SAVE THE DATE!!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Click here to purchase tickets.
The generosity and creativity of many friends of Simi Valley Education Foundation will make this year’s Bonsai Bash Auction, a great success! By clicking on the link below, you can see our wish list (from A to Z) of items needed for the March 20, 2010 Gala. Proceeds from this event will benefit the current and future students of Simi Valley Public Schools, especially through classroom, campus and technology improvements and scholarships.
Do you know a business with excess inventory?
Do you or your family or friends have new, unused items taking up valuable storage space?
We can help resolve that problem!
Since our guests will come from all parts of Southern California, gift certificates from different areas
(especially resorts) will be greatly appreciated.
The deadline for the auction catalog is March 1, 2010; to be included in the catalog,
descriptions are needed by that date.
Donations are tax-deductible according to IRS regulations; receipts will be
provided.
Simi Valley Education Foundation’s non-profit tax identification number is 77-0299495.
Please share this appeal with family, friends, and co-workers.
A-Z Wish List for Donations
Auction Donation Form
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Our Community Makes a Difference
in the Future of Our Children
Simi Valley Education Foundation’s
2009 License to Give
Raises More than $87,000
To Support Simi Valley Public Schools
The Simi Valley Education Foundation recently hosted the License to Give -- Celebration of Education annual fundraiser. With a James Bond Theme, the evening included Bond Girls, signature martinis and a live auction led by Simi Valley’s own high school principals – Dan Houghton from Royal High and Steve Pietrolungo from Simi High. How appropriate since the evening was about raising much-needed funds to continue to support the programs that the Foundation provides to the schools, teachers and students in Simi Valley public schools.
Chair Laura Berger and Co-Chair Leticia Wilson made sure the evening was filled with something for everyone. In addition to the live auction, where everything from walk-on roles to puppies and vacations were bid on, there was also a silent auction and gambling. But if that wasn’t enough, guests enjoyed a chance to win an Opportunity Drawing, join in a Deal or No Deal Game, and dance into the night with a DJ that played all the hits! “This was our fourth year presenting this fundraiser. We decided to make some big changes and new additions. Our goal was to keep our guests busy the entire night with one fun event after another, and they were,” said Berger.
This event is devoted to the partnerships of individuals, businesses and public education that all recognize the importance of helping to provide funds for innovative education programs that enrich the educational experiences of our students. “Through our various programs, we are able to provide education learning opportunities that exceed basic standards, spark creativity, and sustain excellence,” said Kevin Underwood, president of the Simi Valley Education Foundation.
One of the highlights of the evening was the live auction. Guests were pleasantly surprised to find out that two local principals were the auctioneers. “Dan and Steve were able to bring a more energetic and down-home feeling to our auction,” said Wilson. She added, “Bidding during the live auction was fast and fun and they were able to engage the entire room since they knew so many people. ‘It’s for the kids’ was uttered over and over and bidding wars were not uncommon.”
Community support is vital to our success. Thank you to the entire community and the hundreds of donors who support the Simi Valley Education Foundation and help maintain excellence in the public schools of Simi Valley.
It is with sincere gratitude and special thanks to our License to Give Sponsors:
Shaken not Stirred Sponsor
$5,000
Simi Valley Town Center
Peter and Belinda Kiesecker
The Vineyards
Casino Royale Sponsor
$3,000
Southern California Edison
Education is Forever Sponsor
$2,500
Affiliate Healthcare Administrators
Applied Perception
AT&T
Innovative Tube Design
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc.
Santa Barbara Bank & Trust
Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise
Rotary Club of Simi Sunset
Rotary Club of Simi Valley
Waste Management
Goldfinger Sponsor
$1,000
Central Valley Office Supply
SCS Engineers
Union Bank
Click Here to see photos from the evening!
Live Auction Items That We Sold!
Cold Hard Cash
Limited Opportunity
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(Pictured above presenting the check, from the left are: Kevin Underwood, President of the Board of Directors, board member Leticia Wilson, Co-Chair of the License to Give event; board member Laura Berger, Chair of the License to Give Event; and Alice Snowden.)
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A Celebration of Education Annual Gala
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Celebrating Partnerships in Our Community
Makes a Difference in the Future of Our Children
The Simi Valley Education Foundation recently hosted the Celebration of Education Annual Gala on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the Air Force One Pavilion at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. More than 350 people attended helping to raise much-needed funds to continue to support the programs that we provide to the schools, teachers and students in Simi Valley public schools.
Co-Chaired by Councilmember Glen Becerra, Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Foster and SVEF Board member Karen Stewart, where guests enjoyed a wonderful evening of fine dining, dancing to the music of a live band, and participating in truly exciting live and silent auctions
“The evening is devoted to the partnerships of individuals, businesses and public education who all recognize the importance of helping to provide funds for innovative education programs that enrich the educational experiences of our students, “ said Allan C. Mann, president of the Simi Valley Education Foundation. “Through our various programs, we are able to provide education learning opportunities that exceed basic standards, spark creativity, and sustain excellence,” he added.
Bidding during the live auction engaged the entire room as the phrase “It’s for the kids” was uttered over and over and bidding wars were not uncommon.
Community support is vital to our success. Thank you to the entire community and the hundreds of donors who support the Simi Valley Education Foundation and help maintain excellence in the public schoolsof Simi Valley.
It is with sincere gratitude and special thanks to our A Celebration of Education Sponsors:
Corporate Sponsors
Alcoa Fastening Systems
Casden Properties, LLC
Entertainment Sponsor
Peter and Belinda Kiesecker
Spirit Sponsor
AT & T
Martini Bar Sponsor
Simi Civic Center Plaza
Pub Sponsor
Farmers Insurance
Foundation Friend
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc.
Table Sponsors
Affiliate Healthcare
I.T.D. – Innovative Tube Design
InterDealer Trading Solutions
Santa Barbara Bank & Trust
Southern California Edison
Sukut Construction, Inc.
Tile Trends
Unisys
The 3 Rotary Clubs of Simi Valley
The Vineyards
Waste Mangement
Wells Fargo Insurance Services
Silver Sponsors
CH2M Hill
Stan & Jill Fisher
Kolesar & Associates
Oakridge Athletic Club
SCS Engineers
Additional Sponsors
Simi Valley Town Center
The Ventura County Star
Recent press coverage:
2008 Gala in The Acorn
2008 Celebration of Education Gala
2008 Gala
 
 
 
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2007 Annual Gala Raises Nearly
$110,000
To Support Simi Valley Public Schools
 With the Air Force One serving as the backdrop, guests bid, dined and danced throughout the night to a live band, visiting friends at tables and enjoying the library?s Irish pub for conversation with guests who included Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, Supervisor Peter Foy, Simi Valley Mayor Paul Miller and all four Simi Valley City Council members.
Co-Chaired by Councilmember Glen Becerra, Councilmember Michelle Foster and SVEF Board member Karen Stewart, this event was not only well attended by dignitaries, but supported by more than 30 sponsors.
?The evening is devoted to the partnerships of individuals, businesses and public education who all recognize the importance of helping to provide funds for innovative education programs that enrich the educational experiences of our students, ? said Harry VanDyck, president of the Simi Valley Education Foundation. ?Through our various programs, we are able to provide education learning opportunities that exceed basic standards, spark creativity, and sustain excellence,? he added.
 Bidding during the live auction engaged the entire room as the phrase ?It?s for the kids? was uttered over and over and bidding wars were not uncommon. In the end, more than $70,000 was raised in the evening?s silent and live auctions alone, from items including a ride in the Goodyear blimp, a SWAT demonstration, a flight in a Russian Yak, and luxury box seats at sporting events.
Community support is vital to our success. Thank you to the entire community and the hundreds of donors who support the Simi Valley Education Foundation and help maintain excellence in the public schools of Simi Valley.
It is with sincere gratitude and special thanks to our A Celebration of Education Sponsors:
Entertainment Sponsor -
Peter and Belinda Kiesecker
Cocktail Hour Sponsor
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Martini Bar Sponsor
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Pub Sponsor
Central Valley Office Supply |
Table Sponsors
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Southern California Edison |
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| The 3 Rotary Clubs of Simi Valley |
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Silver Sponsors
| CH2M Hill | Farmers Insurance |
| Fidelity National Title | KB Home Greater Los Angeles, Inc. |
| Larwin Company | Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc. |
| Santa Barbara Bank & Trust | Simi Civic Center Plaza |
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Simi Valley Town Center, LLC |
Systems Source, Inc. |
| Tanya?s Party Rental |
Additional Sponsors
Finery
The Ventura County Star
Corporate Sponsors
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