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The American Red Cross Ball Committee is hosting the 31st Annual Ball on Saturday, March 23, 2013. It will be held at the Ritz Carlton in Key Biscayne. The reception and silent auction begins at 7 p.m. and there will be a dinner at 8:30 p.m. To get information or make reservations, contact Kenia Tedesco at 305-728-2512 or kenia.tedesco@redcross.org . (Black Tie Event)   "Attended by more than 420 prominent and affluent leaders of the South Florida social and corporate communities, the Red Cross Ball has consistently been the most successful fundraising event for the Red Cross South Florida Region. This upscale evening offers exquisite food, elegant décor, music and dancing.   In 2012, over $540,000 was raised for the vital life-saving programs and services of the American Red Cross South Florida Region."

 2013 Spectrum Award Honorees from left to right:  Marina Bryant, Julie Grimes, Kathryn Q. Mikesell, Janelle Patty, Patricia Robbins, Penny Shaffer, Olga M. Ramudo, Jeannett Slesnick, Sabrina Cohen, Mary Young.   Press Release:  American Red Cross Member Jeannett Slesnick to be Honored with the 2013 Spectrum Award in March (Coral Gables, Fla.) … At a fundraising reception last month at Merrick Park's Jimmy Choo boutique, the Local chapter of the American Red Cross presented 11 outstanding women leaders who will be receiving the 2013 Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards for Women during a luncheon on March 5th at the InterContinental Miami Hotel. Among the extraordinary women being honored by the American Red Cross is Jeannett Slesnick, founding partner in the real estate firm Slesnick & Jochem, LLP, an experienced realtor and broker with more than 30 years in the business and a tireless community volunteer. She will be given one of the highest honors, t...

If you have old electronics, the safe and environmentally appropriate method for disposal is with a company like eScrap. They recycle efficiently, legally and partner with other recyclers to minimize any waste. The same is true for the disposal of office lamps, batteries and mercury bearing devices. Most importantly, eScrap will provide a donation to the American Red Cross every time you recycle with them. Call 800-451-2204 or 305-636-1911 if you have obsolete electronics that need to be recycled and tell eScrap that the Red Cross made the referral.