Celebrities Will Raise Tips at Plaza Frontenac - St. Louis Crisis ...
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July 25, 2012<br />
<strong>Celebrities</strong> <strong>Will</strong> <strong>Raise</strong> <strong>Tips</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Plaza</strong> <strong>Frontenac</strong><br />
to Save Children's Lives<br />
<strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery Celebrity Waitresses' & Waiters' Night, August 16<br />
ST. LOUIS, MO -- Have a light breakfast, opt-out of a pound-packing lunch, and join Saint <strong>Louis</strong><br />
<strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery for a delightful dinner during the 22nd annual Celebrity Waitresses' and Waiters'<br />
Night on Thursday, August 16, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. <strong>at</strong> <strong>Plaza</strong> <strong>Frontenac</strong>.<br />
The night's specials include dinner <strong>at</strong> four <strong>Plaza</strong> <strong>Frontenac</strong> restaurants -- Brio's Tuscan Grille,<br />
Cardwell's <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Plaza</strong>, Canyon Café and Fleming's Prime <strong>St</strong>eakhouse. More than 100 n<strong>at</strong>ional and<br />
local celebrities will engage supporters for tips to benefit <strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery's child abuse prevention<br />
programs. The event also includes live entertainment, a Happy Hour and After Party, raffle items<br />
including a one-week stay in Cancun, Mexico and diamond earrings courtesy of Vincent Jewelers, an<br />
online silent auction and more.<br />
Last year, diners contributed a record $90,000 in tips to celebrity waitresses and waiters to benefit the<br />
kids and families served by <strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery. According to <strong>Plaza</strong> <strong>Frontenac</strong> Marketing Manager Jean<br />
Ahsmuhs, the addition of Fleming's Prime <strong>St</strong>eakhouse and Brio Tuscan Grille is sure to make this<br />
year's event another record-breaking year.<br />
"<strong>Plaza</strong> <strong>Frontenac</strong> is once again proud to be part of the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery Celebrity Waitresses'<br />
and Waiters' Night," said Ahsmuhs. "This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to enjoy a<br />
fantastic meal and don<strong>at</strong>e to a gre<strong>at</strong> cause."<br />
Since 1986, <strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery has provided 24/7 emergency intervention, respite care and support for<br />
families with children ages birth through 12 years. A community staple, <strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery is credited with<br />
preventing the abuse or neglect of 99 percent of children while their families are benefitting from the<br />
organiz<strong>at</strong>ion's programs.<br />
County Executive Charlie Dooley, the Celebrity Waitresses' and Waiter's Night honorary chair,<br />
said <strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery fills a critical community service role. All proceeds from the event help protect<br />
children served by <strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery.<br />
"I encourage everyone to take part in <strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery's Celebrity Waitresses' and Waiter's Night," said<br />
Dooley. "It means the world to the children and families who will benefit from intervention and support<br />
services we provide. I thank each and every person who works to make this event a huge success."<br />
EVENT INFORMATION<br />
For reserv<strong>at</strong>ions:<br />
Brio Tuscan Grille: 314.432.4410 (Happy Hour 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Dinner 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; After Party 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.)<br />
Canyon Café: 314.872.3443 (Dinner 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.)<br />
Cardwell's <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Plaza</strong>: 314.997.8885 (Two Dinner Se<strong>at</strong>ings, 5:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.)<br />
Fleming's Prime <strong>St</strong>eakhouse: 314.567.7610 (Dinner 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.)<br />
Honorary Celebrity Chair: County Executive Charlie Dooley<br />
Honorary Corpor<strong>at</strong>e Vice-Chair: Brook Dubman, Carol House Furniture<br />
Honorary Community Hero: Chief Daniel Isom, Saint <strong>Louis</strong> Metropolitan Police Department<br />
CELEBRITIES (current July 23, 2012)<br />
Cheree Berry, Owner, Cheree Berry Paper<br />
Susan Block, Designer & Owner, The Designing Block<br />
Robin Boyce, Executive Assistant I, Comptroller Office<br />
Bryan Binkholder, Author, The 401 Conspiracy<br />
Don Brown, President, Don Brown Automotives
Christine Buck, Noon Anchor, KPLR 11<br />
Brei Callaway, Publisher & Editor, Macaroni Kids<br />
Bill Cardwell, General Manager, Cardwell's <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Plaza</strong><br />
John Carney, On-Air Personality, KTRS<br />
Coca-Cola Bear<br />
Erwin Claggett, Head Coach, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> University High<br />
Khalia Collier, Owner, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> Surge<br />
Larry & Janet Conners, Anchor, KMOV-TV<br />
Bill Corrigan, Partner, Armstrong Teasdale<br />
John Costello, Alumni Player, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> Cardinals<br />
John Crocker, Owner, Club Fitness<br />
Keri Crocker, Owner, Club Fitness<br />
Ivory Crockett, The World's Fastest Man<br />
Vera Culley, Web Producer/Reporter, KTVI-TV<br />
Margaret Donnelly, Director, Dept. of Health and Human Services<br />
Brook Dubman, President, Carol House Furniture<br />
Sherry Farmer, On-Air Personality, Mornings on Oldies 103.3 KLOU<br />
Don Gerber, President, Gerber Chapel<br />
Heidi Glaus, Reporter, KSDK-TV<br />
Darlene Green, Comptroller, City of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong><br />
Michael Henderson, CEO, Phoenix Risk Assessment<br />
Andre Hepkins, Anchor, KMOV-TV<br />
Andre Holman, Production Manager, City TV<br />
Kelley Hoskins, Reporter, KTVI -TV<br />
Jasmine Huda, Anchor, KMOV-TV<br />
Angela Hutti, Meteorologist, KTVI-TV<br />
Andrea Jackson-Jennings, Director of Human Services, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> County<br />
Earl Jones, Bank of America<br />
Karl Jones, District Oper<strong>at</strong>ions Manager, UPS<br />
Louie, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> Blues<br />
Claire Kellett, Anchor, KMOV-TV<br />
John Knicely, Anchor, KMOV-TV<br />
Mayor Keith Krieg, City of <strong>Frontenac</strong><br />
James Martin, General Manager, Fleming's Prime <strong>St</strong>eakhouse<br />
Charlotte McClure, Our Best Friend<br />
Michael McMillan, License Collector, City of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong><br />
"Marilyn Monroe"<br />
Melanie Moon, Anchor, KPLR 11<br />
Daffney Moore, President, N<strong>at</strong>ional Coalition of 100 Black Women<br />
<strong>Will</strong>ie Moore, Jr., CEO, Kingdom Music, Inc./EMI Recording Artist<br />
Scott Mosby, President, Mosby Building Arts<br />
Jan and Sam Orlando, Owners, Orlando C<strong>at</strong>ering<br />
"The Coach" John Parker, Host, "The Sports Mayhem USA"<br />
Arika Parr, Dir. Of Community Rel<strong>at</strong>ions, Clear Channel Communic<strong>at</strong>ions, Inc.<br />
Jeff Parrish, Owner, Quintessential Dining and Nightlife<br />
Shy P<strong>at</strong>el, General Manager, Brio's Tuscan Grille<br />
Cheresse Pentella, PR Director, Neiman Marcus<br />
Bill Siedhoff, Director Human Services, City of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong><br />
Represent<strong>at</strong>ive Clem Smith, 71st District, <strong>St</strong><strong>at</strong>e of Missouri<br />
Michelle Spann, Publisher & Editor, Macaroni Kids<br />
Bruce Sow<strong>at</strong>sky, Executive Director, CCRB<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> Rams Cheerleaders<br />
Norma <strong>St</strong>ern, Community Volunteer<br />
Buzz Sutherland, Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Comedian<br />
Shawndrea Thomas, Reporter, KTVI -TV<br />
P<strong>at</strong>ricia and Solomon Thurman, Owner, 10th <strong>St</strong>reet Gallery<br />
Jim Trenary, President, Trenary Automotives<br />
Chip Walker, Managing Director, Business Development Group, Wells Fargo Advisors<br />
Michael Walton, Attorney-<strong>at</strong>-Law, Law Offices of Michael Walton
Shirley Washington, Weekend Anchor, KTVI-TV<br />
Harry Weber, Sculptor, Monumental Bronzes<br />
Bob Whittington, NFL Alumni<br />
SPONSORS<br />
Presenting Sponsor: Carney's Kids Found<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> Children's Hospital<br />
<strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery Board of Directors<br />
<strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery Advisory Board<br />
<strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery Young Professional's Board<br />
Cynthia Doria<br />
Dr. Lannis Hall<br />
Dr. Cora Orphe-Harris<br />
KMOV-TV<br />
Valvoline<br />
Pieper's All Wood Furniture<br />
Vincent's Jewelers<br />
Shea O'Toole & Darrell Davis<br />
Peggy Gordin<br />
Lauren Clemens<br />
Roberta & Allan Cohen<br />
DiAnne Mueller & Chris Frey<br />
Judy Ferguson Shaw<br />
Mary Burns<br />
Melanie Powell-Robinson<br />
Penny Rogers<br />
The Crane Agency<br />
Absolute Entertainment<br />
FEAST Magazine<br />
Ladue News<br />
Neiman Marcus<br />
<strong>Plaza</strong> <strong>Frontenac</strong><br />
SWITCH<br />
# # #<br />
The Saint <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery is committed to preventing child abuse and neglect by offering real help<br />
and real hope to families in crisis. The <strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery is an independent, not-for-profit agency<br />
providing short-term, safe havens to 7,000 children a year, birth through age 12, whose families are<br />
faced with an emergency or crisis. The <strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery provides care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year<br />
<strong>at</strong> five sites, serving families throughout the gre<strong>at</strong>er <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong>, <strong>St</strong>. Charles, Southern Illinois and<br />
surrounding regions. Since 1986, the <strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery has cared for more than 74,000 children, and<br />
provided support and counseling to more than 88,500 families. For details, call (314) 292-5770 or<br />
visit www.crisisnurserykids.org. For the Saint <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery 24-hour helpline, call (314) 768-<br />
3201. In <strong>St</strong>. Charles County, call (636) 947-0600.<br />
Media Contact<br />
Val Joyner, MA<br />
val@crisisnurserykids.org<br />
Public Rel<strong>at</strong>ions Manager<br />
Saint <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Crisis</strong> Nursery<br />
P: 314.292.5770