A Quarterly Publication of The Arc of San Diego Spring 2010 The Jewels of San Diego The Arc of San Diego will host its annual gala fundraiser, The Jewels of San Diego, on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the US Grant Hotel. Reception & Silent Auction begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner, dancing, and entertainment at 7:00 p.m. This black tie event salutes local San Diegans who have made a difference to our city through leadership and philanthropicThe contributions. Proceeds from the event will supplement our ability to provide essential services which have been significantly affected by recent budget cuts. Private contributions from caring individuals, like you, are a vital lifeline in these challenging economic times. John and PhyllisJewels Parrish, our Gala Chairs, personify this spirit of service. Ever since they Gala Chairs Phyllis and John Parrish moved to La Jolla from New Orleans more than 30 years ago, they have contributed their time, talent, and philanthropic spirit to the community they love and call home. Over the years, Phyllis hasof volunteered at many local nonprofits, serving as Chair for the Old Globe Theater Renaissance Ball, San Diego Symphony Gala, Royal Ascot Day, San Diego Multiple Sclerosis Chapter,San KPBS Television Diego Annual Auction, YMCA “Fantasy Ball” for Safe Place, “The Big Top” Leukemia Society, Angel Ball-ECS Community Services, Opera Opulence,THE San Diego ARC Opera, OF SAN and as DIEGO’S President of ANNUAL Sam and Rose GALA Stein Education Center, Vista Hill Foundation, and other agencies. In addition, Phyllis startedSaturday, the first auxiliary March for 20, the 2010Sam and Rose Stein Education Center and is involved with the La Jolla Debutante Ball Committee. Phyllis was honored as “Woman of Dedication” by theUS Salvation Grant Army Hotel and received the First Legend of San Diego Award, Living Legacy Awards from the Women’s International Center. We invite you to join us at this very special evening. Reservations are $200 per person for Gold Seating and $300 per person for Platinum Preferred Seating. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For information, please contact Rhonda Handy or Jennifer Bates Navarra at (619) 685-1175. Pictured above, a few members of The Jewels of San Diego Committee. Seated: (L-R) Sandra Maas and Sandy Redman. Standing: (L-R) Dianne York-Goldman, Jeanne Jones, Phyllis Save The Date Parrish, Sally B. Thornton, and Joye Blount. Gala Chairs Michael & Liz Copley Jessie J. Knight, Jr. & Joye Blount Blaine & Bobbie Quick John & Phyllis Parrish Jenny Craig Jeanne Lawrence Blair & Georgia Sadler Mrs. Lowell Davies Richard & Wanda Levi Hon. Jerry Sanders & Rana Sampson Honorary Chairs Danah Fayman “Papa” Doug Manchester Hon. Pam Slater-Price & Herschel Price Hon. Pete & Gayle Wilson Kim & Marilyn Fletcher Dr. Bill & Barbara McColl Dean & Susie Spanos Honorary Committee Dr. Fred & Joy Frye Virginia Monday Rich & Gaby Sulpizio George & Alison Gildred Jim & Ruth Mulvaney John & Sally B. Thornton Mrs. Albert L. Anderson Frank & Lee Goldberg Anne Otterson Ken & Dixie Unruh Ron & Ginger Blair Ken & Fran Golden Vice Admiral Raymond & Dian Peet, The Rev. Lawrence & Laurie Waddy Esther Burnham Art & Marge Hughes USN Retired B.J. Williams Ron & Dee Dee Carlson Jeanne Jones & Don Breitenberg Kay Porter Harry & Valerie Cooper Julian & Katherine Kaufman Vivian Pratt Warren (partial listing) Visit us at www.arc-sd.com President’s We are also grateful to our staff who assist people BOARD OF with disabilities achieve their individual goals. In this Happenings at The Arc Message issue, you will see those who recently celebrated Directors milestone anniversaries of service with The Arc As we dive into the New of San Diego. Their dedication and commitment The Arc of San Diego Year, we are all aware of to helping people with disabilities has greatly the challenges this economy contributed to the strength of our organization. Officers brings. This year our focus is Doug Hoehn, Board Chair on keeping programs stable, We invite you to join us at our annual gala, The Jewels of San Diego on March 20th at the US Grant Gerald Hansen, 1st Vice Chair developing strategies for managing the economic Jerry Wechsler, Secretary/Treasurer situation, and planning for a solid future. which is sure to be a wonderful event! We sincerely appreciate the time, effort, and expertise of Phyllis Tom Harmon, Past Board Chair I want to thank all of our supporters – parents, and John Parrish, our Gala Chairs, in supporting Members-At-Large board members, staff, auxiliaries, foundations, our mission. And I thank the Honorary Committee Harland DeBoer, Ph.D. corporations, and friends – for helping us meet and volunteers whose organizational abilities and Nancy Eakin The Kresge Challenge. Together, we raised over tireless efforts will ensure the evening is a success. Bob Guthrie $976,580 and will receive a check for $350,000! Nancy Reynolds To be able to celebrate this accomplishment in Best wishes to you for a wonderful 2010! Dwight Stratton such an unpredictable economy, when families and Marlene Whiteside individuals are already financially stretched, is a testament to your faith in our future. Anne Hoffman Chapter Representatives Jewell Hooper, City Chapter Mary Bartholomew, East County Chapter Judy Adams, North County Chapter A Special Welcome Diane Hanson, North Shores Chapter Yrma Nixon, South Bay Chapter The Arc extends a warm welcome to new staff members Ryan Herren, Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer and Danielle R. Dawson, Development Manager. Arc San Diego Foundation Ryan Herren, a Chicago native, Danielle “Dani” Officers graduated magna cum laude from Dawson joins us James O. Reynolds, Chairperson North Park University in Chicago from Scripps Health Ronald Blair, Vice Chairperson with a major in Organizational Foundation where she Mike Lichtenberger, CPA Management. worked as a Prospect Secretary / Treasurer As Vice President of Finance Research Analyst for Edward C. Walton, Esq. and Chief Financial Officer, Ryan nearly two years. In Past Chairperson is a member of The Arc’s executive that capacity, she was leadership team. He is responsible for responsible for identifying sources of wealth Members-At-Large all financial affairs including budget planning, with a focus on individual giving. Later, she Glenn Chapin financial analysis, investments, audit, accounting, Norma Hidalgo-Del Rio, RPh transitioned to working part-time as Associate purchasing and insurance. Doug Hoehn Director of Gift Planning and assisted with Before joining The Arc and moving to San Diego, Gregg T. Holdgrafer planned giving. Ryan held several executive management roles. Andrew J. Kessler, Esq. Positions included VP of Business Affairs & Chief We are excited to have Dani on our Jon Kurtin Investment Officer and VP of Finance & CFO for Fundraising team where she will develop and Paul La Bounty, CEBS the Chicago History Museum and its subsidiaries, grow our donor base, concentrating on the Joshua Pearson, Esq. Chief Financial Officer for The Chicago Area annual fund/membership. Michael J. Ramirez Transportation Study and, most recently, Budget Prior to a career in philanthropy, Dani Doug Stone Director for the J. Paul Getty Trust in Los Angeles. attended Chapman University School of Law He also held management positions in private Emeritus in Orange County and worked at a family law and public companies, including The Coca-Cola Robert L. Beckett and estate planning law firm. Company and Valspar. Clair Burgener (deceased) An athlete, Ryan’s interests include water-skiing, Born in Los Angeles, Dani has lived in San Jerry Coleman 1 biking, running, hiking, volleyball, snow-skiing, Diego for 3 ⁄2 years. She has two children, Darla Davis and attending baseball and football games. He three year old son Dawson and two year Honorable John S. Einhorn also enjoys reading and learning more about one old daughter, Riley. Dani enjoys trying new Willis J. Fletcher (deceased) of his passions – wine! restaurants and attending sporting events. Arthur Neumann, CPA We are delighted Ryan Herren has joined The Arc George Saadeh and look forward to the future with his steady Sidney Schuman hand on the helm of our financial planning. 2 BOARD OF Directors Happenings at The Arc PALS (Personal & Leisure Services) North Shores Parent/Infant The Arc of San Diego Diane Baer is a long-time We now offer families the option Officers fan of PALS (Personal & of scheduling educational or play Leisure Services), The Arc’s programs for their children on the Doug Hoehn, Board Chair recreation program. She weekends. The Saturday Play Pals Gerald Hansen, 1st Vice Chair loves going out, making Program is held in family friendly Jerry Wechsler, Secretary/Treasurer new friends and having community parks around San Diego Tom Harmon, Past Board Chair new experiences. In fact, County. Children are guided through Members-At-Large Diane recently returned fun activities such as parachute Harland DeBoer, Ph.D. from a ten-day vacation play, movement to music, throwing Twice a week, and soon to be more, Nancy Eakin that included New York, beanbags in hoops, and games that consumers from North Shores and Bob Guthrie Boston, Maine, and develop skills. Siblings and children Canada! Sulpizio Center’s Community based from the community with parents Nancy Reynolds program volunteer a couple hours at are welcome to join us. Spring events Dwight Stratton Upbeat and cheerful, Diane takes full advantage of all the programs the Ronald McDonald House washing include a nature walk at Mission Trails Marlene Whiteside PALS offers – dances, movies, nature walks with Leisure Express and drying linen in the laundry room Local, Hawaii, Alaska, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans with so children and their families will be Park, Ocean Beach Kite Festival, and a Chapter Representatives Leisure Express Trip & Travel, and for more than 30 years, an amazing comfortable as they receive pediatric trip to the Carlsbad Flower Fields.