“font-family: Verdana;”>Smart Setters celebrated Summer’s End at the well-appointed west county home of “font-family: Verdana; line-height: 115%;”>Deborah and Oscar Berryman “line-height: 115%;”>(Monsanto) on Sunday, September 18. The Berryman’s love to entertain, and guests enjoyed a plentiful buffet provided by Mary Hayes’ Diamond Catering, great company and spectator sports. Many shared summer vacation stories and, in spite of the rain that kept the pool area closed, a good time was had by all. The party was co-chaired by charter members “font-family: Verdana; line-height: 115%;”>Anita and Les Bond Sr. “font-family: Verdana; line-height: 115%;”>
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>A few Smart Setters attending the summer’s end meet and greet included Victor and Delores Roberts, Jeanne Gore Roberts, Jonathon and Bettye Reed, Joyce and Dave Price, Ingrid and Damien Trasada, Robin Smith Patel, Marion “Snookie” Robinson, Paula Knight, Georgia Rusan, Jeralyn Williams James, Mary Olivia Polk, Mary Attyberry Polk, Jim and Donna Knight, Clarence and Alison Nash Dula, Weldon “Sugar” Smith, Lynn Kennedy, Tanya Kennedy, Nat and Sandra Murdock, Richard and Johnetta Clements, Tracy and Tom Shepard and Lauren Nash Ming.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Alisa Owens Moore DDS. “font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>of It’s a Small World Children’s Dentistry in Atlanta was recently named as one of the Atlanta area’s top pedodontists. Alisa and her team were sited in Lifestyles Magazine 2011 List of Top Dentists. Alisa’s Mom Odessa Clark Owens is proud of her second nomination to this category. Alisa is also excited about son Christopher’s appearance on NBC’s Sing Off airing Monday nights. Christopher Moore, a Dartmouth College sophomore is a member of the school’s a cappella choir, The Dartmouth Aires.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>One Voice for Equality is the theme the the 19th annual HRC (Human Rights Campaign) Gala and Dinner. The affair was held at the Hyatt Riverfront on September 17, 2001. So proud of my cousin Bert Coleman, the recipient of the organizations top honor, The Equality Award. Bert was honored for his contributions to the organization as a working team member, former dinner chair and as one of the original St. Louis HRC organizers. Bert is a retired Broadway actor who appeared in Godspell, HAIR and Jesus Christ Superstar who later worked in the music industry. He is happy to be in St. Louis with family after life on the East and West coasts as a music executive. The vent décor was fabulous.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Everyone enjoyed the silent and live auctions that included a VIP trip for four to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade donated by Macy’s, Southwest Airlines and Hyatt Hotels, a week in Playa Del Carmen donated by American Airlines and Terry Crow and Tom Peters, an Aspen/Snowmass Food and Wine Getaway donated by Diane Butrus and Southwest Airlines and a private dinner party to be hosted by Bill Donius and Jay Perez. Bert was proud to have Mom Charlesetta Coleman (retired SLPS and Maplewood Richmond Heights educator), country music singer Brett Daniels, De Kaplan and Stellie Siteman (Max and Louie Productions), Bernard and Billie Jean Randolph, Bernard Randolph Jr., Carrie Houk and fiancé David Wilson as his VIP guests.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Stephen Gray “font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>and Dre Broussard said the 13 Black Katz event at Kemoll’s on September 5 was a huge success. Labor Day party people couldn’t say enough about the spectacular view, dance hall music by DJ Big Hurt, great crowd and delicious food. Popping between the 40th and 42nd floors at the Labor Day gathering were Mike Anderson, Erroll Colvin, Derrick Dunn, Henry Kerr, Annette Basey, Alyson Singfield, Rodney Ware in from Chicago, Sheryl Gates, Karla Radford, Kim Radford and Andrea Topps.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>More Labor Day news. Tyrone and Michelle Wilson Clements came to town for the Clements’ family reunion. Tyrone and Michelle have settled in in Houston but miss their St. Louis family and friends. Children Taylor and Myles had a grand time at the family’s holiday gatherings. The kids impressed their cousins with newly acquired Spanish language skills. Tyrone says his new business venture Family First Consultants, LLC is off to a successful start.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Congratulations to Brian and Dannielle Welch-Benson (Dankar Enterprises) on the birth of son Blake – September 7, 2011. Big brother Bryce is very excited about his new baby brother who weighed in at 9 lbs. 2 oz., 21inches.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>If you missed the “don’t miss” I AM – The African American Imprint exhibit at the Missouri History Museum that ended September 25, you’re in luck. The informative and impressive exhibit is on its way to Kansas City, Missouri’s Union Station. Kansas City will host the exhibit October 22, 2011 – January 8, 2012.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Have a great weekend!
Dana Grace:
dgrandolph@live.com.
