13TH ANNUAL GALA BENEFITING COLLABRIA CARE — COLLABRIA HOSPICE September 6, 2019 Program of Events 6:30 pm WITH GRATITUDE Reception A very special thank you to Dario Sattui for 7:30 pm donating the use of this spectacular venue. Dinner & Live Auction We greatly appreciate the generosity special thanks of Rich & Leslie Frank who have contributed Castello di Amorosa all of the distinctive wines for our eMotion Studios guests this evening. Andrea Immer Robinson Honorary Chair Emeriti HONORARY CHAIRS Bob & Maria Torres, Tony & Leigh Anne Torres | Chuck Wagner | Laura & KR Rombauer Elizabeth & Clarke Swanson | Bill & Mary Cunningham Agee | Jean-Charles Boisset RICH & LESLIE FRANK Dario Sattui | Thomas Keller | Beth Nickel | Vera Trinchero Torres Margrit Biever Mondavi | Koerner Rombauer “The essential services provided by the dedicated and compassionate staff and volunteers at Collabria Care are a gift to the entire Napa community. We are grateful for the caregivers who truly make a difference for patients and their families at the most delicate time in their lives. Gala & Auction Committee We are privileged to serve as the Honorary Chairs for the 2019 Gala and to play a role in Valerie Peebles, Chair | Kate Bunnell | Carrie Campbell | Martha Dameron ensuring others in our community can someday benefit from the many gifts of hospice care.” Laura Green | Pam Harter | Annette Keller | Alison Martin Jennifer McConnehey | Nicole Montroy | Joanne Sutro | Erika Tavakoli - Rich & Leslie Frank Janet Thomas | Leigh Anne Torres | Maria Torres Betsy Van Dyne | Helene Weiss | Patty Zwetsloot Greg Quiroga AUCTIONEER 40 Years, Thanks to You When Hospice of Napa Valley quietly began 40 years ago, we cared for patients with cancer, heart failure and other life-limiting illnesses with great compassion and care, but without the benefit of the sophisticated equipment and medicine commonly used today. While the compassion is constant, huge advances have been made in earlier diagnoses, targeted treatments, and therapies for illnesses that offer better outcomes and quality of life. But that’s only part of the equation when it comes to the care we’ve provided. Greg Quiroga is one of the nation’s premiere fundraising auctioneers, and has been conducting fundraising Advances make us better, but you make us possible. auctions for nonprofit organizations across the United States for over a decade. He works with more than 50 As a nonprofit, we are a community service that grows and thrives through the generosity nonprofits, schools, foundations, arts organizations and charities to help raise over $10 million a year. of individuals and organizations. Greg’s performances are always a fiery combination of passion, humor and heartfelt engagement. He enjoys So as other illnesses, such as Alzheimer’s, have increased disproportionately over the years, you’ve made “encouraging bidders to spend more than they should on things they don’t need in support of a great cause,” it possible for us to respond accordingly with new programs and services, such as our Day Program, and always makes people feel good about doing exactly that. Palliative Care Services, and Alzheimer’s Resource Center to meet the specific needs in our community. And while the bidding is fun, his favorite part of any auction is that moment when the crowd comes together The result? Last year alone, we touched more than 2,500 lives through patient care, caregiver support, to help change the world – also known as the fund-a-need. day programs, community support groups and bereavement services. The co-founder of Stellar Fundraising Auctions (www.StellarSF.com), Greg is also a committed educator. And that’s thanks in large part to you. Because every dollar donated has allowed us to help more people He has conducted numerous workshops for nonprofit fundraising auctions, and presented to the National in our community in more ways, regardless of their ability to pay. And so on our 40th anniversary, Auctioneer’s Association’s Benefit Auction Summit. we—and the thousands of individuals and their families we’ve served over the years—thank you. Greg and his wife live in San Francisco with their son, Ryder, who sold his first auction lot when he was just four. Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors Dolan, Voth, Engel & Associates Castello di Amorosa Martha & Emery Dameron Pepper & Michael Jackson N APA VALLEY Kris & Greg Brown Nancy & Andrew Hoxsey Annette & Denis Keller celeste langstaff Jeanette & Mark Willey Thank You to our Wonderful Donors Thank You to our Wonderful Donors Ad Hoc Castello Di Amorosa Ely Callaway Madcap Stan Peterson & Melissa Stadler Mad Max BBQ Cathy Edwards John Adamson Charlie Palmer Steak Performance Center Staglin Family Vineyard Adam McClary Portofino Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Alpha Omega Napa Rich & Leslie Frank Amuse Bouche Winery Merus Winery Celine Regalia The Culinary Institute of Michael Chiarello Frank Family Vineyards Animo (Folio Wines) Michael Mondavi Family Revana Wines America, Copia Cole’s Chop House John Galvin Arietta Wine Estate David Rokeach The French Laundry Colgin Cellars Goose & Gander Paul & Marilyn Asmuth Luc & Jodie Morlet Juli Romano The Lodge at Torrey Pines Collabria Care Board Restaurant The Bacino Family Morlet Family Vineyards Rombauer Vineyards The Napa Valley Reserve of Directors Harlan Estate Robin & Michelle Baggett Napa Valley Culinary KR Rombauer The Restaurant at Continuum Estate Todd & Pam Harter Blackridge Partners Services Samantha Rubanowitz Fritz & Caren Hatten Meadowood BODYARMOR Cork Dork Transportation Napa Valley Tours & Beth Sandefur Heitz Cellar Timothy J. Mondavi Sports Drink Dakota Shy Winery Transportation Rod Santos Hyde Estate Winery Bob & Maria Torres Jean-Charles Boisset Dalla Valle Vineyards Beth Nickel Schramsberg and Inglenook Tony & Leigh Anne Torres & Gina Gallo Dana Estates Nickel & Nickel Davies Vineyards Jarvis Trinchero Family Estates Boots Brounstein Darioush Dianne Norton Sense by JCB Joseph Phelps Vineyards Bob & Evalyn Trinchero Dr. Daniel & Catherine Hugh Davies Oakville Ranch Shafer Vineyards Kaiser Family Winery Trinchero Napa Valley Bunnell Diamond Creek Betty O’Shaughnessy Michael & Dina Smith La Toque Solage Calistoga Elizabeth Van Dyk Kim Cabral Vineyards Woolls Lisanne Leask Kate Spadarotto Betsy Van Dyne Callaway Golf Domaine Carneros Ottimo Spottswoode Estate Vérité Winery Carson’s Food & Drink Jessica Loesch Pace Supply Corp. Ellman Family Vineyards Maryanne Wedner Lynx FBO Cleo Pahlmeyer Vineyard and Winery LOT You’ll have the insider’s perspective on the best in bourbon, horses and southern charm as found only in the heart of Bluegrass county, Lexington, Kentucky. Each day you will be indulged with exceptional experiences. Begin with your luxury accommodations 1 at the exquisite 21C Museum Hotel, an 88-room boutique hotel/contemporary located in downtown Lexington. That evening, you’re off to Portofino, acclaimed for its inventive Italian and American cuisine, to enjoy dinner in the restaurant’s cellar. On Wednesday it’s all horses all day, beginning with a personally guided visit at Taylor Made Farm, home to California Chrome, winner of the 2014 Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the 2016 Dubai World Cup. Your tour will include a breeding observation. Then, it’s off to the races at the Keeneland Race Course. You’ll enjoy lunch, followed by an afternoon of betting on your favorites—but not to worry, handicapping tips are included! Dinner this evening will be at the Blue Heron Steakhouse downtown. PRIDE OF BLUEGRASS After Wednesday’s day of speed and agility, Thursday, will be more leisurely in nature, starting with a HORSE RACING AND BOURBON IN CHARMING LEXINGTON, KY morning tour of the Bluegrass region by helicopter to soak up the pastoral beauty of the area from the sky. When you return to earth, your driver will take you past the horse farms and through the lush, rolling hillsides of the Lexington area to two of the oldest distilleries of significant history – Buffalo Trace and APRIL 7-10, 2020 Castle & Key—where you’ll enjoy a tasting at each. These experiences will leave you delightfully charmed and with a smile on your face. To help balance the day, you’ll enjoy lunch on the patio of The Stave, Trip for 2 includes: located creekside to McCracken Pike, and dinner that evening downtown at the fantastic Carson’s, which 3 nights’ accommodations in Lexington, KY features one of the largest bourbon collections in the city. Horse farm visit An experience that’s the perfect blend of history, tradition and the finer things in life. Day at the races Helicopter tour Visits & tastings at 2 bourbon distilleries NOTE: Trip is scheduled for April 7-10, 2020, and cannot be changed. Airfare not included. 3 days’ lunch and dinner DONORS: Blackridge Partners, Carson’s, Portofino LOT 2 All the stars align for you on the night of the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony with this private viewing party for 20, hosted by some of Napa Valley’s own stars. You’ll join Rich and Leslie Frank of Frank Family Vineyards at Michael Chiarello’s Ottimo in Yountville for an evening to remember. Rich is the Vice Chairman for the American Film Institute and a voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and Leslie an Emmy award-winning journalist, so they’re sure to have Hollywood tales to tell and intriguing insights on the evening’s people, happenings and results. You’ll start with your own walk on the red carpet for a pre-dinner Champagne reception. Then sit down to enjoy an exquisite multi-course dinner prepared by celebrity chef Michael Chiarello and paired with wines from both Frank Family Vineyards and Chiarello Family Vineyards as you watch this night of big-screen glitz and glamour unfold on your very own big screen. OSCARS AT OTTIMO NOTE: Scheduled for February 9, 2020 FEBRUARY 9, 2020 DONORS: Rich and Leslie Frank, Chef Michael Chiarello Private Academy Awards viewing party with reception and dinner for 20 LOT La Jolla is renowned as a golfer’s dream destination, and you have an incredible two-night stay to 3 experience some its finest offerings.