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Desert Botanical GardenBoard of Trusteescordially invites you to the 33rd AnnualDinner on the Desert.
Saturday, April 27, 2019Desert Botanical GardenPhoenix, AZ
6-8 P.M. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction in Dorrance Hall.
8 P.M. Dine under the stars in the beauty of the Garden.
Catering by Copper Square Kitchen/Hyatt Regency Phoenix
10 P.M. Electric Desert | A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective
Attire Garden Cocktail Party
RSVP Reservations are limited; please respond by April 9, 2019.
For additional information, contact Amber Ramirez,
[email protected] or 480.941.3507
Nature’s
Electric Desert A Light and SoundExperience
Cardon CactusBlue Cross® Blue Shield® of ArizonaJacquie & Bennett DorranceJan & Tom Lewis
Senita Cactus TableCliff & Marilyn Douglas
Saguaro Cactus TableRebecca Ailes-Fine & Peter FineLee & Mike CohnGreenberg Traurig, LLPThe Pike and Susan Sullivan
FoundationBarbara & Donald OttosenWiseman & Gale Interiors
Golden Barrel Cactus TableBDG Landscape MaintenanceCarole & Rich KraemerPaul & Adrienne MorellCarolyn & Mark O’Malley
Rose & Harry PappON MediaAnn Stanton & Robert HaddockSRPBarbara Weisz
Organ Pipe Cactus TableAPSBankers TrustDr. Jane & Jason BarlowOonagh & John BoppartCable One, Inc.Shelley Cohn & Mollie C. TriversJoEllen & Phil DoornbosAmy Flood & Larry WestFreeport-McMoRan
Sue & Mark LandySusan & Philip MatosTammy McLeod & John HamiltonSara & Pete Morgan, Ursula & Ram Gangadean,
Pat & Gerald McKenna, Carolyn & John StuartNorthern Trust, N.A.Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite, P.C.Ken Schutz & Craig ThatcherSnell & Wilmer LLPSteve & Kathleen Taddie, Amy Gittler &
Michael Sillyman, Jim & Toadie RyanShoshana & Bob TancerU. S. BankMaja Wessels & Charles Covington
Pitayo Cactus TablePhyllis & John Earle and
Lydia & Demetrios VlachosRojon & Jay HaskerHensley Beverage CompanyMr. & Mrs. Jon R. HulburdJane & Malcolm JozoffTom & Diane KrehbielLewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLPMarta Morando & Bill MoioKathy & Chuck MunsonMichele & Robert PageConnie & Dan PerezJennifer E. & Charles F. SandsSarah & Ethan Wessel
Silver Cholla Cactus TableDeloitte & Touche LLPTerrie & Rick RobinsonRobin & Steve Woodworth
Table SponsorsAs of February 1, 2019
Dinner for Six at Table OneTarbell’s Restaurant
Dining Experience featuringChesapeake Bay seafood with Ken Schutz, The Dr. William Huizingh Executive Director
Custom Catered Event for 12by Copper Square Kitchen/HyattRegency Phoenix
The Board of Trustees & Dinner on the Desert Committee Wine Package
Ceramic Garden Totem by Pam Steele
Sculpture Created with foundmaterials from the imagination ofartist Michelle Stitzlein
Auction PreviewSuper Silent Showcase
Rustic Iron Votive Tree by Pyle Metal Arts
Original Artwork by John R. NelsonCourtesy Gebert Contemporary
5 Foot Ceramic Garden Totem by Janet Orr
Framed Photograph by Dr. John P. Schaefer, acclaimed photographer
Unique Art, Experiences,Sculpture and Design fromCAI Designs, Michael Collier,David E. Adler, Inc. Rugs andAntiques, Arizona Ranch Furniture,John Brooks Inc., Carla Keaton,Sandra Luehrsen, LawrenceMcLaughlin, Carol Sherwood,Thomas Tuberty and Jeff Zischke
Significant GiftsAnonymous (1)APSThe Arboretum at FlagstaffArizona DiamondbacksArizona Ranch FurniturePatricia AuchBallet ArizonaBDG Maintenance – Bill JacobyDr. Richard Brashear & Ms. Harriet IveyCAI DesignsCarol Sherwood Contemporary
Ceramic SculptureDoug Carter & Mesha DavisChristo’s RistoranteCollier Gallery Ltd.Copper Square Kitchen/
Hyatt Regency PhoenixGloria & Philip CowenDavid E. Adler, Inc. Rugs and AntiquesDesert Botanical Garden Board of TrusteesDesert Botanical Garden Gift Shop
– Event NetworkDinner on the Desert 2019 CommitteeSydney & Mike DyeElgin Nursery & Tree FarmMelinda FooteUrsula & Ram GangadeanTanya & Chris GatelyJohn R. Nelson Courtesy of
Gebert ContemporaryDrs. Debbie & Mike GilmanMartha & Charles HendersonBarbara & Tom HoffnagleJohn Brooks Inc.
Jane & Malcolm JozoffCarla KeatonKevin Caron StudiosKingston Court AntiquesLocal First Arizona Foundation –
Kimber LanningLeasures Designer PortraitsMichael and Sandy LoweTahnia & Jeffrey D. McKeeverLawrence McLaughlinNancy Hugo CKD and QDI stoneNancy McIntosh DesignNative Resources International, Inc.Carolyn & Mark O’MalleyJanet Orr CeramicsRose & Harry PappPearson & CompanyPhoenix ZooPyle Metal ArtsSandra Luehrsen, S. Luehr Studios Dr. John P. SchaeferScott T. SchaeferSchmitt JewelersKen Schutz & Craig ThatcherSheraton Grand at Wild Horse PassTess Mosko ShererGinger Spencer – City of Phoenix
Police, Fire and Aviation Departments
Pamela Steele & Robert LoebMichelle StitzleinNancy SwansonTarbell’s RestaurantThomas TubertyKathy & Bruce Weber
Evening HostsAs of February 1, 2019
With Gratitude to Our Sponsors
Dinner & DessertDana & Bruce MacdonoughBarbara & Donald Ottosen
Auction Delivery Service Rest Assured, LLC
Centerpieces Marta Morando & Bill Moio
Dinner WineFennemore Craig, P.C.
Parting GiftsTahnia & Jeffrey D. McKeever
Welcome DrinkKathy & Chuck Munson
Raffle Cash Prize Kathy & Bruce Weber
Available Evening Host OpportunitiesContact Amber Ramirez at [email protected] or 480.941.3507 to learn how you can support Dinner on the Desert through these sponsorships.
Dinner & Dessert (4 Available)Auction ReceptionVolunteer DinnerBoppart Courtyard LoungeEntertainmentFarewell ExperienceEvent Photography
Dian S. WeismanThe Westin Kierland ResortJamey WetmoreWhite House Design StudioWiseman and Gale InteriorsJeff Zischke
Auction Underwriting SupportGrant AlmquistKate BakerAmy Flood & Larry WestDana & Bruce MacdonoughSara & Pete MorganJennifer E. & Charles F. Sands
Dinner on the Desert2019 Committee
Event ChairsAmy Flood & Larry WestDana & Bruce Macdonough
MembersRebecca Ailes-FineGrant AlmquistKate BakerSalvador Bretts-JamisonScott BurdickJennifer CamposShelley CohnTerry Flood
1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 dbg.org
Melinda FooteUrsula GangadeanCarrie HulburdBill JacobyJane JozoffGerry LamanskiJan LewisBill LykinsPat McKennaBen MenkeAdrienne MorellSara Morgan
Kathy MunsonCarolyn O’MalleyCristi PontiusCharlie RayJennifer SandsMary Ann SheelyAnn StantonKathleen TaddieLauryn Wingate
Ken SchutzThe Dr. William Huizingh Executive Director
Dinner on the Desert 2019
Thank you!Dinner on the Desert proceeds support the Garden’s work to nurture respect and appreciation for our unique SonoranDesert home.
Desert Botanical Garden MissionThe Garden’s commitment to the community is to advanceexcellence in education, research, exhibition and conservationof desert plants of the world with emphasis on the SouthwesternUnited States. We will ensure that the Garden is always acompelling attraction that brings to life the many wondersof the desert.