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About the 2026 INNkeepers’ Ball

The 2026 INNkeepers’ 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.

Ways to Support

If you prefer to donate online, please click the button below.

Bid on the Silent Auction
Tickets, Journal and Sponsorships
Be An Angel

If you prefer to make your donation with a check, please mail to:

2026 INNkeepers’ Ball
211 Fulton Avenue 2nd Floor
Hempstead, NY 11550

Checks should be made out to “The INN” and 2026 INNkeepers’ Ball in the memo section. 

Click here to download the Host Sponsorship Form

Click here to download the Journal Participation form

Thank you for your generosity!

For additional information, please contact Nora White, Director of Events for The INN 516-486-8506 x108 or nwhite@the-inn.org 

Honorees & Honorary Chairs:

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)

Honorary Chairs:

The “Seven of Us” Award