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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/11/13 Fdn Spec COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AGENDA CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA SPECIAL MEETING November 13, 2003 Civic Center Tri-Communities Conference Room 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 www Foundation Members Tony Mize, Chair Michael Arreguin, Member Ed Biebrich, Member Bruce Bowne, Member Charles Buquet, Member Patricia Carlson, Member Harvey Cohen, M.D., Vice Chair ]o Dutton, Ph.D., Member Sandra Metel, Member David Parker, Member Timothy Younger, Member :*s City Offices: (909)477-2760 R�xcHo COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2 C`CAMONGA November 13, 2003 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call: Michael Arreguin Jo Dutton Ed Biebrich Sandra Metel _ Bruce Bowne Tony Mize Patricia Carlson David Parker _ Chuck Buquet Timothy Younger Harvey Cohen 1. This Is the time and place for the general public to address the Park and Recreation Commission. State law prohibits the Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual. The following consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Commissioner or member of the audience for discussion: 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Community 1-4 Foundation Meeting held September 9, 2003, and Regular Community Foundation Meeting called for October 14,2003. 2. Receive and file Treasurer's Report for the months of 5-9 September and October, 2003. RAHCHo COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 3 CGCAMGNGA November 13, 2003 The following items are not public hearing items, although the Chair may open the meeting for public input: 1. Update on the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center Project. Oral 2. Foundations Members update on solicitation efforts for the 10 Cultural Center Project. 3. Review of the 2003 Founder's Gala held on November 1, 11-12 2003. 4. Consideration of approving Foundation affiliate status for the 13 Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and establishing an Emergency Preparedness Fund. F This is the time for the Board to identify the Items they wish to discuss at the next meeting. These items will not be discussed at this meeting, only Identified for the next meeting: I, Melissa Morales,Community Foundation Secretary,hereby certify a true, accurate copy of the foregoing Special Community Foundation agenda was posted on November 6, 2003,seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per A.B. 2674 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. lllll� COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2003, REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation was held on Tuesday, September 9, 2003, in the Tri-Communities Room, Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 5:12 p.m. by Chair Mize. Present were: Board Members: Biebrich, Bowne, Cohen, Dutton, Metal and Mize. Absent: Arreguin, Buquet, Parker,Punter and Younger. Staff: Kevin McArdle,Community Services Director, Francie Martindale, Community Services Marketing Manager, Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III and Melissa Morales, Senior Administrative Secretary. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 1. Newly appointed Foundation Member Edward Biebrich was administered the Oath of Office by Mayor Alexander. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC There were no communications from the Public. D. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. To approve the Minutes of the Regular Community Foundation Meeting held August, 12, 2003. 2. To receive and file Treasurer's Report for the month of August, 2003. MOTION: Moved by Vice Chair Cohen, seconded by Member Bowne, to approve the Consent Calendar, as submitted. Motion carried: 6-0-5 (Absent: Arreguin, Buquet, Parker, Punter and Younger.) E. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS None Seplemoer Y, 717M 1 I F. FOUNDATION BUSINESS 1. Chair Mize called on Director McArdle for his update on the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center Project. He reported that the project is in plan check and estimated the project would go out to bid in December. He spoke of progress made with the Walden Family Playhouse as the potential in-house theater group and indicated the possibility of their attendance at the upcoming Gala. Marketing Manager Martindale informed the Board of plans for marketing the Center at the upcoming mall groundbreaking ceremony. Commission discussion ensued. Chair Mize encouraged Members'attendance at the groundbreaking to take advantage of any philanthropic opportunities. Members Bowne and Dutton indicated they would be at the event. Following the Board's discussion,the updated was received and filed. 2. The update by Foundation Members on their solicitation efforts for the Cultural Center Project was opened by Chair Mize. He was joined by the other Foundation Members in reporting on the status of their solicitation efforts for potential donations. Director McArdle also reported on his fundraising endeavors. Chair Mize informed the Board that the Previti's, Rod Gilfry, Randall Lewis and Herb Fisher have expressed their interest in serving as P.A.L. Campaign Honorary Chairs. He requested that staff send letters confirming their appointments. Following their updates, no other action was taken. 3. Management Analyst Pachon gave her report regarding plans for the 2003 Founders Gala to be held November 1,2003. She informed the Board that, due to the success of the P.A.L. campaign, table sponsorships and individual ticket sales were no longer available. She indicated that any future large P.A.L. donors will be assigned a table at the 2004 Gala. She also informed the Board of the change in benefits to the$100,000 and above donors from two tables at the Gala to one. Member Bowne left the meeting at 5:55 p.m. Discussion continued regarding seating logistics for the event. Director McArdle noted that due to space limitations, theming would most likely be diminished. Chair Mize expressed the importance of filling all of the seats. Analyst Pachon reported that response cards are being sent to all donors who have received a table and any unused tables/seats will be assigned elsewhere. No other discussion was held and the update was received and filed. G. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS None ep em er Y, 2 H. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Chair Mize, seconded by Member Dutton,to adjourn the Regular Community Foundation Meeting. Motion carried: 6-0-5 (Absent: Arreguin, Bowne, Buquet, Parker, Punter and Younger). Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melissa Morales Senior Administrative Secretary Neptemtper Y, 2VV3 3 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 14, 2003, REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation was called on Tuesday, October 14, 2003, in the Tri-Communities Room, Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chair Mize. Present were: Board Members: Biebrich, Carlson, Buquet, Dutton and Mize. Absent: Arreguin, Bowne, Cohen, Metal, Parker and Younger. Staff: Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III and Melissa Morales, Senior Administrative Secretary. B. ADJOURNMENT Due to lack of a quorum, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Melissa Morales Senior Administrative Secretary c o er 77 -1VV3 4 R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A C O M M U N IT Y F O U N D AT I ON DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2003 TO: RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD FROM: KATHY JAMES SENIOR ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN SUBJECT: CASH REPORT-SEPTEMBER 2003 BEGINNING MTD MTD ENDING CASH BALANCE REVENUES EXPENDITURES CASH BALANCE FUND GENERAL $2,456.79 $0.44 ($5,817.33) ($3,360.10) JACK McNAY MEMORIAL 1,463.16 0.00 0.00 1,463.16 ENDOWMENT/DEFERRED GIVING 39,719.50 0.00 0.00 39,719.50 YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT 171.40 0.00 0.00 171.40 LEARN NOT TO BURN 1,860.00 0.00 0.00 1,860.00 OFF-PARK DOG LEASH FUND 125.00 0.00 0.00 125.00 COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE 741.25 0.00 0.00 741.25 JAMES CURATALO MEMORIAL FUND 4,363.00 0.00 0.00 4,363.00 OPERATING RESERVE FUND 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 10,000.00 RALPH M. LEWIS MEMORIAL FUND 660.51 044 444 660.51 TOTAL $61,560.61 $0.44 ($5,817.33) $55,743.72 RECONCILIATION Checking Account Balance 9/30/03 $1,825.63 Less Outstanding Checks 0.00 Investments-LAIF3 95 . 18.09 BALANCE $55,743.72 5 10500 Civlc Center Drive • P.O.Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga,CA 91729 (909)477-2760 FAX (909) 477-2761 SEPTEMBER 2003 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE DETAIL REVENUES GENERALFUND Bank of America-Interest $0.44 Total General Fund $0.44 TOTAL REVENUES $0.44 EXPENDITURES GENERALFUND Franchise Tax Board-Annual Information Return $10.00 The Resource Center for Non-Profit Management-Strategy Planning April-July 2,120.00 Sir Speedy-Cotes 123.40 The Celebrity Source-Gala Deposit 2,500.00 Etiwanda Gardens-Gala Ballroom Deposit 1.000.00 Rebecca Davies-Reimburse PAL Meating Expenses om Total General Fund $5,817.33 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $5,817.33 6 R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A C O M M U N IT Y F O U N D AT I ON DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2003 TO: RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD FROM: KATHYJAMES SENIOR ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN SUBJECT: CASH REPORT-OCTOBER 2003 BEGINNING MTD MTD ENDING CASH BALANCE REVENUES EXPENDITURES CASH BALANCE FUND GENERAL ($3,360.10) $463.66 ($2,588.87) ($5,485.31) JACK McNAY MEMORIAL 1,463.16 0.00 0.00 1,463.16 ENDOWMENT/DEFERRED GIVING 39,719.50 100.00 0.00 39,819.50 YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT 171.40 0.00 0.00 171.40 LEARN NOT TO BURN 1,860.00 0.00 0.00 1,860.00 OFF-PARK DOG LEASH FUND 125.00 0.00 0.00 125.00 COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE 741.25 0.00 0.00 741.25 JAMES CURATALO MEMORIAL FUND 4,363.00 0.00 0.00 4,363.00 OPERATING RESERVE FUND 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 10,000.00 RALPH M. LEWIS MEMORIAL FUND 660.51 0.00 0.00 660.51 TOTAL $55,743.72 $663.66 ($2,588.87) $53,718.51 RECONCILIATION Checking Account Balance 10/31/03 $51,329.43 Less Outstanding Checks (1,750.00) Investments-LAIF 4.139.08 BALANCE $53,718.51 i 7 10500 Civic Center Drive • P.O.Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga,CA 91729 (909)477-2760 FAX (909) 477-2761 IT OCTOBER 2003 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE DETAIL REVENUES GENERALFUND Bank of America-Interest $3.66 LAIF-Interest 220.99 Robert Carlson-Donation 158.01 Miscellaneous-Donations 81.00 Total General Fund $463.66 ENDOWMENT FUND Martin Dickey-Donation $100.00 Total Endowment Fund $100.00 TOTAL REVENUES $563.66 EXPENDITURES GENERALFUND Lance,Soil&Lunghard-Tax Return $750.00 PaperDirect, Inc.-Supplies 56.93 PaperDirect,Inc.-Cards 31.94 Dick Hardwick-Gala Talent Fee 1,750.00 Total General Fund $2,588.87 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,588.67 8 PAL CASH REPORT OCTOBER 2003 Beginning Cash Balance $ Deposits 10/15/2003 47,117.00 10/27/2003 3,400.00 50,517.00 Less Checks #1951 (2,000.00) Regal Tents-Gala Deposit #1952 (10,494.50) Etiwanda Gardens-Gala Catering #1953 (200.00) Julie Earnhart-Gala Reception Entertainment #1954 (2,705.75) Regal Rents-Gala Tables #1955 (1,293.00) Cupids Arrow-Gala Floral Centerpieces #1956 (100.00) Michael Boos-Gala Entertainment (16,793.25) Ending Cash Balance $ 33,723.75 Checking Account Balance $ 38,006.96 Bank Transactions to be Reversed 15.54 Less Outstanding Checks #1953 (200.00) #1954 (2,705.75) #1955 (1,293.00) #1956 (100.00) (4,298.75) Adjusted Bank Balance $ 33,723.75 9 R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A COMMUNITY SERVICEB Staff Report DATE: November 13, 2003 TO: Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation FROM: Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director BY: Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III r SUBJECT. FOUNDATION MEMBERS UPDATE ON SOLICITATION EFFORTS FOR THE CULTURAL CENTER PROJECT This item is included on the Community Foundation's monthly agenda to facilitate discussion regarding the status of individual Boardmembiars solicitation efforts for the Cultural Center project. Boardmembers are reminded to use the communication sheets as a tool of keeping track of each of their prospects and as a means of notifying staff of progress made to date on each of their major donors. Respe y submitted, Kevin Ardle Community Services Director I:ICOMMSERvICouncii&BoardslCommunityFoundaUonistaB Reports1P0031UpdateonsolicitationEBort11.13.03.doc 10 R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A COMMUNITY SERVICES Staff Report DATE: November 13, 2003 TO: Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation FROM: Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director BY: Paula Pachon, Management Analyst 111 91, SUBJECT: REVIEW OF THE 2003 FOUNDERS GALA HELD ON NOVEMBER 1, 2003 Over two hundred community members attended our 2003 Founders Night Gala on November 1, 2003, at the Etiwanda Gardens. The evening started at 6:00 p.m. with a historical reception that was held in a tent on the facility's grounds. The reception area included historical displays, including a slide show presentation featuring historical photos and highlights of the City's Silver Anniversary events. The Etiwanda Historical Society, the Rains House, the City archives and private residents' artifacts and memorabilia provided many of the items on display. Our City's first Mayor and current City Treasurer, Jim Frost opened the reception with reflections on our past 25 years of city hood and Mayor Alexander formally welcomed the attendees. Opportunity baskets were on display for attendees to take a chance at winning and passed hors d'oeuvres of Coconut Shrimp, Southwestem Spring Rolls and Santa Fe Chicken Pockets were served to the guests. A harpist provided background entertainment. At 7:00 p.m. guests moved into the Azalea Ballroom that was decorated following an outdoors shopping district theme reflecting the future home of the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, the Victoria Gardens Shopping District. Tables were set with white floor length linens with a gold overlay and burgundy napkins. Centerpieces were a simple yet elegant floral display. Dinner consisted of a Garden Salad, London Broil with a Cabernet Demi-Glaze, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables, Dinner Rolls and Butter, Coffee, Hot or Iced Tea and Chocolate Mousse. Guests were escorted to their tables by the Kids Culture Club, our Cultural Center youth ambassadors and the evening's program opened with a special presentation of"Be Our Guests" by the Rancho Cucamonga Performance Troupe. After a welcome and introductions, the City Council presented a special recognition to our City's first City Councilmembers and former Mayors and offered a toast to the City on her many accomplishments and the bright future on the horizon. After dinner a short presentation on the Promoting Arts and Literacy Campaign was given and donors were recognized. A highlight of the program included the announcement of the PAL Campaign that raised $1.1 million to date as well as a special pronouncement of their revised goal to raise $3 million dollars for the operation of the Cultural Center. The evening concluded with the announcement of the winners of the opportunity baskets and a special performance by Dick Hardwick, a noted comedian. 11 Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation Review of the 2003 Founders Gala Held on November 1, 2003 November 13,2003 Three celebrities attended the Gala and added much excitement and color to our event. They included Robert Guillaume, Shirley Jones and her husband Marty Ingals and Morgan Fairchild. Each of the celebrities spoke a few words before dinner about the importance of cultural opportunities for youngsters and for a community as a whole. Staff is currently in the process of compiling a financial report detailing the expenditures for the Gala and arranging a staff evaluation to review such items as marketing, logistics, decorations, facility, food and beverage, entertainment, program components, ambassador involvement opportunity drawings, as well as future plans for the 2004 Founders Night Gala. Respec Ily submitted, Kevin Wdle Comm ity Services Director I:ICOMMSERVICouncilBBoardslCommunilyFoundationlSlafl Repoits120031GalaReviewl1.13.03.doc 12 z 7" R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A COMMUNITY S44E12VICE8 MW Rcl DATE: November 13, 2003 TO: Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation FROM: Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director BY. Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING FOUNDATION AFFILIATE STATUS FOR THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND ESTABLISHING A WILDLAND INTERFACE FUND RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Community Foundation consider the approval of affiliate status for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and establish a wildland interface fund for the purchase of related materials and equipment. BACKGROUND: In light of the recent wildfires that have affected the Rancho Cucamonga community a number of concerned residents and businesses have expressed an interest in donating funds to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District for the purchase of wildland interface related materials and equipment. Therefore, it is recommended that the Community Foundation approve an affiliate status for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and establish a wildland interface fund. Res ectfully ubmitted Kevin McArdle Vp- Community Services Director I:ICOMMSERVICouncilBBoardslCommunoFoundationlStaBReportsl2003IFimDistdct4 filiateStatusll.13.03.doc 13 �Jo� , The Rancho Cucamonga CommuMty- L2 rTFourn ) Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation would lik to share with you... Unique Holiday VICTORIA CA&DENS • CULTURAL CENTER Gift Ideas •..cnn cacxx nx c. All proceeds benefit the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center Engraved Pla rr,,��`� SFF i3 Lj[� 1S C en •able 1 FFF.cFFFFFFMFFFTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF FFA R,,`_, F F FFFF � "-'�IaiS F FFF F FF.K F Library F FFFFF K _J F ccFFFF � .FFFFFFFK. *_�iljlNl K No AclWiSfeck SAMMU F F ar a in Honor Of otStec& F FF Gmadma Jane Ei4`au,>aea/ is n to R �a,%L F x he a Cwes S1wP F cucation � K TableDe50o FFt F F $ F F K •' F 'K F<KFFFKFFFKFFFF F ?s c FFFFFFFK.• K. FFF"KFc c Elgraved Plate on F F 2 Lftft/19 c AM Real k M OR .0 FKFFF , � F F`FFFFK F ccccccFKFFFFKFl�` awe �,FF R Dedicated Library FFFF<F.. O-'Qe a PLE P ((8reakALog U t F �k playY` 1.W S 9 FFFMFFFFMFFFFMFFFFFFRFFFFFFFFFFFFF 1wr& Smith K hiY. �S°c at FF *mmmmmmm °Fm �Is TTT^'TmT mTMats 'K TmTTTTm k < T oJjOr rl m TTTmTTTTT F `kF m 32d m F F e a T m ` C F F tion YF< Encs R F sits Ved B T CCK geatDe$Z50F FFF FFFFF T.CTRmmTTTTTTmTmmRTTT `�m_ ��� TT TT 0 ........... FFKFFF mmmmmmmTTCCR For more information, please contact (909) 477-2760 ext. 2105 Mr. / Mrs./ Ms. / Dr. Name Date Address City State Zip Phone (_) e-mail V I/We believe in expanding opportunities for arts and literacy in our community and will support the WPAL Campaign with a tax-deductible gift for the following gift: H ❑ $1,500 Library Stack Dedication ❑ $500 Library Table Dedication (two lines of 18 characters each) (two lines of 15 characters each) ❑ $250 Playhouse Theatre Seat ❑ $150 Donor Plaza Brick Q (two lines of 10 characters each) (three lines of 15 characters each) W General Gift in the amount of: a Please make checks payable to : PAL Campaign a $ P.O. Bos 807—Community Services Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 See reverse for inscription boxes and credit card billing option 4y Where arts and knowledge VICTORIA GARDENS 6finQ dreams to fife. CULTURAL CENTER ((ff ,ANCMO COCAMONC.A Arts and culture have long proven vital to a healthy community, stimulating economies and generally enhancing quality of life. Victoria Gardens cultural _-Center, scheduled to open summer 2005,will increase the quantity, qualmsand-diversity of culturaLofkrZmgs _ in our region. Located at Foothill Boulevard and the 15 Freeway as a major anchor to the Victoria Gardens Mall, the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center will feature a 540 seat, state of the art theatre, a 23,150 square foot full service Library and a multi-purpose event venue with a 425-person capacity for meetings, banquets and receptions. ku aaQ, To support this important addition to our community, the eq * Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation and the 0 Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation have launched a campaign called Promoting Arts and Literacy (PAL). The purpose of the PAL Campaign is to provide monetary support that will enhance and augment library and arts programming at the Cultural Center. With a variety of sponsorship opportunities available, like those mentioned on this flier, there are many ways to invest in the dream of Victoria Gardens Cultural Center. Additional Sponsorships Available: Naming Rights Opportunities Presenting of Prominent Areas Wall of Honor Donor Wall For more informations please contact (909) 437-2760 ext. 2105 ........................................................................................................................................................ 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Parker, Member Stan Phelps, Member Timothy Younger,Member oUune re ��hf O le - Board of Directors _ _ An Evening of Elegance Paul Williams, President } Rebecca Davies,Vice President The Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation and Rancho Cucamonga Teresa a Davies, oshi,Member Library Foundation welcome you to the 2003 Founders Night Gala. For RANCHO CUCAMONGA Teres i Carrasco, Member decades, these two community organizations have provided valuable support t Member to the community and have now created a partnership that includes this Gino Fili LIBRARY pp' signature fundraising event to support the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, FOUNDATION Frances Howdyshell,Member Ruth Leal, Member slated to be opened Summer 2005 as an anchor to the Victoria Gardens Mall Wanda Mitchell,Member currently under construction. Paula Pachon,Member Anne Viricel,Member Historically held as a bi-annual event, the Founders Night Gala has been a Ray Wimberly, Member kick-off event for the City's Founders Day Festivities. With the support of these two vital community organizations,we are proud to announce the Founders Night Gala will now be an annual event to recognize supporters of RANCHO City Council Members the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center and celebrate our community tradition CUCAMONGA Mayor William `Bill'J. Alexander of Founders Day. So tonight we join together to commemorate our past, Roster of Elected Officials Mayor Pro Tem Diane Williams celebrate the present and embrace our future as a rich and vibrant as of November 1, 2003 Councilmember Rex Gutierrez community. Councilmember Robert Howdyshell Councilmember Donald Kurth, MD City Clerk- Debra J. Adams City Treasurer-James C. Frost 2 Founders Night Gala 2003 An Evening of Elegance 4 �pecZzlOuesfs cpec&IOhued of the Founders Night Gala of the Founders Night Gala Born Patsy McClenny,on February 3, 1950,m' Robert Guillaume is probably best known for his Dallas,Texas. McClenny began performinon work in television where he earned two Emmy Awards and four NAACP Image Awards for his stage the age of the Asa teenager, she doubled role as Benson DuBois in the comedy series for Faye Dunaway,the lead in the acclaimed film Bonnie and Clyde, co-starring Warren Beatty. "Soap" and "genson." In 1973, Fairchild landed the role of the Robert has been featured in theatrical films, murderous ingenue Jennifer Pace on the long- including Disney's "The Lion King", "Phantom of the Opera" and "Guys and Dolls," for which running daytime drama Search for Tomorrow he earned a Ton nomination for his performance�rynit�ai>rfi/c/ y P ��fi"r!0iri//nirnn Fairchild became well known during the 1980s for as Nathan Detroit. her portrayal of various glamorous, He has also been the recipient of the prestigious Grammy Award for his temperamental temptresses in such prime time melodramas as Dallas (she reading of "The Lion King" book (on audiotape) in the voice of the beloved appeared in one episode as Jenna Wade),Flamingo Road, and Falcon Crest. character Rafiki. She also appeared in a number of TV movies,including The Initiation of Sarah, The Dream Merchants, Hotel, Street of Dreams,The Haunting of Sarah Hardy, How to Murder a Millionaire,Dead Man's Island, and Into the I details ails his 50-plus years in the business. In addition, the Smithsonian Guillaume released his autobiography Guillaume: A Life,which Arms of Danger. From 1995 to 1996, she started as a media mogul in the films Institute in Washington,DC featured an exhibit of his,which highlighted daytime drama The City. On the big screen, Fairchild appeared in such as Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Campus Man, and Venus Rising. Guillaume's achievements in the field of entertainment. In the 1990s, Fairchild brought her famously sultry charm to a number of Guillaume has finished shooting of the upcoming Holiday film "Big Fish" tongue-in-cheek comic performances,including an Emmy-nominated guest starring Albert Finney and Jessica Lange,where he plays a small town turn on Murphy Brown in 1989 and memorable appearances on such sitcoms Southern doctor. as Roseanne,Cybill, and Friends. Fairchild also starred in a series of much- In addition to his work as a performer, Guillaume has given both his time talked-about commercials for Old Navy clothing, and had a cameo in the comedy Holy Man,starring Eddie Murphy. and resources to several charitable and social organizations including: TransAfrica,AmFar, Sickle Cell Disease Association of America and Artists Active in several charitable groups, she also serves on the boards of for a New South Africa. He has also served as spokesman for the American Americans for AIDS Research (amFAR) and AIDS Project Los Angeles. Heart Association, the National Stroke Association and the Association of Black Cardiologists. 4 Founders Night Gala 2003 An Evening of Elegance J5 �Peczal u��f� Onlerfcinmenf of the Founders Night Gala for the Founders Night Gala The Shirley Jones story is Hollywood legend. Born in As one of the most sought-after corporate and Charleroi,Pennsylvania,the daughter of Paul and Marjorie jones special event comedians in the country,Dick + was already showing signs of extraordinary talent by the age of Hardwick has recently been making his mark on six when she became the youngest member of her church choir. n Immediately following high school,after winning the ride of '�,J.y the public by appearing in concert with the Miss Pittsburgh,Shirley went on to be crowned fast runner-up '' legendary Johnny Mathis and Reba McEntire. in the Miss Pennsylvania pageant and was awarded a scholarship to the famed Pittsburgh Playhouse Dick travels the country moderating corporate ' events and hosting special events like the Atlanta Following her apprenticeship at the Playhouse,Shirley left home Motor Speedway with 250,000 attendees. His quick to take on the Big Apple Shirley went to her first professional wit and"off-the-wall sense of humor"has served /Jmle��oJtP& audition at the St.James Theater for replacement choms of ` kJ '5anla k/( "South Pacific".85 girls stood in land and at 7 pm=51 girls later, Comedian him well in numerous television appearances and as Shirley walked on that empty stage to those dark and silent seats. a guest on Jeff Foxworthy's syndicated radio show. From out of the darkness came the voice of Richard Rodgers,in a rare visit to a choms audition, asking if bliss jones would be"kind enough to wait 20 minutes to sing for his associate,Mr.Oscar From the Las Vegas Hilton to Reno's Silver Legacy and Caesar's Atlantic City, Hammerstein."She waited and sang,and the stage Gt up.Shirley was on her way- Dick Hardwick is pleasing old fans and making new friends After appearing in her stage performance in that same Broadway musical"South Pacific,"she had a small mle in"Me and juliee,,playing it's lead in the subsequent national tour.During this tour, Shirley earned the covered role of Laurey for the movie version of"Oklahomal" �'\anclo IIIrcarnonVa Arrmance roiepe Shirley's performance as a jilted girlfriend turned prostitute earned her admiration and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the film Elmer Gantry.She returned to her musical roots as The members of the City's Performance Troupe are girls and boys between Marian the Librarian in The Music Man;she took on lighter roles in the comedies The Courtship the ages of 10 and 17 years old, and are selected from an open audition to of Eddie's Father and Bedtime Story;and showed her flair for the dramatic in The Happy Ending participate in a 10-month program that begins in the Fall and concludes in and The Cheyenne Social Club.And of course,she starred opposite her"Oklahoma"co-star , Spring each year.The RC Performance Troupe members meet for three Gordon MacRae in the perennial Rodgers and Hammerstein motion picture musical"Carousel . hours each Saturday morning where they receive vocal and dance instruction. In the 1970's Shirley made a successful transition to the small screen as the musical matriarch in preparing a variety of musical numbers that are available to perform at civic ABC's musical sitcom The Partridge Farnily. and community events,as well as private functions. Last year's Performance Troupe performed at the City's Silver Anniversary Celebration, the Childs Shirley garnered two Emmy nominations for her role in the TV-Movie special"Silent Night,lonely Night"and for the PBS movie"Mere were Times,Dear". Fund Annual Duck Race Event, as well as other private and community functions,including a Spotlight Showcase at the end of the spring session to Most recently,she has continued work in television,where credits include a recurring role on The highlight their individual and collective singing and dancing talents. The Drew Carey Show and guest appearances on Melrose Place,Sabrina the Teenage Witch and That program's instructors are Keely Milliken (voice) and Alison Hooper (dance). '70s Show Recent film credits include"I Know What You Screamed Last Summer". Milliken and Hooper will also be directing the City's next theatre production, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" this Winter. 6 Founders Night Gala 2003 An Evening of Elegance r 4e�r rien�1� Welcome of the Founders Night Gala to the Founders Night Gala -� On behalf of the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation Dear Friends, and the Rancho Cucamonga Public I ibrary Foundation welcome to the Founders Night Gala—"An Evening of I Slegance". Our The entire City Council,welcomes you to the event this year celebrates our heritage and the future of the arts in Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation's } "max,. Rancho Cucamonga As our annual signature fundraising event, Founders Night Gala—"An Evening of > •F the Founders Night Gala is now intended to support the Victoria Elegance". Your participation in this event Ylg. Gardens Cultural Center and recognize its many supporters. symbolizes your tremendous level of support for �. Supporters,community leaders such as yourself,who have <. the community of Rancho Cucamonga.As you ., reeolmized a tremendous community need and have selected to know by now,this year's Gala Celebrates Our `'l F become apart of the solution. Heritage and the Arts in Rancho Cucamonga. With the dose of our City's Silver Anniversary I Iistorically,the Founders Night Gala has served as a kick-off celebration it is only natural to look back and /t�`f ,t' event for the City's celebration of its incorporation. Iounders 7� - reflect on the many and varied accomplishments _ j Day recognizes the achievements of our founding fathers in /"q/Tcho t�icamon Q L11airman - developing a rich and vibrant community that has man exciting \ � of our community while looking eagerly towards ry y }, vT t� our rich and vibrant future. Rancho Cucamongaaccomplishments yet to come. This year the Gala also serves a 1r.0/ptC%l Community Foundationculmination event for the City's Silver Anniversary and is an This has been an exciting year for our community with the recent Groundbreakings for the appropriate time to recognize our many accomplishments and regional shopping district and Central Park and soon the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center. Our look forward to a bright future on the horizon for Rancho community continues to grow and prosper.To this end,the Community Foundation has worked Cucamonga residents. hard this past year to continue to bring enhanced cultural experiences to the residents of Rancho In looking toward the future,the Cultural Center will be a place Cucamonga.In addition,this year the Community Foundation has partnered with the Rancho that inspires imagination,a place where arts and knowledge bring Cucamonga Public Library Foundation to bring you exciting news that will be truly memorable. dreams to life for people of all ages. The Victoria Gardens At the conclusion of tonight's Gala we think that you will agree that you have been part of a Cultural Center will be a one-of-a-kind location right here in celebration that not only promises a vision of the future of cultural arts in our community,but a Rancho Cucamonga that is dedicated to providing families with sincere dedication to bring that vision to full reality for today's generation and many generations professional theatre experiences,educational opportunities and a to come. j place to celebrate with family and friends. As an anchor to Rancho Cucamonga's vibrant marketplace district Victoria We want to express our sincere appreciation to each of you for your continued support of the ,_ .• Gardens,the Cultural Center is destined to become a regional Community Foundation and the Library Foundation as they work together to support the cultural desilmation. Victoria Gardens Cultural Center. After tonight we think you will share our opinion that the best is yet to come. In partnering together,the Community Foundation and the Library foundation have embarked on an exciting venture that We hope you have a wonderful evening] will be unveiled to you this everting. We think that you'll agree P '(41161115 that the future is bright in Rancho Cucamonga Thank you for YO/!f Cucamonga. �•y � joining us this evening in our celebration of our history and the Sincerely, - lj/7alnnan - future of the arts in Rancho Cucnm6riga. We think that you'll be a Rancho Cucamonga amazed to find out just how matrical a place Rancho Cucamonga Wi1Gam J.Alexander Dane Williams g is and how it is destined to become a regional center of... Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Library Foundation Adventure,Laughter,Knowledge,Magic,Music,Learning, Rex Gutierrez Robert J.Howdyshell Donald J.Kurth,M.D. Wonder and much,much morel Council Member Council Member Council Member 8 Founders Night Gala 2003 An Evening of Elegance 9 Founders Night Gala Founders Night Gala. Oenin Oenfs Vinner w7enu �ecelpfion 50rs cl'oeuvre5 - zSfOYlccll/'�ecey�tion e1or5 �I oeuvres - T Santa Fe Chicken in Phyllo Coconut Shrimp Southwest Springroll Welcomed(;(nfrocluclions - CTourse - Garden Salad with Sliced Tomatoes and Cucumbers, Garlic Herb Croutons (Served with House Ranch Dressing) c3lvclell Aesenfe!}lons — Sliced London Broil with Cabernet Demi-Glaze accompanied by Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Coffee and Tea Service (Hot&cold tea upon request) — .Dinner — Chocolate Mousse � We invite you to enjoy the bottles of wine placed at each table. 017ZOf171�(i1rf� 2ilerelcl� — Wines generously donated by Filippi Winery Joseph Filippi Artist Series Reserve 2000 Cabernet Franc Limited Release-Hippard Ranch Vineyard Etiwanda � j Joseph Filippi Winemaker's Reserve 2000 Chardonnay Enlerlaillmenf — I/C7 . ...11cl �Grdwicl — Limited Release-Napa Valley Joseph Fillippi Winemaker's Reserve Fondante Ciello Port Limited Release-Cucamonga Valley Joseph Filippi California Sparkling Champagne California Extra Dry 10 Founders Night Gala 2003 An Evening of Elegance II � ✓l �II�s�1►lIIC. ' ��,"! d _A AI! ? /: �,�i .,,. .���._� art_ „ I ' - � � �. !:�' �I�j► ,Irk iii;lu ����R .. _ + Aki CUUM9 Cwhral y j Lower Level Floor Plan TBENIVE LIBRARY NW me t il�i� Ili)�I FJ F�IRAI I ION )UR1 YARD TOWUR 51OKYROOM Second ���gllll o 0 1 Floor First Moor Plan 12 Founders Night Gala 2003 An Evening of Elegance RANCHO CUCAMONGA RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY JLIBRARY FOUNDATION FOUNDATION The Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation was formed in 1987 as a The purpose of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation is to non-profit organization dedicated to increasing cultural,recreational and augment resources and to increase visibility of the Rancho Cucamonga human service programs in Rancho Cucamonga. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) Public Library through an organized fund raising program. organization, the Foundation relies on support from volunteers,community leaders and residents to expand services and programs within the City. Through fund-raising efforts, the Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation helps the Library bring books to children,literacy to adults, tutoring to The goals of the Foundation are to: youngsters in need, and technology to the Community. • Support the operations of a Community Theater facility and develop an The Library Foundation's signature event,is a 3-day Library Telethon raising annual series of Community Performing Arts programs within the funds each year for special projects that have included: theater. • Bookmobile for children • Plan and conduct a large biennial"Foundation Signature Event" to raise • Technology Center funds for one or more of the Foundation's identified projects. • Support of the Adult Literacy Program • Conduct programs and activities to raise funds that will be used directly The Library Foundation also seeks to develop liaisons with local schools and for designated new and/or expanded community wide events. provide support for the new Victoria Gardens Library. • Promote and receive community donations and distribute funds in For more information on the Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation and its accordance with the Foundation's objectives and desire of donors. programs, please call (909) 477-4720. r 1 For more information on the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation and its programs,please call (909) 477-2760. 14 Founders Night Gala 2003 An Evening of Elegance 45 (1?ancko Cucamonga • The Community Foundation BURRTEC • The Library Foundation • Movies in the Park WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. • Concerts in the Park amm • Founders Day Parade • Halloween Family, Fest • Grape Harvest Festival • Rancho Cucamonga Library Jalules fhe • Victoria Gardens Cultural Center • and so much more Tounders Z hl Vales A(Wonder fuf Tface to TI-Y e and CTork Proudly Serving the City of Rancho Cucamonga by Second District Supervisor Tau[ /--r%iane ,�ie Providing Safe, Professional Refuse & Recycling Services Is Pleased and Proud to Sponsor N the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation a (909) 429-4200 , y Founders Night Gala 16 Founders Night Gala 2003 An Evening of Elegance /f Friends of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Bookstore Dullon Tamily J �j All proceeds from the Friends of the LC�LI Dullon, jo ,.Jullon, Library Bookstore support the Bob Duffon anal&n�lrea `�uffon 7 Rancho Cucamonga Public Library ---------------------- Next time you visit the . books Library, check out the . magazines Wishing the Rancho Cucamonga Friends Bookstore... , greeting cards Community Foundation & Library f • videos F • sports cards Foundation much success • records and lots more! for the Founders Night Q���cbenfh HOURS Gala. Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am to 8:30 pm Friday: 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm 7368 Archibald Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 11 (909) 477-2720, ext. 5005 18 Founders Night Gala 2003 An Evening of Elegance I9 I crit assn °• -Adelphia Rotary Club of • Rancho Cucamonga Victoria Gardens i "Service Above Self' Cultural Center 0 The Rotary Club of Rancho Cucamonga is proud to make this $50,000 donation Nationwidefor the Cultural Center's Library VO ur 1NG Bq Reading Room. This donation will proudly serve as the as Rotary Club of Rancho Cucamonga's EM Geo Centennial Project celebrating Rotary's Official PGA TOUR Event kT OF THS 100 years of "Service Above Self " X Founders Night Gala 2003 An Evening of Elegance 21 ♦ Office Hours BY Appointments SAN ANTONIO UROLOGY INC.Come Sweet Y MEDICAL GROUP, ♦ AdufraMPedtarr4l/rologF ♦ 1177 AHighway,Suite E o me ♦ 5 East tQ Californial917863525 VICTOR C.CHINO,M.D.,F.A.C.S. 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Rancho Cucamonga "Home." { Board Certified Ordwpedia Swgeon Southern California Housing J QuAfeed Medic al EvaLuatcr Development Corporation 400 No aL>Y omtain Aw rmo, 8 i%310 A Corporation Non-Pmfu u HousingCo Corporate Office: 9065 Uaven Avenue,Suite 100,Ralle110 Cucamonga UpkzA CA 91781 888 91 SOCAL _ vv w.schdc.org I9bpZwu:(909)920.OWt gax(y199)y4 t.492t uAKl�l Michael Brandman Associates Serving Yon.Emov......to/Planning NeeAs Michael Rran asnan Associates V`nland all�WLIC'.7/1-Pitassi � Congratulates Occasion Urs City of Silver Cucamonga on the Occasion of their Silver Anniversary Da%�.f//�� /f r� y Errviroumnaal Planning a i44�%Julle-lin ® Permit Processing • • �A Proud NaturalCon Resources Maationrern ^" Construction Mitigation � C 1 Sponsor, of the Cultural Resomres Management Archaeologic Surveys ® I ® Rancho Cucamonga ® Restoration Founders Night Gala Planting and Maintenance ® Regulatory Compliance Wetland Delineatimis/Permitting Orange County I,9aW En,pi.r E.y Aura Kim Co,u,ry 714508.4100 909 M.=55 925.6501735 661.3N.2755 w.nv.bnnlmv�cwn 22 Founders Night Gala 2003 An Evening of EleWance Providing the "Competitive Edge" HARVEY D. COHEN, MO Proud to Support the AND HIS WIFE ��^ uflerr�z RANCHO CUCAMONGA KAREN LEVANDUSKI, MFT Rancho Cucamonga mil ariWTienalo Founders Tight Gala Congratulate the City of X s i 'Wefook/orwarduithanticipation to the Rancho Cucamonga on the opening of the cufturafcenter... Victoria Gardens Cultural Center QOngra Ache anatheraccomplishment ofthisgreatcity. w 0 It RA NATIVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE rlch a . • BUILDING "Shop Rancho" Dr. Harvey Cohen (909) 987-2528 Comm dtLon for local trustworthy merchants t , Karen Levanduski, MFT aS OU, ate „' without leaving your home or office (909) 941-9990 y C CORPORATION by visiting the Chamber's website another s " "ess al 10621 Civic Center Drive www.ranchochamber.org 9033 Baseline Road, Suite F �^ _ � Rancho Cucamonga,CA 91730 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Founders Night Gala. Ph:(909)967-9191 7945 Vineyard Ave., D-5, Tony&Annabel Mize Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)987-1012 Fax (909)987-5917 E-mail:lnfo@ranchochamber.org ♦ Timothy M. 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"v.rcAdoaicdc«cor°o°° audience's and the ciwm M.PSY 6143 cen a ciww services ucw.M.vsr 8143 ' literacy program. 9089 Baseline Road,Suite 200,Rancho Cucamonga, Dental Practice Cucemonge,CA 91730 9560 Baseline Road,Suite B,Alta Loma,CA 91701 (909)987-7676 24 Founders Night Gala 2003 An Evening of Elegance 2,$ 2003 Donors may, j - Teresa Akahoshi - Mark Christopher Charity Classic /JIXR�� � 1! ` GY1111 J„ �(j�t C(7Z(ID_ IgyjC' - Duane&Christy Baker - Kevin&Anna McArdle pe t , J ' Sodam Bassi, M.D. - Sandra Metel Proddb t rt W �`1�11Zvr - Howard& Sharon Borenstein - L. Dentis Michael& �rthe v1S1Supporting Arts - Peter&Linda Bryan Dr. Regina S. Holt C. - Stefan Carassco - Michael Brandman Associates �11C1;�lteraCy 111 -Bob &Patricia Carlson - Calvin&Wanda Mitchell CuCar o the our Beautiful - Deborah Clark& Charles Rowe - Mindrum Precision, Inc. V1CtOr1 ; 4”" Community. -Victor, M.D. &Bev Ching - Native Building Corporation - Harvey D. Cohen,M.D. &Karen - Paula Pachon Cultural rater: - e� Levanduski, MFT - David Parker Cucamonga County Water District - Francis &Gail Passarelli Les&Rebecca Davies - Todd Piccon Nadine G. DeCarli, CPA - Ann Punter - Martin Dickey& Family - Rancho Cucamonga Rodger Duber, M.D. Chamber of Commerce Dutton Family - Sudhir Reddy, M.D. �.' 1p - Friends of the Rancho Rotary Club of 13605 Jeremy Court Cucamonga Library Rancho Cucamonga Rancho z° -Ca.91739 Scott Goldman, M.D. - Phillip & Elaine Schlosser Fax 7 36 Fax 775.542.2786 Gutierrez Family&the Friends - Dr. Albert and Joyce Seguy of Rex Gutierrez _ Southern California Housing -The John Randolph Haynes & Development Corporation e'T& � d� _p ¢a } Dora Haynes Foundation - Target- Rancho Cucamonga = HOward S. BOrenstein - Daniel Hernandez -Terner Family Richard Horns,M.D. - Anne L.Viricel 'aU Tax(onnovmin imohing be Internal Wane frrvlu, FrafteTax Board,State Board OfIquallaabonand - Robert&Frances Howdyshell - Voigt Family k"p Ftoplaymmt0evrlopmentBtparuntnt - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Paul & Diane Williams Tax and btate Planni indmi train and villa K�.x. n8� UB - Robert&Vinta Karatsu - Ravenel and I{aren Wimberly /P W day „0* Pon:Death -Jeffrey & Pamela King -WLC/Pitassi Architects 109"""' of form 706 -Jack&Linda Lam - Dr. Steve &Melan Wysocki - Ruth Leal - Younger&Associates 26 Founders Night Gala 2003 An Evening of Elegance l'. RANCHO CUCAMONGA RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOUNDATION