Several committee members pictured at a recent meeting at the Garden City Hotel included (L-R standing): Russell Matthews, (Chamber vice president, Albanese Organization, Inc.); Lindsey Gallagher (Legendary Events); Patrick Smalley (Garden City Hotel); Chris Smalley (Chamber director); Dr. Anthony Libertella, (Chamber vice president, Adelphi University) and Kharla Daley (Chamber assistant director). Seated are: Susan Black (Bee Ready Fishbein Hatter & Donovan LLP); Tracy Gittere (Legendary Events); Jerry Unger, (Chamber president, Printing X-Press); Dennis Donnelly (Chamber director and Ball chairman); Althea Robinson, (Chamber executive director); and Jennifer Poupis (Alpha Collision).Photo By John Ellis Kordes Members of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce’s Pineapple Ball Committee have scheduled a series of meetings to set plans for the Chamber’s third annual Pineapple Ball gala to be held on Friday evening, April 22 at the Garden City Hotel.

Dennis Donnelly, chairman of the event, has announced some dazzling “extras” that promise once again to make this Garden City’s quintessential event” of the season. Featured will be upscale dance music by Chaser, a silent auction, complimentary favors and the Pineapple Ball Journal.

A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of awards to Chamber honorees for 2005. They are Peter A. Bee, Citizen of the Year; Patrick S. Smalley, Recipient of the Community Achievement Award; and Fran Nelson, Business Person of the Year.

An added attraction will be the presentation of a scholarship to a Garden City High School senior who will receive the Excellence in Business Education Scholarship Award, sponsored by the Garden City Chamber of Commerce Foundation. For information abut available sponsorships, journal ads or to receive an invitation to the Pineapole Ball, please call the Chamber at 746-7724.