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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