The Poinsettia Men’s Club and Ballet Women’s Committee hosted the 57th Annual Poinsettia Ball on December 19th at Regions Field. The Ballet Women’s Committee was founded in 1967 to foster and promote fine arts in the greater Birmingham area. All proceeds from the Poinsettia Ball support the Alabama Ballet.
Twenty-three young women were presented by their families. After their presentation, the debutantes continued the evening with a traditional Father-Daughter Waltz, followed by music and a reception. Nineteen junior debutantes were introduced to the ballroom before the debutantes’ entrance. Each young lady was introduced on her father’s arm and then seated.
The Ballet Women’s Committee President is Allison Herr. Liz Guest is the Ball Board President. Beth Martin is Ball Chair. Sarah Bryan and Amanda Peters serve as Debutante Social Co-Chairs and coordinate all debutante activities. The Benefactors Benefit Chair is Jayna Southerland. Amy Parker and Aimee Stone serve as Junior Debutante Social Co-Chairs. Lisa Bolton is Photography Chair. Laurel Patrick serves as Decorations Chair. Diane Early is Ball Treasurer. Alissa Padgett serves as Invitations/Ticketing Chair. Cori Prier is Programs Chair. Stacey Gregory and Jenni Kime are Publicity Co-Chairs. Melissa McMurray and Sharon Maddox serve as Advisors. Tammy Towns and Morgan Cunningham serve as Rehearsal Co-Chairs. The Ballet Women’s Committee Executive Board includes Allison Herr, Jordan Bishop, Beth Rose, Diane Early, Jane Bochnak, Liz Guest and Melissa McMurray. The Poinsettia Men’s Club President is Mr. Charlie D. Stewart, Jr.
