Girls Incorporated of Greater Santa Barbara


25th Annual One Hundred Committee Scholarship Luncheon
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the One Hundred Committee Scholarship Luncheon has grown to become the major source of funding for the scholarship programs of Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara, where over 70% of the girls attending their award-winning programs are on scholarship. Past featured speakers have included world-renowned women, accomplished role models and celebrities such as First Lady Barbara Bush, media superstar Oprah Winfrey, First Lady of California Maria Shriver, and Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Wangari Maathai. This year's speaker, Debra Martin Chase is a two-time Emmy nominated television and film producer.

Debra Martin Chase has carved out a unique niche in the entertainment business. She is the first female African American to have her own producing deal at a major studio. Her company, Martin Chase Productions, has been affiliated with the Walt Disney Company for over seven years. Debra's other accomplishments include three very successful movie franchises; The Princess Diaries, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and The Cheetah Girls. Chase has focused her career mainly on projects for girls and women. She has helped launch the careers of a number of young actresses including Anne Hathaway, Blake Lively and America Ferrera. Before her success in film and television production, Chase graduated from Harvard Law School and was an attorney at several major law firms and Fortune 500 corporations in Houston and Manhattan. She serves on the Board of Trustees of Columbia College of Chicago, the Board of Directors of the Center Dance Association of the Los Angeles Music Center, the Board of Directors of the United Friends of Children and the Advisory Board of the Heartland Film Festival. Chase was honored in 2002 by Girls Inc. for inspiring young women, by Ebony magazine, Women in Film, The New York Times, the Heartland Film Festival and the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment. In 2003, Savoy Magazine named Chase one of the most influential African Americans in America, and Essence magazine named her one of the 50 African American women shaping the world. This year’s luncheon, Co-Chaired by Anne Luther and Caroline Thompson, was held Thursday, April 29th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on the beautiful grounds of Ganna Walska Lotusland and raised $350,000. Four hundred and fifty attendees had the opportunity, after the luncheon, to take a leisurely self guided tour of the magnificent gardens. The reception for Godparents, Patron Table Hosts and Sponsors was held Wednesday, April 28th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Pavilion at Lotusland. For more information, please contact Zohe Felici, zfelici@girlsincsb.org or phone: 805.963.4757 x16. Raffle Items
Bling Bling - Silverhorn Diamond Hoop Earrings These dramatic elongated oval hoop design earrings from Silverhorn have 2.08 carats of diamonds set "inside & out" to display beautifully when worn, all in 18 kt white gold. Value $6500 Up, Up and Away - Julian Nott Hot Air Balloon Flight Fulfill your fantasies with an exciting adventure. Two guests will enjoy a one hour sunrise hot air balloon flight with celebrity pilot Julian Nott. While up in the air stay stylish and warm in a Loro Piana cashmere wrap complements of Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills. Following your flight enjoy a champagne breakfast picnic. Value $2500 Pamper, Play and Stay - Ojai Valley Inn A 3 night stay at the luxurious Ojai Valley Inn includes breakfast, 2 rounds of golf with cart, 2 50-minute spa treatments, a mixed media art class for 2, plus complimentary bikes during your visit. Enjoy 90+ point European wines, compliments of Vintners Cru. Value $2700 VIP Tee Time – Northern Trust Open 2011 Held at the Pacific Palisades’ Riviera Country Club February 2011, your package includes 2 one day VIP passes to the Northern Trust Open. You will have access to full hospitality in the panoramic Clubhouse, Crystal Ballroom and 18th Green Suite. This special VIP level includes gourmet breakfast, lunch, cocktails and hors d’oervres. Value Priceless Two for the Road - Central Coast Wine Country Getaway Sneak away to European luxury at the Hotel Cheval on the Central Coast in Paso Robles. A two-night midweek luxury room stay includes a welcome bottle of wine compliments of Carmody-McKnight Estate Vineyard; a tour, wine tasting and lunch hosted by Cass Winery, Hearst Castle Tour and dinner at Il Cortile. Value $1400 All about You…at South Coast Plaza Pamper yourself with an overflowing basket of amazing product from the new Cosbar. Next, treat yourself with a $1,000 gift certificate valid at any of South Coast Plaza boutiques, The Orange County Performing Arts Center, The Westin South Coast Plaza, The Spa at South Coast Plaza or at South Coast Plaza Village. Indulge till you drop then retreat to the luxurious Westin Hotel for a relaxing night’s stay and rejuvenate in the plush serenity of the Heavenly Bed! Value $2500 Our Own Backyard – Taste of Santa Barbara This night for two, begins at the Lobero Theatre with Christian McBride and Inside Straight. Following the performance enjoy dinner at the Biltmore’s Bella Vista. Retire for the evening in deluxe accommodations at the Four Seasons Biltmore reading the “How to Santa Barbara” books courtesy of author Erin Graffy. Stay warm during your stay wrapped in a silk and cashmere throw from Upstairs at Pierre Lafond. The evening doesn’t end there. Your prize will be extended through the year with a full family social membership to the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club. Value $3500 Members Only – Mayacama The private golf and lodging club in Sonoma County, Mayacama, will host four guests for a two night stay in a beautifully appointed Tuscan style villa. Enjoy the sweeping views of the Russian River Valley, a round of golf or European style spa treatment and dining in The Club. A rare offering to experience a member’s only opportunity. Value priceless

EVENT CO-CHAIRS Anne Luther and Caroline Thompson EVENT COMMITTEE Elisa Atwill~Lisa Marie Aviani~Margo Barbakow~Leasha Barry~Patsy Blake Marni Blau Patty Bryant~Susan Caine~Beverly Clark~Karen Reyes Davis Barbara De L’Arbe~Deanna C. Dehlsen~Mindy Denson~Jelinda DeVorzon Ginni Dreier~Maryann Edgecomb~Donna B. Fisher Yates~Judy Foreman Katie Frank~Melissa Franzen~Suzanne Garrett Biddlecome~Janet A. Garufis Gail Gelles~Erin Graffy~Mary Hampson~Stina Hans~Perri Harcourt Caroline Harrah~Joanne Holderman~Nancy Hunter~Kathryn A. James Christy Kelso~Connie Kennelly~June Kjaempe~Doreen Ladin~Teri Lebow Barbara Levi~Diana MacFarlane~Carol Marsch~Lily Marx~Amy Mayfield Kathy McCarthy~Eileen Mielko~Mari Mitchel~Sandi Nicholson~Francoise Park Connie Pearcy~Ann Marie Powers~Carole Ridding~Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree Cathy Sargent~Leslie Schneiderman~Suzanne Schomer~Marilyn Schuermann Carol Scott~Rhonda Sheakley~Sheryl Stagg~Sandy Stahl Terry Stanford-Jacobson~Sarah Stokes~Dianne Sullivan~Melody Taft Michelle Taylor~Mary Ellen Tiffany~Anne Towbes~Linda Vannier Leesa Wilson-Goldmuntz~Sheila Zimmerman GIRLS INCORPORATED OF GREATER SANTA BARBARA Monica Spear, Executive Director

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