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Charity Ball receives record number donations The 2003 Charity Ball raised a record $25,108 for five local charities: Crisis Ministries, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the Wellness House of Our Lady of Mercy, Hospice of Charleston, and the Lowcountry Children's Center.  Throughout December, January, and February, the 31 members of the Medical Student Alumni Council gathered goods, services, and gift certificates to be auctioned off during the evening.  MSAC collected more than 400 items, including Spoleto USA tickets, a stay at the Charleston Place Hotel, dinner at Magnolia's restaurant, a Wild Dunes Resort golf package, SCUBA diving lessons, an autographed New York Giants souvenir football, and a week-long stay at a beach house in Puerto Rico. Guests were able to peruse these donations during the new Silent Auction Preview held at 7 p.m. The evening ended with a Live Auction featuring an AKC registered yellow Labrador puppy.  Preston Wendell, Ann Harriott Fisher, and Michelle Buckler serve as MSAC co-chairs, and Peggy Singletary serves as MSAC advisor.    Committee’s role in planning Annual Charity Ball  The College of Medicine Student Council Charity Ball Committee is responsible for planning the event  while the Medical Student Alumni Council plans the Silent Auction.  Without the collaborative help of all members of these two student groups, the Charity Ball would not be possible.  The committee made all arrangements with the Charleston Convention Center, from planning the set-up of the ballrooms to deciding on the  menu.  Invitations and posters were designed to invite faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Music for the evening was a student jazz ensemble the first hour and the Mighty Kicks performed dancing music. Signs were hand-stenciled by committee members to welcome guests, thank donors and introduce the charities.  Merritt at James Island donated $1,000 to help cover the costs of the event.  The committee also received donations from the Charleston Convention Center, The Butterfly Flower Shop, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Forsberg’s Package Shop, Inc., In Good Taste, Martha’s Shop Inc., Med Deli, Nancy’s Exotic Plants, Snyder’s Party Rental and Southern Wine and Spirits.  To provide safe transportation for guests to and from the event, University Transportation shuttled guests between campus and the Convention Center. The MUSC President’s Office and the College of Medicine Dean’s Office donated money to cover these costs.  The committee also worked with Public Safety so that officers were present to ensure the safety of guests. The committee made arrangements with Classic Photography to take photos of guests during the evening.  The committee requested donations from The Butterfly Flower Shop and received a Victorian sunflower arrangement for the front entrance; Nancy’s Exotic Plants provided greenery, and  Snyder’s Party Rentals loaned a red carpet to welcome guests. Finally, when the doors opened to the 16th Annual Charity Ball, the COM Student Council was there welcoming guests. Catherine Hunter and Kevin Ginn serve as COMSC Charity Ball Committee Co-Chairs and Tanya Becvinovski serves as COMSC advisor.   Businesses, community members Thanks to these businesses and community members for their generous support: Andolini’s Pizza; Juanita Greenberg’s Nacho Royale; National Business Computer; The Learning Center; Hair Bears; Barton and Burwell Fishing Supplies; Folly Beach Crab Shack; Dolittle’s Pet Store; A Perfect Day in Paradise; McKevlin’s Surf Shop; The Francis Marion Hotel; Oak Point Golf Course; Pixie and Bill’s Restaurant; Calhoun Corners Restaurant; Clemson Football; Steve Jordan Gallery; Rutledge Victorian Inn; Ben Silver Co.; Carolina Rod and Gun; Charleston Place; Brent’s on Broad; Gaulart and Naliclet; Infinger Furniture; Applebee’s; Joyce Netzler; Sermet’s; The White House; Office Depot; Hyman’s Seafood and Aaron’s Deli; Outback Steakhouse; Links at Stono Ferry; Santee Cooper; Nice Ice; California Dreaming; Morris Sokol Furniture; Bernie Horton Gallery; The Climbing Wall at James Island County Park; Michael K. Foxworth; Mouse House Inc.; Ornamental Treasures; East Cooper Newcomers Directory; Terry Katz Gallery; Lisa Thomas, Nelson, Mullins, Riley, and Scarborough, LLP; SuperBad; Pawley’s Island Hammock; College of Charleston Baseball; Furman University Football; Twists and Turns; MUSC Harper Center; Dazzles; Palmetto Grande Theater; Lowcountry Home Furnishings; Magnolia’s; Kiawah Island Resorts; Jim Meyer; Derna Coulslin; Vo Don Custom Framing; 319 Men; GDC; Coastal Expeditions; Geiss and Sons; Los Loros Mexican Restaurant; Gullah Tours; Martha Bryce; Key West Grill; LifeQuest Health and Wellness; Seven Star Liquors; Dolly Watson; Gaea Yoga; Half-Moon Outfitters; Andrew Pinckney Inn; Everything but Water; Kassis Bros. Shoes; Maid Brigade; Don Boyd; Paul Ayers; Sherry Maherrey; Alice Grimsley; Holy Cow Yoga and Holistic Center; Savory Market; Gourmet Take Out; Bobo’s Restaurant; Mimi’s Café ; Boathouse Restaurant; Karen’s Korner; Urban Nirvana; Harborview Salon and Spa; Locklear’s Restaurant; Especially Yours; Jennifer Black; Russell and Martha Herring; Joint Venture ; Starfish Grille; Daniel Island Country Club; Wine and Pine; Acquisitions; Cannonboro Inn Bed and Breakfast; Beckley, WV Marriott Courtyard; Class VI; Charlie Wendell; Sam’s Club; Coosaw Creek Country Club; Croghan’s Jewel Box; Port City Java; Indigo; Broad Street Barber Shop; The Harley Shop; Royall Ace Hardware; Arthur Murray Dance Studio; Rebecca Williams; The Boutique; Grady Ervin and Co; Hilton Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina; Carolina Prints; Island Frames, Inc.; Sheraton North Charleston Hotel; Sofa Super Store; True Blue Beach Vacations Resort and Golf; Pine Crest Inn; American Express Financial Advisors; The Charleston Renaissance Gallery; Matthews Bookstore; Maverick Southern Kitchens; Anchorage Inn; West Ashley Crab Shack; Middleton Place; Charleston Engravers; Southeastern Galleries; The Greenery; Post and Courier; T-Bonz; Skatell’s Manu-facturing Jewelers; Dr. Sidney Thomas; Maritime Museum at Patriot’s Point; Attic Treasures; The Salon; Blossom’s; Cypress; Charleston County Parks and Recreation; Green Lion Gifts; Dr. David Smith; Sea Gull Gallery; Zippy Zolo; Charleston Symphony Orchestra; Jim Booth Art Gallery; Aberdeen Catery; Copper Penny; Robert E. Holman, M.D.; Market Street Munchies; Gwynn’s of Mt. Pleasant; KJ Gatten; Oops; Le Creuset; Seel’s Outboard; Charleston Watersport Outfitters; Danco Fine Scandinavian Furniture; RANA; Twin Rivers Lanes; Carpentier’s Wine and Cheese; Celadon; Mt. Pleasant Aerobics and Fitness; West Ashley Aerobics and Fitnes; Ocean and Earth LTD; Spencer Art Gallery; Stuart Laurence Salon; East Bay Cleaners; Town and Country Inn; Chase Furniture; Derrell’s Watch and Jewelry; Courtyard Gallery; Polly’s Fine Jewelry; The Charleston Lamp Company; Rose Talbert Paints; Avalon Music; Carolina Business Interiors; Age of Aquariums; Gallery Chuma; Tropical Tan; Nina Liu and Friends Gallery; Chuck E Cheese; John Carroll Doyle Gallery; Movies at Mt. Pleasant; Dr. William Cook Jr.; O’Reilly’s Irish Pub and Seafood; Skin Therapy Center; Accu Fit Golf; Mellow Mushroom; Christian Family “Y”; Old Navy; Dr. Kathleen Brady; Show Offs; Hartwell Industries; Flying High over Charleston; Alpha Pets; Coastal Expeditions; Embassy Suites; Gullah Tours; Pack Rat Self Storage; Otis E. Engelman, MD; James T. Boyle; GNC; Discovery Scuba; Holiday Inn Riverview; Hominy Grill; Robert Ivey Ballet; Fish Restaurant; 96 Wave; Lining House Galleries; Williams and Sonoma; ATP Gun Shop and Range; Dr. and Mrs. Elliott; The Boathouse Restaurant; Brasserie des Amis; Dr. and Mrs. Victor Del Bene; After Hours Formalwear; Angels Galore by Dana; London Hair; Harbor Specialties; Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Reves; Rug Masters Inc.; Carolina Ice Palace; Birds I View Gallery; Gaye Sanders Fisher Gallery; Haven’s Picture Framing; Fort Sumter Tours; Gerald’s Tires and Brakes; Dr. and Mrs. Henry Rittenberg; Susan Lucas Photography; Brickhouse Plantation Equestrian Center; Jim Booth Gallery; Alfred Hutty and the Charleston Renaissance; Dunes West Golf Club; Stingrays Hockey; Renue Laser Hair Center; Belicoso; Mike’s Bikes; Frametastic; J. Bigda Antiques; Ethan Allen Home Interiors; Stuckey Mattress; Berlin’s for Women; Hyam’s Garden Center; Dr. Geisberg; Lilly Pulitzer; Mills House; Hay Tire; Cross Seed; Flower by Murray; Sticky Fingers; Starbucks; Savoir-Faire; Uniform Outlet; Heavenly Ham; Moe’s; J 2 Performance; Extra Special Fashions; Donna Smith; Fred Astaire Dance Studio; Harold Green; O’Reilly’s Irish Pub and Seafood Tavern; Middleton Place; John Carroll Doyle Art Gallery; Hartwell Textiles; Oriental Rug Outlet; Pear Tree Toys; Chantilly; If It’s Personalized; Dr. Steve Crossland, DMD; Dr. C. Timothy Assey, DMD; Barrier Island EcoTour; Hunter McEaddy; Complements; Mike and Candace Gillespie; Spoleto USA; Boater’s World Marine Center; Nina Uccello; Wallpapers, Etc…By Holly; The Good Neighbor Health Food Store; Footlight Players; OK Tire Store; Ellington of Charleston; BetsyWaters; MUSC Alumni Association; Dr. William Cook Jr.; Renue Laser Hair Center; Beth Hughes, MD; Long Island Café; Publix; Amanda Malone; Original Charleston Walks; Boathouse Restaurant; Crab Shack Restaurant; Joint Ventures Estate Jewelers; Charleston Scuba; Infinger Furniture; Fischer’s Art and Frame; Charleston Municipal Golf Course; Joe Pasta; Charleston Riverdogs; Hope Gazes Grayson; Dr. Peter Gazes; Dr. and Mrs. J.D. Ashmore; Dr. Henry Rittenberg; St. Andrews Family Fitness Plus; Vickery’s Restaurant; Sidney Zemp; Palmetto Air Services; Island Styling Hair Design; Schooner Pride; Masters Studios of Self Defense; Lavern McCaskill; Coastal Pain and Rehabilitation Center; Stephen and Anna Martin; Before and After Weight Loss; Gale Bivens; Mat Barber Kennedy; Opal Smith; Charles Tumbleston Photography; Pam Schomer of Higher Image; Dennis Munn Photography; Alterman Studios; 82 Queen Restaurant; Mr. Don Shoes and Dance; Elliott House Inn; Mellow Mushroom; Groucho’s Deli; Movies at Mount Pleasant; Petterson Antiques; Rick Hendrick Chevrolet; Historic Charleston Foundation; Il Cortile del Re restaurant; Charleston Stage Company; Geo. C. Birlant and Co.; Hamlet Gallery; South Carolina Aquarium; Jestine’s Kitchen; Wild Dunes Associates; Gibbes Museum of Art; Dr. Jane Upshur; Ida’s Salon; Kites Fly’N Hi; Back Water Dreams; In Good Taste;  Maison Du Pre’; Aisle and Altar; and Loy Harn Jewelers.     Catalyst Online is published weekly, updated as needed and improved from time to time by the MUSC Office of Public Relations for the faculty, employees and students of the Medical University of South Carolina. Catalyst Online editor, Kim Draughn, can be reached at 792-4107 or by email, catalyst@musc.edu. Editorial copy can be submitted to Catalyst Online and to The Catalyst in print by fax, 792-6723, or by email to petersnd@musc.edu or catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Community Press at 849-1778.