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Joanne Adams, Jackie Goode Co-Chairing 2014 Pineapple Ball

Meet the honorees at the second annual Pineapple Ball Pre-Party to be held at POSH at the Garden City Hotel Dec. 2.

On behalf of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce, directors Joanne Adams and Jackie Goode are delighted to co-chair the 12th Annual Pineapple Ball.

The 2014 honorees are:

  • Citizen of the Year: The Garden City Turkey Trot Race Committee
  • Community Achievement Award: Ann Sullivan, GCHS Swim Team Coach
  • Businessperson of the Year: Lisa Smith, proprietor of Coquette
  • President’s Award: Robert Schoelle, Jr., Village Administrator

A portion of the proceeds from the Pineapple Ball will benefit the Garden City Chamber of Commerce Foundation whose mission it is to provide an annual scholarship to a deserving Garden City High School senior, and also to assist families in financial need within the Garden City community.

Meet the honorees at the second annual Pineapple Ball Pre-Party to be held at POSH at the Garden City Hotel Monday, Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m. Proceeds from this event will be allocated toward efforts to refurbish the historic Garden City toll lodge.

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Advance invitations at $40 each person are required and may be made by calling the chamber at 746-7724. Checks made payable to the Garden City Chamber of Commerce may be mailed to the chamber at 230 Seventh Street, Garden City NY 11530. Credit cards will be accepted by telephone or fax at 746-7725. For complete information, and to download the invitation, visit www.gardencitychamber.org.

Submitted by the Garden City Chamber of Commerce

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