HelpLine The Help Group...because every child deserves a great future SUMMER 2011 THE HELP GROUP CUTS THE RIBBON OF NEW AUTISM CENTER Gary H. Carmona, Help Group Board Chair, L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Dr. Barbara Firestone, Help Group President & CEO, L.A. City Controller Wendy Greuel, Dr. Susan Berman, Help Group COO, and Help Group Students t was a dream come true when The Help Group, Mayor Antonio R. This state of the art campus, located in Sherman Oaks, is dedicated to Villaraigosa, Supervisor Zev Yaroslavksy, a host of dignitaries and education, therapy, arts, research, parent and professional training and I special guests proudly gathered on January 24th for a ribbon cutting outreach. The major components include the Intervention & Day School celebration to mark the official opening of the new Help Group Autism Center, the Research Training & Conference Center and the Theater & Center. Arts Complex. It is the new home of The Help Group - UCLA Autism continued on page 12 n March 9th The Help Group was O proud to launch THE HELP GROUP’S silverlining, a resale boutique 20th Annual SAVE THE DATE! offering new, vintage and KEYES FOR KIDS Teddy Bear Golf Classic gently used fashionable and and designer clothing, shoes and LOCKTON INSURANCE BROKERS Awards Dinner GRAND OPENING accessories for men, women Honoring CELEBRATION! and children. MICHAEL ROSENFELD Most importantly, silverlining serves as an innovative vocational training center for students with special needs. This invaluable work experience is designed to enable students to increase their level of independence and self-confidence and to help them develop the life skills tools they need to VALENCIA COUNTRY CLUB N MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 secure employment. Students are able to explore and experience all facets continued on page 6 HelpLine BOARD OF DIRECTORS CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Gary H. Carmona Bruce Berman Chairman of the Board A MESSAGE TO Hon. Howard & Janice Berman Dr. Barbara Firestone Carole Black President & CEO OUR FRIENDS Amy Brenneman & Brad Silberling Bruce C. Corwin Susan Berk Dear Friends, Director Ann & Dick Costello Robert Dorman It’s always a pleasure to have this opportunity to bring you news Susanne & Greg Daniels Director about The Help Group. Here are a few highlights of this edition, Suzanne & Robert Davidow Dr. David Firestone which is brimming with articles about our programs and special Hon. Gray & Sharon Davis Director events! Jane & Michael Eisner Perry Katz Headlining the news is the opening of our Autism Center at Mel Elias Director the new Sherman Oaks West Campus. At first a dream, now a Elizabeth & Lee Gabler Dr. Martin Lasky reality, the Autism Center is in full swing with all of the wonderful Ann & Jim Gianopulos Director programs that it houses that enable us to intensify our efforts for Dr. Nancy & Jonathan Glaser Jerrold Monkarsh young people with autism and their families. Barbara & Brian Goldner Vice Chairman The Help Group’s silverlining, the new resale boutique and Brian Grazer Joy Monkarsh student vocational center located on the Culver City campus, Hon. Wendy Greuel Secretary opened in March and is already a great success. Our Teddy Bear & Dean Schramm Barry N. Nagoshiner, CPA events light up the pages with the Gala, Tea and the upcoming Sandy Grushow Vice Chair & CFO Keyes for Kids Golf Classic. Noreen & Doug Herzog Amy & Andy Heyward Ken Solomon At the Autism Center, we have kicked off our new performing Director arts initiatives for the children and families of The Help Group Quincy Jones Judd Swarzman and of the community. Please take a few moments to read about Ronnie & Michael Kassan Director our terrific new partners. Kathleen & Jason Katims Howard Tenenbaum Susan & Brian Kennedy Executive Vice Chairman June is a time when we have the privilege to see our students Carol & Arnie Kleiner graduate with great dignity and a sense of accomplishment. We Richard M. Zelle Stephanie & Stuart Liner know that you will share our pride when you see their photos and Director Michael Marino hear their sentiments. Marlee Matlin CIRCLE OF FRIENDS BOARD We extend our heartfelt appreciation to you for your commitment Max Mayer Dick Costello to the children and for your friendship! Jamie & Chris McGurk Steven Davis Gary H. Carmona ~ Dr. Barbara Firestone Ron Meyer Mel Elias Wendy & Barry M. Meyer Jonathan Glaser Lori & Michael Milken Doug Herzog Lowell Milken Sandra Milken Margaret Loesch CONTENTS Steve Mosko Chris McGurk The Help Group Cuts The Ribbon Of New Autism Center ........................... Cover Dawn Ostroff Jamie McGurk Silverlining Grand Opening Celebration ....................................................... Cover Hon. Richard J. Riordan Jerrold Monkarsh 20th Annual Keyes For Kids Teddy Bear Golf Classic ......................................Pg 3 Nadine & Fredric D. Rosen Joy Monkarsh 14th Annual Teddy Bear Ball ............................................................................Pg 4 Ande & Bruce Rosenblum Frederic D. Rosen 4th Annual Teddy Bear Tea ~ An Affair Of The Heart .....................................Pg 8 Cheryl & Haim Saban Nadine Rosen “Deck The Walls” At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® .......................................Pg 9 Sonia & David Salzman Bruce Rosenblum Help Group Graduate Heads to Harvard .........................................................Pg 9 Ellen & Richard Sandler David Salzman Music For Autism Interactive Concert Series .................................................Pg 10 Debbie & Sunny Sassoon Sunny Sassoon The Miracle Project Comes To The Help Group ............................................Pg 11 Stacy & Jesse Sharf Ken Solomon Geffen Playhouse & The Help Group Present Story Pirates ..........................Pg 11 Hon. Brad & Lisa Sherman Anne Sweeney Through Our Eyes: A Celebration Of Young Artists ......................................Pg 14 Stacey Snider Howard Tenenbaum Comedy Central’s Night Of Too Many Stars ..................................................Pg 15 Lissa & Ken Solomon Advance LA Launches 2011 College Transition Program ..............................Pg 15 Anne Sweeney & Philip H. Miller EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION Milken Festival Of Youth ................................................................................Pg 16 Nancy Tellem Dr. Barbara Firestone Classroom Sponsorships ................................................................................Pg 16 Steve Tisch President & CEO Holiday Carnival .............................................................................................Pg 16 Kathy & Charles P. Toppino Dr. Susan Berman Summit View West & Village Glen West 10th Anniversaries ..........................Pg 17 Mary & Bill Urquhart Chief Operating Officer Gelson’s Raises Funds & Awareness ..............................................................Pg 17 Claire & D. Michael Tom Komp Autism Awareness Month Corporate & Community Partners .......................Pg 17 Van Konynenburg Senior Vice President Congratulations to our Graduates! ................................................................Pg 19 Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa Michael Love Bully Proofing Strategies For Teens With Autism ..........................................Pg 20 Jerry Weintraub Senior Vice President HelpMate Volunteer Program ........................................................................Pg 21 Hon. Jack Weiss & Leslie Kautz John Farrimond Resource Fair ..................................................................................................Pg 21 Hon. Zev & Barbara Yaroslavsky Vice President Barbara & Stanley Zax HelpLine 3 ANNUAL KEYES FOR KIDS TEDDY BEAR GOLF CLASSIC TO CELEBRATE 20TH YEAR & HONOR MICHAEL ROSENFELD e’re pleased to announce our W 20th Annual Keyes for Kids Teddy Bear Golf Classic and Lockton Insurance Brokers Awards Dinner honoring Michael Rosenfeld. Please mark your calendars for Monday, September 26th at Valencia Country Club. The Golf Classic boasts a great team of chairs and committee members. Co-chairs are Howard Tenenbaum, Vice President of Keyes Automotive Group & Help Group Board Exec. Vice Chair; Judd Swarzman, Judd Swarzman & Associates and Help Group Board member; Jonathan Klein, Managing Director of Fortress Honoree Michael Rosenfeld and Help Group Students Investment Group; Jesse Sharf, partner & co-chair of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's Century City Real Estate Department and 2009 Golf Classic company. Active in real estate for over 20 years, he is an acknowledged honoree. leader in the industry. Golf Classic Committee members include Brian Baumgartner, Help Group Everyone involved is looking forward to this year’s event with great parent & actor; Barry Bostwick, Help Group parent & actor; Gary H. anticipation. Golf Classic Co-chair Howard Tenenbaum remarked, “Keyes Carmona, Help Group Board Chair; Gary Cole, Help Group parent, Automotive Group is proud to continue in its tradition of sponsoring this Celebrity Spokesperson & actor; Jonathan Firestone, Managing Director, annual golf classic in support of The Help Group kids. Who knows…maybe Eastdil Secured; Joe Mantegna, autism advocate & actor; Tim Noonan, on this 20th year, someone will finally hit a hole-in-one and win a fabulous President & CEO, Lockton Insurance Brokers; and Ken Solomon, President, new car from Keyes.” Tennis Channel & Help Group Board member. Following a great day on the greens of Valencia Country Club’s magnificent The Help Fore Children Humanitarian championship golf course, players will enjoy