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BOYS & GIRLS HARBOR, INC.
13th Annual Salute to Achievement 2005
Honoring
A great American and New York Living Landmark
Our beloved founder
ANTHONY “TONY” DREXEL DUKE
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2005, 6:30 PM
THE WALDORF-ASTORIA, 301 Park Avenue, NY, NY 10022
Festive Attire
Special Guest Speaker
PETER JENNINGS, Anchor and Senior Editor, ABC News “World News Tonight”
Dinner, Dancing & Surprises
Honorary Co-Chairs include: Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator Arlen Specter, Congressman Charles Rangel, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Borough President C. Virginia Fields, State Senator David Patterson, Assemblyman Adam Clayton Powell IV, Council President A. Gifford Miller, Councilwoman Eva Moskowitz, The Honorable Robin Chandler Duke, The Honorable John C. Whitehead.
Tribute Chairmen include: Beth and Stephen Dannhauser, Luly Duke, Ginny and David Knott, Barry Friedberg and Charlotte Moss, Gillian and Sylvester Miniter, Nancy and Craig Overlander, Amy and Joseph Perella, Janet and Arthur Ross, Diane and Tom Tuft.
Entertainment:
- Peter Duchin at the Piano.
- Harbor Latin Big Band
Live Auction featuring Jamie Niven, Vice-Chair and Auctioneer of Sotheby’s.
Silent Auction featuring Children’s Artwork.
Distinguished Speakers:
Richard H. Brodhead, President, Duke University
Julian H. Robertson, Jr., Chairman, Tiger Management Corporation
Celebrity Guests TBA.
Background:
Boys & Girls Harbor is a venerable New York City Institution. “Educating Children to Be Their Best” is a real life success story. From its beginnings, the Harbor has been a beacon of light for underprivileged children and their families. It is an example of all that can go right with a humanitarian effort. The Harbor is a model of hope and support for young people everywhere.
Founded by Anthony Drexel Duke in 1937 as a summer camp for immigrant boys, the Harbor’s mission is to empower children and their families to become full, productive participants in society through education, cultural enrichment, and social services. The Harbor offers 24 programs that provide a nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. Boys & Girls Harbor is based at One East 104th Street, NY, NY 10029 and operates seven additional sites in Harlem and East Hampton, NY.
Press contact:
Ann Forster
212-243-7306
Tickets: $750 and up. For tickets call 646-981-2650.
1,000 + people expected.
Interviews/Photos Available.
Press Coverage Invited.
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