The White Cross Ball of San Francisco

Lorna Meyer Calas and Karen Persichitte

Jacqueline Jacoby, Craig Luhrmann, Laura Murphy, Gloria Citti, Mark Calvano, Irene Bechtel, Veronica Labeau and John Rosin

Jerry Parker and Carol Parker

The White Cross Ball, a charitable event hosted by the San Francisco Commandery of the Sovereign Order of the Knights of St. John followed the Knights of Saint John age-old tradition of raising funds for the sick and the poor. The celebratory holiday event served as a fundraiser for George Mark Children’s House and Sentinels of Freedom.

White Cross Ball Chairs Lorna Meyer Calas, John Rosin, and Ranveig Elvebakk Farren welcomed some 150 guests to the St Regis Hotel in San Francisco on December 2, 2017. The evening began with an elegant reception on the rooftop terrace followed by dinner and dancing in the Grand Ballroom. Commander Karen Persichitte with Honorary White Cross Ball Chairs Suzanne and William Stein led the pre-dinner toasts. David Martin’s House Party provided the entertainment and River Myst Haven winery and Peregrine Ranch Vintap supplied the wines.

Scenes from the White Cross Ball of San Francisco:

Bahya Murad and Gus Murad

William Stein and Eric Metoyer

Craig Luhrmann, Laura Murphy and John Rosin

Jacqueline Jacoby, Irene Bechtel and Veronica Labeau

Colleen Wilcox

Robin Laub and Kim Swig

Sheri Brisson, Eric Brisson, Sue Sobrato and John Sobrato

Susan Nycum and Bill Schueler

Sovereign Order Of St John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller White Cross Ball on December 2nd 2017 at the St. Regis in San Francisco

Photos by Jana Asenbrennerova, Jessica Monroy, and Vasna Wilson for Drew Altizer Photography