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December, 03 2003 - Judevine Center For Autism's Festival of Trees Gala

What: Cocktails, a silent and live auction, dinner, and dancing.

Where: St. Louis Marriott West

When: December 3, 2003

Time: 6:00 PM

Ticket Prices: $125.00

Beneficiary: Judevine Center For Autism

Presenting Sponsor(s): Clear Channel Radio, Joel Marion Photography, Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Kent, DDI Media, The Diamond Shop, US Bank, Birger Christensen, The Fur and Leather Centre, Michael Genovese Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, Prudential Alliance, Saks Fifth Avenue, Carol House Furniture, Mary Pillsbury Fine Jewelry

Gala Chairperson(s): Mary Patricia Spence

Founders: Lois J. Blackwell

Co-Chair(s): Laura Miller, Tony Viviano, Mary Pillsbury-Wainwright

Executive Director: Rebecca S. Blackwell

Committee Members: Thomas F. Eagleton, Jeffrey A. Mentel, J.D., David A. Pelley, Ph.D., Kenneth G. Grapperhaus, CPA, Anne M. Konold, Esq.

Music: Tony Viviano Band

Auctioneer: Guy Phillips, KYKY-98 FM

Menu: Field Greens Salad, Duet Petite Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail with Crown of Au Gratin Potatoes, Sauteed Green Beans ans Baby Topped Carrots, Fruit Torte

Attire: Black-Tie

Information: Colleen O'Leary-Card (314) 432-6200 x 511

Event Coordinator: Chuck Friedman

Steering Committee: Joel Marion and Jill Farmer

Blacktie Photos by: Brian Nauert

Colleen O’Leary Card, Cliff St. James, Patricia Spence, general chair
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Judevine Center For Autism's Festival of Trees Gala The Judevine Center is a child and family-oriented organization and a pioneer in the treatment, training, and research of autism. Its successful program has been used worldwide. Founded in 1971 by Lois J. Blackwell, the Judevine® Center today is a major state and national resource that has touched the lives of thousands of children and adults with autism and their families. The Center's program is based on the principles of social exchange and rooted in the application of behavior analysis to the learning difficulties of the child, combined with a unique thinking set. The thinking set is the framework for approaching problems. Children with autism are children first, not just "skin-bounded bundles of behavior." We do not deal with a "behavior" but a child who has performed some behavior. Our focus is the whole child, not just the problem behavior. Two important fundamental requirements for teaching children with autism are: TO KNOW THE CHILD and TO KNOW AUTISM. For more information on The Judevine Center for Autism, please contact Colleen O'Leary-Card at (314) 432-6200 x 511.