Children's Home Society - Puttin on the Ritz

Wow is all I can say. I had such a great time on Saturday at the "Puttin' on the Ritz" charity gala for the Children's Home Society. Although, I should not be surprised because this always turns out to be such a wonderful event. First of all I want to congratulate everyone who worked so hard on the event. Shirley Jeter (one of the coordinators) and Johnathan Burman (Master of Ceremonies) both worked so hard to make it a great event. There was a silent and live auction as well as a dinner, which was delicious! The theme of the event was "Ritz Carnavale" and had a Mardi Gras feel. All the food was Louisiana style cooking, so lots of seafood and cajun spices. MMM!




The event started off with a reception and a chance for everyone to bid on items in the silent auction. I got the chance to mingle with everyone and tell many people all about what Earth Pageant Productions is doing to help the environment. Then, when it was time for dinner to begin I was led towards the back of the room and hoisted onto a chair held by 4 guys. I got to throw out Mardi Gras beads as a fanfare of trumpets led the procession into dinner. I was so honored to be able to lead that procession!





















Then it was time for dinner and the live auction. The live auction was like no other auction I have ever seen. They had actors help make it into a show which was more fun for everyone involved. After the auction I got to have a caricature drawn of me! In the pictures you can see me posing with the artist after it was done and I have a close up of the final product.

Vince Carter was there as well. He is a professional NBA player and was recently drafted to the Orlando Magic. (my hometown!) He is a contributor to the Children's Home Society and he grew up in Daytona Beach, FL. He is really a wonderful and caring guy. His mom was there as well and recieved an award for her service to the Children's Home Society. They are such sweet people!

Whenever I attend events such as this one, I realize the things that can be accomplished when people come together to support a cause. The Children's Home Society is an amazing organization that helps children who have been displaced, abandoned, and abused. The testimonials that I heard were touching and I was so glad I was able to be part of an event that supported such a great cause!





Next event: the Coastal cleanup next Saturday. So look out for those pictures coming soon!

With Love,
Jolie Noelle Schamber
Miss Teen Earth United States