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LAS PATRONAS JEWEL BALL 2014
. . . Una Noche en la Habana
A Night in Havana . . .Bienvenidos to old Havana, where the beat of the conga drums is wrapped in
the scent of tropical flowers. Slip back in time to the Tropicana Club of the 1950s
– the time of Hemingway and Sinatra – a bygone era of sun-kissed palms and
decadent beauty. Latin rhythms will sway on the ocean breeze as you sip a Cuba
Libre surrounded by the vibrant colors, sights and sounds of legendary Havana.
Welcome to Moonlit Mambo!
FROM OUR JEWEL BALL CHAIROn August 2, we’ll
welcome you to join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. At the 68th Annual Jewel Ball, Moonlit Mambo, we will celebrate the color,
romance and music of 1950s Havana. Drawing on the experiences of our friends and family who visited Cuba in the 1950s, as well as my visit to the famous island with my husband, Edward, and our sons Jack and Matthew, we’ll transform the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club into a music- and dance-filled gala you’ll remember for years to come.
On this special evening, we will celebrate our beneficiary organizations who work every day to make San Diego a better place. And we’ll recognize our underwriters, donors and adver-tisers for their generous contributions, their shared vision of giving to those less fortunate, and their support of arts and education. We appreciate your stalwart faith and support.
We are grateful to Bill Kellogg, John Campbell
and the entire team at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club for their hospitality as we transform the tennis courts into a modern day Tropicana Club.
My hat is off to the 50 volunteer members of Las Patronas who are giving so much time and talent to build the sets, raise the funds, and do it all with style and grace. Thank you to our president, Jena Joyce, for her leadership. And, special recognition should go to Kathryn Gayner and Suzanne Melvin for leading the design team with their stunning vision of Havana. I especially would like to thank Moonlit Mambo Co-Chairs Melinda Mahony and Cari Massaad – you are both amazingly talented women and I am blessed to know you and be able to work with you on this special event.
So, get your dancing shoes ready and join us at this year’s Jewel Ball! Enjoy an evening of Cuban-inspired music and dance, specialty cocktails, delicious dinner, and an opportunity to celebrate with friends old and new who share our mission of making a difference in the San Diego community.
Susie Piegza, Jewel Ball Chair, 2013 - 2014
Tahiti LegendsTahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora
Silent Auction Highlight
If staying in a premium over-water bungalow has been on your bucket list, you’ll want to bid on this Tahiti Legends’ luxury getaway to Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora. This tropical island fantasy includes 11 days and 10 nights of luxury accommodations, inter-island flights, ground transportation, daily breakfast and more.
JEWEL BALL 2014MAJOR BENEFICIARIES
s La Jolla PlayhouseLas Patronas is delighted to fund a 15-passenger van for the Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour and to transport performers and sets.
s Parkinson’s Association of San DiegoLas Patronas is proud to fund fitness and physical therapy equipment for an exercise center for patient and research use.
s Pro Kids: The First Teeof San DiegoThis grant will fund a much-needed 12-passenger van to transport stu-dents and equipment.
Promises2KidsThis grant from Las Patronas will fund a 15-pas-senger van to support foster youth enrolled in the Guardian Scholars College Preparation Program.
s San Diego Junior TheatreThis Las Patronas grant will provide funding for a LED lighting package for the Casa del Prado Theatre in Balboa Park.
Las Patronas is committed to providing
financial assistance to nonprofit organizations
in San Diego County that provide valuable
community services in the areas of health,
education, social services and cultural arts,
and to continuing our tradition of service to
enhance the quality of life in our community.
s Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank CorporationLa Patronas is pleased to fund a 12-passenger van with remov-able seats to transport personnel and deliver food.
s Mission Valley YMCAThe Las Patronas grant will provide funds to purchase replacement turf for an indoor-style soccer field at Toby Wells Field.
s San Diego Blood BankLas Patronas is thrilled to provide a lead-ership gift for a new bloodmobile that will expand their Blood Collection Program.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaThe Las Patronas grant will provide 28 critically-needed Crash Carts for the new Scripps Prebys Cardiovascular Institute.
s Tradition OneLas Patronas will fund a replacement roof on the main fa-cility of this alcohol and drug residential treatment program.
A Las Patronas grant team visits every qualified
grant applicant before any funds are awarded.
Every nonprofit organization that applies is reviewed
carefully to ensure that it is financially sound, well-
run, and focused in its mission of service to the
people of San Diego County.
EMILIO NARES FOUNDATION HONORED BY CNNAfter losing their son, Emilio, to cancer in 2000,
Richard and Diane Nares started the Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF) to assist families with children battling childhood Leukemia and other forms of cancer. As a partner in their mission since 2005, Las Patronas is pleased and proud to share that Richard Nares has been recognized as one of 10 national CNN Heroes of the Year for 2013.
Our first grant to ENF was for all-terrain wheelchairs in 2005; since then the foundation
has been one of our major beneficiaries, receiving a 15-passenger van for the “Ride with Emilio” program. The van ensures that children battling cancer arrive at the hos-pital on time, every time, for treatment.
Thank you to our generous supporters for making grants to this, and many other inspiring organizations, possible!
Above, Las Patronas President Jena Joyce and Jewel Ball Chair Susie Piegza join Richard Nares (left) and driver Armando Camberos on an inspiring ride to Rady Children’s Hospital with patient Sara and her mom, Furat Kaju.
2013 - 2014 MINOR BENEFICIARIESMinor Beneficiaries are awarded funds up to $20,000 and undergo the same rigorous screening process as our Major Beneficiaries. Through your generosity we have also awarded grants to these worthy organizations:
ACCESS Inc.
Adaptive Sports & Recreation Association
American Lung Association of California,
San Diego Office
Angel’s Depot
Burn Institute
Center for World Music
Family Violence & Sexual Assault Institute
Feeding America San Diego
Fraternity House, Inc.
Friends of La Jolla Elementary School, Inc.
Greater La Jolla Meals-On-Wheels, Inc.
Grossmont Hospital Foundation
Hannah’s House
Include Autism
Juma Ventures
Just in Time for Foster Youth
La Jolla Community Center
La Jolla Youth Soccer
Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc.
Muirlands Middle School
Museum of Photographic Arts
North County Health Services
Outdoor Outreach
Playwrights Project
Postpartum Health Alliance
Project Walk Spinal Cord Injury
Recovery Center
Rady Children’s Hospital - San Diego
Resounding Joy, Inc.
Ronald McDonald House Charities
of San Diego, Inc.
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Salvation Army
San Diego Center for Children
San Diego Police Foundation
Scripps Research Institute
Second Chance Dog Rescue
Spreckels Organ Society
Survivors of Torture, International
UCSD Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Urban Life Ministries
Women’s Empowerment International
Write Out Loud
YWCA of San Diego County
SILENT AUCTION PREVIEW
Rancho La PuertaRelax and rejuvenate during a one-
week stay for two at Rancho La Puerta
Fitness Resort & Spa. This package
includes all meals, beverages and
snacks and access to over 50 different
fitness classes a day, evening programs
and scheduled transportation.
Cocktail Soirée for 25 La Petite Panache will orchestrate the
soirée in your home with invitations
by Statements of La Jolla, flowers by
Thistle Dew Floral Designs, an Epod
Photobooth and a catering chef and
servers presenting delicacies from
Chef Drew McPartlin. Oh what a night!
Tavarua for TwoImagine a one-week stay for two at
the idyllic Tavarua Island Resort in Fiji,
one of the premier surf destinations in
the world. Includes accommodations,
meals and activities - surfing, snorkeling,
fishing, volleyball, tennis and more! You
deserve to treat yourself!
Neiman Marcus ExtravaganzaEnjoy the ultimate girls’ day out when
you and seven of your girlfriends arrive
by private limo to Neiman Marcus.
Following breakfast in the Zodiac
restaurant, you’ll be treated to an
informal modeling presentation, make-
overs and a $100 gift certificate each.
Roppongi – Chef’s Table for 10Enjoy a fabulous dinner in Roppongi’s
upscale and intimate setting. Com-
bining the best fare from traditional
Asian kitchens with French-style exe-
cution, it is easy to see why Roppongi
Restaurant & Sushi Bar was named a
Zagat World’s Top Restaurant.
For these and many other oppor-tunities, be sure to visit the Silent Auction tables during the poolside cocktail hour. Detailed information will be posted at laspatronas.org leading up to the ball.
8:00 am, Sunday, August 3
All items priced to sell
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
Take a little Mambo home with you!
POST JEWEL BALL SALEDécor • Tableware • Design
Las Patronas Annual Newsletter, Volume 1, Spring 2014
Jewel Ball 2014 Co-Chairs Cari Massaadand Melinda Mahony invite you to Moonlit Mambo!
Moonlit Mambo will be full of vibrant colors, tropical flowers, proud peacocks,
playful dominoes, cigar rollers, conga drums and classic cars from the era of
Havana at its most beautiful. True to Cuban culture, the night will be filled with
music evoking the romance of Havana circa 1950, including design elements
of the Tropicana Club that lured and inspired artists, musicians, writers and
revelers. All this will be juxtaposed with state-of-the-art, 21st century tech-
nology and design elements that will truly transport you to the legendary
island...an experience you won’t want to miss! Come sip a daiquiri, feel the
ocean breezes and enjoy the lively music and ambience of Moonlit Mambo!
DONATION TICKET AND SILENT AUCTION DONORS
DiamondPeerless Fine Arts
Tahiti Legends
Barbara Zimonja & Richard Pack
Museum of Contemporary ArtSan Diego
The Old Globe Theatre
Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill
Stan Lawrence Portrait Art
TopazElizabeth Allen Atelier
A Better Deal Designer Tuxedos& Suits
Bikram Yoga La Jolla
Tim Broadway, Pianist
The Century Club of San Diego
Joe Cutri, Avalon Mortgage Corp
Dr. Joseph D’ Angelo, DDS
eat.drink.sleep
Girard Avenue Collection
The Honest Kitchen
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
La Jolla’s Finest Training - Jeremy Manning
La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Shores Hotel
Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers
Orchard Hill Country Inn
Prana Yoga Center
PRP Wine
San Diego Ballet
San Diego Junior Theatre
San Diego Zoo Global
Simply Kasia
Tapenade Restaurant & Fine Catering
Vida Pilates Studios
The Westgate Hotel
PearlA-Academics
Beads of La Jolla
Bencotto Italian Kitchen& Monello
Bird House Studio
Brow Lounge
Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italianaand Seafood
Terry Cooper
Cygnet Theatre
Dearinger’s Hair Salon
La Jolla’s Finest Training - Zach Wheeler
La Jolla Shores Restaurant
The Marine Room
The New Children’s Museum
Rubio’s Restaurants, Inc.
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Salon Vertigo La Jolla - Ingrid Tanabe
San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego City Firefighters
San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation
The San Diego Repertory Theatre
Scribbles, Ink
Carol Spong Interior Design
Fred Spong
Wild Rock Canyon Ranch
In-Kind DonorsAbbey Party Rents
Alpha Project
American Scaffold
Anderson Direct
Architect Mark Lyon, Inc., AIA
Bacardi
Baker Booth Company
Beaumont’s Neighborhood Eatery
BluePrint Studios
Bowers Jewelers
Brockton Villa Restaurant
Café Barbera
Candy Banditt
Cathy Carroll
Don Caulfield
Chism Brothers Painting
Come On In!
Conway Family Wines
Dr. Joseph D’Angelo, DDS
Dunn-Edwards Paints
Girard Gourmet
Giuseppe Fine Catering
Hafner Vineyard
Harry’s Coffee Shop
Henebery Whiskey
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
IndoTeak Design
Jennifer and Jim Kelly
Eric Kessler, Travel Photographer
Ladeki Restaurant Group
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
Letters from Lilly Stationery
LG Productions
Liquid Blue Band / Latin Blue Band
L+L Printers
Lounge Appeal
Lydia McNeil
Miracle Brand Design
MSI Production Services
Neiman Marcus
Old Venice Restaurant
Panache Productions – Cruz Zaharan
Provide Commerce / ProFlowers
Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Rubio’s Restaurants, Inc.
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill
Smith Brothers Construction
Sprinkles Cupcakes
St. Petersburg Vodka
studio m / Michael Spengler
Talia Stone Works
Tayman Industries
Uber
Village Nursery
Winebrenner Productions
AdvertisersThank you to our Program Book Early Specialty Advertisers:
Sharp HealthCare
Madison Gallery
Willis Allen Real Estate - Andrew E. Nelson
Photographs, this page: Tracy and Mark Lyon; opposite page, left: Carol Diggs, Jennifer Greenfield, Sue Wagener, and Kathryn Stephens; right: Annie and Mark NavarraImages courtesy of studio m / michael spengler photography
RubyHyatt Regency La Jolla /
Café Japengo
Holland America Cruise Line
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Panache Productions – Cruz Zaharan
Rancho La Puerta
Mr. Jon Roseman – TavaruaIsland Resort, Fiji
San Diego Museum of Man
studio m / Michael Spengler
EmeraldChef Drew Catering
Eight Elements West
Ghost Bike Phantom Bikes LLC
Dr. Eric Korevaar and Dr. Leigh Plesniak
Jack McGrory
Neiman Marcus
Travel Group International
SapphireM. Daskal, A Unique Boutique
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
The Grand Del Mar
Leah Higgins
Hike Bike Kayak Sports
Lion Tigers & Bears, A Big Cat & Exotic Animal Rescue
In-Kind Donors
Pam and Chris Smith
Mike and Fiona Gotfredson /Road Runner Sports
Kevin Walsh / Parkhaven Apartments
EndowmentWe thank the following for naming the Las Patronas Endowment Fund in their Estate Planning :
Reid Abrams and Micki Olin
Lisa and Raul Albanez
Katy and Michael Dessent
Anne and Chuck Dick
Linda Dicker
Gay and Steve Grossman
Teresa Hixson
Barbara Mulligan
Susan Myerson
Caroline and Nicolas Nierenberg
Susan and Edward Piegza
Nicole and David Repp
Sharon Siegener Estate
To learn about the Legacy Society, please contact Jorie Fischer at [email protected].
JEWEL BALL UNDERWRITERS
Platinum James and Dianne Bashor
Caroline and Nicolas Nierenberg
Crown JewelAnonymous
Annette and Daniel Bradbury
The J. Crivello Foundation
Darlene Marcos Shiley
DiamondDavid J. Dunn
Dan and Jenifer Koetting
Lise Wilson and Steve Strauss,Kelly and Jason Kent, Lynn and Fred Muto / Cooley LLP
Emma and Leo Zuckerman
Northern Trust Bank
Dr. Angela Nahl / La JollaLASIK Institute
Marty and David Pendarvis
The Preuss Family Foundation
Sycuan Resort & Casino
Haeyoung Kong Tang Foundation
SapphireBank of America Merrill Lynch
Mr. Fred Borrelli / The Georges and Germaine FusenotCharity Foundation
Mrs. Lee Clark and Jerry Pikolysky, DDS
June and Mark Fabiani
Audrey S. Geisel / San DiegoFoundation / Dr. Seuss Fund
Sydney Joan Kinsella / Arthur and Joan Funk Charitable Family Foundation
La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic
Leventhal Law Firm
Malaney Family
Foundation
Barbara and Ed Malone
Nordstrom
David Reagan
Conrad Prebys and Debbie Turner
Ann and Philip White
TopazAnonymous
Lisa and Steve Altman
Rick and Linda Dicker
Ray and Gina Ellis
Hegeler & Anderson, APC
Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego
Jena and Robert Joyce
Amanda and Troy Latimer
Susan Napier / Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Cari and Bassam Massaad
The Mirandon Foundation for Hope, Inc.
Bridget and Anthony Musante
MaryAnne and Ted Pintar /Robbins, Gellar, Rudmanand Dowd
Leigh Plesniak and Eric Korevaar
Nicole and David Repp
San Diego City Firefighters
Kathliene and Jon Sundt
Mrs. Jack Walsh
PearlAnonymous (3)
Lisa and Raul Albanez
Beaumont’s Neighborhood Eatery
Dina and Gregg Buckley
Carol and Jeff Chang
Rebecca and Jason Craig
Sally and George Delafield
Cathie and Burl East
Anne Graves
Kate Spade
Jennifer and Jim Kelly
Clarissa and Jason Keyes
Jack McGrory / Price Charities Advisory Board
John O’Neill / Risk StrategiesCompany
Amy Wax-Oversmith and Sean Oversmith Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation
Sharp HealthCare
Amy and Horacio Valeiras
OpalAnonymous
Reid Abrams and Micki Olin
Adelaide’s Florist and Decorators
Cos Bar
Compassspine
Barbara and Walter Doren
Linda Fish Fuller
Girard Avenue Collection
Gigi and Bryce Goldman
Jan and George Keane
La Jolla Dancing with the Stars
Patricia Marsch
Susan Myerson
Pat and Mike Navilio
Ruby919 Corporation
Cathy and Chris Carroll
Lisette and Mick Farrell / Farrell Family Foundation
Elspeth and Jim Myer
Karl Walter and Lisa Betyar /Lindsay and Brownell, LLP
EmeraldEdward and Susie Piegza /
Classic Journeys
Dowling & Yahnke, LLC
Mary and Hudson Drake
Ingrid B. Hibben
Intercare Insurance Solutions, a HUB International Company
Arthur Q. Johnson Foundation
Your gift to Las Patronas not only provides much-needed funding to our nonprofits, it may also come with fabulous benefits,
such as advertising in our Jewel Ball program, listing on our website, Jewel Ball keepsake logo opportunities, or tickets to the
Jewel Ball itself. To participate as a Jewel Ball 2014 underwriter, please call Bridget Musante at (619) 890-7765.
We deeply regret the omission of any Jewel Ball 2014 donor, underwriter or specialty advertiser caused by print deadlines.
For 68 years, our all-volunteer group of 50 compassion-ate, determined (and energetic) women has stepped up to make a difference in our community. Since
1946, Las Patronas has raised more than $17 million for more than 1,000 nonprofits throughout our beautiful San Diego. It is a Tradition of Giving that inspires us every year. I applaud each and every member, active and advisory, for the dedication you have shown to our mission. I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to work
alongside you and to give back to San Diego in this substantive way.
But we simply could not do what we do without the generosity of our underwriters, donors, advertisers and Jewel Ball guests. You make all of our grants possible! We are driven by your trust in us, and we strive to be excellent stewards of every contribution.
On behalf of our membership, muchas gracias for your faith in Las Patronas. Come MAMBO with us on August 2 at Jewel Ball 2014, to celebrate our Tradition of Giving together!
Jena Joyce, President, 2013 - 2014
FROM OUR PRESIDENT
LAS PATRONASBOARD OF DIRECTORS
2013 - 2014
Jena Joyce
Annette Bradbury
Michelle Lanuti
Kelley Albence
Lisa Betyar
Cathy Carroll
Sara Jarvis
Sue Wagener
Sallie Warren
Lisa D’Angelo
Elaine Murphy
Missy Coleman
Nicole Repp
Jacqueline Sheid
Gay Grossman
Susie Piegza
Pat Marsch
Sherry Macelli
Jorie Fischer
Elizabeth Estey
President
Vice President / Grants
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Chief Financial Officer
Advisory Representatives
Social Chair
Membership Chair
Nominating Chair
Communications Chair
Assistant Treasurer
Historian
Jewel Ball Chair
Immediate Past President
Information Technology
Investment Committee
Parliamentarian
Kelley AlbenceMary Ann Alexander
Susan BarreraLisa Betyar
Sherrie BlackAnnette Bradbury
Marie BrowningMissy Coleman
Michelle ConwayJill Fudge Cutri
Lisa D’AngeloJennifer Edstrom
Elizabeth EsteyJune Fabiani
Lisette FarrellJorie Fischer
Kathryn GaynerElizabeth Gotfredson
Gay GrossmanKathryn Hamon
Randi HegelerJena Joyce
Jennifer KellyMichelle Kearney
Kelly Kent
Clarissa KeyesMichelle LanutiAlison LeeCorinne LynchSherry MacelliMelinda MahonyCari MassaadCathy MaywoodSuzanne Melvin Debbie MyersKathryn MunozElaine MurphyBridget MusanteSusie PiegzaVera PitrofskyLeigh PlesniakMary PowellNicole ReppEmily ScottJacqueline SheidJenny TysonNicole VelasquezMaureen WeberMichelle Wiseman
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Las Patronas thanks the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club,
our dedicated partner and gracious host since 1946.
We couldn’t Mambo without you!
SPIRIT OF GIVING GOES TO ALPHA PROJECT
In January 2015, Las Patronas will rec-ognize Alpha Project with the Las Patronas Spirit of Giving Award. Founded in 1986 as a simple project offering work opportuni-ties for homeless men, today Alpha Project serves over 4,000 people daily, empowering their clients to take personal responsibility for solving problems.
The relationship began in 1999 when they received an LP grant to purchase a used van. Discussion started regarding Alpha Project coming in to help build Jewel Ball 2000 and a deep friendship blossomed. Every year since, Alpha Project has sent a crew of eight volunteers, many of whom return year after year, to help during our workweek at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club.
“After you’ve been an active member of
Las Patronas for a year or two, and have lived through your first few workweeks building the ball, you know that we couldn’t survive without help from the Alpha guys,” said Pat Marsch, former LP president. “They just do the job until it’s done. Appreciating how essential these guys are to our success, we try hard to make sure they know that we appreciate them – a lot.”
We are honored to have spent the last 14 years working side by side with the men of Alpha Project. We look forward to many more.
This Las Patronas publication was made possible through the generosity of Annette and Daniel Bradbury.