Retirement Acknowledgement and Fundraiser
Thursday, April 21, 2011
THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
WELCOMES MISS ARKANSAS ALYSE EADY
TO SALUTE BOARD RETIREES
PINE BLUFF, AR- In honor of Captain Lloyd Franklin and Mr. Elmer Maurice Carlton, an evening of fundraising and celebration will be held at Harbor Oaks, "A Star Studded Event” Thursday, April 21, 2011, with special guest, Miss Arkansas Alyse Eady.
As Miss Arkansas 2010, Eady became first runner-up in the 2011 Miss America Pageant, earning a $25,000 scholarship. Her talent performance was Vocal-Ventriloquism to "I want to be a Cowboy's Sweetheart". "The "Star Studded Event” is The Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County’s way of honoring decades of commitment and high level leadership from Mr. Carlton and Captain Franklin. Our dual objectives, celebration and service, are best matched by Miss Arkansas’ finesse and stance”, says Mattie P. Collins, event chairman. Miss Arkansas’ personal platform is the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
The exciting event on Thursday, April 21, 2011, beginning at 6:00 pm will include live entertainment by youth throughout the community and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit The Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County’s continued efforts to provide activities for children age five to eighteen.
The "Star Studded Event,” includes great food, fellowship, fun, entertainment and is open to the public. The donation is $40 per person or $65 per couple.
Club president is Scott Robinson, Leslie Peters is chief professional officer and Carla M. Martin, Esq. is fundraising chairman.
For more information contact the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County’s Administrative Office, 3708 W. 34th Street or call 870-850-7500.