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Dear Patrons of the Prado, What a great 2008/2009 year we had under the leadership of Kathleen Buoymaster, and thanks to Chairwoman, Elisabeth Bergan, for giving us a wonderful gala – Up, Up and Away. We were able to give $64,000 to each of our beneficiaries, and considering the state of the economy, that was very good. Elisabeth has graciously agreed to chair our gala in 2009, called "Intrigue on the Orient Express." The date is July 11 at the Organ Pavilion, and it promises to be "intriguing, mysterious and fabulous." Be sure to mark your calendars and tell your friends about it. Of course we will be depending upon you to be our ambassadors, and a sellout is very possible if we talk it up now.
Betty Brayshay and her co–chair, Pam Palisoul, are in charge of Special Events this year. They have secured the home of June Ash for the Holiday Party on December 21st, so be sure to come and enjoy the holiday season with your Patrons friends. June and Neal Ash hosted it last year, and we had a fabulous time singing Christmas carols and holiday songs at the piano. The food, entertainment, host and hostesses and Patrons members (almost 60 of them) enjoyed the evening so very much and we got to know each other better, which is one of the main reasons we have these great get togethers. We have an exciting board this year. There are some new members who have taken positions and we are excited to have them on board. Look for your roster coming soon and all pertinent information is in there. Contact anyone on the board if you wish to serve on a committee or you just have a question. Everyone is invited to attend gala meetings, and Elisabeth will be sending out e–mails regarding the various meetings, so make it a point to join in. Our goals this year are to carry forward the goals from last year and years before. And that is to raise as much money as we can to give to our beloved museums and arts organizations on the Prado, which fulfills our mission. Another goal is to get our members involved in raising money and attending the gala, purchasing a table to invite friends and associates. We want to get to know you, and we want you to know us through working on committees, establishing friendships and building camaraderie in order to reach our common goals. Without everyone's help and input, our gifts to the museums will fall short, and they urgently need our monetary support for their wonderful programs. I am inviting everyone and their spouse/significant other to my home November 9 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. for the first President's Reception. It is another chance to meet other Patrons members in a social setting. You should have gotten your invitation by now. RSVP to 858–456–3960. The dress is casual. I am very much looking forward to leading you, a most wonderful group of women, in the coming year. Dottie Stanley |
For individuals required to take a minimum distribution from an IRA or IRRA after age 70–1/2, The Pension Protection Act of 2006 has now extended for the years 2008-2009 the ability for IRA owners to make qualified charitable distributions of any amount up to $100,000 per year from traditional and rollover IRAs in 2008 without having to pay taxes on the distribution. These distributions are not tax–deductible and must be made payable directly to a qualified charity. Many individuals may not need the distribution but may be required to take it because of age. Patrons of the Prado may qualify as a charity to receive these funds. If your circumstances fit this description, and you wish to donate funds to a charity, please check with your CPA to ensure POP is an eligibility charity.
Dottie Stanley
President, Patrons of the Prado
President: Dottie Stanley
1st VP – Betty Brayshay: Special Events
2nd VP – Elisabeth Bergan: Gala
3rd VP – Miriam Summ: Fund Development
4th VP – Judy Burer: Membership
Treasurer – Anita Crider
Corresponding Secretary/Print Materials – Jeri Rovsek
Director of Communications – Cindy Larson
Balboa Park Liaison – Susan Hoekenga
Parliamentarian – Barbara Brown
Roster Committee Chairperson – Carrie O'Brien
Recording Secretary: Chris Fontana
Outreach Committee – Betty Kornreich
Immediate Past President – Kathleen Buoymaster
Allocations Chair – Reena Horowitz
The New Member's Luncheon was held October 22nd at the Meridian Room in downtown San Diego. Thank you to Reinette Levine for sponsoring Patrons so we were able to use this wonderful venue. Judy Burer and Charlotte Hogue, as Membership Chair and Co–chair, hosted the luncheon. New members Linda Dealy, Dee Ammon, Madeleine Pavel, Elaine Darwin, and Vicki Eddy attended the event along with their sponsors and cosponsors. Members of the Board of Directors were also in attendance. Ron McMillan of Catering Solutions catered our wonderful lunch. Sponsors introduced their new members and told us a little bit about them. Dottie Stanley, President of Patrons, talked about the history of Patrons and what to look forward to in the year ahead. We missed those new members that were unable to attend but we will be sure to catch up with you soon.
Judy Burer
Membership Chair
– Miriam Summ
This past year, Miriam Summ worked with Gala Committee members on “Up Up and Away.” Miriam was asked to become a member of the Board and serve as Vice President of Fund Development. She brings years of marketing experience in corporate development programs and will help our Gala 2009 Chairs, Elizabeth Bergan and Anita Crider, generate support through underwriting and sponsorships. As an organization, we are committed to community service and can rightly take pride in all that has been achieved. Our work and the contributions we make through Gala fund raising can and will increase annually as we continue to build and grow the network of support we need. There is a way you may be able to help Miriam by making a phone call, sending a letter or arranging a meeting. Greater support will come from those who come to know who we are, what we do and how we serve the community. You can reach Miriam through email: miriamsumm@cox.net or phone: 619.241.2718 and talk about what you might be able to do.
Junior Theatre http://www.juniortheatre.com
History: The theatre began as a community program by San Diego's Old Globe Theatre. Today, San Diego Junior Theatre operates as an independent, nonprofit organization for the benefit of children throughout San Diego County, and is the oldest continuing childrens' theatre program in the country – its productions have entertained well over a million theatregoers since its beginning in 1948! San Diego Junior Theatre now celebrates its 60th Anniversary Season with renewed dedication to a tradition of educating, entertaining and enriching the lives of children throughout San Diego.
Natural History Museum http://www.sdnhm.org/
Mission: To interpret the natural world through research, education and exhibits; to promote understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of Baja California; and to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment.
The Timken http://www.timkenmuseum.org/
Mission: A desire to share the extraordinary European art collection of Amy and Anne Putnam with San Diego residents and visitors resulted in the establishment of the Timken Museum of Art. Click here for a history of the museum.
We are excited to tell you that we will be having a repeat performance of last year's highly successful Holiday Party so, mark your calendars now. Prepare for a festive evening of camaraderie, toasting, yummy holiday faire, singing around the piano, sharing the joy of the season and just having fun.
When: Sunday, December 21st
Where: Home of June and Neil Ash (the beautiful greens throughout will be fresh and fragrant and candles everywhere will light your way.
We all had such a good time last year that, if you missed it then, don't miss this one. It will be a very special and memorable evening.
Betty Brayshay
VP Special Events
12/21 Holiday Party at the Ash’s home –see article in this issue
2/9/2009 Director’s Reception –more information coming soon
7/11/2009 Patrons Annual Gala
Meetings will be 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
November 10
Reuben H. Fleet Museum
Jessica Brandon Event Manager 238–1233 x 761
Board Room 2nd Floor
Use rear business entrance
December 8
Elisabeth Bergan's Residence
7744 Ludington Place, La Jolla
858–459–7795
January 12
Natural History Museum
Sharlene Thompson Director of Special Events 255–0182
Back entrance, check in at reception desk
February 9
Museum of Man
Elisabeth 239–2001
Check at front desk: Board room OR
Gill Auditorium
March 9
Junior Theatre
Will Neblett, Ex Dir 239–1311
On the set of BFG (Big Friendly Giant)
April 13
Timkin
Jen Singer 231–1941
May 11
Mingei Museum
Martha Ehringer 239–0003
Board room
June 1 Not scheduled yet
Why wait until 2009 to buy your Gala ticket? The July 11, 20090 event will be here before we know it and we will be dancing the night away under the stars.
Consider buying you and your guest’s ticket now. Individual tickets are $500 each or a pair for $1,000. If you would like to purchase a table for the event (seats 10) please contact Elisabeth Bergan, Gala Chair, ebergan@mac.com or 619.886.7796. Thank you in advance for being a member of our wonderful organization that truly makes a difference for the cultural institutions on the Prado.
Madeleine Pavel. Madeleine was raised in Pt Loma, attended Pt Loma High, and graduated from UCLA with a degree in Communications Studies. She lived in Los Angeles for 8 years after graduation, working in the fashion industry. She met her husband Frank Pavel while he was a resident at USC/LA County Medical Center in oral & maxillofacial surgery. They married in 1983 at All Hallow's Catholic Church in La Jolla; and they just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary on October 7th. In 1984 they moved to San Diego when Frank joined his father's oral surgery practice, with offices in Banker's Hill and El Cajon, one of the oldest oral surgery practices in the country. Frank and his father practiced together for 19 years, until his dad retired in 2001. Today, the Pavel's live happily in Mission Hills, raising their two children (Zachary, 20 years old, a junior attending California Lutheran University and Amanda, who is 17 years old, a senior at Francis Parker High School). Madeleine is an avid gardener, practice Pilates and Gravity training several times a week, a member of the Mission Valley YMCA Board and on the board of MADCAPS (Mothers and Daughters Assisting Philanthropies). She has an interior design and home staging business, "Designing Housewives".
Linda L. Dealy. Linda is a familiar figure in local, state, and national circles for her expertise on campaigns, public policy and current events, and developing the most persuasive manner to impact all of these. As a media spokesperson, she is often complimented for her articulate expression. Linda balances her professional life with an equal level of devotion to non–profit service. Professionally, she has participated on political campaigns from Presidential down to city council and school board, as well as being active in many state wide Initiative campaigns. As a member of the GOPAC candidate training and recruiting programs, and as a previously appointed member of the California Republican Party Executive Board, Linda played an active role in promoting, supporting and improving the Republican Party on the local, state and national level. Before branching out on her own, she was an associate of the public affairs firm of Schuman, Hoy and Associates. Her duties included administration, communications, coalition building, media and planning events. As a volunteer Linda serves on the Boards of the California Women's Leadership Association a Angels Foster Family Agency, Christian Foundation of San Diego County and most recently joined Patrons of the Prado.. She has served as the Chairman of the Board of Capitol Resource Institute and on the Boards of Women's Resource Network, Life Resources, and was a founding member of Fairbanks Republican Women Federated. Linda also enjoys frequent invitations to address school, church, political, service club, and women's groups on the political process and current events. Active in her church, she had been a leader in women's ministry, worship & drama teams. Raised in La Jolla, Linda attended local schools and Point Loma Nazarene College. She has resided in Del Mar for several decades, where she raised her family.
Katherine Kennedy. You might have seen Katherine at an occasional Padres or Chargers game where she has been known to sing the National Anthem. She is originally from Abilene, Texas but has been a California native since the early 70's along with her husband of 39 years, Robert Horsman. Katherine has her MS in music performance and is also a talented opera singer where she has traveled worldwide for many performances. She is chairperson for the Sydney Kimmel Cancer Foundation, on the board of The La Jolla Music Society. Katherine has been self employed for 25 years with her company Relocation Coordinates, Inc. She now resides in San Diego with her husband Robert, their two yellow labs and 2 Bengal cats.
Elaine Darwin. Elaine is a New Englander who was born in Boston, Massachusetts but now resides in Rancho Santa Fe with her husband Dave Darwin. She moved to Maine after graduating from Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists. While in Maine she served on several boards in the community and was president of Goodwill of Maine. She has also lived in Palm Beach Florida and Aspen, Colorado where she continued to serve her local communities. Elaine currently is on the board of the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, serving as Secretary, and on the Board of the Old Globe. Elaine has two sons Peter and Jeffrey Bennett who are practicing lawyers in Maine, and three granddaughters, Haley, Logan, Devyn.
Vicky Eddy. Vicki Eddy is an award–winning creative communications and voice professional, as well as a prolific community volunteer. She served for a decade as Director of Advertising for the Advertising Arts College, now the Art Institute of California. In 2006, she served as the 60th President of Las Patronas, one of San Diego's leading philanthropic organizations. Vicki has won numerous awards for her professional skills and public service including Chad/United Way Volunteer of the Year. She was recently named by San Diego Magazine as a "Woman Who Moves the City" as well "Women Who Mean Business." by the San Diego Business Journal. Vicki has donated her communications skills for the past 25 years to deserving causes such as Project SPLASH that produced the aquatic and technology center at La Jolla High School, the Epilepsy Foundation, San Diego Blood Bank, San Diego Children's Choir and the Nordstrom Scholarship Selection Committee. Vicki is married to Chris Eddy and is the proud mom of Kat Ochnser, a professional stage actress in New York City, and Nick Eddy, who graduated this past May from George Washington University and is now a Graduate Student studying Sports Management at GWU. In October 2005, Vicki and Chris bought an historic building in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter and they are enjoying the unique challenge undergoing a full historic renovation of the property. They've even made friends with George, the resident ghost!
Carol Larson. Carol and her husband David currently reside in Carlsbad with their Spanish water dog Corona. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, and is recently retired from a long career in retail and customer service with Giant Food Company, LLC. Originally from Massachusetts, Carol has adjusted well to San Diego's fine weather and beaches. Married to Dave Larson, retired Giant Food Company executive, Carol's family consists of daughters Carolynn, Cindy and Gina, son Anders, grandchildren William, Dylan Mia and Kennedy.
Tiffany Mahoney. Tiffany was born in Santa Barbara. She went to Westmont College and majored in Business/Economics with a minor in Psychology and Social Studies. She also have a Masters in Organizational Psychology. She and her husband have one daughter named Alexia and she is ten years old and is in fifth grade. Besides getting involved with Patrons, her hobbies are tennis and horseback riding and reading.
Carol Larson
Communications Committee