Charlie Rutz Barbara and Eric Schmitz Synovus Bank Debbie and David Stone Tampa Bay Times UBS Financial Services Inc.

Patrons Pamela G. Adams, D.D.S. Michael J. Adams, D.D.S. Susan and Steven Benjamin Mr. and Mrs. W. Gerald Blaney Larry H. Chandler DeBartolo Family Foundation Beth and John England Leslie S. Freedman Robert A. Freedman Kenneth O’Neil

Sue and Jim Petru Polypack Suncoast Hospice Foundation Toronto Blue Jays

Supporters Jane and Vance Arnett Steven DeGeorge Doreen Halliwell Dr. and Mrs. Garland Forbes Klar and Klar Architects, Inc. Judy and Mark Klein

Special Events Committee Susan Benjamin Glenn Bergoffen Eva Bilirakis Dawn Cooper Melissa Egozi Lee Ellen Hooper Joan Kline Charlane Martin Jeanie Renfrow Barbara Schmitz Debbie and David Stone List as of Mar. 19