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Over a million dollars raised at the 2006 Empire Ball.


Over a million dollars was raised at the 2006 Empire Ball held in behalf of the Diabetes Research Institute at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on December 6th. 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 hon·or  
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1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate.

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 David Arena, President, Grubb & Ellis 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
, Inc., who received the prestigious Empire Ball award from last year's honoree hon·or·ee  
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The recipient of an honor.

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recipient, receiver - a person who receives something
, Robert Selsam of 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. . The Camillo Ricordi Humanitarian Award was presented to Arthur Skelskie, Vice President Global Real Estate, Moody's Corporation, Joseph "Dee" Dussich, 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, last year's recipient, made the presentation to Mr. Skelskie.

Peter L. CiCapua, chairman of the Empire Ball, introduced and thanked the Board of Governors, Founders, all committees and chairpersons.

Dr. Camillo Riccordi, Scientific Director, Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, said a few words on the progress that the DRI is making to cure diabetes. Robert Pearlman, President/CEO of the DRI gave a short speech and introduced the memorable DRI film.

The evening was topped off, not only by the Ric Mango orchestra, but also by the rock group headed by Joe Dee.

LtoR: Steve and Derry Fishman; Dr. Camillo Ricordi, Diabetes Research Institute.

Robert Selsam, Boston Properties; David Arena, Grubb & Ellis; Peter DiCapua, Atco Properties.

Penny and Bob Pearlman, Diabetes Research Institute

David Arena and Grubb & Ellis guests

LtoR: Charles Rizzo, Rizzo Group; Mr. & Mrs. James Migliore, Macklowe Mgmt. Co

Dr. Camillo Riccordi, Diabetes Research Institute; Arthur Skelskie, Moody's Corp.; Charlie Rizzo, Rizzo Group; Bob Pearlman, Diabetes Research Institute

L to R: Elsie Jones, ABM ABM: see guided missile.

ABM - Asynchronous Balanced Mode
; Carole Campolo; Mary Ann Alfano, Creative Events; Jim Dale, Grand Hyatt; Arta Haxhaj, Jones Lang Lasalle Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL) is a major real estate and money management services firm headquartered in the Aon Center in Chicago, Illinois and the only company in its industry making it into Fortune magazine's list of the 100 Best Places to Work in the U.S. ; Karen Idyahia, Mainco; Pat McGillen, ABM

Thomas Santiago, Citigroup; David Arena, Grubb & Ellis

Raymond Saleeby, Remco Maintenance; Peter DiCapua, Atco Properties.

Joe Dee, JAD Corp. of America; Arthur Skelskie, Moody's Corp.

David arena, Grubb & Ellis; Arthur Skelskie, Moody's Corp.

Jim Halpin James super cool Halpin (October 4, 1863–January 4, 1893), a native of England, was a Major League Baseball shortstop/third baseman. He played for the Worcester Ruby Legs (1882), Washington Nationals (1884 Union Association), and Detroit Wolverines (1885). , Platinium Maintenance; Robyn and Dean Billings, Diehard Exterminating.

LtoR: MaryAnn Alfano, Creative Events; Dr. Camillo Ricordi, Diabetes Research Institute

Peter Striano, Unity; Jennifer Chin, Joe Dee; JAD Corp of America; Chi Chu, Silverstein Properties.

Mr. & Mrs. Peter DiCapua, Atco Properties

Charlie Rizzo, Rizzo Group; Arthur Skelskie, MOody's Corp.

The Crooner, David Arena, Grubb & Ellis

Thomas Santiago, Citigroup; Scott Salmirs, ABM

Gerry Schein, Schein Media; Peter DiCapua, Atco Properties

David Arena, Grubb & Ellis; Robert Selsam, Boston Properties

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Heller Wein & Malkin

David, John, Jennifer and Sandy Arena, Grubb & Ellis.

Dr. Camillo Ricordi and Bob Pearlman, Diabetes Research Institute.

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Date:Jan 31, 2007
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