finding a cure for colon cancer by funding and facilitating cutting-edge research programs across the nation. Date & Time: Thursday, October 15; 6 p.m. Location: Four Seasons Hotel Attire: Cocktail Event Chairmen: N/A Ticket Price: From $300 Sponsorship starting price: $3,000 Contact for information: Michael Sapienza, 703.749.1680 x100, michael. sapienza@chris4life.org, www. chris4life.org/bluehopebash.
Meridian Ball and Global Leadership Summit What to expect: The Meridian Ball brings together top policymakers, private and public sector leaders, and the diplomatic corps to build relationships and support for Meridian International Center’s mission to promote better global leadership. Guests dine at ambassador-hosted dinners or Meridian’s White-Meyer House before gathering for dessert, dancing and conversation at Meridian House. Date & Time: Friday, October 16; 7 p.m. Location: Meridian House Attire: Black-tie or military equivalent Event Chairmen: Ball Chairmen: Beatrice Welters and Anthony Welters; WhiteMeyer Chairmen: Eric and Susanne Larsen; Young Professional Chairmen: Ali Weinberg and Josh Rogin; Congressional Co-Chairmen: Rep. Eliot Engel and Pat Engel and Rep. Vern Buchanan and Sandy Buchanan Ticket Price: : Ambassador-hosted Dinner and Meridian Ball: $650; White-Meyer Dinner and Meridian Ball: $450 Sponsorship starting price: $5,000 Contact for information: Olivia Dorieux, 202-939-5892, odorieux@meridian. org.
National Italian American Foundation 40th Anniversary Awards Gala Dinner What to expect: NIAF’s gala attracts
DC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GALA
nearly 2,000 guests from Italy and the United States. Past honorees and special guests have included Martin Scorsese, Gina Lollobridgida,
Christine Warnke and Donna Rattley photographed at meridian house
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