2005 Empire Ball for For Diabetes Research Institute.Over a million dollars was raised at 2005 Empire Ball held in behalf of the Diabetes Research Institute at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on December 7th, The event, which was sponsored by the Real Estate Division of the DRI See Digital Research. , had another record breaking year ... and attracted over 1,200 guests. The dinner/dance honored Robert Selsam, Regional Manager, Boston Properties Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE: BXP) is a self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its primary focus is "Class A" office space which it acquires, develops, and manages in the major markets of Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C. , who received the prestigious Empire Ball award from last year's honoree, Thomas Santiago of Citigroup. The Camillo Ricordi Humanitarian Award was presented to Joseph "Dee" Dussich, President/CEO of JAD (Joint Application Development) An approach to systems analysis and design introduced by IBM in 1977 that emphasizes teamwork between user and technician. Small groups meet to determine system objectives and the business transactions to be supported. Corp. of America. Frank J. Sciame, Jr., President/CEO of F. J. Sciame Construction Co., Inc., last year's recipient made the presentation to Mr. Dussich. The evening began with an invocation by Father Tom Hartman, TV personality. Peter L. DiCapua, chairman of the Empire Ball introduced and thanked the Board of Governors, Founders, all committees and chairpersons. Robert Pearlman, President/CEO of the Diabetes Research Institute gave a short speech and introduced the memorable DRI film, hosted again by Ray Romano Raymond Romano (born December 21, 1957 in Queens, New York) is an Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated, American actor and comedian best known for his starring role on the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. . The Cycle of Discovery Award was also presented to Frank Sciame, Jr. Boomer Esiason, football great, also addressed the attendees. The evening was topped off by the rocking New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Real Estate All-Star Band. The dance floor was filled with happy, dancing guests. |
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