Sunday, May 19, 2013
John Gaskin former Rams football captain is the leader once again of the Freedom Fund Dinner on June 4.
On Tuesday, June 4, the St. Louis County chapter of the NAACP will have its annual fundraiser dinner at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Clayton. This event has grown by leaps and bounds, thanks in part to the dutiful work of a former Ladue High football player and student leader John Gaskin. Gaskin is in leadership in training with the NAACP. After graduating two years ago from Ladue, he began devoting his summers to this cause. He travels the country, representing the organization and going to regional and national training sessions and meetings. Gaskin, who continues to play football at Benedictine College, Atchison, KS sat down for an interview to expand on the success of his chapter. Patch.Com: Tell us all the particulars of the gala planned…
Thursday, February 14, 2013
The $1 million project is slated for completion in April.
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis has announced a $1 million renovation to The Lobby Lounge and Bar. The new look of The Lobby Lounge is designed around the theme, “Rhythm and Martinis,” which infuses the traditional Ritz-Carlton elegance with renewed energy and the social air of a modern club. A favorite gathering spot featuring light fare, afternoon tea, a legendary lineup of over 200 martinis, and live entertainment, The Lobby Lounge receives gold leaf embellishments to its coved ceiling and the luxe-lacquer wall behind its mahogany bar. Titanium gold granite will top the bar while brass accents frame the bar’s illuminated vellum front. New, Deco-inspired glass screens are introduced between columns within the bar, adding more interest as …
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Money raised supports the educational and litigation funds for local and national programs.
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
Information was provided by the St. Louis County NAACP. The NAACP St. Louis County Branch recently held a Soulful Jazz Brunch extravaganza as a fundraiser for the organization. More than 300 community leaders, corporate partners, and individual donors attended the 3rd Annual Soulful Holiday Jazz Brunch Extravaganza at the Ritz-‐Carlton. Proceeds from the event support educational and litigation funds for local and national programs. Event was emceed by Who’s Who in Black St. Louis’ Keith Antone Willis. While many came to hear the legendary sounds of local Jazz Bands Cee Jazz Soul and Three central, many enjoyed over 30 vendors in the market place shopping. The silent auction include items donated by local furrier Demay Furs, Brooks …
Friday, May 18, 2012
Youngest organizer of the St. Louis County NAACP Freedom Dinner in 103 years.
Look out, John Gaskin might be on your doorstep soon, selling you a ticket to the St. Louis County NAACP Freedom Fund dinner June 5 at the Ritz Carlton in Clayton. But you’d better get that that check book out quickly, there are just three tables yet to be sold. In the 103 year history of this dinner, this is guaranteed to be the biggest success ever. Gaskin, who graduated Ladue Horton Watkins just one year ago is definitely a young man on the move. He is the youngest chairman of this dinner in the lengthy history of the organization. Gaskin, who plays on the defensive line for the Benedictine College, Atchinson, KS football team just completed his freshman year. Already, he’s represented the local chapter of the NAACP at a convention in …
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Ladue's Carolyn Losos to receive lifetime achievement award.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Jazmyn Ferguson, a sophomore student at Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS), will be honored and receive a scholarship this Thursday at a Girl Scout fundraising event at The Ritz-Carlton. Jazmyn is a Girl Scout Senior and believes that the amazing opportunities she has experienced through Girl Scouting have motivated her to become a leader. Jazmyn currently serves as one of two girl members on the Board of Directors. Girl members on the Board of Directors are required to attend all board meetings and other related functions, and be a representative for the Council at various Girl Scout public functions. Jazmyn said that being a part of the Board of Directors has taught her to be assertive and to speak her opinion. …
