This year's Gala will have so many incredible auction items. A sneak preview is being offered to Patrons members as a courtesy. Please contact Vicki, Anita or Elizabeth if you have any questions about any of these amazing items.

• Journey on The Orient Express -Take the trip of a lifetime aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express. This trip starts with two round trip business class air tickets to Europe, a Stay for two nights at the Hotel Cipriani in a double room with a garden view including a full American breakfast. Then, travel to Paris on The Orient Express. Finally, stay for one night in Paris at Hotel TBD


• The WORLD Cruise -Climb aboard six star luxury on one of the most unique ships in the world and take your choice of either Bali to Singapore or Alexandria, Egypt to Bodrum, Turkey. Each one week trip includes a luxurious one bedroom apartment for two guests, dining, beverages incl. select fine wines and spirits, gratuities and port charges.


• Capella Hotels (Six Star Luxury) a new chain from the founder of the Ritz Carlton is offering your choice of one week at either of three locations: 1) Telluride, Colorado ski-in, ski-out resort, 2) Cabo San Lucas and 3) Ixapa Beach Resort.


• The Washington Insider Trip -Congressman Bob Filner will personally escort you into the Congressional Dining Room to have lunch with movers and shakers followed by his play-by-play of the votes from the House Gallery. A Private tour of The Capital with Historian Steven Livengood. Inlcuding private curator led tour of the National Portrait Gallery with a Smithsonian curator. Spend your four nights in Washington's Fairmont Hotel in a Junior Suite. Includes coach airfare for two.


• Los Cabos Adventure Package -A taste of the Baja 1000. Four suites for Four nights at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Holistic Retreat (or a flexible combination of 16 nights) with Butler service. Home of the Ritz-Carlton Residences. Ride through the Baja with a provided ATV and Basic Racing Experience are also included. Includes VIP airport transfers in Los Cabos. Adults only.


• African Adventure for Two -Six days/six nights (Johannesburg, South Africa) in either Zulu Nyala Luxury Tented Safari Lodge or Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge. Meals and two game drives per day included. Experience Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo, Hippo, Nyala and other game in an adventure of a lifetime. Cool lounges and wide verandas make being in 'camp' a relaxing and pleasurable experience.


• Unique Jewelry -A one of a kind diamond, ruby and gold bracelet appraised at $11,700.


• Elite Island Resorts Carribean Choice of two -Choose from the island of Tortola, Antigua, Nevis, St. Lucia and Barbados or Palm Island to enjoy a unique beach front resort.


• Hostesses with the Mostest -Dinner on the move when you and your friends enjoy the culinary skills and fabulous homes of Jeri Rovsek, Lynn Wheeler and Tiffany Mahoney at a Progressive Dinner par excellance.


• It Had to be You: Steve Tyrell -You and a guest will enjoy meeting the one and only Steve Tyrell before one of his many sold out concerts.


• A special party at Pamplemouse -Chef Jeffrey Strauss will prepare a meal for a special occasion or make an occasion special for you and 23 of your friends at his world-class Pamplemouse. Event planner extraordinaire, Diane Kern will help you with the planning, invitations and flowers. All you provide is the guest list.

Article II, Membership, Section 2.01, A. 1. (Add) "Active members shall support the purpose of the organization and its fund raising activities."

Article II, Membership, Section 2.02, C, Founding Patrons.(Delete) "shall support the activities and purpose of the organization." (Replace with) "may attend annual meetings and participate in the fund raising activities."

Article II, Membership, Section 2.02, (Add) D, "D. Grand Dames: The Grand Dames are nominated by the gala committee and approved by the board of directors. Grand Dames may attend annual meetings and participate in the fund raising activities."

Article II, Membership, Section 2.06, Liability, (add at end of last sentence) "as stipulated in the Standing Rules Section 4ABC Expense."

Article IV, Officers/Directors, Section 4.03, President, (Delete last sentence) (Replace with the following sentence), "The President shall appoint the Allocations Committee, Historian, Roster, and other committees and chairs as needed."

Article IV, Officers/Directors, Section 4.04, Vice Presidents, (add after "The Second Vice President shall serve as Prado Benefit Chair,") "and shall appoint her underwriting chair as a non-voting member of the board of directors,"

Article IV, Officers/Directors, Section 4.07, Treasurer, (add at the end of last paragraph, sentence.) "The Treasurer shall handle any residual issues from the previous year."

2. Membership, I. (Change the amount) "Annual dues for Patrons shall be $500, due and payable April 30th and delinquent May 30th."

2. Membership, L. (Add after Patron), "and Sustaining", (Add after cash donation), "due by the date of the event,"

2. Membership. (Add) "O. Members who are delinquent in their financial obligation will be removed on September 1, after proper notification."

4. Expenses, B, (Add after All contracts) "and agreements".

8. Prado Benefit, A, (Add after Co-chair), "and an underwriting chair."

8. Prado Benefit, (Add E), "E. Seed funds in the amount of $10,000 will be carried over from year to year for the annual fundraising event."

(Delete entire section 9, Standing Committees).