ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Rotary Club of Annapolis is pleased to announce $97,000 was raised to support Chrysalis House through proceeds from the 2026 Black Tie and Diamonds Gala. The annual gala was held on March 7, 2026, at Graduate Annapolis Hotel. This incredible achievement reflects the generosity, compassion, and commitment of Rotary Club members, sponsors, and the Annapolis community.
“Chrysalis House provides vital services that empower women and families to rebuild their lives, and we are honored to support their mission through this signature event,” said Sue Weber, President of the Rotary Club of Annapolis. “I extend my sincere gratitude to our dedicated gala committee and volunteers whose hard work, and leadership made this success possible.”
Daryl Cooke, chair of Black Tie and Diamonds, stated, “the committee and I are grateful to our sponsors, donors, and guests whose generosity made this extraordinary event possible and meaningful.”
The Rotary Club of Annapolis appreciates the sponsorship of the event by local businesses and individuals, including Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, the Hoadley Family, Neifeld-Plato Charitable Fund, Schuh Family Foundation, Zide Law Group LLC, Atlas Restaurant Group, Blue Heron Financial Group, Elizabeth Rossman Charitable Fund, Michael Walsh & Kathleen Mclaughlin Charitable Gift Fund, All American Steakhouse, Ashley Everything for Recovery, Carolynn Grammas, Council Baradel, Gordon Feinblatt LLC, Gene Deems, Servpro of Annapolis/Severna Park, Studio 343, the Mathias Family Foundation, Warren & Judy Hayden, FastSigns of Annapolis, CANE Collective, and Raymond C. Nichols.
The Club would like to thank everyone who made the evening a success, including the attendees of Black Tie and Diamonds, donors to the live and silent auctions, and purchasers of Travel Raffle Tickets.
Black Tie and Diamonds is held annually, and one local non-profit organization is selected each year to be the beneficiary of the event. The Rotary Club of Annapolis is pleased to announce that the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra will be the beneficiary of the event in 2027, continuing the Club’s tradition of supporting organizations that enrich and strengthen our community.