About MCB
The Anchorage Mayor’s Charity Ball annually raises funds to support local 501(c)3 charitable organizations during a gala evening hosted by the Mayor. Eligible organizations apply each year and four groups are selected:
- Two from health & human services applicants
- One from arts applicants
- One from all other applicants
Charities are randomly selected to benefit from the gala event’s proceeds.
Started in 1994 by a committee of dedicated volunteers led by the late Robert Penney and then Mayor Rick Mystrom, the Anchorage Mayor’s Charity Ball has raised to date more than $4,500,000 to support community charitable organizations. 100% of all net proceeds from the ball are distributed to the four honored charities that year.
The Anchorage Mayor’s Charity Ball is led by a seven-member board of directors who oversee an extensive volunteer event committee which plans all aspects of the gala evenings activities. Traditionally, the activities include dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, and miscellaneous other fun fund-raising efforts.
The event has sold out every year, attracts guests from all parts of the community, and is proud that its success through the years has transcended political lines, because it is about helping others and making a difference in Anchorage.
Message from the Committee
Dear Anchorage Community,
The Anchorage Mayor’s Charity Ball is celebrating its 30th Anniversary gala on October 12th, 2024 at the Dena’ina Civic Convention Center. Each year, four charities from the Anchorage municipality are chosen as beneficiaries for the year’s fundraising efforts these charities support health/human services, arts, cultural knowledge, youth sports/activity, or animal rescue efforts.
In the 30 year history, over $4 million dollars has been raised on behalf of Anchorage charities. This could not happen without the support of our community and donations from businesses like yours!
This year, the four charities selected are the following:
Alaska Adoption Services
Kid’s Corp
Anchorage Community Theater
Anchorage Firefighters Charitable Foundation
Your sponsorship is critical to the success of raising money to support these charities and the community impact they do. Dollars raised during the Anchorage Mayor’s Charity Ball. We encourage you to select your table level and contact our reservation team indicated on the next page.
Your contribution is greatly appreciated, and we thank you on behalf of the Anchorage Mayor’s Charity Ball and its recipients.
We look forward to seeing you at this year’s gala on October 12th.
The Mayor’s Charity Ball is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose tax ID number is 55-0880420.
Sincerely,
Raquel Edelen
The Hotel Captain Cook
Scott Habberstad
Alaska Airlines
The Committee
Chair | Scott Habberstad
Co-Chair | Jen Schrage
Charity Liaison | MJ Thim
Charity Liaison | Juna Penney
Charity Liaison | Raquel Edelen
Logistics | Sonya Wellman
Logistics | Kristin George
Logistics | Zulie Mason
Reservations | Kate Weisler
Reservations | Tabitha Karpow
Reservations | Rayli Wilson
Finance | Dane Markell
Finance | Charlotte Tharp
Volunteer | Devin Finch
Volunteer | Demetria Veasy
Auctioneer | Dave Karp
Silent Auction | Amie Collins
Silent Auction | Sheron Patrick
Raffle | Stephanie Rose
Raffle | Vlad Finko
Venue Liaison | Tasha Quiett-Northrop
Wine Gal | Elise Reed
Marketing | Jen Motyka
Marketing & Website | Winter Marketing & PR
To volunteer at the event, please email anchoragemcb@gmail.com
The Board
Henry Penney, Chairman
Laura Edmondson, Treasurer
Nancy Harbour, Secretary
Charlotte Tharp
Evan Hall
Larry Cash
Mary Stallone
Debbie Reinwand, ex-officio
Raquel Edelen, ex-officio
Past Mayor’s Charity Balls
Contact Us
For any questions regarding the Anchorage Mayor’s Charity Ball, please contact anchoragemcb@gmail.com