Her Excellency, Nicole Avant, US Ambassador to The Bahamas (4th from right). Standing far left is John Rood, former US Ambassador to The Bahamas. Photo: Derek Carroll
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas - On November 7th, 2009 at the Grand Ballroom Radisson at Our Lucaya, the Red Rose Ball Committee celebrated their 10th Anniversary of promoting and educating through the Grand Bahama AIDS Awareness Committee the successful message of “Prevention Now!” The Red Rose Ball Committee is well known for its ability to create the most enchanting evenings of entertainment, elegance and ambiance and A Night at the Taj Mahal, India delivered just that!
Special visiting guests were Her Excellency Nicole Avant, newly appointed United States Ambassador to The Bahamas who delivered remarks prior to the Ball at a special VIP and sponsor reception. Also in attendance was past US Ambassador John Rood, and Katherine 'Kay' Forbes-Smith, The Bahamas' Consul General in Atlanta making this her first trip home since taking up her appointment in the USA. The evening began by special entry and introduction of the honoured guest. Once all were seated a Bahamian and American national flag ceremony took place and Minerva Kemp sang both national anthems. Opening entertainment was provided by Bahamas Dance Theater, featuring Indian-style dance which was choreographed by Jullion Collie.
Her Excellency Nicole Avant, newly appointed Ambassador of the United States to The Bahamas speaks at a VIP reception at the 2009 Red Rose Ball at the Radisson Our Lucaya, Grand Bahama Island. Photo: Derek Carroll
Special guests of the 2009 Red Rose Ball held at the Radisson Our Lucaya, on November 7th. Left to right: Katherine 'Kay' Forbes-Smith, The Bahamas' Consul General in Atlanta; Her Excellency Nicole Avant, newly appointed Ambassador of the United States to The Bahamas; and former US Ambassador, John Rood. Photo: Derek Carroll
Visiting guest speaker was Jasmin D. Shirley, MSPH Vice President of Community Health Services for Broward Health in Florida. Master of ceremony for the evening was the charming Mark Gardiner, and music for dance and dining was provided by the Apple Elliott band as well as The Matrix.
Guests dined on an Indian infused menu of special salad, seared tenderloin of beef laced with curry, and grilled Bombay shrimp, and banana and dark chocolate mousse ganache with mango and peppermint chutney for dessert.
The main focus of the committee is the provision of much needed funding to GBAAC for ensuring that their goals of informing the general populous of HIV/AIDS on an Annual basis is achieved.
Wonderful raffle prizes were given out including trips for two from American Airines to Europe and the USA.
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