33rd Annual Chasco Coronation Ball in Support of Blind Babies, Children & Teens By J David Wright
PDF VersionHail to the newest Chasco Coronation Ball King & Queen, Robert Green and Ellie Paladine, who were coronated at the Ball on March 9. Thank you so much, Robert and Ellie, for all your great work that improves our community!
Also, a big THANK YOU to everyone who made the 2018 ball a huge success–including the nominees, the attendees, the sponsors, the workers, the ball committee, our volunteers, and our donors. Babies, children, and teens who are visually impaired and blind are developing the independent living skills they need for now, and for the future, because of your wonderful support.
Introducing Our 2018 Royalty
Robert Green, Nominated by Trinity Referral Network and Trinity Mustang Athletic League
Robert Green has devoted over 20 years to the Teen Court Division Program. He has focused on helping the youth of our community become successful and avoid obstacles in order that they can have better lives. In addition, he has coached several teams at places that include YMCA of Trinity and Tampa Bay Youth Football League, and he has supported the Pasco Police Athletic League. Robert has been recognized on the Martindale Hubbell Directory of Distinguished Attorneys, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum, and has received several awards that include the Expert Network Distinguished Attorney (2016-18), Outstanding Volunteer Service to Pasco County 6th Judicial Circuit Division Program (2016 to present), Stetson University College of Law Book Award Sponsorship, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Citizen of the Month (1999), Meritorious Service Award–Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (1989), and S.W.A.T. Service Participation Award–Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (1992-94).
Ellie Paladine, Nominated by the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
Ellie is a former teacher and long-time resident of Pasco County. She was a founding member of the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, and also held various other positions at the Foundation. She has been involved in the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida since 1979, and served in many positions—from Girl Scout Leader to Chair of the entire organization. In addition, she served the West Pasco Junior Women’s Club, Pasco Pediatric Foundation, American Cancer Society (West Pasco Division), Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Pasco, Premier 1000 of Pasco, Pasco County Medical Society Alliance, and the Florida Medical Association Alliance. Ellie has also been involved with Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired in Blind’s Chasco Coronation Ball Fundraising Committee, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, and Cypress Elementary School. Ellie has been recognized with several awards that include: Girl Scouts—Woman of Distinction and Thanks Badge (1992), and the Thanks Badge II (1996); FMAA—Excellence (1994), Outstanding Service (1996), and First Place for Best County Fundraiser (2001); Pasco Country Medical Association Alliance—Continued & Sustained Commitment (1995); West Pasco Junior Women’s Club—Clubwoman of the Year (1996); and the National Philanthropy Day Award (2003).
Thanks to The Suncoast News for publishing “Chasco Royalty for 2017 to reign.†We are grateful for the increased awareness about vision impairment and services that can help.
About the Event
The Annual Chasco Coronation Ball is an elegant fundraising event that includes dinner, entertainment, auctions, dancing, and it recognizes 2 local philanthropists with a Royal Coronation as King Pithla and Queen Chasco. The Ball is a much anticipated event as it opens the Chasco Fiesta. Proceeds from the event go to our Early Intervention, Children’s, and Teens’ Programs which provide services and training to visually impaired and blind babies, children, and their parents. Funds are raised through activities which include sponsorship, reservations, donations, a charity raffle/silent auction, and advertising opportunities. The cost per person to attend is $125.
