As one of the oldest and most prestigious organizations ever to appear in the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Amen Corner continues to experience unprecedented growth in membership, board composition, diversity and member events.

The 139th Annual Amen Corner Holiday Reception

On Thursday, December 3, 2009, The Amen Corner will host The 139th Annual Amen Corner Holiday Reception at the Sheraton Station Square from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. We cordially invite you to join us for an opportunity to make new friends and expand your circle of influence.

Mr. Richard V. Piacentini, Executive Director of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will be presented the 2009 Fred E. Obley Award for outstanding business leadership and excellence within the Pittsburgh Community. Fred E. Obley was an outstanding Pittsburgher who began his service with Amen Corner in 1927, and served until his death in 1962. During that time, Mr. Obley, was one of Pittsburgh’s most well known and universally respected citizens who made significant contributions throughout our city.

Richard V. Piacentini has held the position of Executive Director of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens since 1994. During his tenure, Phipps launched the most ambitious expansion project in its 113 year history. The 36.6 million dollar expansion features environmentally sensitive designs including the first LEED certified building in a public garden in the US, the Silver LEED certified Welcome Center; state-of-the-art energy efficient Production Greenhouses; and an innovative 12,000-square-foot Tropical Forest Conservatory, the most energy efficient conservatory in the world. Under his leadership, Phipps is currently engaged in erecting the Center for Sustainable Landscapes which is being designed as a “living,” or zero net- energy consuming, building.

Holiday Reception Co-Chairs:

Victoria L. Berdnik, Amen Corner President

Hon. Mary P. Murray

Betty Murray

Send Checks for Tickets to:

Amen Corner, 3941 Center Avenue, Munhall, PA 15120

For Information, call Rhonda Simon, Executive Secretary, at (412) 461-4630