THE nov '10- JAN '11 Vol. 21 • No. 4 www.ocasf.org

VOICEa publication of AIDS Services Foundation Orange County

The Face of AIDS – 25 Years Later Kathi's Story, p.6-7 Inside this issue Letter from the Executive Director

FEATURES Ride for a Reason – Orange County Ride for AIDS ...... 5 The Face of AIDS: 25 Years Later...... 6-7 Board of Directors The Red Ball1985: Officers Advisory Board A Night of Celebration and Remembrance ...... 8-9 Maria Marquez, M.F.T. The Honorable President The Dorothy’s: Another Hauntingly Good Time ...... 12-13 Marilyn C. Brewer, Chair Barbara Venezia State Assembly, Vice President Retired DEPARTMENTS Mark Guillod, C.P.A. Tammie J. Arnold Letter from the Executive Director ...... 3 Treasurer Managing Director, PIMCO Mark Gonzales Around ASF ...... 4 Secretary Barbara Boxer U.S. Senator HIV in the News ...... 10 Members Dean Corey Patron's Council ...... 11 Executive Director, Brian Bates, C.P.A. O.C. Philharmonic Soc. Memorials & Tributes ...... 14 David W. Bennett, Ron Davies Grants & Save the Dates ...... 15 C.F.P., C.L.U. Business Executive Erik Buzzard, Esq. Dianne Feinstein U.S. Senator Our Mission Robin Christensen Terry Delonas Bill Gillespie The mission of AIDS Services Foundation is to prevent the spread of HIV and improve the lives of men, women and children affected by HIV/ Timothy B. Dunn Howard Gleicher AIDS in Orange County. Hung Fan, Ph.D. Robert Haskell Megan Gorman, Esq. President, Pacific Life Foundation Arnold Henson, M.D. Our Story Janice Johnson A small group of volunteers founded AIDS Services Foundation Orange Ken Jillson Arnold W. Klein, M.D. County (ASF) in the late summer of 1985 because people were dying, Abigail Lloyd, Esq. Marica Pendjer had nowhere to turn and desperately needed help. ASF is now the Judy Morr largest and most comprehensive nonprofit HIV/AIDS service provider in Al Roberts Al Roberts Orange County, with a staff of over 60 committed and caring individuals, a Jorge Rodriguez, M.D. Anita May Rosenstein Business Executive 23-member Board of Directors, and hundreds of dedicated volunteers. Arash Samadani, Esq. Tim Stoaks The Honorable Each year, ASF helps more than 1,600 men, women and children, along Loretta Sanchez Ed Todeschini with their families, that are either living with HIV or are impacted by HIV U.S. Congresswoman Duane Vajgrt, M.D. disease. Services include food, transportation, housing, case management, Rick Silver emergency financial assistance, children and family programs, Latino Shelly Virkstis Business Executive Jeffrey L. Stuckhardt outreach programs, mental health counseling, support groups, HIV testing, Founding President and an extensive array of HIV prevention and education programs. We Stan Tkaczyk Al Roberts hope for a time when these services are no longer needed. Until then, In Memoriam we work hard each day to prevent the spread of HIV and to ensure that Executive Director everyone living with HIV and AIDS in Orange County has access to life- Roger Johnson Philip Yaeger Advisory Board enhancing care and services. Founding Chair

www.ocasf.org / www.aidswalkorangecounty.org Editor: Barbara Lohman Writers: Stephanie Thomas, Chinyere Cindy Amobi 17982 Sky Park Circle, Suite J, Irvine, CA 92614 • (949) 809-5700 Design: King Graphic Design Nov 2010 - Jan 2011/Vol. 21 No. 4 / Follow ASF on Printing: Printing Division Photography: Doug Gifford, Stan Sholik Letter from the Executive Director

Dear Friends of ASF,

In the past couple of months we have seen the successful launch of two new fund and awareness raising events for our agency. On September 25, The Red Ball 1985 kicked off our 25th anniversary year observances. This first-time event, attended by over 425 people, raised about $300,000 for ASF client services. Red Ball gave us an opportunity to celebrate what we have been able to accomplish on behalf of people affected by HIV/AIDS and to remember those whom we have lost to the disease. It was a wonderful evening made possible through the generosity and time of a number of ASF volunteers and friends.

The inaugural Orange County Ride for AIDS (OCRA) took place October 9, raising $97,000. About 120 riders signed up and nearly 80 of them rode out bright and early from Saddleback College in Mission …consider Viejo. It was an amazing experience. One of the riders, Benji Zachariah, actually turned into a marathoner. The day before the ride Benji’s bike new ways broke down. Although he had never run one before, Benji decided instead to turn the ride into a personal marathon with a friend keeping “ track of his distance. He finished in about 7 hours. Another rider, to connect Kelly McCunniff not only raised the most money he also finished the 100 mile ride ahead of everyone else. That’s commitment! Everyone with the work who got on a bike that morning finished the course. Organizers were so pleased they are already planning for next year’s OCRA event on we do by October 15. The Friends of Dorothy Guild held their 4th annual Halloween participating Haunt at the Village Crean on October 23, raising about $62,000 as they concluded their most successful fund and friend raising season ever. We thank the Dorothy’s for all of their support this year and the in our events previous years as well.

In the coming month we’ll mark World AIDS Day (December 1) and and programs. gather for our annual ASF Holiday Party on December 8 at Mark’s Restaurant in Laguna Beach. More details about these and other events taking place as a part of ASF’s 25th anniversary can be found in ” this issue of The Voice. I invite you to consider new ways to connect with the work we do by participating in our events and programs. Never has your help been more needed or welcome.

Sincerely,

Philip Yaeger, Executive Director/CEO THE VOICE nov 2010 - jan 2011 3 Around ASF

World AIDS Day Secret Angels Gift Program Several activities are currently being planned to ASF is looking for secret angels this holiday season to help commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1, 2010 provide gifts for families that are affected by HIV/AIDS. and throughout that week. For example, ASF is joining with the Laguna Beach HIV Advisory Committee and Treating HIV/AIDS can several other groups for a series of be financially straining events beginning at Laguna’s Main and many of the families Beach December 1. From 3 p.m. impacted by the virus to 5 p.m. a HIV Resources Fair, free are unable to afford rapid HIV testing, AIDS Quilt Panel gifts for their children or Memorial and refreshments will loved ones. ASF offers them assistance through the Secret be available. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. Angels Gift Program. We provide families in need with there will be a candlelight vigil followed special gifts to ensure that their loved ones have a great by a 7 p.m. AIDS memorial service at the Neighborhood holiday. Here are some ways you can help: Congregational Church at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna. A Visit www.target.com. Go to targetlists, click on “find a Among the others supporting Laguna Beach observances list” and enter Laurie Barber; who is ASF’s family are Laguna Beach Community Clinic, Laguna Drug, Shanti program coordinator. There you will see a wish list from Orange County, and Garden Grove Pharmacy. This year’s which you can select items to purchase, or theme is Universal Access and Human Rights. A Purchase gift cards of your choice; or World AIDS DAY began on December 1, 1988. Its mission A Buy a specific toy requested from the parents to give is to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS, improve education of to their child. the virus and more importantly it is a day to pay tribute to those who have passed on Whatever you can do will make the holidays a bit brighter and a great difference in the life of a child and a parent. For more information about Laguna Beach World AIDS Day events and others contact Andrea Coulson, ASF director of For more information please contact Laurie Barber at community outreach at [email protected]. [email protected] for more information.

Food Drives – “Thanksgiving in a Bag” AIDS Walk 2010 Award Winner Corrections Here is a great way to take action in a meaningful way. In the previous issue of The Voice we incorrectly identified The ASF pantry is an important part of our client services. two of our top AIDS Walk Teams. So please consider organizing a food drive at your company, school, civic organization or The Altrusa Club, led by Deborah Reed, took first place as community group on behalf of the pantry. the top Friends & Family Walk Team. Deborah, who has championed the Altrusa Club’s participation for a number Food drives raise awareness of of years, took second place as overall top walker. families less fortunate in our community that are affected We also incorrectly identified the Irvine United with HIV/AIDS. Whether you Congregational Church as the Irvine United Community are interested in donating a Church. The church took first place among all faith-based truckload of seasonal canned goods or a turkey, we make Walk teams. sure your donation gets to those in need. Thanks to both of these Walk Teams and the more than To learn more visit the ASF web site at www.ocasf.org. 6,000 others who walked, volunteered or supported this Click on the Food and Fund Drive box on the home page. wonderful event in May. d Or contact Marc Marger, ASF director of auxiliary services at [email protected].

4 THE VOICE nov 2010 - jan 2011 Ride for a Reason – Orange County Ride for AIDS Results

Eighty cyclists pedaled their way through several communities raising over $97,000 for ASF in the first annual Orange County Ride for AIDS (OCRA) held Saturday, October 9. The event began and ended at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. Every rider completed either the 62 mile or 100 mile course a feat that surprised even AIDS Ride organizers. One rider didn’t even ride – he ran. When Benji Zachariah had trouble with his bike a few days before the event he decided to find another way to honor his pledge to the cause. With the help of a friend that tracked the distance, Zachariah ran part of the course as a marathon in full bike gear. Although he had never run a marathon before, Zachariah finished in about 7 hours. The rider that raised the most money, Kelly McCunniff, was also the first to finish the century route of just over 100 miles. Besides being a first time event with ASF, this was also the inaugural ride of this type in the county designed to raise money for people living with HIV/AIDS. Organizers created OCRA after participating for many years in AIDS/LifeCycle, a nearly 600 miles, 7 day ride between Los Angeles and San Francisco. That event, which has raised millions of dollars for people with HIV/AIDS, has been operating for nearly 10 years. AIDS/LifeCycle attracts cyclists from Orange County but none of the money raised has been returned to this community. “AIDS/LifeCycle is a wonderful event. Our goal was to produce a great cycling event here and have the money raised stay in Orange County,” says Jorge Rodriguez, MD, a past ASF board president and chair of the Orange County Ride for AIDS committee. Organizers are already at work planning out the ride for next year, which takes place October 15th. Among the sponsors supporting the event were The Shopoff Group, Casa Laguna Inn & Spa, Barefoot Wine, Tibotec, Allergan, A Road Bike 4U, Madison Square & Garden Café, Oakley, Performance Bicycle, Rock N’ Road Cyclery, RBF Consulting, Saddleback College and KSBR-FM.

Visit www.ocrideforaids.com for more information.

THE VOICE nov 2010 - jan 2011 5 The Face of AIDS: 25 Years Later Kathi's Story

Learning to Forgive: A Lesson in Love by Chinyere Cindy Amobi

Kathi thought she had found true love. While volunteering with friends at a homeless shelter during Christmas 1995, Kathi met the man that would ultimately renew her faith in God and dramatically alter the course of her life, though not in the way she initially thought.

The man was the manager of the shelter where Kathi and her friends were volunteering. After dinner, he offered to share the story of his decade of homelessness and heroin use, which ended when a friend inspired him to accept Jesus. From the day of his conversion onward, he quit drugs and remained clean. “He had such a powerful testimony about what Jesus did, and I wanted that,” says Kathi.

Despite the warnings of friends who disapproved of his background and history of drug use, Kathi continued to fall deeper in love with the man who shared her passion for serving the needy and reignited her relationship with God.

“The world was pretty much my oyster; I could do anything I wanted. Religion involved a lot of rules, so when I went to college, I wanted nothing of it.” However, after two failed marriages to men who were not of the faith, the discipline and religious devotion of Kathi’s new boyfriend was very appealing, despite the suspicions of her friends.

Kathi was dealt her first heartbreak when her new boyfriend revealed that he had an ex-girlfriend and a child in Virginia that he had to go back to. After he left, she decided to get tested for HIV to prove her friends wrong, and proudly displayed her negative result. Her boyfriend eventually came back, after his ex-girlfriend died of complications from Hepatitis C, the first warning sign. He rarely got sick, but now he had contracted flu-like symptoms, later to be diagnosed as PCP, a form of pneumonia associated with viruses like HIV that affect the immune system.

The final blow came after one Easter when the couple woke up feeling exhausted and sickly. While Kathi’s symptoms cleared up within 24 hours, her boyfriend’s health continued to deteriorate. Kathi was finally able to convince him to see a doctor. “He asked me to wait outside while he spoke to the doctor,” Kathi recalls, “and 30 minutes later the doctor told me I had better get tested for HIV because my boyfriend had AIDS and wasn’t expected to live more than three days.”

6 THE VOICE nov 2010 - jan 2011 The Face of AIDS: 25 Years Later Kathi's Story

Kathi was devastated. She put the pieces of the story together over the next three years as she devoted her life to nursing him back to health. He had known he had the virus since 1987; he had said nothing to Kathi when they met in 1995.

Because both of her parents had already passed away, Kathi was forced to rely on her brother and sister for support, with mixed responses. “My brother wouldn’t let me into his house for ten years because his wife was afraid that I would spread the virus,” Kathi slowly recalls. “That hurt because he wouldn’t stand up for me.” Though they were never close, Kathi’s sister, a therapist in Hawaii, started an HIV group to learn more about the virus.

Kathi worked hard to overcome the psychological issues her new situation presented. “A bitter heart’s an ugly thing.”

In addition to her faith, Kathi received comfort and healing through the many services offered by ASF. Aside from the reactions of others, Kathi had to deal with the way she viewed herself. Taking advantage of the ten counseling sessions that the foundation promotes, as well as the various support groups, Kathi was able to work past her regret and anger, take responsibility for her actions, and learn to forgive both herself and her now former boyfriend, whom she is still good friends with.

Today, Kathi is 64 years old. Her HIV has not advanced to AIDS. Her greatest joy is the work she is able to do in Uganda to spread HIV/ AIDS awareness, through He Intends Victory, a Christian organization that creates support groups for people living with the virus around the world. She has also co-founded Outreach to Africa, a nonprofit that helps orphans affected by HIV/AIDS in Uganda and Congo. She continues to travel to schools, churches, and other public forums through the help of ASF. While her illness has imposed a huge financial strain on Kathi – health insurance costs $900 a month – she has also developed an increased respect for her body and life in general, and hopes to continue to use her various opportunities to educate others: “HIV is no respecter of persons; your economic background, age, etc. do not matter. I think we need to personalize the story, and that’s what I want to do.” d

THE VOICE nov 2010 - jan 2011 7 the red ball 1985: A Night of Celebration and Remembrances

More than 425 guests kicked off ASF’s 25th anniversary year in style at The Red Ball 1985. The event, held at the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts September 25, raised $300,000 for the agency.

Festivities began at 6:00 p.m. with a reception, silent auction and dancing. Attendees enjoyed an assortment of hors d’oeuvres before dinner catered by Mark’s of Laguna Beach. First up on the program was a hilariously funny video spoofing The Big Splash – the fundraising event that launched ASF 25 years ago. Created by Ed Olen, the video brought cheers and laughter from the crowd, many of whom attended Big Splash events in the Festival grounds over the years.

After dinner, a second video, also created by Olen, highlighted the agency’s milestones and included a number of compelling testimonials from people helped by ASF.

Emmy Award winning comedian Leslie Jordan delivered a performance that had Red Ball guests in stitches. Mr. Jordan won his Emmy for Outstanding Guest in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Beverley Leslie on Will and Grace. Television audiences are also familiar with Jordan for his recurring roles on Ugly Betty, Boston Legal and Reba.

Film and television actor Peter Paige also attended lending his support to the event. Among his movie credits are

8 THE VOICE nov 2010 - jan 2011 the red ball 1985: A Night of Celebration and Remembrances

Childstar with and and the Showtime movie Our America. Paige is probably best known for his role as Emmett Honeycutt on Showtime’s hit series Queer as Folk. He has also had recurring roles on Will & Grace, Time of Your Life, Girlfriends and Caroline in the City.

Live and silent auctions helped generate donations for ASF as guests bid on art, travel opportunities, concerts and other items to benefit the agency. Big winners of the night were Brian Rosenstein and Nick Labedz. Mr. Rosenstein successfully bid on a $5,000 Tiffany & Co South Coast Plaza shopping spree and a 2 night stay at the St. Regis Monarch Bay. Mr. Labedz had the winning bid for two first class American Airline tickets, deluxe accommodations at the Hudson Hotel New York and tickets to a Broadway show.

Maria Marquez, ASF president and one of the three event co-chairs said the 1985 theme was selected as a salute to the agency’s founding year.

“In the future, each Red Ball will have its own unique theme. But the goal will always be the same – to raise the funds necessary to help those affected by this disease and to stop its spread,” says Ms. Marquez. d

THE VOICE nov 2010 - jan 2011 9 HIV In The News

Alicia Keys kicks off campaign disease, bone loss, cancer and to support her “Keep A cognitive decline are many times higher in HIV-positive Child Alive” Charity people in their 40s and early Singer launched a new 50s, compared with campaign to raise more than $1 HIV-negative people of million for her AIDS charity, Keep a the same age. Child Alive, The Wall Street Journal reports. The campaign will feature Veteran firefighter’s , Katie Holmes, Justin name engraved on Timberlake, and Keys and husband international memorial; death producer , among others. due to HIV contracted in the line of duty. Celebrities will model T-shirts featuring the campaign slogan “Buy Life” and a bar code that smart phone users can scan Four years ago fire fighting veteran Doug Waller died from the printed ads to automatically donate to the charity. as a result of contracting HIV on the job, but his death “Keep a Child Alive” has so far raised $20 million in funding is just now being recognized as having occurred in the for antitretroviral drugs, treatments, clinics and orphan care line of duty. in South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and India. In September several South King County (Washington State) co-workers along with Waller’s widow Sharon and AIDS Vaccine Planning Renewed two sons traveled to Colorado Springs, Colo., to witness More than 1,000 researchers at the AIDS Vaccine 2010 the engraving of Waller’s name on the International conference in Atlanta launched a new strategic plan to Association of Firefighters’ Fallen Firefighter Memorial. speed up their efforts in the search for an effective HIV Waller’s former colleagues at Station 65 in Auburn, vaccine, CBC News reports. The plan details the need to Wash. gave his family a medallion from the memorial at increase research funding, and it intends to strengthen a ceremony, the fourth anniversary of Waller’s death. A the global, ethical, legal and regulatory structure behind plaque will hang in the station in his honor. HIV vaccine research. In addition, the plan offers grants The recognition of Waller as a casualty took so long due and awards to attract young scientists to the field. to the nature of his death; it had to be proven to the Diseases common to elderly people state of Washington that he contracted HIV on the job, as opposed to a more obvious firefighting-related injury. appearing earlier in HIV positive people It is believed that Waller contracted HIV after being stuck Think of old age. Chances are that various forms of by a needle on a medical call. A test immediately after the disease and disability come to mind. Brittle bones, injury came up negative. He did not find out he had the the relentless exchange of muscle for fat, weak hearts, virus until 2006, two months before he died. and forgetfulness – while all of these conditions are Waller retired from the department in 2000, said unpleasant and unwelcome when they strike, they are IAFF Local 2024 President Ryan Herrera, and since almost expected by the time people reach their 70s Waller's HIV diagnosis came years later, it was outside or 80s. What if, however, these health issues begin to a 60-month window that would have allowed his happen during a person’s 40s and 50s? That’s exactly death to be recognized as in the line of duty. The state what researchers fear is occurring in people with HIV – Department of Labor and Industries, which handles and they don’t fully understand why. workers’ compensation claims, needed proof that Waller The data emerging from recent scientific conferences contracted HIV while he was on duty as a firefighter. paint a troubling picture – they increasingly suggest that The claim was finally approved in February 2008.d diseases common among the elderly are now occurring at a much earlier age in people with HIV. Rates of heart HIV in the News is complied from various news sources.

10 THE VOICE nov 2010 - jan 2011 As of October 31, 2010 Patron's Council

An essential part of ASF’s ability to help individuals living with HIV and AIDS comes from the outstanding leadership and commitment of its generous supporters. Patron’s Council is ASF’s Major Donor Recognition Society. Patron's Council members demonstrate their unwavering commitment to ASF by giving $1,200 or more annually in non-event related contributions. Patron’s Council donors are vital to the success of ASF and to show our appreciation of their generous support, ASF has established recognition societies and exclusive benefits based on both annual and cumulative giving.

President’s Circle $50,000+ Carl O. Harvey III Anita May Rosenstein** Robert Haskell** Arnold Henson, M.D.* Ambassador’s Circle $10,000+ Robert M. Hodges, Ph.D. & Charles Hensley, Ph.D. Marilyn Brewer** Daniel R. Hovenstine & John Weber Mr. & Mrs. David A. Lee Dale E. Jenkins Director’s Circle $5,000+ Janice M. Johnson Michael H. & Nancy I. Brown Michael Johnson & Taka Oiwa Bill Gillespie** Francois Leclair / Casa Laguna Inn John J. Smith, Ed.D. & Edward R. Escoto Abigail Lloyd, Esq.* Mark Loeffler Delegate’s Circle $2,500+ Hilda Lord Kevin M. Broadwater & James W. Vaughn Maria I. Marquez, M.F.T.* James E. Burba & Bob Hayes Henry R. McCanless & Mark Coolidge Jeffrey Elder & Karla Kjellin-Elder Judith A. Morr* Gerald Giannini & Ralph Wilson Glen L. Morse & Douglas Coe Anthony Glenn Patricia Powers Robert M. Oster Christopher M. Quilter Fred Siegel Chuck P. Rainey III Frank N. Ricchiazzi & Borden T. Miller Advocate’s Circle $1,200+ Al Roberts* & Ken Jillson* Wylie & Bette Aitken Jorge E. Rodriguez, M.D.* Craig Benedetti & Alex Acosta Scott Sackin & Philip Talbert Jeff L. Benedick & Duane Vajgrt, M.D.* Steven R. Saucer & Charles Brickell Joe Baker, D.M.D. & Elliott Kornhauser, M.D. Max A. Schneider, M.D. & Ronald E. Smelt Erik Buzzard* Frank J. Schools David A. Canzoneri & Eric Cortina Jean E. Schwalbe Jeffrey Dunlap & Layne Rackley Dennis C. Sieting Karen Ellis & Sandra Hartness Richard W. Silver** Bradford J. Engelland & Jon Stordahl Calvin L. Smith, Jr. Hung Y. Fan, Ph.D.* & Michael Feldman Jeffrey Stuckhardt** & Bill Lawrence John Ferrante & Ed Todeschini* Vern Underwood & Carol L. Schiebel Howard Gleicher** Philip Yaeger* Mark Guillod, C.P.A.* & Alan H. Miller, D.D.S.

* ASF Board Member ** ASF Advisory Committee Member * Indicates renewal of Patron’s Council Membership since last printing

For more information about Patron’s Council, please contact Marc Montminy, development assistant 949-809-8762 or email [email protected]. d

THE VOICE nov 2010 - jan 2011 11 MMeemmbershipbership

Chairman Mike Vaillancourt Casey Lesher Chuck Clift Barbara Venezia Andrea Waite Liebke Architects Kristie & Stephen Day Vice Chair Vince Workman Jill Lloyd & Associates Deborah Duncan Patti Gordon Dee W. IEye Thomas Lochner, M.D. & David K. Gibson & Founding Members David A. Kiff Anthony Higginbottom Membership Chair Charles Mills Tom Hoover James Rust Barbara Venezia, Chairman Guy Babusek Joe O’Brien, Tiffany Israel PR Chair Loren Blackwood Mercedes Long Beach Dale Jenkins Tim Dunn Steve Bond Tom Ray, The FlorStor Rossy Jones Marilyn Brewer Carl & Mary Raymond Donald Kezsely underwriting Chair Mark Roberts Judy Lindsay Tim Stoaks Michelle Burton Carolyn Carr Jorge Rodriguez, M.D. Scott A. Loly & Fred Yeries Steering Committee Bunny Clark Lynda & Tom Salinger Kelly McKeone Jeannette Alden Tim Dunn Dennis Silva, Quattro Caffe Barbara McMurray Peter Baro Jr. Mark Eskander Carl R. Stevens & Duffy Lucas Alyson Michie & David Gallo Vincent Bennett Patti Gordon Dr. Scott Stoney Annemarie Miller-Jones Frank Bianchini Dee W. Ieye Jeffrey E. Teller Terry I. Moore-Pfeifer Shannon Bishop Dean Jones Duane Vajgrt, M.D. & Claire & Nima Namdar Phil Brandt Pat Kennedy Jeffrey L. Benedick Adam Neeley Richard Burnley Eve Kornyei Yellow Brick Road Tim & Cathy O’Neil Maureen Callahan Geoff Laing Members Deann Page Bunny Clark Jill Lloyd Todd Bentjen Michael Paige Keith Coplen Annemarie Miller-Jones Loren Blackwood & Phil Rhiner Joey Crabtree John Schoffield Richard Moriarty Cindy Schein Mark Eskander Tim Stoaks Leonardo Flores Sally Sherman Karen & Doug Gifford Stan Tkaczyk Charlie Gambetta Dennis & Jennifer Silva Mindy Gullen Kevin Young Mark Guillod, C.P.A & Julie Smith & Karen Cera Dean Jones Alan H. Miller, D.D.S. Doreen W. Vail Pat Kennedy Glinda the Good Witch Linda Vandercook Members Shonna Lindo Brian Kraft Jon Madison Alison Vinzant Geoffrey Laing Mark B. Eskander Howard Weinthal Jean R. Moriarty Maureen & Jeff Olsen Ron Lenox Dr. Frank R. Patti in-kind donors Casey Lesher flying monkey Members Rita Phillips Barefoot Wine & Bubbly Jill Lloyd Anne Hirschman Amy Stoody Billy’s Naked Chicken Duffy Lucas Greg H. Weaver Brooks Brothers Monica Mazur Emerald City Members Philip M. Brandt & Peter Boro Toto Members Ellie Shoes Annemarie Miller-Jones Doug Gifford Photography Zach Moonitz Al Roberts & Ken Jillson Mark K. Allison & James Rust Marc A. Marger Golden Mike DJ Justin Myers Amber Hammond Lesley Nolen Ruby Slippers Members Donna Anderson Frank Bianchini & Robert Hazelton Joe O’Brien Guy Babusek Ronald Lenox & Kiko Rodriguez John & Shauna Oyler David & Heidi Bennett Joseph Ramondetta Michael G. Brown Lexus Newport Beach Christine Petersen Steve Bond MAC Cosmetics Ervin Page Marilyn Brewer Mindy & David Gullen Steve King Mi Place Joe Ramondetta Burrtec Disposal Michael Miner, Ty Rose Maureen & Dan Callahan Barbara Moore Marla & Russ Patterson Classic Party Rentals Scott Sackin Kevin A. Coleman Newport Signs & Graphics John Schoffield The Crean Foundation Jeffrey L. Stuckhardt & William A. Lawrence Otto Modeling Agency Carl Stevens DPR Construction Pascal DeFontis, Studio 4 Salon Dr. Scott Stoney Tim Dunn Cynthia Wallace Philip Yaeger Pied Piper Travel Nick St. Royal Brian H. Kraft & Keith E. Coplen Rocky, AM-FAR Jeff Teller Dee W. Ieye Munchkin Members Thomas Printers Jeff Thomas J&R Universal Construction Kyle Barnes Stan Tkaczyk Eve Kornyei, ARCA Foundation Desi Barroga Kevin Young Toby Lent Judith L. Barry

We apologize that the names of Guy Babusek and Steve Bond were mistakenly omitted from the previous listing of the Friends of Dorothy Guild's Founding Members. The efforts of Guy and Steve were integral to the creation and success of the guild and their hard work and dedication to ASF is greatly appreciated.

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Friends of Dorothy Guild Puts on “Spooktacular” Closing Event Halloween Haunt raises record donations for ASF client services The Friends of Dorothy Guild hosted their fourth annual Haunted Halloween at the Village Crean in Newport, Saturday October 23. Guests enjoyed a ghoulishly good time with amazing food from Billy’s Naked Chicken and beverages from Barefoot Wine & Bubbly. In addition to the annual Red Shoes, awards were also given for an hilariously attired array of costumed attendees. The guild also added a new awards category this year – The Pink Shoe – which honors donors of $10,000 or above to ASF through Friend’s of Dorothy events and activities. Five Pink Shoe awards were given this year. DJ Golden Mike spun great music bringing out a wild array of dancing monsters and goblins. Even Elvis made a surprise appearance, rising from the grave to entertain the 250 guests. Best of all, this traditional closing event to the Dorothy’s fun and fundraising season generated more than $62,000 in contributions for ASF client services. The guild raised nearly $157,000 from their various events this year. Since the guild was founded four years ago by Barbara Venezia, ASF board vice president, the Dorothy’s have raised over $562,000 for ASF. “On behalf of the entire guild, we thank our membership for their amazing generosity and contributions to ASF,” says Venezia. “We couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve accomplished to help those affected by HIV/AIDS in Orange County.” d

Below, L-R, Winners of the Costume Contest: Scariest - Michelle "Tippi Hedren from The Birds" Freeman; Most Original: Maria Marquez “Kansas or Bust”; Best Couple: Brian Kraft and Keith Coplen “Little White Lies”; and Best Group: Gladiators Frank Bianchini and friends.

THE VOICE nov 2010 - jan 2011 13 Memorials and Tributes

Happy 50th Congratulations to Anniversary Emily & Jeremy on to Mike your new life together! & Nancy Brown! Al & Ken Al & Ken Happy 25th Anniversary to Mark & Steve and Happy 60th Birthday to Steve! Al & Ken

tributes In Honor of Steven In Memory of Gene Ray Richardson Arline C. Esposito Patricia R. Richardson

In Honor of All Those Who Are Alone In Memory of Jeff Sean M. Seeley Abraham Abramowitz In Honor of Clark J. Patterson In Memory of Kevin Runyon Russell Patterson Toby B. Lent

In Memory of Chuck Perry Memorials Abram S. Feuerstein

In Memory of James K. Dang In Memory of Sean Lake Jerry Dang Laura G. Kostyo and Dorothy Thompson

In Memory of Dino Gomez In Memory of “Papa” George Joseph Carr Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Gomez Deborah L. Duncan

14 THE VOICE nov 2010 - jan 2011 Grants and Save the Dates

grants

ASF wishes to thank the following for their generous support of our programs and services: As of July 31, 2009

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals $17,875 for HIV Case Management

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 World AIDS Day, Main Beach, Laguna 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. HIV Resources Fair, free rapid HIV testing, AIDS Quilt Panel Memorial and refreshments 5:30 p.m. Candlelight Vigil 7 p.m. AIDS memorial service at the Neighborhood Congregational Church at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Contact Andrea Coulson, ASF director of community outreach at [email protected].

Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Home for the Holidays Annual Party 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mark's Restaurant, Laguna Beach, $45/person Visit www.ocasf.org for tickets or contact Marc Montminy at 949.809.8766 [email protected] for information spring, 2011 AIDS Walk Orange County Visit www.aidswalkorangecounty.org saturday, september 24, 2011 The Red Ball Visit www.ocasf.org saturday, october 15, 2011 Orange County Ride for AIDS Visit www.ocrideforaids.com THE VOICE nov 2010 - jan 2011 15 Your help gives hope.

Thank you for your support!

Commemorate our annual party at ASF’s

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Wednesday,h Decemberme 8, 2010 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mark’s Restaurant, Laguna Beach $45/person olidays Hearty hors d’oeuvres and hosted bar For more information, Limited availability! contact Marc Montminy Reservations at www.ocasf.org (So that others can join the fun, please, at 949.809.8766 or four tickets per reservation only) [email protected]