The Alzheimer's Association is 

Saturday, May 3, 2008
6:30 p.m.

The Westin Hotel at Fountain Square
21 East 5th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati honors

James and Ruthann Sammarco

with the Chapter’s 2008 Meritorious Philanthropist Award.

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Spring Benefit 2007

2007 Sweet Summer Jazz Strikes Right Chord With Guests

Lively music mixed with good conversation and fine food made for an enjoyable Sweet Summer Jazz Benefit.

The Greater Cincinnati Chapter’s annual fundraiser, held at the Kingsgate Marriott on June 2, attracted nearly 300 guests and raised $115,000. WLWT-TV news anchor Sandra Ali served as emcee of the black-tie optional event that featured dinner, live entertainment and auctions.“It was wonderful to see everyone at Sweet Summer Jazz,” said Special Events/Volunteer Coordinator Marcy Hawkins. “We’re so grateful to have the support of such loyal friends and donors.”

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Chapter’s 2007 Meritorious Philanthropist Award to Dan Meyer.Mr. Meyer, a native of Cincinnati and attorney, is the former chairman and founder of Vanguard Financial Company. He and his wife, Virginia, were married for 56 years, before her death from Alzheimer’s disease in 2005.

“I hope that my efforts can bring a better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and that we will see a greater effort in finding a cure and helping those dealing with this terrible disease,” said Mr. Meyer.The Cincinnati Gypsy Swing Quartet and Michael Raymond-Ball provided musical entertainment for the evening.

Sweet Summer Jazz planning committee members include Katharina Schulten (committee chairperson), Jackie Baughman, Sue Cavanaugh, Carolyn Finkelmeier, Antigone Geromes, Shirlee Margolin, Shad Ramsey, Judy Schlagheck, Karen Sorah and Melanie Weber.