Benefiting H.E.L.P. and Honoring

Jimi Andersen

Ed and Susie Beall

Virco Manufacturing Corporation

Friday, July 17, 2009
The Palos Verdes Country Club

The eve of July 17 was truly a Midsummer Night’s Dream. At the fabulous Palos Verdes Country Club, nearly 250 supporters attended H.E.L.P.’s eighth annual Celebrate Summer event, raising over $117,000.

From the moment guests entered the door they knew this was the right place to be on a Friday night. The cocktail reception was filled with beautiful harp music performed by Dorothy Victor, elegant décor, a fantastic silent auction and delicious hors d'oeuvres with an incredible view of Palos Verdes. Upon entering the dining room, the party continued with themed tables and great company.

The event honored Virco Manufacturing Corporation with the Vanguard Award, Ed and Susie Beall with the Inspiration Award, and Jimi K. Andersen with the Legacy Award.

Celebrate Summer’s Mistress of Ceremonies was none other than the wonderful DeDe Hicks who along with her sidekick, John Schoenfeld, put on quite an entertaining show. The live auction, conducted by auctioneer John Kunkle, was a huge success including a trip to Ireland, a diamond pendant and yacht cruise through the Caribbean.

In addition to the live auction, H.E.L.P.’s “Fund the Mission” was extremely successful due to the generosity of those who matched all gifts made during that portion of the auction. H.E.L.P. is extremely grateful to Jimi K. Andersen, the Scriba family and Elaine Seegar.

Behind every great evening there are amazing volunteers and this year it was all made possible by our Dinner Chair and Board Member, Julia Parton.

The event committee worked hard, and we would like to offer a special thank you to Jean Adelsman, Mary Cilva, Liz Fitzgerald, Cathy Hendrickson, Lisa Martinez, George Nakano, Sharon Ryan, Jennifer Sittel, and Ann and Jerry Wittels, as well as all the volunteers who came out to assist the night of the event.

With delightful entertainment and a hilarious emcee, all raising funds to support H.E.L.P.’s mission – all in all it was an extraordinary evening.

We look forward to seeing you at next year’s Celebrate Summer.

Thank You Sponsors

Emerald

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc.

Sapphire

Jimi K. Andersen
Mackenroth Land Company, Inc.
Frank & Marilyn Schaffer
The Scriba Family
Elaine Seegar

Ruby

Lincoln Iron & Metals Inc.

Pearl

Robert & Rosalie Abelson
Michael & Honeya Barth
Burkley & Brandlin LLP
Conover & Grebe, LLP

Marylyn Ginsburg & Chuck Klaus
Glass Family Trust
Jayne Products, Inc.
Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center
Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates
George & Helen Nakano
Ellen Tarlow
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
US Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management
Jerry & Anne Wittels