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CONTENTS

SELF-CARE

6 Leader

Karl Gorman

8 What We Love

June 2022

10 Kick-off

All Revved Up

Co-Publishers

12 Arts

Beyond Brilliance

16 Environment

San Diego Botanic

Garden

20 Gala

Chefs, Cork & Craft

24 Announcement

Hannah’s Family Center

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

ESTEBAN VILLANUEVA

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR

DANITZA VILLANUEVA

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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

ROSARIO HEER

SANDY SPEAR, IN MEMORIAM

JOSÉ LUIS VENEGAS

EDITORIAL DESIGN

SHERDELLAH ANUNCIADO

26 Salud

Self-Care

28 Celebration

Apollo 16

32 Community

SBHIS

34 Health

Go Red For Women

38 Environment

WILDCOAST

LUMBERCYCLE


40 Community

Lumbercycle

42 Luncheon

Leading Ladies Stars

Of San Diego

50 SWA Community

Episcopal

Community Services

52 Links

OLP Golf Day

54 Community

Baja Wine Festival

56 Heroes

USO San Diego

58 Arts

Life Science Night

62 Aviation

Schubach Aviation

64 Gala

Heart And Soul Gala

70 Gala

Paris By Night

74 Leaders

Ingrid & Susy

76 Arts

Mainly Mozart

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78 Benefit

Soroptimist Hats & Heels

82 Heroes

June Is PTSD

Awareness Month

84 Impact

Unity Luncheon

88 Perfil

Elyssa Rosenberg

90 Celebration

Spring Luncheon

94 Calendar

June 2022

95 Official Program

Under The Desert Sun

ON THE COVER: KIMBERLY ALESSIO, JULIE

COWAN NOVAK AND CAROLINE WOHL

LOCATION: BALBOA PARK

PHOTOGRAPHER: ESTEBAN VILLANUEVA

@GIVINGBACKMAGAZINE

PHOTO EDITORS

ROSARIO HEER

JOSE MARTINEZ

WEB DESIGN

JOSE MARTINEZ

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

ANGELICA GAVALDON

PAPA DOUG MANCHESTER

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NICHOLE NAOUM

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JUNE 2022 | GBSAN.COM 5

Leader

Karl

Gorman

Karl Gorman is the CEO of GLH,

LLC, a real estate investment

company that provides an alternative

solution to investors that otherwise

would not have access to. Karl is

a graduate of Western Michigan

University where he double-majored

in Sales & Business Marketing and

Finance. Karl has spent the last two decades in the

employee benefits sector working for some of the largest

financial institutions in the world. He has channeled this

experience into his efforts at GLH, which largely focuses

on revitalizing Black and low-income communities across

the country. Along with Karl, GLH is run by a team of

experts in real estate, construction development, project

management, sales and marketing. The GLH team has

over 75 years combined experience and has won several

awards including Diamond Club, Titan Club and Hall of

Fame Club.

The company currently

invests in San Diego,

Indianapolis, Houston,

Michigan, Chicago,

Minneapolis and Boston.

GLH owns three

commercial properties,

50 residential singlefamily

homes/apartment

buildings, completes 20

flips a year, and lends

approximately $9 million

dollars to developers to

complete projects. Karl’s

company uses a conscious

investment strategy which

seeks to consider both

financial return and social

good. He takes pride in the work he does in communities

across the country. He seeks opportunities to revitalize

areas through the standard of work GLH provides.

“We are committed to socially responsible investing,”

Karl shared with Giving Back Magazine. Philanthropic


The

Gorman

Family

Karl Gorman

involvement is a monumentally important facet of

Karl’s life. After years of helping kids get through

college, Karl and his wife Cheryl established their

own 501 (c) 3 non-profit, Black Future Foundation

in 2020. The foundation aims to support the

Black leaders of tomorrow by providing college

scholarships and teaching financial literacy to kids

throughout the US. Karl shared his stance that,

“There are more black men ages 18-25 in jails, than

there are in college. We have to change that.” The

foundation’s goal is to reduce the disparity between

Black and white students by providing funds and

knowledge. Karl noted that they are making real

progress, “We have seen that with a little push and

support, we can make a major impact.”

Above and beyond his business and his own non-profit,

Karl also proudly sits on the board of Options For All, a

501 (c) 3 non-profit geared towards improving the lives of

individuals with disabilities.

www.glhllc.net


WWL

Rendezvous In the Zoo

Join the San Diego Zoo Wildlife

Alliance for an unforgettable

evening on June 18th for their

Rendezvous In the Zoo (R-I-

T-Z). Attendees get to meet

wildlife ambassadors and enjoy

entertainment and gourmet grazing

all night. The event benefits the

new Elephant Valley habitat at the

San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

ritz.sandiegozoo.org

What

We Love

June 2022

Mass Creativity Day

Join The New Children’s Museum

for Mass Creativity Day 2022

on June 25th. The outdoor

celebration in Museum Park will

have family-friendly activities, live

music, food, and the finalizing

of the collective book they have

been working on with different

communities. There is also all-day

free admission to the museum.

www.thinkplaycreate.org

A Night of Mystery

Mystery and elegance collide for the

Fleet Science Center’s in-person fundraiser

on Saturday, June 25th. The annual gala

theme for 2022 is Mystery at the Museum,

so you get to put your sleuthing skills to

the test while helping support the Fleet

Science Center’s important educational and

community programs.

www.fleetscience.org/events/fleetgala

Free Family Fun & Learning

On June 12th from 10 am to 1 pm, attend Prebys

Play Day, a new family program from the Museum

of Contemporary Art San Diego. You get all-day free

admission to Conrad Prebys Learning Center for

hands-on art-making activities and tours, as well as an

accessible food program and transportation.

https://mcasd.org/events/prebys-play-day-june-2022

Beer, Bites & Bands

The San Diego Brew Festival

is back June 11th and it is big.

This year’s festival at NTC park

will have over 70 breweries, 200

beers, and 10 of San Diego’s

favorite food trucks, plus lawn

games and cover bands.

www.sandiegobeerfest.com


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Kick-off

All

Revved

Up

The San Diego

Automotive Museum

hosted a kickoff

celebration for their

upcoming All Revved

Up gala set to take place on

October 8 outside on the Pan

American Plaza in Balboa Park.

Thanks to sponsors and patrons,

the San Diego Automotive Museum

offers a wonderful selection of

vintage and classic vehicles and

motorcycles and can continue its

mission to funding field trips for Title

I schools as well as internships and

summer camp scholarships.

Judy White and

Brad Benter

Arjay and Sharon Smith, Kirby

Horrell and Lenny Leszczynski

Dee Ammon, Reena

Horowitz and Arlene Esgate

Charles and

Rebecca Hartford


Judith and

Perry Mansfield

El Museo del Automóvil de

San Diego llevó adelante una

celebración para dar inicio a

los preparativos de su próxima

gala All Revved Up, que tendrá

lugar el 8 de octubre en la Pan American

Plaza de Parque Balboa. Gracias a

patrocinadores y mecenas, es que el

Museo del Automóvil de San Diego puede

ofrecer una maravillosa selección de

vehículos y motocicletas, tanto clásicas

como antiguas, y continuar con su misión

de solventar viajes de campo para las

escuelas de Title I, pasantías y colonias de

vacaciones de verano.

Building

A More

Resilient

World

The Salk Institute’s Campaign for the

Future: Building a More Resilient World

is a bold, five-year, $500 million scientific and

philanthropic effort to attract the people and

acquire the technology and space necessary to

expand and accelerate critical research.

At the center of this audacious goal is the plan to build the

100,000-square-foot Joan and Irwin Jacobs Science and

Technology Center.

Why Now?

Scientific research is now at an inflection

point, driven by advances in technology and

computational science. For the Institute, these

advances have opened thrilling new avenues

of discovery. To seize this opportunity, Salk

must make a significant investment in people,

technology and space.

People

The Campaign will raise funds to recruit

and retain talented faculty and staff in

diverse disciplines.

Technology

The new Jacobs Center will improve

collaboration between biologists, engineers

and computational experts, better enabling

them to develop the tools and latest

technologies needed to keep Salk’s research

ahead of the curve.

Join Us

Joan and Irwin Jacobs, longtime supporters of

the Salk Institute, will contribute $1 for every

$2 donated—up to $100 million, which would

translate to a total of $300 million with matching

funds—for gifts or pledges made to the campaign

between now and September 30, 2022.

Science is a collaborative pursuit, and we invite

you to join us in building a healthier, more

resilient world:

www.salk.edu/resilient

Space

The Jacobs Center will provide critical

research, lab and administrative space

to advance and expand Salk’s scientific

mission.


Arts

Beyond

Brilliance

PHOTOGRAPHED BY: ROSARIO HEER

The VAPA Foundation, whose mission

is to enhance the quality of access

to arts education in the San Diego

Unified School District, held its annual

Spotlight benefit event, Beyond

Brilliance. The event honored Pradeep Khosla,

Chancellor of the University of California San Diego

for his support and partnership on many levels,

including helping with the training of teachers.

Lara Gates and

Victoria Robertson

Rebecca and

Jimmy Smith

Alahe and

James Aldo

Laura Schiavo, Andrea Pino-Antl,

Tim Farson and Roberto Corona

Phil and Catherine Blair

with Linda and Mel Katz

Assemblymember Tasha

Boerner Horvath and Janet Chin


Nancy Hong and

Ardem Patapoutian

San Diego


Arts

La Fundación VAPA, cuya misión es

la de aumentar la calidad del acceso

a la educación artística en el distrito

escolar de San Diego Unified, llevó

a cabo su evento benéfico anual

Spotlight, Beyond Brillance. En esta ocasión

se rindió homenaje a Pradeep Khosla,

canciller de la Universidad de California en

San Diego, por su apoyo y asociaciones a

diferentes niveles, inclusive asistiendo con el

perfeccionamiento de docentes.

Khieem Jackson

and Jen Roberson

Cheryl Garfin and

Carol Chang

Bruce Abrams

and John Siegel

Leslie Simon, Hermeen

Scharaga and Bob Penner

Ann Hill and

Joyce Dostart

Vince Heald and

Brad Benter

David Bennett and

Carol Manifold


Richard Barrera

and Morgan Appel

Lynda Kerr and

Amie Mitchell

Phyllis Epstein, Reena

Horowitz and Judy White

Sally and

Howard Oxley

Ranya Waxman, Sarah, Doreen

and Myron Schonbrun

Maria Anguiano and

Kathleen Daugherty

Chancellor Pradeep Khosla with

Aradhna and Grant Oliphant

Russ Sperling, Jen

Roberson and Jon Bailey


Environment

San Diego Botanic

Garden

CONSERVING LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS

Monitoring newly installed native

plants at Cottonwood Creek

Surveying Ocean Knoll Canyon

before removing invasive species

San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG)

creates, shares and applies

plant wisdom with people of all

backgrounds, ages and interests.

SDBG has grown its botanical

research, plant conservation,

and land management programs

well beyond the 37 acres of

the Garden’s grounds. These

projects range from nearby Cottonwood Creek

and Ocean Knoll Canyon in Encinitas to the Otay

Mountain Wilderness, just north of the US-Mexico

Border. By expanding its role to address the

planet’s most pressing issues, SDBG is quickly

becoming a model 21 st century public plant science

institution.

Cottonwood Creek

SDBG, in collaboration with the City of Encinitas,

is restoring 15 acres of native habitat on City open

space adjacent to Cottonwood Creek. Since 2020,

SDBG staff,

volunteers

and

partnering

community

organizations

have removed

invasive

species,

Native plants are propagated and

grown in the Garden year round

replacing them with native plants grown at the Botanic

Garden. The project improves endangered bird habitat, adds

seasonal beauty with flowering natives, and enhances the

public’s safety.

Ocean Knoll Canyon

SDBG partnered with the Encinitas Union School District,

California State Coastal Conservancy, and community groups

to lead restoration of Ocean Knoll Canyon, an important

section of the Cottonwood Creek Watershed.The canyon

serves as a refuge for native plants and animals – several

of which are endangered – while providing educational and

recreational space for students and neighbors. In 2022, over

100 cubic yards of invasive plants have already been removed.

Native San Diegan plants will be planted to increase carbon

sequestration, reduce concentrations of pollutants in the

watershed, and increase resilience to climate change. This

restoration will improve the canyon’s ecosystem by providing

a haven for threatened native plants and animals, such as the

Del Mar Manzanita and the coastal California gnatcatcher.


Otay Mountain

Wilderness

On federal lands

surrounding Otay

Mountain Wilderness,

the Garden’s team

surveys, collects,

conserves and

propagates a

fascinating set of rare

plants that grow only

in the US-Mexico

borderlands, including

the Cedros Island Oak.

There are only a few

hundred individuals

of this amazing oak

in the entire United

States, making this

species among the

rarest of any US oak.

The Garden possesses

unique expertise and

facilities, enabling the

conservation of these

most rare Californian

plants.

As the Garden grows

these impactful science

and conservation

programs, community

support is vital to

continued success.

By visiting the Garden,

becoming a member,

or attending the annual

fundraising event,

The Garden Party

on September 10 th ,

you can support these

important conservation

efforts. You can help

conserve our plants and

the animals that depend

on them now and for

future generations. For

more information and

tickets please visit

www.sdbg.org.

El Jardín Botánico de San Diego (SDBG), crea, comparte y aplica la

sabiduría que nos brindan las plantas con personas de todos los

orígenes, edades e intereses. SDBG ha hecho crecer sus programas

de investigación botánica, conservación de especies y manejo de

tierras más allá de los 37 acres que abarcan sus jardines. Estos

proyectos van desde el cercano Cottonwood Creek y Ocean Knoll

Canyon en Encinitas, a Otay Mountain Wilderness, justo al norte de la

frontera con México. Al expandir su rol enfocándose en los temas más

apremiantes con respecto a nuestro planeta, SDBG esta rápidamente convirtiéndose

en una institución pública modelo en las ciencias botánicas del siglo XXI.

Cottonwood Creek

SDBG junto a la ciudad de Encinitas están recuperando 15 acres de hábitat natural

en los espacios abiertos de la ciudad adyacentes a Cottonwood Creek. Desde el

2020, el personal de SDBG, voluntarios y organizaciones de la comunidad, se han

asociado para remover las especies invasoras reemplazándolas con plantas nativas

producidas en el Jardín Botánico. El proyecto mejora el hábitat de especies de aves

en peligro de extinción, agrega belleza estacional con la floración de especies nativas

y fomenta la seguridad pública.

Ocean Knoll Canyon

SDBG se asoció con Encinitas Union School District, California State Coastal

Conservancy y grupos de la comunidad para liderar la restauración del Ocean Knoll

Canyon, una importante sección del Cottonwood Creek Watershed. El cañón sirve

de refugio a plantas y animales nativos, muchos de los cuales están en peligro

de extinción, y también brinda un área educativa y recreativa para los estudiantes

y vecinos. En el 2022, más de 100 yardas cúbicas de plantas invasoras fueron

removidas y serán reemplazadas por plantas nativas de San Diego, aumentando la

captura de carbono, reduciendo la polución de las cuencas acuíferas y aumentando

la resiliencia contra el cambio climático. Esta recuperación va a mejorar el

ecosistema del cañón brindado un refugio para plantas y animales nativos como la

Manzanita de Del Mar y la perlita californiana (polioptila califórnica califórnica).

Otay Mountain Wilderness

Sobre las tierras federales que rodean al Otay Mountain Wilderness, el equipo del

Jardín realiza estudios de investigación, recolección, conservación y propagación de

fascinantes y raras plantas que solo crecen en la frontera entre los Estados Unidos

y México, como es el encino de la isla de Cedros. Esta especie cuenta solo con un

centenar de individuos en los Estados Unidos, haciendo de ella una de las más raras

del país. El Jardín posee expertos, especialistas y las instalaciones que permiten la

conservación de las más raras plantas de California.

Con el crecimiento del Jardín Botánico, estos programas de ciencias y conservación

también crecen, logrando mayor apoyo de la comunidad, esencial para su

continuidad. Al visitar el Jardín Botánico, convertirse en un miembro o participar el

10 de septiembre de su evento anual para recaudar fondos: The Garden Party,

ustedes colaboran y son parte de estos importantes esfuerzos de conservación.

Pueden ayudar a conservar nuestras plantas y los animales que de ellas dependen

a partir de hoy mismo y mejorar el futuro para las próximas generaciones. Para más

información, por favor visite www.sdbg.org


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Gala

Chefs,

Cork

& Craft

Curt and Teresa Apsey with

Shelita and Aaron Weinfield


The Jacobs & Cushman San

Diego Food Bank hosted the

10th annual Chefs, Cork & Craft

Gala: Hang Ten! under the stars,

on the grounds of the Food Bank’s

90,000-square-foot warehouse in Miramar. The

outdoor gala featured live musical entertainment

and a multi-course, chef-prepared dinner led by

Chef Committee Chair, Chef Sara Polczynski, and

various chefs who donated their time and talent to

cook. This year’s theme, “Hang Ten!,” honored the

gala’s 10th anniversary with all proceeds benefiting

the Food Bank’s critical hunger-relief programs.

David Russo, Gladys Batis,

Janelle Schwarz and Jamie Inn

Ryan and

Julie Adams

Wendi Carlock, Natalie

Renee and Sara Hesselroth

Alicia Davis

and Alicia Flynn


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Gala

El Banco de Alimentos Jacobs &

Cushman de San Diego llevó a cabo

su 10° gala anual Chefs, Cork &

Craft Gala: ¡Hang Ten! en los 90,000

pies cuadrados que pertenecen al

depósito del Banco de Alimentos ubicado en

Miramar. La increíble gala al aire libre engalanada

con un cielo estrellado contó con música en

vivo y varios pasos de comida preparados por

un increíble equipo de chefs dirigidos por la

Chef Sara Polczynski, quienes generosamente

pusieron sus habilidades y talentos al servicio de

los demás de manera voluntaria. La temática de

este año, “¡Hang Ten!” rindió homenaje a los 10

años del Banco, destinándose todas

las recaudaciones a continuar con

los programas del Banco enfocados

en paliar el hambre.

Brice Westphall, Joyce Camiel,

Ava Polczynski and Ellen Gruer

Smita and

Ash Shah

Darryl and

Megan Harrison

Lian Bayat and

Dawn Voghosian

Jodfrey Jibbison, Rick Woolsey,

Nadine Viola and Scott Demyon


Pamela and

David Hunt

Nancy Rohland

and Pamela Singh

Dan and

Monica Marlow

Sheldon and Marjorie Derezian

with Kimberley and Ferrell Layton

Jessica and

Daniel Barbier

Jeff and

Lee Boone

C.C Cameron

and John Burns

Robson Winter, Sophia Koch,

Mayah Taylor and Marew Yousif


Announcement


CLOSING ITS DOORS AFTER 34 YEARS OF

SERVING THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY

Mom’s Group and

Children’s Group Members

On June 1, 2022, Hannah’s Family Center will have to close its doors

after providing 34 years of dedicated and compassionate service to

the San Diego community. As a mission-based nonprofit, Hannah’s

Family Center (HFC), previously known as Hannah’s House, has worked

to prevent violence and family abductions when families break apart

while also helping families strengthen the critical bonds to prevent

separations. Since 1988, HFC has helped over 23,000 San Diego

families navigate significant adverse changes, trauma and loss.

In providing services to families at the critical points that have led to the split of the family, HFC

recognized these transition points hold the highest risk of violence to parents and to children.

When a family breaks apart, the courts are often involved and orders on visitation/safe exchange

may be handed down. Last year the organization’s services helped 334 families from across San

Diego County. As experts in co-parenting, the Center worked with both parents to create stronger,


more secure

and loving family

relationships and

offered safe and

secure visitation

environments

through their

Two Home Kids

program.

Susan Griffin,

Founder and CEO

of Hannah’s Family

Center, has guided

the organization

since its inception.

Ms. Griffin is a

licensed marriage

and family therapist

with more than

40 years of experience

working with families

coping with difficult

transitions. She has

guided HFC staff in a

trauma-informed and

child-centered set of

programs and services,

including therapies

and life skills. She is a

recognized expert on the

co-parenting relationship

and in helping parents

navigate the challenges

of managing children

living in two separate

homes. Under her watch

in 2021, dedicated HFC

staff and volunteers

provided 7,233 hours

of services to local families

in San Diego County,

83% of which were lowincome.

HFC and its board

commend Susan for all she

has done to change lives for

the better in our community.

Nicola and Eric Moelter, Former Client and Board

Member with Executive Director Susan Griffin

“Closing our doors is the

most challenging and difficult decision I have participated

in since we opened our doors,” said Ms. Griffin. “Most of

our families have been involved with Family Court due to

Former client and Board

Member with Susan

It is heartbreaking that

HFC will no longer be here for

these families in desperate need

of help and understanding”

legal separation or

divorce and have

experienced one

or more of these

issues: domestic

violence, high

conflict, mental

health diagnoses,

substance

abuse/addiction,

adverse childhood

experiences

and child

estrangement.”

Other families,

she noted, who

are experiencing

similar challenges

and have not yet

separated have come

to HFC to help preserve

the family.

“It is heartbreaking that

HFC will no longer be

here for these families in

desperate need of help

and understanding,”

commented Marilyn

Howe, HFC’s board

president.

Susan Griffin and


envision a world where

strong families enable

children to thrive and

communities to prosper

and encourage all

individuals and families

who may benefit from

services like these to

reach out and seek help

from other programs that

can assist with preventing

parental separations,

rebuilding frayed familial

bonds, addressing the

lasting impact from loss and

trauma, and creating a positive path forward for each

family member.

www.hannahsfamilycenter.org


Salud

Self-Care

BY ANGELICA GAVALDON

Self-care

is not just

getting

manicures

or

pedicures,

having

a spa

day, getting massages, or

lounging all day. Taking care

of yourself is NOT selfish,

it is actually the

opposite. Self-care

is doing things you

might not feel like

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If we are not in

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before your own.

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Make a Doctor’s Appointment

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myself as I do for him, and prioritize my health too. Annual

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Keep up with Mental Health

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Meditation and Presence

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ones we love.

Setting Boundaries

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Exercise and Eating Healthier Foods

I love exercise, it is a huge part of my life, so this one comes

easy to me. Making healthier food choices is also not hard,

but I know for many it is a struggle. See it as an investment

in your health. Your energy and moods will be better, and you

will be able to be happier with those you love.


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San Diego Zoo Global presents

RITZ LOGO [in cover folder]

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SEPTEMBER 2

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JULY 2

FEBRUARY 2

SEPTEMBER 2

DOREEN SCHONBRUN

ANITA NORTON

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MARLA BLACK

San Diego Center For Children

Anniversary Dinner Co-Chairs

BARRY EDELSTEIN

NINA DOEDE

SHERYL WHITE

MICHAEL G. MURPHY

2013 Globe Gala

ALLISON GLADER

TERRIE AGAHNIA

JENNIFER GILMORE

2013 Feeding America Sunset Soirée

APRIL FINK,

KARIN TORANTO

AND JENNIFER

KAGNOFF

Jewish Family Service

Heart & Soul Gala Chairs

MARGI,

JANE AND

JJ FETTER

R·I·T·Z 2013 Co-Chairs

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Rendezvous In The Zoo Gala – See PAGE 83

Official Program – See PAGE 83

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A Magical Evening – See PAGE 83

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FERNANDA

AND RALPH

WHITWORTH

Official Program: ROMP,

A Night at the Copacabana – SEE PAGE 83

MICHELLE M.

ALEXANDER &

YOLANDA S.

WALTHER-MEADE

Official Program: The New Children’s Museum

Feast: The Art Of Playing With Your Food – SEE PAGE 83

SALAH M.

HASSANEIN

and Children’s Lifeline

International Physicians – See page 56

RUTH

MELERO

Official Program:

San Diego Opera

2014 Opening Night

Gala – SEE PAGE 85

Official Program:

Heart & Soul Gala – See PAGE 85

Roxi Link, JuLie

Cowan novak &

MerRidee Book

Chairs of the Patrons of the Prado

Honorary Chairs

MARY AND

HUDSON DRAKE

See Page 95

USO

A Night of

Military Heroes

CLARICE AND

BILL PERKINS

2014 Charity Ball Chairwoman

SALLY B.

AND

JOHN M.

THORNTON

Jewels of San Diego

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Stars and

Stripes Ball

DreamOn

2014 Dream On Chairs – See Page 83

THE

OLD GLOBE

Co-Chairs and Directors

Summer Splendor

2014 globe gala – See Page 83

SAN DIEGO

POLICE

FOUNDATION

Chief of Police Zimmerman

with Gold Shield Gala Chairs – See Page 20

ROBERT &

JENNIFER

GRAMINS

Le Cirque Du Romp

Event Chairs

Ronald McDonald House

Charities of San Diego – See Page 83

GWENDOLYN

SONTHEIM

MEYER

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VENTER AND

HEATHER

KOWALSKI

J. Craig Venter Institute

Life at the Speed of Light gala – See Page 83

The

Carrillo

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Philanthropy

in the Making

Fred and

Roxi Link


The Charity Ball – See Page 89

Heart of

San Diego

Gala

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Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center

Michael Madani, MD and Ehtisham Mahmud, MD

MAYOR KEVIN FAULCONER AND

FIRST LADY KATHERINE STUART FAULCONER

Full Steam Ahead

San Diego

Food Bank

40TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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SEE PAGE 95

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Family

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EVENT CO-CHAIRS

BENEFITTING JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY

SAN DIEgO

POLICE FOUNDATION

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SAN DIEGO

FOOD BANK

40TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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Honors Evelyn & Ernest Rady,

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Jewish Federation

OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY

NATIONAL YOUNG LEADERSHIP CABINET

107th Anniversary

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USO San Diego

Stars & Stripes Gala

Land of the Free… Because of the Brave.

HEART & SOUL GALA

USO

Then and Now

Stars and Stripes gala – See Page 91

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Once Upon A Time – SEE PAGE 95

San Diego

History

Center

MAKERS OF SAN DIEGO

Jewish Family

Service

HEART & SOUL GALA

CELEBRATING

15

YEARS

San Diego

Center for Children

CELEBRATING 130 YEARS!

ROMP

House Party

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the Prado

PROMISES2KIDS

Dream On Concert 2016

San Diego Police

Foundation

Gold Shield

gala

SAN DIEGO

FOOD BANK

FOODTASIA gala Co-Chairs

and Chef Committee – SEE PAGE 95

Jewish

Family

Service

HEART & SOUL GALA

AWARD HONOREES

SEE PAGE 97

Junior

Achievement of

San Diego County

2017 Hall of Fame Laureates

SEE PAGE 95

USO San Diego

75th Anniversary Gala

“It Takes A City To Support Our Military” – SEE PAGE 95

MIRACLE

BABIES

Founders and

Event Co-Chairs

Moonlight in Casablanca

108TH

ANNIVERSARY

CHARITY BALL

San Diego

Police Foundation

A MOMENT IN BUENOS AIRES

University

of San Diego

President James T. Harris III, DEd

and Mary Harris – SEE PAGE 32

PAPA DOUG

AND GENIYA

MANCHESTER

We Give Thanks

SAN YSIDRO

HEALTH CENTER

Jeanne Jones

and Don

Breitenberg

Jewels of San Diego

Papa Doug

&Geniya

Manchester

WE GIVE THANKS – SEE PAGE 12

Patrons of

the Prado

Masterpiece Gala

Gala Chairs and Presenting Sponsors – See Page 89


Heart & Soul Centennial Gala

2018 Mitzvah Honorees

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OPERA BALL

PRETTY IN PINK

77TH STARS &

STRIPES GALA

SAN DIEGO ZOO

GLOBAL PRESENTS

Meet the new CEO

Michael Jeser and his family

MIRACLE

BABIES

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SAN DIEGO

POLICE

FOUNDATION

See Page 97

THE

STRAZA

F A M I L Y

USO San Diego

STAND UP FOR LIBERTY

78th Stars & Stripes Gala

USO

San Diego

THE 110TH

ANNIVERSARY CHARITY BALL

78th Stars & Stripes Gala

JEWISH

FAMILY

SERVICE

Heart & Soul Gala

San Diego

History Center

Papa Doug

&Geniya

Manchester

WE GIVE THANKS

See Page 24

The Jacobs & Cushman

Chefs, Cork & Craft Gala

IMMUNOTHERAPY

FOUNDATION

TRANSFORMING

CANCER

TREATMENT

MIRACLE BABIES

A Night in Venice

Gold Shield Gala

SAN DIEGO

POLICE FOUNDATION

Honorary Chairs

MARY AND

HUDSON DRAKE

See Page 95

Manchester

Charitable

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SUPPORTING BAHAMAS

HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS

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SANDIEGO

FOOD BANK

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A Year of

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A 112 YEAR

TRADITION

HOPE

LIVES HE

CAMPAIG

Jack McGrory

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Patrons

of the

Prado

HEROES OF

THE FRONT LINE

USO SAN DIEGO

Executive Director Ashley Camac and

Event Co-Chairs Sherry and Brianna Ahern

Women in Blue

Celebration

THE

Men’s

EVENT

MANCHESTER

FINANCIAL GROUP

HONORARY CHAIRS

ED AND ANN WITT

CELEBRATING

ITS 25TH

ANNIVERSARY

SEE PAGE 14

San Ysidro

Health

Together We Heal,

Recover and

Rebuild

SEE PAGE 15

THE TRAILBLAZERS

Options For All Leadership Brings Innovative

Changes To 50-Year-Old Industry – See Page 87

San Diego Police Foundation

Celebrating America’s Finest

JEWISH

FEDERATION

OF SAN DIEGO

COUNTY

DAVID

BRAMZON

JEWISH FEDERATION

OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY

BARRIO LOGAN

COLLEGE INSTITUTE

Roxi Link, JuLie

Cowan novak &

MerRidee Book

Chairs of the Patrons of the Prado

2021

K9 SOIRÉE


Heart

& Soul

Gala

HONOREES AND GALA CHAIRS

JACK MAIZEL,

HEIDI GANTWERK,

SETH KROSNER &

SILVANA CHRISTY

Home of


Guiding Hands

Meet the new CEO

Edward Hershey

and his family

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113t h

anniversary

charity

ball

Benefiting Rady

Children’s Hospital

Lisa Vieira and Reef

SEE PAGE 97

Jeff Patrick and

Trulette Clayes

Fostering Strength & Stability

Celebration

Apollo 16

The San Diego Air & Space

Museum was proud to

host the Apollo 16 50th

Anniversary Celebration,

remembering one of the last

times mankind walked on the Moon and

one of NASA’s finest moments. This year

is the final year of the 50th Anniversary

Celebrations of the Apollo Moon Landing

program, and the museum offered an

incredible opportunity to see, hear, and

personally meet the key figures who were

there during the most extensive in-person

exploration of the lunar surface, a goal of

mankind from time immemorial. Apollo

16 was a giant leap in the quest for

knowledge and scientific discovery.

Charlie Duke, Andie Kidrick, Gerald

Griffin, Dee O’Hara and Jim Kidrick

Irene Mccann

and Mary Drake

Christina Jakob

and Patrick Corr

Chris Rushing, Si Robin

and Sarbelio Tamayo

Norm and Grace Walker

with Kim and Tim Shields

Linda and Gary Keslik with

Julie and Grant Supan


Thank you San Diego for making Padres Pedal the Cause 2022

a record-breaking year of fundraising for local cancer research

Over $3.1 million raised this year and still growing.

Final fundraising total announced on June 16th

in celebration of World Without Cancer Day.

Join our circle at curebound.org

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100% of every dollar raised funds life-saving cancer research between San Diego’s top institutions


Celebration

El Museo del Aire y del Espacio de San

Diego, con mucho orgullo realizó la

celebración del 50° aniversario del

Apollo 16, recordando una de las

últimas veces en las que la humanidad

piso suelo lunar y uno de los más importantes

momentos para la NASA. Este año, también

se festeja el último año de las celebraciones

correspondientes al 50° aniversario del programa

lunar Apolo y el museo brinda la increíble

oportunidad de ver, escuchar y encontrarse de

manera personal con los protagonistas de esta

extensa exploración de la superficie lunar, un

logro monumental para la humanidad. Apollo

16 fue un increíble avance en la búsqueda del

conocimiento y descubrimiento científico.

Charlie Duke and

Papa Doug Manchester

David and

Christy Meixell

Francis French, Mark

Larson and David Neville

Therese and

Joehn Caballes

Kristina and Blake Hamerslag,

Rebecca Kuttachreuter and Sean Broe

Michelle Rouch, Bob

Slater and Mary Allan


Judy Scharer and

Mary Alice Brady

Deborah Griffin

and Gerald Griffin

Victory Lareau with

Chuck and Denise Niskey

Doug Rein, Julie and Dale

Yahnke, Kathleen and Jay Rains

Patti and Jim Petranoff

with Rebecca Conrad

Ian and

Julie Purcell

Kelli and

Grayson Grove

Danny and

Francella Perez


Community

MAKING MEDICARE EASIER

SBHIS is a highly experienced, trusted

and well-recognized agency in the

Medicare coverage space. They are

100% dedicated to serving Medicare

beneficiaries and those soon to become

eligible. Often overlooked aspects of

Medicare are who it applies to and how

one can manage your own outcomes.

An example of this ability to choose your own plans and

options comes from how SBHIS helped local community

leaders Claudia and Bob Pecora.

GB: Please tell us a little about yourselves.

We are both long-term La Jolla residents. Bob is a

practicing attorney and a member of the La Jolla Rotary

Club. Claudia teaches Spanish at The Evans School

and is a board member of the Patrons of the Arts in the

Vatican Museums, California Chapter. Claudia and our

daughter Marianna are members of National Charity

League, San Diego Chapter where they enjoy doing

volunteer work. We are also members of the La Jolla

Beach and Tennis Club.

What led you to choose SBHIS as your insurance

agency?

We had seen Pat Salas at various community events and

approached her to learn about Medicare. She shared

with us the story of SBHIS, which is focused exclusively

on assisting Medicare beneficiaries with their coverage

options.

What was your experience as you approached 65?

We were overwhelmed with an abundance of mailers

with misleading information. The government website

was difficult to navigate and frustrating. We found relief

with the SBHIS agents and website, which offered

straightforward information in both English and Spanish.

What happened when you engaged with SBHIS?

Pat introduced us to the agent who would be

handling our account, who then presented us with


Claudia and Bob Pecora at a

fundraising gala in San Diego

her recommendations, answered our questions, and

addressed our concerns. Our questions and concerns

were directly answered. Their professionalism,

knowledge, and “one-on-one” treatment was reassuring

in a time of transition and otherwise confusion. SBHIS

instructed me on how to create our accounts with

Social Security and recommended the best choices for

supplemental and prescription plans through Medicare

and took the mystery out of the process!

Did they charge for their services?

The amazing thing about this entire process was that we

did not incur a fee for SBHIS’s services! Most importantly,

there are no hidden fees or extra charges for working with

a SBHIS Insurance Services agent.

Would you recommend SBHIS?

The truth is we have already sent several friends their way

and will continue to recommend their services! SBHIS is

dedicated to helping Medicare beneficiaries understand,

learn and save, which is invaluable to us, and we knew

that our friends would also benefit from the help.

Are you happy with your current plan?

Very happy! We also get to review the plan when we receive

new information every year and SBHIS is with us every

step of the way, they really do make Medicare easy!

SBHIS es una experimentada y confiable

agencia dentro del espacio de cobertura de

Medicare. Están 100% dedicados a servir

a los beneficiarios de Medicare y a aquellos

próximos a ingresar. Hay aspectos de

Medicare que muchas veces se pasan por

alto como, a quién está destinado y cómo se pueden

manejar los propios resultados. Un ejemplo de esta

posibilidad de elegir su propio plan y opciones nos la

ofrece el caso Claudia y Bob Pecora, líderes de nuestra

comunidad que fueron asistidos por SBHIS.

GB: por favor, cuéntennos algo sobre ustedes.

Hace tiempo que ambos somos residentes de la Jolla, Bob

es abogado en actividad y miembro de La Jolla Rotary

Club y Claudia enseña español en The Evans School, y

también es miembro de la comisión directiva de Patrons of

the Arts de la sede de California de los Museos Vaticanos.

Tanto Claudia como nuestra hija Marianna son miembros

del National Charity League, de la sede de San Diego,

donde realizan trabajo voluntario. También pertenecemos a

La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club.

¿Qué los llevó a elegir SBHIS como su agencia de

seguros?

Nos habíamos encontrado con Pat Salas en varios

eventos comunitarios y nos acercamos a ella para

saber más sobre Medicare. Ella nos contó la historia de

SBHIS, explicándonos que se dedican exclusivamente a

asistir a los beneficiarios de Medicare con sus opciones

de cobertura.

¿Cuál fue su experiencia al acercarse a los 65?

Nos encontrábamos abrumados por la cantidad

de correos con información confusa, el sitio del

gobierno era difícil de navegar y muy frustrante, pero

encontramos ayuda con los agentes de SBHIS y su sitio

web, que nos ofrecieron información clara y sencilla

tanto en inglés como español.

¿Qué paso cuando se involucraron con SBHIS?

Pat nos presentó al agente que manejaría nuestra cuenta,

quien luego nos dio sus recomendaciones, contestó

nuestras preguntas y dudas de manera concreta y

sencilla. Su profesionalismo, conocimiento y tratamiento

personalizado fue muy reconfortante en un momento de

transición y confusión. SBHIS me explicó cómo crear una

cuenta en la Seguridad Social y me recomendó las mejores

opciones de planes suplementarios y prescripciones a las

que acceder a través de Medicare, ¡quitando el velo de

misterio a todo el proceso!

¿Les cobraron por el servicio?

¡Lo increíble de todo este proceso es que no tuvimos que

pagar por los servicios de SBHIS! Es más, no existen

cargos ocultos o extras por trabajar con un agente de

SBHIS Insurance Service.

¿Recomendaría usted a SBHIS?

¡La verdad es que ya les enviamos varios amigos y

seguiremos recomendando sus servicios! SBHIS se dedica

a lograr que los beneficiarios de Medicare entiendan,

aprendan y ahorren, lo cual es no tiene precio para

nosotros, y sabemos que nuestros amigos también se van

a beneficiar con ello.

¿Están conformes con el plan que tienen

actualmente?

¡Muy contentos! Es más, cada año, al recibir nueva

información, podemos replantear nuestro plan y SBHIS

está ahí para acompañarnos en cada etapa del proceso,

¡realmente hacen más fácil Medicare!

www.sbhis.net


Health

Go

Red for

Women

Martha Dennis and

Lori Demaria

The American Heart

Association San Diego

focuses on the cuttingedge

research, science,

technology and more. The

organization is committed to providing

a best-in-class experience as the Go

Red for Women experience continues

to be the cornerstone of the Go Red for

Women movement in local communities.

This empowering luncheon at the US

Grant Hotel focused on preventing heart

disease and stroke, sharing stories of

people impacted by cardiovascular

disease and raising critically needed

funds to save more lives.

Reena Horowitz, Debbie

Turner and Judy White

Natalie Hawryluk, Linda

Niggli and Beverly Hess

Bonnie Hayden and

Cindy Goodman

Jennifer Juckett, Alana

Smith and Marie Silver

Meagan Macias, Claire

Johnson and Reem Assaf


Lakshmi Narasimhan

and Amber Lowe

Erin Naviaux and

Lindsay Fader

3 Ways You Can Help

the San Diego Food Bank

1) Volunteer

Volunteer at the San Diego Food Bank’s 90,000-square-foot

warehouse in Miramar or the North County Food Bank’s

70,000-square-foot warehouse in Vista.

» We offer 2- or 3-hour volunteer shifts Monday through Saturday.

For more information, visit: SanDiegoFoodBank.org/Volunteer or

NorthCountyFoodBank.org/Volunteer

2) Donate Through Payroll Giving

Donate monthly through your company’s payroll giving program.

Your donation could be doubled with a matching gift from

your employer. To see if your employer participates, visit:

SanDiegoFoodBank.org/Payroll or NorthCountyFoodBank.org/Payroll

3) Host a Virtual Food Drive

» You can donate food easily online via the Food Bank’s website.

» Using your logo, we can customize a Virtual Food Drive for your

school, business or civic group!

» Set up a competition between departments or classes to

see who can raise the most food. For more information, visit:

SanDiegoFoodBank.org/Virtual or NorthCountyFoodBank.org/Virtual

Every $1 donated

provides 2 meals!

$1=

The Food Bank is

a 4-star Charity

The Food Bank has received

Charity Navigator’s highest

rating for ten consecutive

years. Only 7% of charities

nationwide receive this rating.

SanDiegoFoodBank.org | NorthCountyFoodBank.org


Health

American Heart

Association San

Diego se enfoca en

la investigación de

punta, las ciencias,

la tecnología y mucho más,

comprometiéndose a ofrecer

experiencias de primera clase

como la Go Red for Women,

la cual sigue siendo la piedra

angular del movimiento Go Red

For Women en las comunidades

locales. Este almuerzo,

realizado en el US Grant Hotel,

se enfoca en empoderar el

trabajo realizado en pos de la

prevención de enfermedades

cardiacas e infartos,

compartiendo historias

de personas que fueron

afectadas por enfermedades

cardiovasculares y al

mismo tiempo, recaudando

importantes fondos para

continuar salvando vidas.

Michael Niggli and

Beth Bowman

Pamila Brar and

Tina Ziainia

Bruce Hartman

and Jolyn Parker

Trisha Khaleghi, Bob Stein

and Yameeka Williams

Alisha Carpenter and

Christiana Paul


Anita Davis, Janice

Norman and Lisa Eubanks

Holly Robertson, Victoria

Hull and Lindsay Nalinoski

Master of Ceremonies

Phil Blair

Executive Officer, Manpower

Honoring

San Diego Padres

USO San Diego

American Eagle Award

Honoree

Dr. Michael R.

Cunningham

USO San Diego

Patriot Award Honoree

In Memoriam

Neil Ash

Lifetime Achievement

Award

Special Guests

Join us!

AND BE THE

FORCE BEHIND

THE FORCES®

The USO Show

Troupe

Wayne Newton

Singer & Entertainer

Vann Morris

Old Glory

U.S.

For information about sponsorships, please contact CAPT William R. Fenick USN (Ret.),

USO San Diego Executive Director, at wfenick@uso.org


The USO is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and not a part of the Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security. (EIN/Tax ID: 13-1610451) For USO’s State

Disclosures, visit uso.org/state-disclosures. For USO’s Privacy Policy, visit uso.org/privacy. The United States Coast Guard does not endorse fundraising on behalf of the USO.

Environment

WILDCOAST

STOPPING A TSUNAMI OF TRASH AT THE U.S.-MEXICO BORDER

BY SERGE DEDINA, PH.D., CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WILDCOAST

PHOTO CREDIT: LEAH HAYS

WILDCOAST at Los Laureles

The 2,293-

acre Tijuana

River

Estuary in

Imperial

Beach is

a Ramsar

Wetland of

International Importance and

a NOAA National Estuarine

Research Reserve. It adjoins the

1,862-acre Tijuana River Mouth

State Marine Conservation Area.

Combined, these coastal

and marine protected areas

provide habitat for more than

300 species of birds, leopard

sharks, bottlenose dolphins,

gray whales and California

spiny lobster. Both areas

provide important recreational,

coastal and economic

resources for communities

on both sides of the border,

especially the commercial and

sport fishing industries.

Before Installing the Trash Boom


Unfortunately, the

health of border

communities

and these fragile

nature reserves

are under threat

from sewage,

plastic debris and

waste tires that

flow from Tijuana

into the U.S.

during sewage

spills and rain

events.

Tijuana’s

unregulated urban

sprawl and limited

trash collection,

especially

in the city’s

steep canyons,

produces a

tsunami of trash

and sediment

that drains into

the Tijuana River

basin, impacts

San Diego,

and eventually

makes its way

to the Pacific

Ocean. Waste

tires and plastic

blanket coastal

ecosystems, clog

sewage collection systems, exacerbate flooding, and are

vectors for mosquito-borne diseases, including yellow

fever and dengue.

In order to stop the plastics and tires from spilling into the

ocean, in January 2021, WILDCOAST, an international

conservation team based in San Diego, installed the first

ever solid waste retention system (trash boom) in Mexico

in Los Laureles Canyon, a tributary stream of the Tijuana

River in Tijuana.

The trash boom has already prevented 72,753 pounds of

solid waste from entering the Tijuana River and the ocean.

Approximately 93% of the waste captured is plastic and

tires. WILDCOAST has employed local residents to sort

the waste, so it can be reused and recycled.

“We never asked

WILDCOAST

for anything

and they have

given us so

much,’ said

Señora Rosario,

a community

leader, who was

visibly emotional

during the park’s

inauguration.

WILDCOAST has

also organized

community

networks to help

collect plastic

and compensate

people for each

kilogram they

bring to recycle,

creating needed

income for the

Los Laureles

community.

On February

14, 2022, Ken

Salazar, the U.S.

Ambassador to

Mexico, toured

the WILDCOAST

trash boom

project in Los

A Tsunami of Trash

Laureles. “One

Ecosystem, Two

Countries” became the theme of this important visit by the

highest-ranking U.S. official in Mexico that turned out to

be a unique show of political will and unity between the

two countries to address the Tijuana River transboundary

water and plastic pollution crisis.

WILDCOAST plans to install two new trash booms in two

other communities in Tijuana whose tributaries also lead

to the sea. These booms will help to prevent thousands of

pounds of plastic debris from reaching the Pacific Ocean.

The innovative efforts of WILDCOAST to halt the tsunami

of trash along the U.S.-Mexico border illustrates how small

actions can have a big impact on protecting our coast and

ocean and endangered ocean wildlife.

www.wildcoast.org


Community

Lumbercycle

REINVESTING FALLEN TREES BACK INTO OUR COMMUNITIES

At San Diego Gas & Electric, our employees feel a strong sense of purpose beyond delivering

clean, safe and reliable energy services to our 3.7 million customers. As part of our commitment

to the communities we serve, we support a variety of initiatives through shareholder charitable

contributions, employee giving programs and volunteerism. Our philanthropic priorities include

climate action, emergency preparedness and safety, economic prosperity, and K-12 STEM

education. Many of our initiatives focus on advancing racial and gender equity

in alignment with our company value to “champion people.” We understand

that in order for our region to thrive and become more sustainable, it is

important for all of us to do our part to ensure no one is left behind.

When you walk

around your

neighborhood, do

you notice how

many trees you

pass? Trees serve

many purposes in

our communities.

They provide shade, food, oxygen, improve

soil and shelter animals, all while making our

communities more beautiful. In an arid climate like

Southern California, there are efforts underway

to increase our tree canopy, recognizing their

important role to reduce and adapt to the effects

of climate change.

It is important for trees to live as long as possible

because mature trees store more carbon. When

a tree’s life cycle is complete, it is environmentally

prudent to have a plan for utilizing their stored

carbon instead of decomposing it back into the

atmosphere. Lumbercycle is a nonprofit sawmill

dedicated to creating a regenerative circular

economy for urban wood. The organization


Urban wood made from local trees

reduces exotic woods imported

from our world’s cherished

rainforests and creates jobs for log

haulers, sawyers, tree companies

and woodworkers. The wood

milled by Lumbercycle is often

used in community enrichment

programs across the region,

including benches in parks and

raised beds in community gardens.

Accessibility and affordability

are deciding factors for whether

community members can use

local, sustainable lumber. By

increasing urban wood’s

affordability, we can increase

accessibility and create

opportunities for personal

and community development

to our most disadvantaged

neighborhoods.

diverts felled trees from landfills, mills and dries them

into usable lumber, then provides the urban wood

to community organizations and local woodworkers.

Additionally, by making sustainable wood products like

lumber, the organization is promoting a more sustainable

urban forest and educating the public about its economic

potential. Lumbercycle ensures that the powerful heattrapping

greenhouse gas, carbon, stays sequestered

inside the tree, instead of released back into the

environment to accelerate the pace of climate change.

With help from generous

partners, Lumbercycle has

been able to donate thousands

of board feet of lumber from

local trees to community

projects including high school

woodshops, church programs,

scouting organizations,

veterans’ groups, community

gardens, public art projects

and many more. In summer

2022, the organization will

continue its program in partnership with San Diego Gas

& Electric which teaches urban forestry to Girl Scouts

at Camp Winacka near Julian. The program features

fun and inclusive discussions about trees, followed

by a sawmill demonstration making lumber for the

camp. Lumbercycle’s outreach and contributions to the

community are made possible by grants and generous

donations. If you would like to support or learn more

about their efforts, you can visit their website at

www.Lumbercycle.org.


Luncheon

Leading Ladies

Stars of San Diego

The Salvation Army

Women’s Auxiliary

recently celebrated

“Leading Ladies,

Stars of San Diego,”

the theme of its 56th Anniversary

Women of Dedication luncheon

co-chaired by Roxi Link, Clarice

Perkins and Danitza Villanueva.

The event honored a dozen

extraordinary women – a

dynamic and diverse group from

throughout San Diego County

– for their dedication to our

community through volunteerism

and service.

Breanna, Kevin and Sherry Ahern

with Lt. Colonel Michele Lescano

and Lt. Colonel Lee Lescano

Roxi Link, Danitza

Villanueva and

Clarice Perkins

Inez and

Ted Thomas

Kristi Pieper, Kathryn

Vaughn and Arlene Esgate


Proud to serve

HEROES

Proud to serve

now and always.

HEROES

now and always.

Help Feeding San Diego ensure military families

and Help veterans Feeding have San the Diego food ensure they military need. families

and veterans have the food they need.

Give funds. Give time. Give voice.

Give funds. Give time. Give voice.

Go to

Go feedingsandiego.org

to

feedingsandiego.org

Luncheon

Salvation Army Women’s

Auxiliary, recientemente

celebró su tradicional

56° almuerzo aniversario

Women of Dedication

“Leading Ladies, Stars of San

Diego”. Sus anfitrionas, Roxi

Link, Clarice Perkins y Danitza

Villanueva, dieron la bienvenida

a sus invitados para honrar a

una docena de extraordinarias

mujeres, provenientes de un

diverso y dinámico grupo dentro

del condado de San Diego, que

dedican su tiempo y servicio

de manera voluntaria a nuestra

comunidad.

Dee Ammon

and Judy Burer

Joe and Andrea

da Rosa

Lynn Doyle and

Caroline Wohl

Susan McClellan

and Sara Napoli

Ellen and

Jim Moxham


Ellen Bryson and

Jennifer Kornreich

Katie McBride-Muzquiz with

Mark and Nancy Laturno


Luncheon

Betty Brayshay

and Marla Black

Stacy Rosenberg

and David Bennet

Anders Hurtig, Lena Evans Jackson

Evans-Floit and Alex Pfeiffer

Heather Ginsky

and Christine Reed

Daniel and

Renata da Rosa


James and Jo Ann Kilty

with Michael Newburn

Vivian Hardage and

Tamara LaFarga Josef

Ashley Camac and

Ginger Csizmadi

Julie Cowan Novak

and Bob Novak

Leta Keyes, Ximena Noriega,

Brianna Ahern and Sandra Schafer


Luncheon

Jayne Lindberg

and Liz Copley

Andie Kidrick and

Lauren Morrow

Dennis and Carol Sciotto

with Barb and Charley Crew

Irene and

Evan Mylonas

Christy Billings

and John Vance

Joyce Dostart and

Margaret Dudas


Betty and Leonard

Kornreich

Connie and

Nicholas Hernandez


SWA Community

Episcopal

Community Services

For more than

50 years,

Southwest

Airlines has

been committed to doing the right thing by our People

and protecting our Communities. We take pride in our

reputation as the airline with Heart, and that naturally

extends to a passion for making a difference in our

communities and protecting our resources. We are

proud to partner with local organizations who are

leading with heart and building a bridge to a brighter

future like Episcopal Community Services. Originally

founded in 1927,

the organization

provides social welfare

programs for the

poor, elderly, sick and those who otherwise might

be forgotten. Southwest remains

dedicated to serving in unique ways

that are true to our Mission and that

help those when they need it most.

Kelly Knox

Sr. Community Outreach Manager

Southwest Airlines

Episcopal Community Services

(ECS) serves more than 6,000

clients in the San Diego region,

providing more than $30 million

in health and human services

to help individuals and families

overcome hardship. Through

the organization’s 95-year

tradition of service, ECS has


ECS CEO Elizabeth

Fitzsimons and

Tony Manolatos

made a profound impact,

and the arrival of new CEO

Elizabeth Fitzsimons in 2021

has renewed the organization’s

focus and vision to create an

abundant and equitable society

where all have unlimited

potential.

Through the organization’s new

strategic direction, Fitzsimons,

the Board of Directors, and the

dedicated ECS team continue

to enhance ECS’ existing

programming, while identifying

and breaking down barriers

that limit the community’s

opportunity to thrive. The

organization’s revitalized

mission – to break barriers and

transform communities through

programs rooted in a tradition

of action and faith in God –

speaks to its efforts to build

upon the organization’s deep history

and strengths, while continuing to

advance equity and opportunity across

the region.

“We believe everyone should have

equal access and opportunity to

thrive,” said Fitzsimons. “This means

we need to listen, lean into what we do

best, and build on our capacity to meet the challenges of

our times.”

ECS’ programs have made a difference in the lives of

thousands of children, individuals and families. Its Head

Start program increases access to early childhood

education and development services for more than

2,000 young children. The organization’s bilingual Para

Las Familias program serves 250 preschoolers and

their families, allowing them to receive family counseling

and mental health support. The Central East Regional

Recovery Center provides intensive outpatient substance

use disorder treatment and behavioral health support.

The ACCORD DUI program serves 600

clients in their journey with drug and

alcohol dependence. The organization’s

transitional housing program, Uptown

Safe Haven, provides safe and

reliable housing for adults with mental

health disorders that struggle with

homelessness.

“We value belonging, respect, empowerment, exploration

and stewardship, but, above all, we approach those that

we serve with love,” shared Fitzsimons. “Our partners,

like Southwest Airlines, not only align with our values,

but are committed to taking action in our communities.

These partnerships reiterate the belief that we are stronger

together, and together we can accomplish anything.”

ECS is committed to continuing to adapt to change and

the new demands of society. Under new leadership and

with a reinvigorated mission, vision and values, ECS is an

essential part of the initiatives and conversations that drive

transformational change for generations to come.


Links

OLP

Golf

Karissa Keith, Raquel Jaszkowiak

and Cameron La Marca

Day

The 30th Annual OLP

Golf Tournament and

Spa Day, took place

at Singing Hills Golf

Resort and Sycuan

Casino Resort. This annual event

raises funds to support San Diego’s

oldest, and the region’s only, all

girls’ high school. This year’s Golf

Tournament and Spa Day was

followed by a 30th Anniversary

Party complete with ‘80s music,

dancing, and more. The event

benefited the school’s Carondelet

Annual Fund which is used to

support areas of greatest need.

Annie Navarra

and Cher Conner


Kaylie Sadlon Herron, Cassandra

Gilroy and Katharine LiMandri

Robert and

Stephanie Horsman

Gabby Sayago and

Enrique Hernandez

Richard Farler and

Angie Lasagna

La 30° edición

anual del OLP Golf

Tournament y Spa

Day se realizó en

el Singing Hills Golf

Resort y en el Sycuan Casino

Resort. Este evento anual

recauda fondos para apoyar

a la escuela más antigua de

San Diego, y la única de la

región con secundario solo

de niñas. Luego del Día

de Golf y Spa que ofrece

el torneo, se continuo con

la fiesta del 30 aniversario,

donde hubo música de los

´80, baile y mucha diversión

más. El evento es a beneficio

del fondo de la escuela

Carondolet Annual Fund,

dedicado a asistir a las

zonas más necesitadas.

Courtney Thorndurg

and Carmen Ortega

John Lek and

Victor Lopez

Tony Evenson, Kevin and Cory

Mcmahon and Nick Ward

Now Open at

San Diego Zoo

Feel what it’s like to be wild!

Wildlife Explorers Basecamp is a world

of immersive play and adventure for

Wildlife Explorers of all ages.

Get ready to explore!

Scan QR code

to learn more.

Sofia Silva, Sioban Downing

and Francesca La Marca


Community

Baja

Wine

Festival

Adriana

A

celebration of

Mexico was

enjoyed in Little

Italy thanks to

The Mexican

Consulate in San Diego who

brough the world-renowned

wines and shellfish from

El Valle de Guadalupe and

Ensenada. The event was held

to promote The Baja Wine &

Shellfish Fest which is geared

toward Americans in San

Diego allowing them to have a

taste from the Best of Baja in

Downtown San Diego.

Brenda, Adeline, Oliver

and Jonathan Wiese

Reed, Yolanda Rubio, Daniel

Couttolenc, Marifer and Eduardo Aiza

Tom Vega and

Jillian Lashley

Meghann O’Connor

and Diane Alborado


Aimee Lucia Parada

and Alberto Lozano

Gracias al

Consulado de

México en San

Diego, en Little

Italy se pudo

disfrutar de una celebración en

honor a este maravilloso país,

donde se reunieron reconocidas

bodegas y marisquerías

de El Valle de Guadalupe y

Ensenada. El evento se realizó

para promocionar el Baja Wine

& Shellfish Fest, para que los

americanos de San Diego

puedan deleitarse con una

muestra de lo mejor de Baja en

el centro de San Diego.

Hanna and Dimitriy Datskevich,

Bogdan Yakymchuk and Natallia Blisiuk

Natalia Figueroa

and Dania Miranda

Drew Deckman, Consul Carlos Gonzalez

Gutierrez and Sergio Guevara Escamilla

Kristin Shute and

Tom Magnussen

Celebrating

35 years

Parent Institute for Quality Education

Building Family-School-Community Partnerships

JUNE 22, 2022

RECEPTION | UC SAN DIEGO

www.PIQE.org

By invitation only

For more info contact

pchavez@piqe.org


Heroes

USO San Diego

FORCE BEHIND THE FORCES

You will be happy to know the USO in San Diego County

is operating at full speed. There has never been a more

exciting time to be a part of the USO!

The consolidation of the One USO concept is complete,

resulting in one organization unified to execute their mission

of strengthening our military service members by keeping

them connected to Family, Home and Country, throughout

their service to the Nation. With the support of many past

Board Chairs and Board Members the USO transition is

complete, and they are better for it and making an incredible

difference here at home and abroad.

This new One USO concept provides a sustainable approach to operations that ensures

they are executing their programs to meet today’s servicemember’s needs, here and

abroad. USO can now offer the right programs to our service members and their families

wherever they are deployed or call home. USO is truly a “Force behind the Forces.”


USO San Diego is host to

the largest concentration

of service members in the

country with over 140,000

service members residing

in our County. The USO

has been here in San

Diego for 81 years and has

always provided meaningful

support to OUR troops and

their families. They have

never wavered from their

mission.

USO San Diego is

executing their mission

daily through the local USO

Centers and Programs. In

San Diego County there

is USO Center Camp

Pendleton, USO Center

Liberty Station, USO

Neil Ash Airport Center,

USO MEPS Center and

the Transition and Field

Programs capabilities, all

designed, resourced, and

staged to meet the needs

of today’s service members

and commands. USO is at

the right places focused on

doing the right thing.

During the next year, USO San Diego is focused on several goals: Mission - Supporting

our troops and their families; Growth - Expanding their reach to the local bases;

Awareness - Sharing their impact; Partnerships – Recognition; and People - Finding and

keeping the best.

To celebrate their achievements and new goals, on 22 October, 2022 they are hosting

their USO Stars and Stripes Gala at the US Coast Guard Station San Diego. This

will be an outstanding evening

of patriotism and recognition,

designed to share their local

mission impact, recognize those

that have been special partners,

and provide a venue where

we can together celebrate our

heritage of unconditional support

of our troops and their families.

Please consider being a part

of this meaningful organization

that will continue to be the

“Force behind the Forces” and

join in this special evening and

celebration.

sandiego.uso.org


Arts

Life

Science

Night

The 2022 Life Sciences

Night @ the Opera brought

together leaders of San

Diego’s Life Sciences

industry to enjoy worldclass

opera and high-level networking.

Notable guests, representing San

Diego’s many biotech companies

gathered for an exclusive Pre-Opera

Reception, followed by San Diego

Opera’s production of Gounod’s operatic

masterpiece, Roméo et Juliette.

Andrew Lewis, Victoria Smith,

Pascal Krotee and Kaycie Craib

Kunapareddy Malwika, Cynthia

Grande and Pratiksha Jaiswal

Mario and

Linda Sierra

Casey and

Vito Sanfilippo

Stacey Klaman, Linda

Robertson and Janet White


Mary Fromson

and Brenda Buso

Richard and

Susan Ulevitch

All smiles

Mackenzie Cooper, Amanda

Marra and Olivia Sulivan

Carrie Stone and

Magda Marquet

Erica Ollmann Saphire, Robert Kaplan, Joe

Panetta, Sarah Zaknoen and David Bennett


Arts

Líderes de la industria de

las Ciencias Biológicas de

San Diego se dieron cita

en la Edición 2022 de Life

Sciences Night @ the Opera,

para compartir ópera de nivel mundial

y networking de alto nivel. Previo a

la presentación de la producción de

la Opera de San Diego, Romeo y

Julieta de Gonoud, los importantes

invitados, representando a las muchas

empresas biotecnológicas de San

Diego, participaron de una exclusiva

recepción.

Benjamin Van Espen

and Valentina Porro

Suvan Kulkarni and

Stephen Edmonds

Maria Shahmoradgoli, Julie

Ames and Bob Watkins

Brynley and

Leni Lee

Edward and Martha Dennis, Alexis

Vasquez and Nico Villanueva

Karin Hoffman-Panetta

and Jeannie Posner


Party in thePark...

Gloria Lin and

Chun Luo

Saturday

October 8, 2022

Join us for a fun & elegant evening outside

on the Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park

Lori Iaconis and

Sanjay Shukla

HONORING PAPA DOUG

& THE MANCHESTER FAMILY

Co-Chairs

REENA HOROWITZ

JEANNE JONES

STEPHANIE BROWN

Mark McGrath

and his SoCal

rock band Sugar

Ray will perform!

For more information contact Sharon Smith

at 619-987-8020 or sharon@sdautomuseum.org

Na Li and Kristina

Manvelian


Aviation

Schubach Aviation

SAFETY WITHOUT COMPROMISE

As a rapidly increasing number of

travelers turn to private aviation for

their transportation needs, they

benefit not only from the ease,

time savings, and personalized

service of on-demand jet

charter - but also peace of mind

knowing that passenger safety

protocols often go well beyond

those compared to commercial travel. But not all operators

are created equal, there are industry-specific certifications

that set them apart and say quite a lot about their safety

culture. Below Schubach Aviation Co-owner and CEO

Kimberly Herrell details what notable safety credentials and

benchmarks to inquire about when evaluating a jet charter

operator, so you can fly with confidence:

IS-BAO Stage 3

Introduced by the International Business Aviation Council,

IS-BAO is a voluntary international safety endorsement

and the worldwide gold standard for business aviation -

exceeding the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) standard

regulations. A three-stage recommended code of best

practices, the IS-BAO audit is performed by a third-party

reviewers and compares an operator’s safety-related

policies, processes, and procedures. The most advanced

“stage 3” certification is awarded to fewer than 3% of

operators nationwide.

ARGUS Platinum

Developed by Aviation Research Group, the ARGUS rating

is a respected independent, third-party system used

worldwide to grade a charter operators’ safety standards


Con un rápido crecimiento de la cantidad de

viajeros mudándose a la aviación privada como

medio de transporte, que no solo se benefician

por la practicidad, ahorro de tiempo y servicios

personalizados de los vuelos chárteres a

pedido, también se benefician de saber que

los protocolos de seguridad para pasajeros

son, por lo general, superiores a los de los

vuelos comerciales. Pero no todos los operadores son lo mismo,

existen certificaciones específicas de la industria que los diferencian

y dicen mucho sobre su cultura de seguridad. Por debajo, uno de

los dueños de Schubach Aviation y CEO de la empresa Kimberley

Herrell, nos detalla que destacados parámetros y credenciales de

seguridad se deben solicitar al evaluar un operador de jets chárter

para poder volar con tranquilidad:

IS-BAO Stage 3

Presentado por el International Business Aviation Council, IS-BAO

es la aprobación dorada de seguridad voluntaria y de nivel mundial

de la aviación comercial, superando a las regulaciones estándares

de la FAA (Federal Aviation Authority). Un recomendado código de 3

niveles de buenas prácticas, el IS-BAO realiza auditorias por terceras

personas y compara las políticas, procesos y procedimientos de

seguridad de un operador. La certificación de mayor nivel, el “nivel 3”,

solo lo logran el 3% de los operadores nacionales.

ARGUS Platinium

vis-à-vis its industry peers. The highest level

“platinum” operator rating is awarded only

to organizations that have proven industry

best practices for their flight operations.

WYVERN Wingman

Established by WYVERN, a leader in aviation

safety risk management and training,

operators belonging to the highly regarded

Wingman safety certification program are

evaluated in all aspects of operations, from

safety records to maintenance. The rigorous

vetting system confirms that their practices

align with professional international industry

standards.

Schubach’s flawless safety record has

allowed it to be certified at the highest levels

and its dedication to absolute reliability has

left nothing to chance — far exceeding the

industry standards. Schubach’s flawless

safety record speaks for itself.

Desarrollado por Aviation Research Group, el ARGUS es una

calificación independiente muy respetada, un sistema utilizado

mundialmente que utiliza terceras partes para calificar los niveles de

seguridad de los operadores frente a pares de la industria. El nivel

más alto, el “platino” se otorga solamente a organizaciones que han

demostrado que poseen las mejores prácticas de la industria en sus

operaciones de vuelo.

WYVERN Wingman

Creado por WYVERN, líder en seguridad de aviación, manejo de

riesgos y entrenamiento, los operadores pertenecientes al altamente

estimado Wingman Safety certification program, son evaluados

en todos los aspectos operativos, desde registros de seguridad a

mantenimiento. Este riguroso sistema de antecedentes confirma que

sus prácticas se alinean con los niveles profesionales internacionales

de la industria.

Los impecables registros de seguridad de vuelo de Schubach le

han permitido recibir los más altos niveles de certificaciones y su

profundo compromiso con la confiablidad no dejan nada al azar,

excediendo ampliamente los niveles de la industria. Los impecables

registros de seguridad de Schubach hablan por sí mismos.

www.schubachaviation.com


Gala

Heart and

Soul Gala

Jewish Family Service was full of gratitude

for the overwhelming support they received

from the community in honor of the 2022

Heart & Soul Gala. Together, guests raised

an unprecedented $1.4 million to sustain

the life-changing work of Jewish Family Service

of San Diego while honoring community leaders,

Marcia Hazan and Danielle and Brian Miller. The

community’s generosity will continue to empower

and uplift thousands of children, families and older

adults across our community.

Jeremy Ross, Samantha Koches,

Brian Jinings and Kira Finkenberg

Stacey Rosenberg, Mayor Todd

Gloria and Don Rosenberg

Lisa Foster and

Cindy Aaron

Jay Barnett, Veronica

Perez and Mahau Ma


Norman Katz, Roxanne Schindler

Katz, Rose and Alex Schindler

Bob Rubenstein, Marie

Raftery and Howard Pearl

THREADS

We want to be part of your outdoor experience.

(858) 274-8484


Gala

Jewish Family Service está

profundamente agradecida por

el increíble apoyo recibido de la

comunidad en la gala 2022 Heart

& Soul. Junto a los invitados, se

logró recaudar la importante suma

de $ 1.4 millones para solventar los

trabajos solidarios que viene realizando

Jewish Family Services en San

Diego, y también honrar a líderes de

la comunidad como Marcia Hazan y

Danielle y Brian Miller. La generosidad

de la gente logra empoderar y resarcir

a miles de niños, familias y adultos

mayores de nuestra comunidad.

Beth and

Emily Newton

Donna Petersen and

Charles Richmond

Kevin Wechter

and Brian Miller

Leamon Crooms

and Lisa Ordonez

Mel Katz, Megan

and Trevor Blair


Jack Maizel and

Heidi Gantwerk

Phyllis Harris with Howard

and Barbara Milstein

Michael Rabkin and

Marsha Berkson

Councilmember Raul Campillo, Nadia Farjood,

Deborah Bucksbaum and Lee Maio

Sarah Schatz and

Sharleen Wollach

Marcia Hazan

Raquel Kramer


Gala

Keith Mckenzie, Whitney Drechsler,

Mark Cammell and Gary Hirschfeld

Michael Hopkins and

Supreeth Manjumatha

Scott, Jessica, Amy

and Ben Schindler

Ron and Joellyn

Zollman


Chris and Emily Jennewein with

Naomi and Wayne Harris

Evelyn and

Ernest Rady

Mitch and

Elizabeth Siegler

Susanna Flaster

and Amy Corton


Gala

Paris by

Night

Cygnet Theatre hosted

their annual Gala with an

uplifting evening of Parisian

grandeur while raising

over $275,000 to support

Cygnet’s Artistic and Arts Engagement

programs. The generosity of attendees

will make it possible for Cygnet to

create bold, thought-provoking theatre

and impact the community in new and

exciting ways.

Jay Jeffcoat and

Joyce Gattas

Ryan Haynes and

Michael Cusimano

Allison Spratt Pearce

and Marinda Peugh

Victoria Hamilton

and Judy Nora

Bruce and

Kim Neapole



James Newcomb with

Kim and Chris Walsh

Bill McHarg, Nil Noyan

and Barbara Zell

Jill Hall, Alan Ziter

and Leslie Meads

Eleanor Lynch with Arthur

and Marilyn Neumann

Katy Tang, Luke Jacobs, Debra

Wanger and Michael Davis


Gala

El Teatro Cygnet llevó adelante

su gala anual con una edificante

velada de grandeza parisina,

logrando recaudar más de

$ 275,000 destinados a los

programas de Arte y de Compromiso

artístico del Cygnet. La generosidad de los

presentes hizo posible que Cygnet creara un

teatro que desafía a la mente, provocando

las ideas e impactando de nuevas e

interesantes maneras en la comunidad.

Eberhard and Jessica Rohm,

Jain Malkin and Gary Watson

Lori Torio, Tim Mulligan

and Doreen Black

Don and Perry

Colapinto

Lynnette Tessitore

and Fel Santos


Marc Sylwestrzak, Eileen Bowman

with Anise and David Ritchie

Sean Murray, Paul Miller

and Julie Grev

Eric Clark, Lucky Weaver

and Dante Macatantan

Mary Ann and

John Rodarte

Are you ready to put on a smile and a rainbow costume? You’ll be

full of joy while you run and walk with your community during the

Front Runners & Walkers San Diego Pride 5K.

Join us for a fun and colorful 5K run/walk along the San Diego

Pride Parade route, then stay for the parade and festival! Can’t

make it in person? No problem, there’s a virtual option so you can

join in the fun wherever you are.

It’s a healthy way to kick-off Pride weekend and a great way to

support local LGBT charities. Proceeds from the Pride 5K benefit

the LGBT Center’s Youth Housing Project and San Diego Pride

Youth programs

FRONT RUNNERS

& WALKERS

SAN DIEGO

PRIDE 5K

For more information and to register, visit: pride5k.run

July 16th, 2022 • 8am

Hillcrest, San Diego

Mission Fed is proud to serve as this year’s Diamond Sponsor

Beneficiaries


Leaders

Ingrid & Susy

TWO EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN MAKING AN

IMPACT IN SAN DIEGO

Barrio Logan College

Institute recently

celebrated its annual

Opportunity for

Impact fundraiser on

Thursday, May 12. Over

250 philanthropists and

community and business

leaders gathered for an

exquisite event to support

BLCI’s after-school

programs that prepare

and enroll 100 percent of

its students as the first

generation in their families

to attend college.

BLCI extends its sincere

gratitude to the co-chairs

of this year’s Opportunity

for Impact, Ingrid de

Llamas and Susy Villegas.

Ingrid, the Director of

Philanthropy and External

Ingrid de Llamas

and Susy Villegas

Relations for the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego,

and her family have been prominent supporters of BLCI

and its mission of providing access to higher education

to break the cycle of poverty in several of San Diego’s

communities. Susy,

President of SVPR

Communications,

a public relations

firm, along with her

husband Pedro,

has been an ardent

proponent of higher

education and a

12-year supporter

of BLCI. Susy is

currently serving as

the first Latina to

chair the board in the

organization’s 26-

year history and is

working to strengthen

critical infrastructure

for smart growth of

BLCI’s programs

throughout San

Diego.

Due to Ingrid and

Susy’s steadfast

dedication and

hands-on approach,

this year’s Opportunity

for Impact was the

most successful ever,

raising significant

funds to support

students, from third

graders to high

schoolers, as they

break new ground in their families’ journeys to college.

We all thank Ingrid and Susy for their exceptional

leadership and for making lasting generational impact at

BLCI and in the San Diego community!


BLCI Graduation 2021

El jueves 12 de mayo, el

Barrio Logan College

Institute celebró su evento

anual para recaudar

fondos Opportunity for

Impact, donde más de 250

filántropos, líderes de la

comunidad y empresariales

se reunieron para apoyar los

programas extra curriculares

de BLCI; programas que

permiten preparar e inscribir al 100 por ciento de

sus estudiantes en la universidad, siendo ellos la

primera generación de sus familias en asistir a estas

casas de estudio.

BLCI quiere brindar un profundo reconocimiento a

las anfitrionas del Opportunity for Impact de este

año, Ingrid Llamas y Susy Villegas. Ingrid, Directora

de Filantropía y Relaciones Públicas de la Epilepsy

Foundation of San Diego, junto a su familia, han

sido importantes colaboradores de BLCI y de

su misión, la de brindar acceso a la educación

superior como modo de romper con el círculo de

pobreza dentro de varias comunidades de San

Diego. Susy, presidente de SVPR Communications,

una empresa de relaciones públicas, junto a su

marido Pedro, son comprometidos defensores de

la educación superior y colaboradores por más de

12 años de BLCI. En los 26 años de existencia de la

organización, Susy se convirtió en la primera latina

en presidir su comisión y trabaja incansablemente

para fortalecer las infraestructuras esenciales con

el fin de lograr un crecimiento inteligente de los

programas de BLCI en todo San Diego.

Gracias al constante compromiso de Ingrid y Susy

y su enfoque proactivo, este año, Opportunity for

Impact tuvo un éxito sin precedentes, recaudando

importantes fondos para ayudar a estudiantes

de tercer grado hasta secundario a iniciar un

nuevo camino en sus familias, el de acceder a la

universidad.

¡Queremos nuevamente agradecer a Ingrid y Susy

por su excepcional liderazgo y por dejar una huella

indeleble en BLCI y la comunidad de San Diego!

www.blci.org


Arts

Mainly

Mozart

Mainly Mozart enrich the lives

of todays and tomorrow’s

passionate music lovers

by connecting them to the

genius and innovation of

Mozart and the Masters, to world-class

musicians and music-making, and to each

other. They hosted an intimate concert

experience with the world’s greatest

classical artists for the members to

enjoy and celebrate the beauty of music.

They also honored longtime friend and

supporter Reinette Levine.

Gail Donahue, Reinette

Levine and Nancy Laturno

Ernie Ligon and

Jeanne Obenchain

Esther Nahama and

Rory McMahon

Anita and Stephen

Henderson

Susan and Ron Heller

with Arlene Esgate

Hoy y siempre es

que Mainly Mozart

enriquece las vidas

de los amantes

de la música,

conectándolos con el genio y

la innovación de Mozart y los

Maestros, con músicos de nivel

mundial y con la creación musical.

Se llevó adelante un concierto

íntimo de los más importantes

artistas clásicos del mundo donde

se celebró la belleza de la música.

También se rindió un homenaje

a una amiga y colaboradora de

siempre, Reinette Levine.


Johan Brahme, Marsha

Sewell and Bob Maddalean

Zoran Dimitrovski and

Richard Della Penna

Ron Mcmillan, Alexandra

Pearson and Paul Meschler

JEWISH NATIONAL FUND-USA PRESENTS

THE 11 TH ANNUAL

LOVE OF ISRAEL BRUNCH

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2022 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

In-Person Admission (includes Kosher brunch): $36

Live Virtual Admission: $18

FEATURING

Noa Tishby

Israeli-American Actress, Author, Producer &

the State of Israel’s Special Envoy for Combatting

Antisemitism and Delegitimization

Dr. Andrew Viterbi, Honorary Chair

Leslie & Shlomo Caspi, Event Chairs

Dr. Sol Lizerbram, National President

Debbie Kornberg, President, San Diego

Event information and registration at jnf.org/SDBrunch

Joann Clark, Sharry

Seal and Ann Davies

Questions? Contact:

Monica Suissa, Director, San Diego

msuissa@jnf.org or 858.824.9178 x858


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Benefit

Soroptimist

Hats & Heels

The Soroptimist Clubs of Poway and North

San Diego joined together to hold their

annual Hats and Heels luncheon. Guests

enjoyed a live performance from the iconic

band The Fifth Dimension. Proceeds from

the luncheon support Transitional Housing program

which provides apartments for survivors of domestic

violence and their children. Funds also support programs

helping women and girls in their communities.

Adrienne Wells Holmes, Alicia

Tremble and Cory Scogin

Dorothy Olson

and Sue Devicaris

Mina Desiderio and

Michelle De La Greca

Laura Hollister and

Karen Haywood

City Attorney Mara Elliott,

Kimberly Miller and Diane Doherty

Theresa Martin and

Carol Ann Donahue


Morgan Chin

with Dylan

Marisa Ugarte and District

Attorney Summer Stephan

Lynn Kaufman

and Lori Kimball

Susan Spoto, Teresa

Apsey and Caroline Draper

Rachel Wadsworth

and Abby Boretto

Nicole Lucey

and Diana Gray

Christine Dugan

and Minoo Navari

Melanie Crane

and Jen Bergo


Benefit

Los Clubes Soroptimistas

de Poway y San Diego se

reunieron para llevar adelante

su almuerzo anual Hats and

Heels, donde los invitados

disfrutaron de una presentación en vivo

a cargo de la emblemática banda The

Fifth Dimension. Las recaudaciones del

almuerzo se destinan a colaborar con

el programa de Viviendas de Transición

que brinda a las personas y familias

sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica

un lugar donde vivir. Los fondos también

solventan a los programas que asisten a

mujeres y niñas en sus comunidades.

Darlene Mayer

and Trisha Clark

Dee Ammon and

Maggie Watkins

Christy and

Albert Lin

Jennifer Keller, Joy

Brown and Paula Day

Suzanne Kropf

and Deb Shlager


Monica Dean and

Susan Meissner

Nancy Brokaw

and Shelley Dugan

Maryam Hekmat

and Melanie Buong

Enid Glick and

Terry Snow

Paula Stein and

Carol Zimmerman

Leigh Ann Elledge

and Jamie Melim

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO

SUPPORTS YOUR CHARITABLE-GIVING, PASSIONS AND INTERESTS.

Our Faith, Our Gratitude, Our Future.

Our Vision

To be the recognized leader of Catholic

philanthropy in San Diego and Imperial

counties, whose trusted stewardship

satisfies our donors’ intentions while

meeting the needs of our community.

Our Values

To abide by Catholic principles, uphold the

highest ethical standards, lead responsibly,

respect our donors’ intent, manage resources

efficiently and effectively, provide transparency

and accountability, and serve professionally.

For more information go to www.ccfsd.org

or scan the QR code

or call Manny Rubio at (858) 397-9701


Heroes

June is PTSD

Awareness Month

PTSD Awareness Month sheds

light on the dark psychological

effects of war and the dogs who

are trained to lead the way out of

that darkness.

William, a US Marine, is driving

his car on an otherwise ordinary

day when a storm approaches

and thunder and lightning strike.

William is pulled back to another

world, another life. He pulls over, covers his head, and

waits for the terror to pass. William is one of over 12

million Americans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress

Disorder, or PTSD, each year. Fortunately, William is also

a member of Freedom Dogs, a San Diego-based 501(c)(3)

nonprofit organization devoted to improving the lives of

military members suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress

Disorder and other war-related injuries and impairments

through the use of trained service dogs.

Previously referred to as “shell shock,” or “battle

fatigue,” PTSD is a psychiatric disorder common in

people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic

event. According to the American Psychological

Association, people with PTSD suffer intense, disturbing

thoughts and feelings related to their experience. They

may relive the event through flashbacks or nightmares;

they may feel sadness, fear, or anger; and they may

feel detached or estranged from other people. People

with PTSD may avoid situations or people that remind

them of the traumatic event, and they may have strong

negative reactions to something as ordinary as a loud

noise or an accidental touch.


suffer from it do not seek treatment; many

need the guidance of those around them to

recognize the signs and guide them to the

assistance and support they need.

Although PTSD is often associated with military veterans, the terrifying

psychological disorder affects people from all walks of life. In the U.S.

approximately 3.5% of adults are diagnosed with PTSD every year, and

an estimated 1 in 11 people will be diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetime.

Still, PTSD is most prevalent in those who have served in the military. A

2021 study found that among those who served after 9/11, a staggering

75% reported that they had experienced PTSD.

In 2010, The Senate declared June 27 to be National PTSD Awareness

Day, and in 2014, designated the month of June as National PTSD

Awareness Month. Spreading the word about PTSD - what it is, what

the symptoms are, who suffers from PTSD, and what to do about it - is

the most important thing we can do. PTSD is treatable, yet many who

To this end, Freedom Dogs pairs wounded

Military heroes with specialty service dogs

that are trained to recognize the signs of

PTSD and help their humans out of a trigger

response. With a simple touch of his nose,

William’s Freedom Dog brings him out of

his traumatizing memories and back to

the present. William explains that with that

touch, his dog brings him back into reality.

“You are not over there,” the dog is saying

to him. “You are here. Be with me. Be in this

moment.” William’s Freedom Dog also helps

to break his isolation and reduce stress.

Thanks to William’s Freedom Dog, he is

more comfortable leaving his house, and

encountering new people, which helps in his

transition back to civilian life.

www.freedomdogs.org


Impact

Unity

Luncheon

Chicano Federation hosted their

Annual Unity Luncheon as they came

together to celebrate togetherness

and their steadfast commitment to

putting #CommunityFirst! The Annual

Unity Luncheon brought together hundreds of

community members and business leaders in

support of the Federation’s many community

programs and services. Chicano Federation

continues the work to be the trusted communitybased

organization that thousands of families and

individuals turn to for assistance each year.

Jade Fraser, Ceci Casares de Cano,

Jose Cano and Kathryne Chavez

Leah Koontz, Debbie

Rippa and Kelly Knox

Andres de la Mora, Maria

Hampton and Patricia Campos

Mario and Linda Sierra

with Arnulfo Manriquez

Catalina Duarte and

Courtney Pendleton

Susy Villegas and

Antonio Barbosa


Patricia Alvarez de los Cobos

and Stephen Saunderson

Sara Boquin, Isaia Maya,

Teresa Contreras, Megan

Evanson and Cristina Aguirre

Frank Robinson and

George Ramirez

Minerva Garcia

and Liz Ramirez

Trevor Blair and

Mark Sanchez

Port Commissioner Sandy

Naranjo and Aida Castaneda

Rosie Sandoval, Alberto

Bautista and Connie Cepeda


Impact

Chicano Federation llevó

adelante su Annual

Unity reuniéndose para

festejar la unidad y el

sólido compromiso de

#CommunityFirst! Este almuerzo

de unidad que se realiza cada año,

reúne a cientos de miembros de la

comunidad y líderes empresariales

en apoyo de los muchos programas

que ofrece la Federation. Chicano

Federation continúa trabajando

en pos de convertirse en la

organización confiable basada en

la comunidad a la cual miles de

personas y familias pueden acudir

en busca de asistencia.

Councilmember Stephen

Whitburn and Kazeem Omidiji

Lizbeth Rocha

and Arnold Lovio

George Saldamando, Ted

Martinez Jr. and Stephen Gamp

Anika Fisch, Jessica

Ceja and Pedro Anaya

Rudy Vargas and

Ana Melgoza

Jason Paguio, Councilmember

Raul Campillo and Rich Nagale

Brenda Lopez and

George A Rios III

Teresa Contreras and

Eunice Sanchez-Mata


Masis Kevorkian and

Assistant Chief of Police

Sandra Albrektsen

Abraham Pineda

and Barbarah Torres

Nancy Sasaki, Lidia S.

Martinez and Lisette Islas

Todd Lane, Renee Mckee

and Lamont Jackson

Raymond Uzeta, Lorena

Slomanson and Jim Bartell

When Action Meets Compassion,

Lives Change

Freedom Dogs mission is to

speed the recovery and enhance

the lives of wounded military

heroes through the use of

specialty-trained service dogs.

Even though it costs

approximately $50,000 and

takes two years to train a puppy,

Freedom Dogs does not charge

for their services.

You can help give the gift of a life changing

companion by sponsoring a Freedom Dog.

www.FreedomDogs.org


Perfil

Elyssa Rosenberg

THE VALUE OF DANCE AS A TOOL FOR CREATIVITY

BY: NICHOLE NAOUM

Art is everywhere.

Whether it comes

alive on a canvas, on

a sidewalk, or on a

stage, we all share

a deep and abiding

appreciation and

understanding of how

art shapes the world

around us.

Elyssa Rosenberg

has a unique passion

for dance that can

be seen, felt and

heard with each

performance. As a

professional dancer

and choreographer,

her goal has always

been to show

audiences the ways

that dance can

transcend barriers

and help unlock a

multitude of emotions

and desires.

Elyssa

Rosenberg

Elyssa’s journey to become the dance educator and

powerhouse she is today began while she was earning

her master’s degree from New York University. While

teaching at Eliot Feld’s Ballet Tech, she saw firsthand how

inequitable access to

arts education truly is.

Elyssa traveled across

New York City to hold

auditions for kids and

was astonished at the

difference between

their local public

school education and

the education they

received at Ballet

Tech.

“What struck me

most was the way

the students who

came to Ballet

Tech grew in selfassurance,

poise and

empathy. A proper

arts education is not

only about developing

artists, but about

fostering confidence,

compassion and

creativity. Those

characteristics stay

with them throughout

their lives, regardless

of what they choose

as a profession.”

Today, Elyssa serves

as the founder

and Artistic and

Executive Director of Seaside Arts Center in Carmel

Valley. She founded Seaside Arts Center because

she saw the need for arts education that focused on

developing the students’ own artistic voices. The nonprofit

organization also partners with local organizations


like the Monarch School to ensure that high quality arts

education is available to all San Diego children despite

their circumstances. “In addition to having a robust

scholarship program at our studio, I oversee a staff of 14

amazing teachers and administrators, develop curricula for

our various departments and programs, and teach several

dance classes at the studio and in the community.”

Elyssa describes herself as a collaborative

leader and consensus builder. She shared

with GB Magazine, “Dance is a brilliantly

collaborative process, involving dancers,

composers, musicians, lights, stage

managers, costume designers, and so much

more. As a choreographer, you quickly learn

that with all those collaborators, it is unlikely

that you will achieve exactly what you

envisioned at the start.” But what she has

learned over the years as a choreographer

was that if she surrendered to the process

and allowed each collaborator to do what

they do best, the product will be so much

better than she initially envisioned.

“The best part of my job is seeing children

gain confidence through self-expression.

One of our goals is to help kids listen to

their inner voice and feel comfortable with

themselves in any situation, especially when

they are uncertain. When I see children who

walked into the studio insecure, intimidated,

and unsure, go on to perform (often their

own choreography) with assurance and

conviction, I know we have succeeded.”


Celebration

Spring

Luncheon


Nestled between the beach and the

mountains, The Country Friends

held its Annual Spring Luncheon

at the Santaluz Club. Many familiar

faces, and some new, gathered for

a few hours of shopping, mingling and lunching.

This year Shop Volunteers were honored for their

service and dedication to The Country Friends.

Kari Rubin, Heather Reynolds,

Danusia Jacobs and Deede Wittman

Maggie Bobileff, Christina

Karl and Luisa Zarate

Luis Carranza and

Katherine Foster

Pamela Gardner and

Sophia Alsadek


Eugenia Barth and

Alicia Armstrong

As Philanthropy Editor, each week I feature a

different hometown hero as part of our “Feel

Good Friday” e-newsletter. I am passionate about

highlighting some of the causes that are creating

a positive difference in our town as well as the

individuals who are making it all happen.

Marion Machado

and Jolene Davidson

Sincerely,

Lori M. Walton

Philanthropy Editor

Giving Back Magazine

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Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter

Sandy Nolan and

Laura Paulson


Celebration

The Country Friends llevó

a cabo su almuerzo

anual de primavera en

Santaluz Club, un club

acogedoramente ubicado

entre las playas y las montañas. Con

muchas caras conocidas y otras

nuevas, la reunión ofreció ventas,

momentos para encontrarse y

conversar y un almuerzo. Este año,

Shop Volunteers fueron distinguidos

por su servicio y dedicación al The

Country Friends junto a los infinitos

voluntarios que hacen que The Country

Friends logre brillar todo el año.

Tamara Lafarga-Joseph

and Jaqui Grande

Jill Dillon and

Joanie Koenig

Cammy Patridge, Dee Davis

and Mary Belle Plourd

Marina Tsvyk, Maria Delgado, Yvette

Letourneau and Irina Shkov


Valerie Parker and

Jeanne Chambers

Melissa Wilkins, Denise Hug

and Suzanne Newman

Raegan Prior and

Becca Craig

Lynn Weixeo, Zoe Alaghemand,

Jutte Leventhal and Lisa All King

Linda Sansone

and Karla Gatto


CALENDAR

8-July 4

SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR

The San Diego County Fair

returns as “Heroes Re-Unite!”

www.sdfair.com

JUNE

CONCERT

30

OF HOPE

Concert of Hope for

Homeless Youth Starring

Three Dog Night.

www.doorsofchange.org

10-18

MAINLY MOZART

ALL-STAR

ORCHESTRA

17

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY JUDY!

Worldwide celebration of the 100th

Birthday with an uncanny recreation of

the sound of Judy Garland!

www.sandiegotheatres.org

The Greatest Collection of Orchestral

Musicians in North America back together

again, on one stage. All in Del Mar.

www.mainlymozart.org

25

NATURE DAY AT

MOUNT HELIX PARK

Where Earth Day is

every day!

www.mthelixpark.org







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