Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc. - 13th Annual Salute to Achievement 2005 - May 10 at the Waldorf=Astoria in NYC -- Founder Anthony "Tony" Drexel Duke to be Honored

Dignitaries from the worlds of society, philanthropy, education, business, politics, journalism, entertainment and the arts will gather at the Boys & Girls Harbor 13th Annual Salute" on May 10, 2005, to honor Anthony Tony" Drexel Duke who founded this venerable institution in 1937.

(PRWEB) March 29, 2005 -- Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc. announces its 13th Annual Salute to Achievement 2005 to take place Tuesday, May 10, 2005, 6:30 PM at the Waldorf-Astoria, 301 Park Avenue @ 50th Street in NYC. This year the Harbor will celebrate a great American and New York Living Landmark - beloved founder Anthony "Tony" Drexel Duke.

Save the Date:

Boys & Girls Harbor Salute"

Honoring Anthony Tony" Drexel Duke: A Lifetime of Service to Democracy

Tuesday, May 10, 2005

6:30 PM Cocktails

8:00 PM Dinner

The Waldorf-Astoria, Grand Ballroom

301 Park Avenue @ 50th Street

NYC

Festive Attire

Special Guest

Peter Jennings

Dinner, Dancing & Surprises

Honorary Co-Chairs include: Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator Charles E. Schumer, Senator Arlen Specter, Governor George E. Pataki, State Senator David Paterson, State Assemblyman Adam Clayton Powell IV, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, The Honorable Rudolph W. Giuliani, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Congressman Charles Rangel, Borough President C. Virginia Fields, Council President A. Gifford Miller, Councilwoman Eva Moskowitz

Entertainment:

- Peter Duchin at the piano

- Harbor Latin Big Band

Live Auction featuring Jamie Niven, Vice-Chair, Sotheby's

Silent Auction featuring Childrens Artwork

Celebrity Guests TBA

Background:

Boys & Girls Harbor is a venerable New York City Institution. Its mission of Educating Children to Be Their Best" is a real life success story. From its beginnings, Boys & Girls 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 low-income urban boys, the Harbors 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. Boy & Girls Harbor, Inc., 1 East 104th Street @ Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10029. www.boysandgirlsharbor.net

For tickets call: Anne Taibleson 646-981-2650

Tickets: $750 and up

Press contact:

Ann Forster

212-243-7306

adforster@aol.com

Interviews/Photos Available.

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