UTR’s 7th Annual Storybook Ball is Around the Corner!

October 26, 2015

This year’s Storybook Ball will celebrate the 26th anniversary of United Through Reading connecting nearly two million military moms, dads and children through the power of the read-aloud experience. And, we relish the opportunity to say thank you to those who join us in believing that all military families deserve this connection, no matter the distance between them. We have some special guests joining us this year that we are excited to welcome and celebrate!

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Keynote Speaker: SgtMaj Battaglia,
Senior Enlisted Advisor, Joint Chiefs of Staff

Marine Corps SgtMaj Bryan Battaglia will join us to celebrate our 26th anniversary and to present a special award to one of our honorees. Battaglia was was appointed as the 2nd Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) in September 2011. As the most senior non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Armed Forces, he serves as the principal military advisor to the Chairman and the Secretary of Defense on all matters involving joint and combined total force integration, utilization, health of the force and joint development for enlisted personnel.

Honoree: Carol Raiter
We have the privilege this November of honoring nearly 35-year resident of Coronado, Carol Raiter, who in 2009, jumped in head-first as event chair to create this truly magical event for the first time. At the time United Through Reading was celebrating our 20th anniversary, and her vision for the event has since enabled United Through Reading to tell our powerful story, expand our network of support, and raise critically needed funds. Carol and her loving husband, Eric, will be joining us for the Storybook Ball and we are pleased to be celebrating her contribution and service by presenting her with the Extraordinary Service Award!

Special Guest: Dr. John Y. Cole, Director,
Center for the Book, Library of Congress

We also have the pleasure of welcoming Dr. John Y. Cole, Director Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. Cole will be in attendance to kick off our gala and offer welcome remarks.The founding director of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, Cole is recognized as the leading historian of the Library of Congress. He is a tireless promoter of books, reading and literacy and he has been instrumental in shaping many programs of national significance. We’re honored he’s joining us to be a part of our special evening.

Storybook Ball 2014

Storybook Ball 2014

The evening will also include a cocktail reception, dinner, a silent and live auction and a celebration where we will honor all those who have made lasting contributions to military families and to our mission. We look forward to seeing many of you there!

To purchase tickets or learn more about the gala please visit us online or email storybookball@utr.org. 

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