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About the 2026 INNkeepers\u2019 Ball<\/h2>\n

The 2026 INNkeepers\u2019 Ball will be held on Wednesday, May 6th at Opus Mediterranean Steakhouse in Jericho. Join us at this fun and friendly evening (at a new location), honoring Rick Volpe & Cheri Rice and Joseph & Ilyse Zangri. Our honorary chairs are Mike Watson and Mary Mellis. The evening will feature an extended cocktail hour with food, drink and a spacious setting. See below for ticket, journal and sponsorship opportunities.<\/h3>\n

Ways to Support<\/h2>\n

If you prefer to donate online, please click the button below.<\/h3>\n

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If you prefer to make your donation with a check, please mail to:<\/h3>\n

2026 INNkeepers’ Ball
211 Fulton Avenue 2nd Floor
Hempstead, NY 11550<\/h3>\n

Checks should be made out to “The INN” and 2026 INNkeepers’ Ball in the memo section.\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Click here to download the Host Sponsorship Form<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n

Click here to download the Journal Participation form<\/a><\/h3>\n

Thank you for your generosity!<\/h3>\n

For additional information, please contact Nora White, Director of Events for The INN 516-486-8506 x108<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0nwhite@the-inn.org\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Honorees & Honorary Chairs: <\/h2>\n
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L to R: Rob Kammerer (INN Board Member), Honorary Chairs Mike Watson & Mary Mellis, Honorees Cheri Rice, Ilyse Zangri & Joseph Zangri, and INN Executive Director Jean Kelly (Honoree Rick Volpe not pictured)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Honorary Chairs: <\/h2>\n

The \u201cSeven of Us\u201d Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

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