The Ringling celebrates new legacy society honorees

The John and Mable Ringling Legacy Society Luncheon was held March 22 at The Ringling.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 2:33 p.m. March 22, 2018
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The Ringling honored its committed donors on March 22 at The Ringling. 

The Ringling's annual Legacy Society Luncheon celebrates and honors patrons who have shown commitment to The Ringling by including the museum in their estate plans and membership.

This year's luncheon inducted sixteen new honorees: Ellen Berman, Janet and Larry Bandera, Francine Blum, Laura Lobdell, Darrel E. Flanel, Jeff Hotchkiss, Elizabeth Winder, Steven and Lisa High, Paul and Jenni Hudson, Patricia R. and James M Lombard Foundation, Carole Crosby and Larry Wickless.

The luncheon also gave guests a show by the Irish Dance Academy Sarasota. 

Cliff Walters, Mike Uertte and Board Chair and Honoree Paul Hudson
Cliff Walters, Mike Uertte and Board Chair and Honoree Paul Hudson
Saron Freddes, Alice Murphy and Tina Shao Napoli
Saron Freddes, Alice Murphy and Tina Shao Napoli
Honorees Fran Blum and Pat Lombard
Honorees Fran Blum and Pat Lombard
Janice and Howard Tribbals
Janice and Howard Tribbals
Christine Jennings and Executive Director and Honoree Steven High
Christine Jennings and Executive Director and Honoree Steven High
Honorees Janet and Larry Bandera with Cornelia Matson
Honorees Janet and Larry Bandera with Cornelia Matson
The centerpieces were fruit-fully decorative.
The centerpieces were fruit-fully decorative.
The Legacy Society inducted sixteen new honorees.
The Legacy Society inducted sixteen new honorees.
Cathy Begrow, Barbara Campo and Susan Cartwright
Cathy Begrow, Barbara Campo and Susan Cartwright
Leslie Purple and Roberta Schaumleffel
Leslie Purple and Roberta Schaumleffel
Linda Smith and Ann Stephenson
Linda Smith and Ann Stephenson
Anna Von Gehr and Susie Walters
Anna Von Gehr and Susie Walters
Angelica Bradley and Maureen Zaremba
Angelica Bradley and Maureen Zaremba
Irish Dance Academy of Sarasota Dancers Hailey, Ava, Fiona, Ellie and Stephanie
Irish Dance Academy of Sarasota Dancers Hailey, Ava, Fiona, Ellie and Stephanie
Stephanie performs an Irish dance.
Stephanie performs an Irish dance.
Ava dances for Ringling Legacy Society guests.
Ava dances for Ringling Legacy Society guests.

 

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