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Thursday February 21, 2013 91401 P PLEASE JOIN US AT THURSDAY ~ FEBRUARY 21, 2013 Reception, Silent Auction & Boutique ~ 11:00 am Luncheon & Tea to Follow SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER~AUTHOR ANGELLA NAZARIAN y HOSTED BY JODI TENENBAUM CO-HOSTS THERESE GAMBA n TERI SIMPSON y Montage Beverly Hills ~ Marquesa Ballroom 225 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills ANGELLA NAZARIAN Angella Nazarian is a noted speaker and best-selling author of “Pioneers of the Possible: Celebrating Visionary Women of the World” and “Life is a Visitor.” Angella is the co-founder of Women A.R.E., a women’s leadership organization founded to empower women through forums that inspire, engage, and promote collaboration. Angella is also the co-founder of Looking Beyond, a charitable organization that promotes awareness and creates advancement and enrichment for children with special needs. Additionally, she serves on the Board of the Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation and is involved in a host of local charities. A former professor of psychology, Angella continues an active role in education, serving as a trustee at Brentwood School and on the Parent Advisory Board at Stanford University. She is a regular contributor to Huffington Post, Positively Positive, Maria Shriver’s “Open Field Network,” and More.com. In her newest book “Pioneers of the Possible,” Angella honors the world's most inspiring women of the past century through today. This beautiful collection shines a light on their collective fearless spirit and encourages today's women toward greater, deeper lives. There will be an opportunity to purchase Angella’s book at the conclusion of the Tea, and she has graciously agreed to a book signing for our guests. Please join us for a wonderful afternoon with Angella. CIRCLE of CIRCLE of FRIENDS FRIENDS BOARD Bruce Berman u Hon. Howard & Janis Berman Dick Costello Carole Black u Amy Brenneman & Brad Silberling Bruce C. Corwin u Ann & Dick Costello u Susanne & Greg Stephen Davis Daniels u Suzanne & Robert Davidow u Hon. Gray & Sharon Mel Elias Davis u Jane & Michael Eisner u Mel Elias u Elizabeth & Lee Jonathan Glaser Gabler u Ann & Jim Gianopulos u Dr. Nancy & Jonathan Glaser Barbara & Brian Goldner u Brian Grazer u Hon. Wendy Greuel & Doug Herzog Dean Schramm u Sandy Grushow u Noreen & Doug Herzog u Amy Margaret Loesch & Andy Heyward u Quincy Jones u Ronnie & Michael Kassan Chris McGurk Kathleen & Jason Katims u Susan & Brian Kennedy u Carol & Arnie Kleiner u Marlee Matlin u Max Mayer u Jamie & Chris McGurk Jamie McGurk Ron Meyer u Wendy & Barry M. Meyer u Lori & Michael Milken Jerrold Monkarsh Lowell Milken u Sandra Milken u Steve Mosko u John Nogawski Joy Monkarsh Dawn Ostroff u Hon. Richard J. Riordan u Nadine & Fredric D. Rosen u Ande & Bruce Rosenblum u Cheryl & Haim Saban Fredric D. Rosen Sonia & David Salzman u Ellen & Richard Sandler Nadine Rosen Debbie & Sunny Sassoon u Stacy & Jesse Sharf Bruce Rosenblum Hon. Brad & Lisa Sherman u Stacey Snider u Lissa & Ken Solomon u Hon. Darrell Steinberg u Anne David Salzman Sweeney & Philip H. Miller u Nancy Tellem Sunny Sassoon Steve Tisch u Kathy & Charles P. Toppino Ken Solomon Mary & Bill Urquhart u Claire & D. Michael Van Konynenburg u Mayor Antonio R. Anne Sweeney Villaraigosa u Jerry Weintraub Howard Tenenbaum Hon. Zev & Barbara Yaroslavsky Barbara & Stanley Zax BOARD of DIRECTORS Gary H. Carmona Chairman of the Board Dr. Barbara Firestone President & CEO Founded in 1975, The Help Group is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit of its kind Susan Berk in the United States serving children with special needs related to autism spectrum disorders, learning Director disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse and emotional problems. Robert Dorman Director The Help Group's nine specialized day schools offer pre-K through high school programs for more than 1,500 Dr. David Firestone students. Its broad range of mental health and therapy services, child abuse and residential programs extends Director its reach to more than 6,000 children and their families each year. With more than 950 staff members, The Perry Katz Help Group's state-of-the-art schools and programs are located on seven campuses in the Los Angeles area. Director Dr. Martin Lasky The Help Group is widely regarded for its high standards of excellence, unique scope and breadth of Director services. Through its public awareness, professional training and parent education programs and efforts at the Jerrold Monkarsh state and national levels, The Help Group touches the lives of children with special needs across the country Vice Chair Emeritus and in other parts of the world. Joy Monkarsh Secretary At the heart of its efforts is the commitment to helping young people fulfill their potential to lead Barry N. Nagoshiner , CPA positive, productive and rewarding lives. Vice Chair & CFO y y y Ken Solomon Director Judd Swarzman Village Glen School u Bridgeport School u Bridgeport Vocational Center Director Sunrise School u Young Learners Preschool for Autism u Project Six / The Commons Howard Tenenbaum The Help Group - UCLA Autism Research Alliance u Advance LA Exec. Vice Chairman The Help Group Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Richard M. Zelle Kids Like Me Recreational Programs & Camps u club l.a. / club l.a. TEEN Director Silverlining Resale Boutique & Vocational Training Center Summit View School u Coldwater Canyon Prep u North Hills Prep y y y Parkhill School u The Help Group - UCLA Neuropsychology Program The Help Group Child & Family Center EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION Dr. Barbara Firestone CULVER CITY u SHERMAN OAKS EAST u SHERMAN OAKS WEST President & CEO VALLEY GLEN u VAN NUYS NORTH u VAN NUYS SOUTH u WEST HILLS Dr. Susan Berman Chief Operating Officer ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 13130 Burbank Boulevard u Sherman Oaks, California 91401 Tom Komp Sr. Vice President PHONE 818.779.5212 u FAX 818.779.5195 Michael Love www.thehelpgroup.org Sr. Vice President.