Service Club president Bobbi Panter, co-chairs Sharyl Mackey, Jean Antoniou and Tracey DiBuono (also show producer). (Photo by Candace Jordan)
The Service Club of Chicago just hosted its annual “Day on the Terrace” fashion show/fundraiser, this year themed “A Royal Garden Party.” For the past several years, this popular event has been a sellout, and this year was no different.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas was a model in the show. Here she is shown surrounded by members of the U.S. Marines. (Photo by Candace Jordan)
Returning co-chairs Jean Antoniou, Sharyl Mackey and Tracey DiBuono (who was also show producer with ZZAZZ Productions) thrilled the crowd with major retailers and designers filling the runway with the hottest and latest fashions.
SC members Sally Jo Morris, Patty Marx, Sherrill Bodine, Bethany Kitick and Lauren Lein. (Photo by Candace Jordan)
This show is but one of many fundraisers this nonprofit hosts to raise funds for its unique Philanthropic Grant Program. Other events include the gala, auxiliary board events, movie nights, cultural get-togethers and so much more.
Handsome male models walked the SC runway too. (Photo by Candace Jordan)
Established in 1890, the Service Club of Chicago is one of the oldest, if not THE oldest women’s charitable organization in the city. Setting this fun fact aside, their fundraising goal is unlike any other and exclusive to this organization.
Elyse Kennard, Belvon Walker and friends at the SC luncheon. (Photo by Candace Jordan)
The Service Club members raise all the money that directly supports its Philanthropic Grant Fund, which in turn, supports other nonprofits in the city and this is how they do it. The Philanthropic Committee reviews grant requests from dozens of local area nonprofits annually. The committee then determines where the SC funds will make the biggest impact.
SC member Sherry Lea Holson and friends enjoying the SC after-party. (Photo by Candace Jordan)
Staffed entirely by volunteer members who vet every single grant, the committee ensures the organizations are stable and viable before they receive the support requested. Once an organization is fully vetted and awarded a grant, cash payments are NOT directly distributed to the grantee. This is what makes them different and able to make a difference among many nonprofits instead of just one.
SC members Kristine Kinder, Kathy Mondelli and Kathy Piccone. (Candace Jordan photo)
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Payment is made directly to the vendor for the allocated item and then that item is delivered to the organization to fulfill that specific, requested need.
So, even though the Service Club’s “Day on the Terrace” was a fashionista’s dream, it also made dreams come true for those less fortunate.
SC members/models Mary Lasky and Andrea Antoniou. (Photo by Candace Jordan)
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