LAS PATRONAS JEWEL BALL 2014

. . . Una Noche en la Habana

A Night in Havana . . .Bienvenidos to old Havana, where the beat of the conga drums is wrapped in

the scent of tropical flowers. Slip back in time to the Tropicana Club of the 1950s

– the time of Hemingway and Sinatra – a bygone era of sun-kissed palms and

decadent beauty. Latin rhythms will sway on the ocean breeze as you sip a Cuba

Libre surrounded by the vibrant colors, sights and sounds of legendary Havana.

Welcome to Moonlit Mambo!

FROM OUR JEWEL BALL CHAIROn August 2, we’ll

welcome you to join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. At the 68th Annual Jewel Ball, Moonlit Mambo, we will celebrate the color,

romance and music of 1950s Havana. Drawing on the experiences of our friends and family who visited Cuba in the 1950s, as well as my visit to the famous island with my husband, Edward, and our sons Jack and Matthew, we’ll transform the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club into a music- and dance-filled gala you’ll remember for years to come.

On this special evening, we will celebrate our beneficiary organizations who work every day to make San Diego a better place. And we’ll recognize our underwriters, donors and adver-tisers for their generous contributions, their shared vision of giving to those less fortunate, and their support of arts and education. We appreciate your stalwart faith and support.

We are grateful to Bill Kellogg, John Campbell

and the entire team at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club for their hospitality as we transform the tennis courts into a modern day Tropicana Club.

My hat is off to the 50 volunteer members of Las Patronas who are giving so much time and talent to build the sets, raise the funds, and do it all with style and grace. Thank you to our president, Jena Joyce, for her leadership. And, special recognition should go to Kathryn Gayner and Suzanne Melvin for leading the design team with their stunning vision of Havana. I especially would like to thank Moonlit Mambo Co-Chairs Melinda Mahony and Cari Massaad – you are both amazingly talented women and I am blessed to know you and be able to work with you on this special event.

So, get your dancing shoes ready and join us at this year’s Jewel Ball! Enjoy an evening of Cuban-inspired music and dance, specialty cocktails, delicious dinner, and an opportunity to celebrate with friends old and new who share our mission of making a difference in the San Diego community.

Susie Piegza, Jewel Ball Chair, 2013 - 2014

Tahiti LegendsTahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora

Silent Auction Highlight

If staying in a premium over-water bungalow has been on your bucket list, you’ll want to bid on this Tahiti Legends’ luxury getaway to Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora. This tropical island fantasy includes 11 days and 10 nights of luxury accommodations, inter-island flights, ground transportation, daily breakfast and more.

JEWEL BALL 2014MAJOR BENEFICIARIES

s La Jolla PlayhouseLas Patronas is delighted to fund a 15-passenger van for the Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour and to transport performers and sets.

s Parkinson’s Association of San DiegoLas Patronas is proud to fund fitness and physical therapy equipment for an exercise center for patient and research use.

s Pro Kids: The First Teeof San DiegoThis grant will fund a much-needed 12-passenger van to transport stu-dents and equipment.

Promises2KidsThis grant from Las Patronas will fund a 15-pas-senger van to support foster youth enrolled in the Guardian Scholars College Preparation Program.

s San Diego Junior TheatreThis Las Patronas grant will provide funding for a LED lighting package for the Casa del Prado Theatre in Balboa Park.

Las Patronas is committed to providing

financial assistance to nonprofit organizations

in San Diego County that provide valuable

community services in the areas of health,

education, social services and cultural arts,

and to continuing our tradition of service to

enhance the quality of life in our community.

s Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank CorporationLa Patronas is pleased to fund a 12-passenger van with remov-able seats to transport personnel and deliver food.

s Mission Valley YMCAThe Las Patronas grant will provide funds to purchase replacement turf for an indoor-style soccer field at Toby Wells Field.

s San Diego Blood BankLas Patronas is thrilled to provide a lead-ership gift for a new bloodmobile that will expand their Blood Collection Program.

Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaThe Las Patronas grant will provide 28 critically-needed Crash Carts for the new Scripps Prebys Cardiovascular Institute.

s Tradition OneLas Patronas will fund a replacement roof on the main fa-cility of this alcohol and drug residential treatment program.

A Las Patronas grant team visits every qualified

grant applicant before any funds are awarded.

Every nonprofit organization that applies is reviewed

carefully to ensure that it is financially sound, well-

run, and focused in its mission of service to the

people of San Diego County.

EMILIO NARES FOUNDATION HONORED BY CNNAfter losing their son, Emilio, to cancer in 2000,

Richard and Diane Nares started the Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF) to assist families with children battling childhood Leukemia and other forms of cancer. As a partner in their mission since 2005, Las Patronas is pleased and proud to share that Richard Nares has been recognized as one of 10 national CNN Heroes of the Year for 2013.

Our first grant to ENF was for all-terrain wheelchairs in 2005; since then the foundation

has been one of our major beneficiaries, receiving a 15-passenger van for the “Ride with Emilio” program. The van ensures that children battling cancer arrive at the hos-pital on time, every time, for treatment.

Thank you to our generous supporters for making grants to this, and many other inspiring organizations, possible!

Above, Las Patronas President Jena Joyce and Jewel Ball Chair Susie Piegza join Richard Nares (left) and driver Armando Camberos on an inspiring ride to Rady Children’s Hospital with patient Sara and her mom, Furat Kaju.

2013 - 2014 MINOR BENEFICIARIESMinor Beneficiaries are awarded funds up to $20,000 and undergo the same rigorous screening process as our Major Beneficiaries. Through your generosity we have also awarded grants to these worthy organizations:

ACCESS Inc.

Adaptive Sports & Recreation Association

American Lung Association of California,

San Diego Office

Angel’s Depot

Burn Institute

Center for World Music

Family Violence & Sexual Assault Institute

Feeding America San Diego

Fraternity House, Inc.

Friends of La Jolla Elementary School, Inc.

Greater La Jolla Meals-On-Wheels, Inc.

Grossmont Hospital Foundation

Hannah’s House

Include Autism

Juma Ventures

Just in Time for Foster Youth

La Jolla Community Center

La Jolla Youth Soccer

Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc.

Muirlands Middle School

Museum of Photographic Arts

North County Health Services

Outdoor Outreach

Playwrights Project

Postpartum Health Alliance

Project Walk Spinal Cord Injury

Recovery Center

Rady Children’s Hospital - San Diego

Resounding Joy, Inc.

Ronald McDonald House Charities

of San Diego, Inc.

Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Salvation Army

San Diego Center for Children

San Diego Police Foundation

Scripps Research Institute

Second Chance Dog Rescue

Spreckels Organ Society

Survivors of Torture, International

UCSD Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Urban Life Ministries

Women’s Empowerment International

Write Out Loud

YWCA of San Diego County

SILENT AUCTION PREVIEW

Rancho La PuertaRelax and rejuvenate during a one-

week stay for two at Rancho La Puerta

Fitness Resort & Spa. This package

includes all meals, beverages and

snacks and access to over 50 different

fitness classes a day, evening programs

and scheduled transportation.

Cocktail Soirée for 25 La Petite Panache will orchestrate the

soirée in your home with invitations

by Statements of La Jolla, flowers by

Thistle Dew Floral Designs, an Epod

Photobooth and a catering chef and

servers presenting delicacies from

Chef Drew McPartlin. Oh what a night!

Tavarua for TwoImagine a one-week stay for two at

the idyllic Tavarua Island Resort in Fiji,

one of the premier surf destinations in

the world. Includes accommodations,

meals and activities - surfing, snorkeling,

fishing, volleyball, tennis and more! You

deserve to treat yourself!

Neiman Marcus ExtravaganzaEnjoy the ultimate girls’ day out when

you and seven of your girlfriends arrive

by private limo to Neiman Marcus.

Following breakfast in the Zodiac

restaurant, you’ll be treated to an

informal modeling presentation, make-

overs and a $100 gift certificate each.

Roppongi – Chef’s Table for 10Enjoy a fabulous dinner in Roppongi’s

upscale and intimate setting. Com-

bining the best fare from traditional

Asian kitchens with French-style exe-

cution, it is easy to see why Roppongi

Restaurant & Sushi Bar was named a

Zagat World’s Top Restaurant.

For these and many other oppor-tunities, be sure to visit the Silent Auction tables during the poolside cocktail hour. Detailed information will be posted at laspatronas.org leading up to the ball.

8:00 am, Sunday, August 3

All items priced to sell

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club

Take a little Mambo home with you!

POST JEWEL BALL SALEDécor • Tableware • Design

Las Patronas Annual Newsletter, Volume 1, Spring 2014

Jewel Ball 2014 Co-Chairs Cari Massaadand Melinda Mahony invite you to Moonlit Mambo!

Moonlit Mambo will be full of vibrant colors, tropical flowers, proud peacocks,

playful dominoes, cigar rollers, conga drums and classic cars from the era of

Havana at its most beautiful. True to Cuban culture, the night will be filled with

music evoking the romance of Havana circa 1950, including design elements

of the Tropicana Club that lured and inspired artists, musicians, writers and

revelers. All this will be juxtaposed with state-of-the-art, 21st century tech-

nology and design elements that will truly transport you to the legendary

island...an experience you won’t want to miss! Come sip a daiquiri, feel the

ocean breezes and enjoy the lively music and ambience of Moonlit Mambo!

DONATION TICKET AND SILENT AUCTION DONORS

DiamondPeerless Fine Arts

Tahiti Legends

Barbara Zimonja & Richard Pack

Museum of Contemporary ArtSan Diego

The Old Globe Theatre

Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill

Stan Lawrence Portrait Art

TopazElizabeth Allen Atelier

A Better Deal Designer Tuxedos& Suits

Bikram Yoga La Jolla

Tim Broadway, Pianist

The Century Club of San Diego

Joe Cutri, Avalon Mortgage Corp

Dr. Joseph D’ Angelo, DDS

eat.drink.sleep

Girard Avenue Collection

The Honest Kitchen

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club

La Jolla’s Finest Training - Jeremy Manning

La Jolla Playhouse

La Jolla Shores Hotel

Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers

Orchard Hill Country Inn

Prana Yoga Center

PRP Wine

San Diego Ballet

San Diego Junior Theatre

San Diego Zoo Global

Simply Kasia

Tapenade Restaurant & Fine Catering

Vida Pilates Studios

The Westgate Hotel

PearlA-Academics

Beads of La Jolla

Bencotto Italian Kitchen& Monello

Bird House Studio

Brow Lounge

Cicciotti’s Trattoria Italianaand Seafood

Terry Cooper

Cygnet Theatre

Dearinger’s Hair Salon

La Jolla’s Finest Training - Zach Wheeler

La Jolla Shores Restaurant

The Marine Room

The New Children’s Museum

Rubio’s Restaurants, Inc.

Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Salon Vertigo La Jolla - Ingrid Tanabe

San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego City Firefighters

San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation

The San Diego Repertory Theatre

Scribbles, Ink

Carol Spong Interior Design

Fred Spong

Wild Rock Canyon Ranch

In-Kind DonorsAbbey Party Rents

Alpha Project

American Scaffold

Anderson Direct

Architect Mark Lyon, Inc., AIA

Bacardi

Baker Booth Company

Beaumont’s Neighborhood Eatery

BluePrint Studios

Bowers Jewelers

Brockton Villa Restaurant

Café Barbera

Candy Banditt

Cathy Carroll

Don Caulfield

Chism Brothers Painting

Come On In!

Conway Family Wines

Dr. Joseph D’Angelo, DDS

Dunn-Edwards Paints

Girard Gourmet

Giuseppe Fine Catering

Hafner Vineyard

Harry’s Coffee Shop

Henebery Whiskey

Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine

IndoTeak Design

Jennifer and Jim Kelly

Eric Kessler, Travel Photographer

Ladeki Restaurant Group

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club

Letters from Lilly Stationery

LG Productions

Liquid Blue Band / Latin Blue Band

L+L Printers

Lounge Appeal

Lydia McNeil

Miracle Brand Design

MSI Production Services

Neiman Marcus

Old Venice Restaurant

Panache Productions – Cruz Zaharan

Provide Commerce / ProFlowers

Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Rubio’s Restaurants, Inc.

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill

Smith Brothers Construction

Sprinkles Cupcakes

St. Petersburg Vodka

studio m / Michael Spengler

Talia Stone Works

Tayman Industries

Uber

Village Nursery

Winebrenner Productions

AdvertisersThank you to our Program Book Early Specialty Advertisers:

Sharp HealthCare

Madison Gallery

Willis Allen Real Estate - Andrew E. Nelson

Photographs, this page: Tracy and Mark Lyon; opposite page, left: Carol Diggs, Jennifer Greenfield, Sue Wagener, and Kathryn Stephens; right: Annie and Mark NavarraImages courtesy of studio m / michael spengler photography

RubyHyatt Regency La Jolla /

Café Japengo

Holland America Cruise Line

Maritime Museum of San Diego

Panache Productions – Cruz Zaharan

Rancho La Puerta

Mr. Jon Roseman – TavaruaIsland Resort, Fiji

San Diego Museum of Man

studio m / Michael Spengler

EmeraldChef Drew Catering

Eight Elements West

Ghost Bike Phantom Bikes LLC

Dr. Eric Korevaar and Dr. Leigh Plesniak

Jack McGrory

Neiman Marcus

Travel Group International

SapphireM. Daskal, A Unique Boutique

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

The Grand Del Mar

Leah Higgins

Hike Bike Kayak Sports

Lion Tigers & Bears, A Big Cat & Exotic Animal Rescue

In-Kind Donors

Pam and Chris Smith

Mike and Fiona Gotfredson /Road Runner Sports

Kevin Walsh / Parkhaven Apartments

EndowmentWe thank the following for naming the Las Patronas Endowment Fund in their Estate Planning :

Reid Abrams and Micki Olin

Lisa and Raul Albanez

Katy and Michael Dessent

Anne and Chuck Dick

Linda Dicker

Gay and Steve Grossman

Teresa Hixson

Barbara Mulligan

Susan Myerson

Caroline and Nicolas Nierenberg

Susan and Edward Piegza

Nicole and David Repp

Sharon Siegener Estate

To learn about the Legacy Society, please contact Jorie Fischer at joriefischer@gmail.com.

JEWEL BALL UNDERWRITERS

Platinum James and Dianne Bashor

Caroline and Nicolas Nierenberg

Crown JewelAnonymous

Annette and Daniel Bradbury

The J. Crivello Foundation

Darlene Marcos Shiley

DiamondDavid J. Dunn

Dan and Jenifer Koetting

Lise Wilson and Steve Strauss,Kelly and Jason Kent, Lynn and Fred Muto / Cooley LLP

Emma and Leo Zuckerman

Northern Trust Bank

Dr. Angela Nahl / La JollaLASIK Institute

Marty and David Pendarvis

The Preuss Family Foundation

Sycuan Resort & Casino

Haeyoung Kong Tang Foundation

SapphireBank of America Merrill Lynch

Mr. Fred Borrelli / The Georges and Germaine FusenotCharity Foundation

Mrs. Lee Clark and Jerry Pikolysky, DDS

June and Mark Fabiani

Audrey S. Geisel / San DiegoFoundation / Dr. Seuss Fund

Sydney Joan Kinsella / Arthur and Joan Funk Charitable Family Foundation

La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic

Leventhal Law Firm

Malaney Family

Foundation

Barbara and Ed Malone

Nordstrom

David Reagan

Conrad Prebys and Debbie Turner

Ann and Philip White

TopazAnonymous

Lisa and Steve Altman

Rick and Linda Dicker

Ray and Gina Ellis

Hegeler & Anderson, APC

Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego

Jena and Robert Joyce

Amanda and Troy Latimer

Susan Napier / Goldman, Sachs & Co.

Cari and Bassam Massaad

The Mirandon Foundation for Hope, Inc.

Bridget and Anthony Musante

MaryAnne and Ted Pintar /Robbins, Gellar, Rudmanand Dowd

Leigh Plesniak and Eric Korevaar

Nicole and David Repp

San Diego City Firefighters

Kathliene and Jon Sundt

Mrs. Jack Walsh

PearlAnonymous (3)

Lisa and Raul Albanez

Beaumont’s Neighborhood Eatery

Dina and Gregg Buckley

Carol and Jeff Chang

Rebecca and Jason Craig

Sally and George Delafield

Cathie and Burl East

Anne Graves

Kate Spade

Jennifer and Jim Kelly

Clarissa and Jason Keyes

Jack McGrory / Price Charities Advisory Board

John O’Neill / Risk StrategiesCompany

Amy Wax-Oversmith and Sean Oversmith Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation

Sharp HealthCare

Amy and Horacio Valeiras

OpalAnonymous

Reid Abrams and Micki Olin

Adelaide’s Florist and Decorators

Cos Bar

Compassspine

Barbara and Walter Doren

Linda Fish Fuller

Girard Avenue Collection

Gigi and Bryce Goldman

Jan and George Keane

La Jolla Dancing with the Stars

Patricia Marsch

Susan Myerson

Pat and Mike Navilio

Ruby919 Corporation

Cathy and Chris Carroll

Lisette and Mick Farrell / Farrell Family Foundation

Elspeth and Jim Myer

Karl Walter and Lisa Betyar /Lindsay and Brownell, LLP

EmeraldEdward and Susie Piegza /

Classic Journeys

Dowling & Yahnke, LLC

Mary and Hudson Drake

Ingrid B. Hibben

Intercare Insurance Solutions, a HUB International Company

Arthur Q. Johnson Foundation

Your gift to Las Patronas not only provides much-needed funding to our nonprofits, it may also come with fabulous benefits,

such as advertising in our Jewel Ball program, listing on our website, Jewel Ball keepsake logo opportunities, or tickets to the

Jewel Ball itself. To participate as a Jewel Ball 2014 underwriter, please call Bridget Musante at (619) 890-7765.

We deeply regret the omission of any Jewel Ball 2014 donor, underwriter or specialty advertiser caused by print deadlines.

For 68 years, our all-volunteer group of 50 compassion-ate, determined (and energetic) women has stepped up to make a difference in our community. Since

1946, Las Patronas has raised more than $17 million for more than 1,000 nonprofits throughout our beautiful San Diego. It is a Tradition of Giving that inspires us every year. I applaud each and every member, active and advisory, for the dedication you have shown to our mission. I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to work

alongside you and to give back to San Diego in this substantive way.

But we simply could not do what we do without the generosity of our underwriters, donors, advertisers and Jewel Ball guests. You make all of our grants possible! We are driven by your trust in us, and we strive to be excellent stewards of every contribution.

On behalf of our membership, muchas gracias for your faith in Las Patronas. Come MAMBO with us on August 2 at Jewel Ball 2014, to celebrate our Tradition of Giving together!

Jena Joyce, President, 2013 - 2014

FROM OUR PRESIDENT

LAS PATRONASBOARD OF DIRECTORS

2013 - 2014

Jena Joyce

Annette Bradbury

Michelle Lanuti

Kelley Albence

Lisa Betyar

Cathy Carroll

Sara Jarvis

Sue Wagener

Sallie Warren

Lisa D’Angelo

Elaine Murphy

Missy Coleman

Nicole Repp

Jacqueline Sheid

Gay Grossman

Susie Piegza

Pat Marsch

Sherry Macelli

Jorie Fischer

Elizabeth Estey

President

Vice President / Grants

Recording Secretary

Corresponding Secretary

Chief Financial Officer

Advisory Representatives

Social Chair

Membership Chair

Nominating Chair

Communications Chair

Assistant Treasurer

Historian

Jewel Ball Chair

Immediate Past President

Information Technology

Investment Committee

Parliamentarian

Kelley AlbenceMary Ann Alexander

Susan BarreraLisa Betyar

Sherrie BlackAnnette Bradbury

Marie BrowningMissy Coleman

Michelle ConwayJill Fudge Cutri

Lisa D’AngeloJennifer Edstrom

Elizabeth EsteyJune Fabiani

Lisette FarrellJorie Fischer

Kathryn GaynerElizabeth Gotfredson

Gay GrossmanKathryn Hamon

Randi HegelerJena Joyce

Jennifer KellyMichelle Kearney

Kelly Kent

Clarissa KeyesMichelle LanutiAlison LeeCorinne LynchSherry MacelliMelinda MahonyCari MassaadCathy MaywoodSuzanne Melvin Debbie MyersKathryn MunozElaine MurphyBridget MusanteSusie PiegzaVera PitrofskyLeigh PlesniakMary PowellNicole ReppEmily ScottJacqueline SheidJenny TysonNicole VelasquezMaureen WeberMichelle Wiseman

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Las Patronas thanks the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club,

our dedicated partner and gracious host since 1946.

We couldn’t Mambo without you!

SPIRIT OF GIVING GOES TO ALPHA PROJECT

In January 2015, Las Patronas will rec-ognize Alpha Project with the Las Patronas Spirit of Giving Award. Founded in 1986 as a simple project offering work opportuni-ties for homeless men, today Alpha Project serves over 4,000 people daily, empowering their clients to take personal responsibility for solving problems.

The relationship began in 1999 when they received an LP grant to purchase a used van. Discussion started regarding Alpha Project coming in to help build Jewel Ball 2000 and a deep friendship blossomed. Every year since, Alpha Project has sent a crew of eight volunteers, many of whom return year after year, to help during our workweek at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club.

“After you’ve been an active member of

Las Patronas for a year or two, and have lived through your first few workweeks building the ball, you know that we couldn’t survive without help from the Alpha guys,” said Pat Marsch, former LP president. “They just do the job until it’s done. Appreciating how essential these guys are to our success, we try hard to make sure they know that we appreciate them – a lot.”

We are honored to have spent the last 14 years working side by side with the men of Alpha Project. We look forward to many more.

This Las Patronas publication was made possible through the generosity of Annette and Daniel Bradbury.