a legacy of caring
ORGANIZED: 1926
ACTIVE MEMBERS: 81
OTHER MEMBERS: 58
FY2011 VOLUNTEER
HOURS: 17,031
FY2010 AUXILIARY CONTRIBUTIONS: $284,000
FUNDRAISING/SPECIAL EVENTS:
“2010 Antiques and Treasures in the Field” and “2011 Showhouse & Gardens”
PUBLICITY CLIPS:
Make It Better Magazine, Sheridan Road Magazine, Pioneer Press,
Waukegan News Sun,
Wall Street Journal Magazine,
Social networks and blogs
UPCOMING
2011 LAKE FOREST SHOWHOUSE & GARDENS
Lake Forest
April 30 through May 22, 2011
2011 Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens
The Lake Forest Showhouse opened the doors of Thorndale Manor to the public on Saturday, April 30th after hosting the Chapter's traditional Preview Party the preceding evening. More than 650 guests strolled the grounds and interiors of the Manor and Coach Houses while enjoying cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and lively music. Not even the cold spring weather could dampen a record turn-out of Lake Foresters, designers, and hundreds of other guests from the Merchandise Mart and North Shore suburbs.
The Showhouse was also host to the IWS Celebrate the Children Centennial "Angel Award" Dinner. Over 270 guests attended this spectacular event that grossed $195,000 for the Clinic. Highlights of the evening included a Tiffany-sponsored raffle that featured 250 of those legendary blue boxes donated by our generous sponsor. Each guest purchasing a Tiffany box received an exquisite votive, and lucky winners unwrapped a winning ticket for a handbag from Tiffany's new line. The Mistress of Ceremonies, Monica Pedersen, was a wonderful ambassador for the evening's program which included the presentation of the Angel Award to Abbott/Abbott Fund and Sidley Austin LLP. She also officiated at a very successful “Raise the Paddle for IWS” in which guests were invited to donate money to the Clinic for specific services and programs.
Other highlights of the three-week Showhouse included a morning lecture by Charlotte Moss and a "Colour in the Home” workshop by Farrow & Ball, the paint sponsor of the Showhouse. Forty-three interior and landscape designers transformed this historical Lake Forest estate into a spectacular venue befitting the Clinic's centennial milestone.
Our Chapter is thrilled that the Showhouse & Gardens was a great success, and we thank all those who supported us in raising money for this wonderful cause!
The day offered something for the entire family. Featuring over 50 quality Midwest dealers, highlights included a Bake Sale with homemade treats made by Chapter members and donations from The Bent Fork Bakery in Highwood. Our ever-popular Treasures Tent was filled to the brim with unique items from board members’ homes and other Lake Forest estates. Each year, this proves to be a very popular attraction for our guests. In fact, the Treasures Tent alone is responsible for at least 1/3 of the day’s revenue.
Everyone in our Chapter worked hard to make our 2011 Antiques & Treasures in the Field event a success. We thank all those who supported us in raising money for the Clinic as IWS marks its centennial in Chicago!
