2022 Poinsettia Ball

Ballet Women's Committee

The Poinsettia Men’s Club and Ballet Women’s Committee hosted the 55th Annual Poinsettia Ball on December 15th at Vestavia Hills Country Club. Eighteen young women were presented by their families. After their presentation, the debutantes continued the evening with the traditional Father-Daughter Waltz followed by music and a reception. Seventeen junior debutantes were introduced to the ballroom prior to the Debutantes’ entrance. These young ladies were introduced on their father’s arms and then seated.


The Ballet Women’s Committee was founded in 1960 to foster and promote fine arts in the greater Birmingham area.  All proceeds from the Poinsettia Ball go towards the support of the Alabama Ballet.


The Men’s Club President is Mr. David Adams Mason.  The Ballet Women’s Committee President is Melissa McMurray. Liz Guest is the Ball Board President.  Jayna Southerland is the Ball Chairman.  Kelly Troiano and Stephanie Whisenhunt both serve as the Debutante Social Co-Chairman who coordinates all of the debutante’s activities.  The Benefactors Benefit Chairman is Stacy Gregory.  Beth Martin is the Junior Debutante Social Chairman.


The Ballet Women’s Committee Board includes

Sarah Bryan, Erin Burton, Jennifer Culbertson, Cathy Donze, Diane Early, Liz Guest, Lianne Hand, Allison Herr, Sharon Maddox, Melissa McMurray, Kelli Threadcraft, Kelly Troiano, Tammy Townes, Ashley Stockard and Stephanie Whisenhunt.