The Emerald Ball

The 26th Annual Emerald Ball was held on Saturday February 23 at the Bridgewater Banquet and Conference Center on Sawmill Parkway. Bill Andrews and Grace Gushue were this year's Honorees. The Beneficiary of the 2008 Ball was The Dublin Counseling Center working with NAMI to implement the Red Flags Program in Dublin Middle Schools.

This Gala is the largest fund raiser for the Dublin Foundation. All net proceeds from this event directly fund the Dublin Foundation with a portion of those proceeds being donated to the selected Beneficary of the Ball.  

Theme for 2008 was Mardi Gras a celebration to kick off the next quarter century of dedication and philanthropy through funds raised for the foundation.

To inquire about corporate opportunities or to recieve an invitation to the 2009 Emerald Ball, please call Margie Amorose, Executive Director of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce at 614-889-2001

The 2009 Emerald Ball will be held on Saturday February 28, 2009 at the Bridgewater Conference Center. The theme for 2009 is Under the Tuscan Moon. More details available after October 7, 2008.

Honoree Nomination Forms are available by contacting the Dublin Chamber of Commerce at 889-2001.

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Past Emerald Ball Honorees

Eleanor Gelpi
Bob and Midge Karrer
Sherman and Clara Sheldon
Joe and Lois Dixon
Ed and Grace Thornton
     and Bill Chambers
Jim and Jean Walker
Charles “Chi” and Betty Weber
Mary Emma Bailey
Jack W. Frambes
Jack W. John Orville and Dortha
     May Moffitt
Lawrence and Margaret Eberhart
Gene Bostic
Dave and Margie Amorose
Mike and Chris Close
Robin and Joel Campbell
A.C. “Ace” Strip 

Grace Gushue and Bill Andrews 

David H. King
Sam and Susan Smiley
Ron Jezerinac
Bill and Carolyn “Casey” Cseplo

The 2009 Emerald Ball Committee

Co-Chairpersons

Jennifer Cseplo and Jan Rozanski

2008-2009 Committee Members

Dave Anderson, Beth Barnes, Beth Dorsey, Chris Close, Diane Sieple, Elizabeth Willi, Gayle Holton, Judy  Williamson, Karen Strip, Lisa Rusinek, Margie Amorose, Michelle Greiwe, Pat Baker, Terri Butler, Toni Carter, Robin Moran, Dr. Sharon Zimmers, Lindsay Andrews, Karen Brown, Carol Gydosh, Roberta Kayne, Jennifer Packey, Sandy Piunno and Jennifer Crossland.