The 43rd Annual Meridian Ball
Meridian International Center
1630 Crescent Place, NW, Washington, DC
Preceded by Ambassador-Hosted Dinners and Meridian’s White-Meyer Dinner
Complimentary Valet Parking Black Tie
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| AMBASSADOR-HOSTED DINNERS | WHITE-MEYER DINNER | |
| Dinner - 7:00 PM | Cocktails - 6:30 PM Dinner - 8:00 PM |
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First Lady Michelle Obama
HONORARY CHAIR
Mrs. Jill Cooper Udall &
Mrs. Linda Mays McCaul
CONGRESSIONAL CHAIRS
Ambassador Capricia Penavic Marshall
Chief of Protocol of the United States
HONORARY SPONSOR
Mayor Vincent C. Gray
District of Columbia
HONORARY BENEFACTOR
The Honorable Mary M. Ourisman
MERIDIAN BALL CHAIR
Mrs. Susanna Quinn
WHITE-MEYER DINNER CHAIR
Mrs. Clara Brillembourg Chopivsky &
Ms. Mary Kathryn Covert
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL CHAIRS
Since 1969, the Meridian Ball has been Washington, DC’s premier international social event. It is widely attended by public officials including Cabinet Members, Supreme Court Justices, and members of the U.S. Congress, as well as key members of the international business and cultural communities. Traditionally held in October, the evening begins with dinners hosted by foreign Ambassadors at their personal residences, as well as the White-Meyer Dinner held in Meridian’s White-Meyer House. After dinner, guests convene at Meridian’s historic house for dancing, dessert, and lively conversation.
The proceeds from the ball support Meridian’s mission to strengthen international understanding through the exchange of ideas, people, and culture. Through open exchange, leaders from around the world learn how to lead more effectively in today’s complex global environment.