Come celebrate History Makers 2008
at the RI Historical Society's Annual Gala!

Saturday evening, June 7, 2008
The Culinary Arts Museum at Johnson & Wales
315 Harborside Boulevard, Providence RI

Keynote speaker and honoree: Robert D. Ballard, Ph.D.

The honorees:

Dr. Robert Ballard: As one of the world's foremost oceanographers, Dr. Ballard is best known for his 1985 discovery of the Titanic.

Mr. Jim Taricani: Recognized for his outstanding accomplishments as a highly respected investigative news reporter, Mr. Taricani's work has has a tremendous impact on the lives of untold numbers of Rhode Islanders.

The Honorable Bruce Selya: Senior federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, Judge Selya is the only person from Rhode Island to currently serve on that court.

Enjoy the creative and delectable dinner stations of Fine Catering By Russell Morin in the eclectic backdrop of the Johnson & Wales Culinary Arts Museum.

Dancing entertainment by The Sure Thing band.

History, dining, dancing--what better mix?

Event starts at 6:00 p.m.

Cocktail Attire

Ticket Info

Contributor: $1500, includes two tickets, media listing and salutation ad in program book.
Benefactor: $500 per person
Patron: $300 per person
Friend: $150 per person

For more information, please call (401) 331-8575 x33

History Makers Gala 2008

The Rhode Island Historical Society Gratefully Acknowledges the Leadership, Generosity and Support of Our Sponsors

Bronze Sponsor
Lifespan

Media Sponsor
NBC 10 WJAR

Society Sponsor
Bank of America
BNY Mellon Wealth Management
Brewster Thornton Group Architects LLP
GTECH Corporation
Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP
Nortek, Inc.
Washington Trust Wealth Management

Contributor Sponsor
Brown University
Donoghue Barrett & Signal, PC
Granoff Associates
Gray’s Point Investments LLC
Hasbro, Inc.
Pratt Radiation Oncology Associates
Ms. Lisa Churchville and Mr. Skip Carlin

The Rhode Island Historical Society extends a heartfelt thank you to the following individuals and organizations for their contributions and invaluable services in support of this event:

Dr. Robert D. Ballard

Donations

Mr. Nicholas Brown
Capital Properties, Inc.
Carl Weinberg & Co., LLP, CPAs
E.F. Donnell & Sons Co., Inc.
Hannah Street Consulting
Joukowsky Family Foundation
Mr. Albert W. Ondis
Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc.
Sotheby’s

In-Kind Donations
ENO Fine Wines and Spirits
Festival Ballet Providence
FGX International
Hull Graphics, Inc.
Johnson & Wales University
Sweenor’s Chocolates
Tiffany & Co.