2005
Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony
 

The Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony of the Hereditary Society Community of the United States of America was held on Sunday, April 17, 2005 at the Washington Club.  Guests were welcomed by HSC Consultants and received in the Drawing Room by ladies and gentlemen of the Advisory Council.  Guests enjoyed a Reception in the Grand Ballroom between 5:30pm and 7:00pm, where cocktails and hors d'oeuvres were served. Baroque and Classical selections were played from the balcony by the Signature String Quartet of Vienna.

Guests were seated at 7:00pm and welcomed by Mrs. Brantley Carter Bolling Knowles.  Mrs. Knowles thanked Mrs. Eleanor Warrene Smallwood Beasley Niebell, a life member of the Washington Club, for her kindness in sponsoring the event.  The Rev. Dr. Albert Clinton Walling, II gave the blessing and dinner was served. 

For dinner, guests enjoyed an excellent menu, which included Roasted Garlic Soup; Mixed Green Salad with Artichokes, Feta Cheese and Pinenuts; Beef Tenderloin with Haricots Verts and Petit Carrots Risotto with Cabarnet Sauce. Red and white wine was served with dinner, which was followed by a dessert of Tiramisu with Kahlua Liqueur.

The Rev. Barry Christopher Howard honored HSC Vice President, Mr. John Griffin Richardson Rountree, for his significant assistance in the development of HSC and all its facets.  Members of the Advisory Council, the HSC Consultants and past Honorary Members were then introduced.  The Rev. Dr. Albert Walling introduced the speaker for the evening, Mr. Gary Boyd Roberts, Senior Research Scholar for the New England Historic Genealogical Society, and well-known author.  Mr. Roberts shared personally with guests regarding his famous Mowbray Connection, among other things.

Following Mr. Robert's lecture, Mr. John Hallberg Jones explained the nature of the Annual Honorary Awards, and then introduced each Honorary Member for the Class of 2005.  Plaques were presented respectively.

Mrs. Knowles thanked everyone for attending.  The evening was an enjoyable time of fellowship, honor and celebration, and the Advisory Council wishes to thank each guest who supported HSC by attending.

It is to be noted that many individuals gave special gifts this year.  A specific page is dedicated to the Patrons of the event, (giving in excess of $500), but we felt it appropriate to list all giving levels below, as well.

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