Upcoming Events
Below is a listing of upcoming events to benefit the MRIC and its two junior boards, the Medical Research Junior Board Foundation (MRJBF) and the North Suburban Medical Research Junior Board (NSMRJB).
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Chicago Spire Sales Center, NBC Tower
6:30-8:30 PM, Invitation Only
The 2008 MRIC Kick-Off/Welcome Party
The MRIC hosts a party that kicks-off each year’s fundraising campaign. It is held in various locations from the Wolfson Conference Center of the Children’s Medical Research Center to Chicago area restaurants. The 2008 Children’s Ball Co-Chairs, Meridith Bluhm-Wolf and Emily Emmerman, will announce the theme they have chosen for the Ball at this event.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
6:00-10:00 PM
Enclave, 220 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago
MRJBF A.B.C.: Art Benefiting Children
Master the art of giving as you enjoy a spectacular evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music and a showcase of work by local artists. Art and other unique items will be on sale with 35% of the art sale proceeds benefittingpediatric research initiatives at Children's Memorial Hospital.
To purchase event and raffle tickets in advance: Please call 773-880-3298 or visit www.childrensmemorial.org/friends/foundation/mrjbf.aspx.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Glen View Golf Club
Links ProAm Golf Tournament™
This year’s Links ProAm Golf Tournament™ will raise funds exclusively for the Myles Michelon Fund for Urology. It will be held on June 16, 2008 at the Glen View Golf Club in Golf, IL. The Co-Chairs for this event are Debra Jarett and Hilary Sallerson. The tournament will host professional golfer and PGA champion, Jeff Sluman, and Northwestern University Golf Coach, Pat Goss.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Glencoe, IL
Premier Donor Party
A Premier Donor Party is held each year to recognize our donors who have made a donation commitment of $40,000 or more. This event takes place at beautiful and unique locations throughout the Chicago area.
Invitation Addressing Parties
The MRIC has had a long-standing tradition of addressing parties for the Children’s Ball Save-the-Date cards and invitations. MRIC Boardmembers and volunteers work in a charming home setting, enjoying each others company and a savory luncheon.The Save-the-Date addressing is usually held the last weeks of July and the invitation addressings are held in late September and/or early October.
If you would like to volunteer at one of the Addressing Parties, please visit our contact page, filling in your information and which event.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Chicago, IL
Save-The-Date
A one-page Children's Ball Save-the-Date is addressed and stamped at this event.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Chicago
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
City Addressing
A creative multi-part Children's Ball invitation is collated, stuffed, addressed and stamped at this event.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Frankie's On The Park
2300 block of North Clark
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Children 4 Children
This event promotes the Children 4 Children advertising section in the Children's Ball program book and how the revenues benefit the MRIC.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Winnetka
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Suburban Addressing
The balance of the Children's Ball Invitation will be collated, stuffed, stamped and mailed at this event.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Winnetka
Advisory Board Party
The Advisory Board is made up of past Campaign and Ball Chairmen from 1959 through today. The purpose of the Advisory Board is to serve in an advisory capacity to the current Campaign Co-Chairmen and facilitate the selection of future Campaign Co-Chairmen. Each year a reunion luncheon is planned for these women by the Advisory Board Co-Chairs. This is a working luncheon to brainstorm for the next year’s chairs.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Auto Werks
Northbrook, IL
NSMRJB Summer Soiree
To purchase event tickets in advance: Please call 773-880-3298 or visit www.childrensmemorial.org/friends/foundation/nsmrjb.aspx.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Northerly Island, Chicago
Hospital Campaign Kick-Off
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Notebaert Nature Museum
6:30 PM
Donor Party
The Donor Party is held each fall and recognizes all MRIC donors for the current campaign year.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL
MRJBF Cocktails for a Cause
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Hilton Hotel Chicago
50th Annual Children’ Ball
The Children’s Ball is the Medical Research Institute Council’s (MRIC) signature event. This year’s co-chairs are Meredith Bluhm-Wolf and Emily Emmerman. The MRIC’s yearlong fundraising campaign is celebrated at this black tie event with a night of elegance featuring lavish hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing. Town and Country magazine named the Children’s Ball, “The Second City’s First Party.” The price for a table of 10 begins at $8,000 and individual ticket prices begin at $800.
