November
09, 2014

St. Andrews’ Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans 2014

Story by Terry Baer

Photos by Terry Baer

St. Andrews' Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans 2014

at Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch benefiting St. Andrews' Resources for Seniors at 5:30 PM

In its 12th year, St. Andrew’s Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans celebrated the vitality, spirit and incredible professional and volunteer contributions of 19 amazing St. Louis regional seniors over the age of 75. With varying backgrounds, talents and passions that would put most 40-year-olds to shame, the honorees defy the stereotypical idea that individuals fall into restful retirement as they grow older.

The signature event, held at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Sunday, November 9, 2014, also serves as the primary fundraising event for St. Andrew’s and its Charitable Foundation. Since its inception, the gala has generated over $1.8 million, which St. Andrew’s has used to enhance the lives of seniors through a wide-range of programs and services and extend financial aid to area residents who have exhausted their resources.

Besides the honorary video presentations, the 2014 committee introduced each senior to open this year’s dinner. The event chairs, Alan E. Brainerd and Nan and Rich Klassen, recognized the group, assembled on stage, to a rousing ovation. The Class of 2014 included:

Ann Bannes
Don Beimdiek
Pat Britt
Mattie Davis
Elsie Freeman
Cynthia Frohlichstein
Judith Garfinkel
Paul Greenlaw
Anna Harris
Harry Hope
Larry Lemke
Joan Quicksilver
Darlene Roland
Mendel Rosenberg
Joe Shaughnessy
Anita Seigmund
Betty Suggs
Jane Towater
Sr. M. Cordula Wekenborg, SSND

For the fourth consecutive year, Marvin Wool, an honoree from the first Ageless class, and his wife Harlene, initiated a special challenge match in support of St. Andrew’s, in which they matched contributions from event guest dollar for dollar, up to $50,000. The guests and donors matched the challenge, raising an additional $111,000 for St. Andrew’s. Since 2011, the challenge grant has generated over $400,000.

The evening ended on a high note with Ol’ Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra’s version of “Young at Heart”, which sent everyone home in a sentimental mood.

Attracting over 650 attendees, the event comprises one of Saint Louis’ largest and most significant benefits, and the funds it produces enables St. Andrew’s to serve over 8,700 people and raise more than $1.5 million for charitable care annually.

 

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Event Info

  • Honorees:

    Ann Bannes, Don Beimdiek, Pat Britt, Mattie Davis, Elsie Freeman, Cynthia Frohlichstein, Judith Garfinkel, Paul Greenlaw, Anna Harris, Harry Hope, Larry Lemke, Joan Quicksilver, Darlene Roland, Mendel Rosenberg, Joe Shaughnessy, Anita Siegmund, Betty Suggs, Jane Towater, Sister M. Cordula Wekenborg, SSND

  • Event Chairs:

    Alan E. Brainerd, Rich and Nan Klassen

  • Committee Members:

    Fannie Bohlen, Millie Cain, Jim and Terry Coleman, Bob and D'Arcy Elsperman, Eleanor Gershien, J. Robert Green, JoAnn Hejna, Samuel Hopmeier, Anna Lea Kerckhoff, Rev. Clarence

  • President/CEO:

    Mary Alice Ryan; Ralph Thaman, Board Chair

  • Staff:

    Diane Meatheany, Chief Operating Officer, Greg Elliott, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Yvette LeGear Hartsfield, CFRE, Chief Development Officer St. Andrew’s Charitable Foundation

  • Introductions:

    Mark Howald, Ralph Thaman, Mary Alice Ryan

  • Invocation:

    Rev. Dr. Anita Hendrix

  • Welcome:

    Alan E. Brainerd, Nan and Rich Klassen

  • Speaker:

    Mary Alice Ryan

  • Entertainment:

    Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans 2014 Honorees Video

  • Sponsors:

    Premier-World Wide Technology, Inc. and The Steward Family Foundation; Platinum-Wells Fargo Advisors, Cape Albeon; Diamond-Phyllis Tirmenstein, Roland Quest Memorial Fund, Honoree Lunch, Sw:tch, Production; Emerald-BSI Constructors, Honoree Video; Pearl-Edward Jones; Challenge-Marvin and Harlene Wool; Ruby-BKD Foundation, Cain Brothers, Centene Corporation, Crane Insurance, Duke Manufacturing, First Bank Wealth Management-Flowers and Decor, Harris Frank, Mary Alice and John Ryan, Norma Stern-Ageless Society Cocktail Party, Stifel, Nicolaus & Co.- Valet Parking,; Sapphire-Advanced Technology Consultants, Inc., Bethesda Health Group-Senior Community, Brinkmann Constructors Delta Dental-Senior Community, HealthLink, Hercules Construction Management, Interlock Pharmacy/Omnicare, Lawrence Group Architects, Power Up/Square Up-Registration, St. Luke's Hospital; Topaz-Commerce Bank, Design Extra, LLC, Diane and Terry Meatheany; Amethyst-Armstrong Teasdale, Charles E. Jarrell Contracting Company, Inc.,, Greg and Brenda Elliot, Gershman Investment Corporation, Greensfelder, Hemiker & Gale, P.C., Yvette LeGear Hartsfield, Kerber, Eck & Braeckel, Jim Knight, The Korte Company, Midwest Medical Supply Company, Inc., Polsinelli PC and Mark Goran, Ralph and Sharon Thaman, Zachary Wagganer, Moneta Group; Patron-Rich and Ellen Brandon, Lisa Bernstein and Bruce Rhodes, Harris Frank, Dub and Carolyn Koon, Marilyn Krisanic, McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc., TeamFour, Etegra; Celebration-Charlita Adkins, Toni Anderson, Ann Bannes, Roxanne Blankenship, Barbara Boeving, Maureen Dunn, Susan Franklin, Bernadette Groner, John Hunt, Sally Johnston-Feimer, Elizabeth Kruvand, Amy and Tim McFarlin, Alex Radae, Ashley Turigliatto, Julie and Chris Wiltse

  • Auctioneer:

    Mark Howald

  • Menu:

    Spinach and Watercress Salad with Grapefruit, Pecans, Tomato, Creme Fraiche and Tarragon Ranch Dressing***Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin with Baked Apple Juniper Demi, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon***Vegetarian Option-Ricotta Gnocchi with Fried Squash Blossoms***Maple Cheesecake Parfait with Dad's Oatmeal Crust or Death by Chocolate Parfait

  • Attire:

    Black Tie Preferred

  • Special Thanks:

    to Norma Stern for hosting the Ageless Society Cocktail Party; Alumni Contributors-Joe Birk, Harris Frank, Robert and Donnie Freeman, Helen and Jack Hume, Jim Knight, Pris McDonnell, Kenneth and Marjorie Smith, Dr. Mary Tillman, Phyllis Tirmenstein, Marvin Wool

  • Information:

    Ashley Turigliatto, 314-726-0111

  • Ticket Prices:

    $175 per person, or $1750 for Table of 10

  • Steering Committee:

    St. Andrew's Friends Board-Terry Coleman, Chair, Bob Bess, Fannie Bohlen, Lynette Broeg, Millie Cain, Carlene Davis, Lionelle Elsesser, D'Arcy Elsperman, Karen Gosser, Anna Harris, Anna Lea Kerckhoff, Nan Klassen, Rev. Dub Koon, Margaret Rambo, Darlene Roland, Jeanie Stewart, Peggy Symes, Phyllis Tirmenstein, Carol Marie Will, Sharon Wilson; Charitable Foundation Board-Ken Kranzberg, Chair, Harris Frank, Vice Chair, Hon. Steve Limbaugh, Secretary, Douglas H. Wilton, Treasurer, Joseph Birk, Alan E. Brainerd, Terry Coleman, Anna Harris, Pris McDonnell, Mary McFarland, Ph.D., Norma Stern, Blanche Touhill, Ph.D.

  • Board of Directors:

    Officers-Ralph H. Thaman, Jr. Chair, Rev. Richard Ellerbrake, Vice Chair, Lisa Bernstein, Secretary, William Broderick, Treasurer, Robert P. Elsperman, Immediate Past Chair, Mary Alice Ryan President & CEO; Directors- Rev. Richard W. Brandon, Donna J. Dollgener, Rev. Kevin Gregory, Rev. Dr. Anita Hendrix, M. Robert Hill, M.D., Jefferson L. Miller, Jr., Rev. Cedric A. Portis, Sr., Homer Schmitz, Rt. Rev. Dr. George Wayne Smith, Mary A.T. Tillman, M.D., Velma J. Wachter, Harry Wilson; Emeritus Board Member Marvin S. Wool; Honorary Board Members-Mary Ann Lee, Blanche Touhill, Ph.D., Douglas H. Wilton