The American Friends of Jamaica will host its 3rd Annual South Florida Gala, named the Peacock Ball, on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at the Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove, Miami. Known for their elegance as well as their good purpose, AFJ benefits are attended byJamaican and American businesspersons, social sector leaders, political figures, and members of the diplomatic corps. The event raises funds for Jamaican non-profits in the areas of education, health, and human and economic development.
This signature event also honors individuals and companies that have distinguished themselves in contributing to Jamaica with the AFJ International Humanitarian Award. This year the AFJ honors Tony Hart , Chairman, Hart Investments and Food for the Poor , a leading international relief organization for their many contributions to Jamaica. Past honorees have included Chris Blackwell, American fashion icon Ralph Lauren and his wife, Ricky, Rep. Charles Rangel of New York, Sandals' founder Gordon "Butch" Stewart, Canada's Michael Lee-Chin, the Jamaican-born billionaire, philanthropist, and high-profile investor, GraceKennedy and Diageo, to name a few.
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GALA CHAIR Gillian Breakespeare and Marcia Bullock
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HOST COMMITTEE James A. Cada, George Dalley, Sylvia Engel, Sydney Engel, Manuela Goren, Marlon Hill, Esq., Amb. Glen Holden, ret., Monica Ladd, Lorraine Lorenc, Keisha A. Phipps, Joan Robertson, Mrs. Guy T. Steuart, II, Becky Stockhausen, Laura Tanna, Christine Wehby, Lacy A. Wright, Jr
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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Deborah Abrahams, Barron Channer, Vanessa Conde, Suzanne Feanny, Pamela Garel, Wendy Hart, Jacqueline Jones, Cathy Kleinhans, Nicole Miret, Raquel Quijano, Jackie Pryor, Gabby Reid, Julie Seaga-Cortizas, Sharon Walker
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HONOREES Tony Hart, Chairman, Hart Investments and
Food for the Poor, International Relief Organization (more)
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DATE Saturday, May 19, 2007, 6:00 p.m.
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LOCATION The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove, Miami | 3300 Southwest 27th Avenue, Coconut Grove, Florida
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SCHEDULE
6:00 p.m.
Cocktails and Silent Auction
Dinner and Awards Presentation
Live Entertainment and Dancing
