Photos by John Ellis Kordes

Jack and Althea Robinson, Executive Director of Garden City Chamber of Commerce enjoying a dance at last years ball. RotaCare is celebrating 16 years of caring with their annual Caregivers Ball. The ball will be held on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tam O'Shanter Club in Brookville. Black tie is optional.

RotaCare is proud to honor two outstanding gentlemen. Akram Boutros, M.D., F.A.C.H.E. is the founder of 13 Business Performance Solutions and President PatientFirst, Arthur A. Gianelli is the CEO of Nassau Health Care Corporation.

The RotaCare Dinner Committee is chaired by Peter Marshall who promises a delightful evening of dinner, dancing and entertainment. A Silent Auction is planned and a Raffle with a Grand Prize of $2,000, in cash as well as a pearl, gold and diamond necklace, a $500 shopping spree at the Americana, a Waterford vase, a Tiffany pendant and other fabulous prizes. Sponsorships, journal ads and reservations are available. For further information, email cia456@optomline.net or call 822-8007.

Laurette and Peter Marshall, chairman of this year's ball, enjoying the evening last year. RotaCare continues its mission to facilitate free health care for those who have the most need and the least access to medical care. The mission is accomplished by a dedicated volunteer staff and the financial contributions of organizations and individuals committed to making health care available to all in need. RotaCare is a project of Rotary District 7250 and is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

Tom Gelsdore, Past District Governor of Rotary District 9250, his wife Heidi, Sandy and George Engelke, 2008 Honoree.