Antrim County High Tea for Breast Cancer Prevention
Helping those in need:
The Pelican Room
ACHT Fundraising Events for 2008 Are Underway!
The Antrim County High Tea for Breast Cancer Prevention Evening Reception will be held on Sunday, July 13th from 7-10 p.m. at The Pelican Room, located at 10555 W. Old State Rd. (corner of Old State Road and E. Torch Lake Dr.) and include dancing on the patio to the music of George F. McDonald, a silent auction, tastes of fine food provided by the Blue Pelican, with three complimentary beverages, from a selection provided by North Peak Brewery, Ciccone Vineyard and Two Lads Vineyard. A cash bar will also be available.
Tickets for this event are $35, and available at P.K’s and Higgin’s Store in Alden, Adams Madams, and The Blue Pelican Restaurant in Central Lake, Huntington Bank, and the Lunch Box in Bellaire. Proceeds from this event will further breast cancer awareness education in Antrim County, and is made possible, thanks to Shanty Creek Resorts, Summit-Schuss-Cedar River, in conjunction with Adam’s Madams, Alden State Bank, Antrim Review, Bellaire Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, p.c., Thomas Holbel DVM, Bellaire Animal Hospital and The Blue Pelican Restaurant.
The Antrim County High Tea For Breast Cancer Prevention takes place Monday, July 14th from 11:30-1:30 p.m. at The Pelican Room. Ticket price of $50 includes a luncheon prepared by The Pelican Room.
A lot of changes have taken place since 2004. That’s when Jane Van Etten and Dee Lynch stepped up to the plate, or perhaps “tea cup” would best describe what happened. In June 2004, the first “Alden High Tea for Breast Cancer” was held at the Muffin Tin, with the intent of raising funds that would provide mammograms for uninsured individuals in Antrim County.
Because of the restaurant’s seating capacity, only thirty-eight women were able to attend that first high tea. As a result, two subsequent teas were held in July and August, in order to accommodate those who wanted to attend the tea. Jane Van Etten’s grandson, Bob Pennington, home from culinary school for the summer, prepared the food.
The following year, Patty and Gerry Kobe, owners of property adjacent to the Muffin Tin, generously allowed a magnificent white tent to be erected on the site, and the high tea was held there. By now, the organization was partnering with Health Department of Northwest Michigan in providing educational and awareness programs designed to get more women into existing programs as well as providing direct financial support for those who fell outside the state’s guidelines. It also began funding free mammograms through Munson Breast Care Services for any uninsured residents of Antrim County who would otherwise not be able to get one.
Even with the seating capacity increased to one hundred and sixty, the demand for tickets still exceeded the number of tickets available! As a result, in 2006 and 2007, receptions were held the evening prior to the high teas, in an effort to accommodate the overflow. This also afforded men with the opportunity to join in the fun. The receptions offered foods from the area’s finest restaurants, beverages from local breweries and vineyards, music, and a silent auction.
Earlier this year, as a result of it’s fundraising efforts, the all volunteer, not for profit organization was proud to announce that, as it partners with the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, any uninsured or underinsured resident of Antrim County needing a mammogram, could obtain one at no cost to the resident. At the current rate, the Health Department will handle twice as many residents this fiscal year compared to last year.
Other changes were announced as well. It was learned that Bob Pennington would not be returning to Alden this summer. He had graduated from culinary school and was employed full time as a chef. Torrid temperatures and high humidity had proved to be very uncomfortable for outside dining, so it was decided to move both the High Tea and Reception to the air conditioned comfort of The Pelican Room. This change of location helped to bring about the name change of the organization to the Antrim County High Tea for Breast Cancer Prevention.
When the Health Department of Northwest Michigan showed that up to four hundred residents of Antrim County may qualify for free mammograms at this time, it was decided to step up fundraising efforts. A successful golf outing was held June 2 at the Legend Golf Course at Shanty Creek Resort. An additional evening Reception will be held at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort on Sunday, August 17th from 7-10 p.m. and the Antrim County High Tea for Breast Cancer Prevention will hold it’s first high tea in Elk Rapids on Monday, August 18th, from 11:30-1:30- p.m. at the Jack Blesma Pavilion of the Edward C. Grace Harbor. A motorcycle ride for Breast Cancer Prevention is scheduled for September 6, 2008, as is a 50/50 dinner at the Dockside on September 12th. Look for details of these coming events in future press releases.
The Antrim County High Tea for Breast Cancer Prevention Evening Reception will be held on Sunday, July 13th from 7-10 p.m. at The Pelican Room, located at 10555 W. Old State Rd. (corner of Old State Road and E. Torch Lake Dr.) and include dancing on the patio to the music of George F. McDonald, a silent auction, tastes of fine food provided by the Blue Pelican, with three complimentary beverages, from a selection provided by North Peak Brewery, Ciccone Vineyard and Two Lads Vineyard. A cash bar will also be available.
Tickets for this event are $35, and available at P.K’s and Higgin’s Store in Alden, Adams Madams, and The Blue Pelican Restaurant in Central Lake, Huntington Bank, and the Lunch Box in Bellaire. Proceeds from this event will further breast cancer awareness education in Antrim County, and is made possible, thanks to Shanty Creek Resorts, Summit-Schuss-Cedar River, in conjunction with Adam’s Madams, Alden State Bank, Antrim Review, Bellaire Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, p.c., Thomas Holbel DVM, Bellaire Animal Hospital and The Blue Pelican Restaurant.
The Antrim County High Tea For Breast Cancer Prevention takes place Monday, July 14th from 11:30-1:30 p.m. at The Pelican Room. Ticket price of $50 includes a luncheon prepared by The Pelican Room.
A lot of changes have taken place since 2004. That’s when Jane Van Etten and Dee Lynch stepped up to the plate, or perhaps “tea cup” would best describe what happened. In June 2004, the first “Alden High Tea for Breast Cancer” was held at the Muffin Tin, with the intent of raising funds that would provide mammograms for uninsured individuals in Antrim County.
Because of the restaurant’s seating capacity, only thirty-eight women were able to attend that first high tea. As a result, two subsequent teas were held in July and August, in order to accommodate those who wanted to attend the tea. Jane Van Etten’s grandson, Bob Pennington, home from culinary school for the summer, prepared the food.
The following year, Patty and Gerry Kobe, owners of property adjacent to the Muffin Tin, generously allowed a magnificent white tent to be erected on the site, and the high tea was held there. By now, the organization was partnering with Health Department of Northwest Michigan in providing educational and awareness programs designed to get more women into existing programs as well as providing direct financial support for those who fell outside the state’s guidelines. It also began funding free mammograms through Munson Breast Care Services for any uninsured residents of Antrim County who would otherwise not be able to get one.
Even with the seating capacity increased to one hundred and sixty, the demand for tickets still exceeded the number of tickets available! As a result, in 2006 and 2007, receptions were held the evening prior to the high teas, in an effort to accommodate the overflow. This also afforded men with the opportunity to join in the fun. The receptions offered foods from the area’s finest restaurants, beverages from local breweries and vineyards, music, and a silent auction.
Earlier this year, as a result of it’s fundraising efforts, the all volunteer, not for profit organization was proud to announce that, as it partners with the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, any uninsured or underinsured resident of Antrim County needing a mammogram, could obtain one at no cost to the resident. At the current rate, the Health Department will handle twice as many residents this fiscal year compared to last year.
Other changes were announced as well. It was learned that Bob Pennington would not be returning to Alden this summer. He had graduated from culinary school and was employed full time as a chef. Torrid temperatures and high humidity had proved to be very uncomfortable for outside dining, so it was decided to move both the High Tea and Reception to the air conditioned comfort of The Pelican Room. This change of location helped to bring about the name change of the organization to the Antrim County High Tea for Breast Cancer Prevention.
When the Health Department of Northwest Michigan showed that up to four hundred residents of Antrim County may qualify for free mammograms at this time, it was decided to step up fundraising efforts. A successful golf outing was held June 2 at the Legend Golf Course at Shanty Creek Resort. An additional evening Reception will be held at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort on Sunday, August 17th from 7-10 p.m. and the Antrim County High Tea for Breast Cancer Prevention will hold it’s first high tea in Elk Rapids on Monday, August 18th, from 11:30-1:30- p.m. at the Jack Blesma Pavilion of the Edward C. Grace Harbor. A motorcycle ride for Breast Cancer Prevention is scheduled for September 6, 2008, as is a 50/50 dinner at the Dockside on September 12th. Look for details of these coming events in future press releases.
