November 20, 2011

The 2011 Stars & Stripes Classic

Joe Foss Institute

The second annual Stars & Stripes Classic benefitting the Joe Foss Institute was an overwhelming success, with attendees, donors and sponsors tallying up more than

$1.55 million in net commitments. Honorary Chairman T. Boone Pickens started the night off with a big bang by committing up to $1 million, as a dollar-for-dollar match of all money raised for the event. Held at the J. W. Marriott Camelback Inn, more than 850 attendees were treated to an emotional and heartfelt night highlighting honorees that have served their communities and nation, including actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise; NRA EVP and CEO Wayne LaPierre; NBA All-Star and Sacramento Mayor

Kevin Johnson; Former Washington DC Public School Chancellor and StudentsFirst Founder Michelle Rhee and Medal of Honor recipients Sammy Davis and Michael Thornton. Each honoree was interviewed by the evening’s host Emmy award winner and ESPN host Roy Firestone. The presenting sponsor was Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. and entertainment was provided by the Tenors. “The support from the community through this event was overwhelming,” said Lucian Spataro, CEO and

President of the Joe Foss Institute. “Our programs of working with teachers and students in the schools we serve across the country, teaching them about American history, civics and public service resonated with our guests, we look forward to expanding the reach of our programs in the year to come. With the focus of today’s education on math, science and a technology-based curriculum, America’s students have fallen behind in history and civics. Studies show students are woefully undereducated in history and civics. The Joe Foss Institute and our programs steps into that curriculum gap and works with schools, teachers and youth groups to educate our children about the history of our nation, America’s freedoms and their citizenship responsibilities.” By: Megan Rose

Link: www.joefoss.com.

November 21, 2011

31st Annual Holiday Event: Visions of Sugarplums Luncheon & Fashion Show

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Auxiliary

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess was the perfect setting for a dazzling day of friends, fashion food and fun for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Auxiliary’s 31st Annual Holiday Event, Visions of Sugarplums Luncheon & Fashion Show. Auxiliary President Ellie Johnson recognized the members of this wonderful organization and thanked them for raising money, supporting club activities and providing scholarships. Pam Longbine and Cheryl Horton served as event chairs again this year. Underwriters included Ruth and Hartley Barker known as the organization’s “Special Angels”, Ellie and Michael Ziegler, Toni and Jim Pugliano, Caro Gregg, Nancy Jarko, Cindy and Jeffrey Boyd. Sugarplum fairies danced on the runway. Again this year, Rachel Sacco served as mistress of ceremonies and Bob Frost wrangled the live auction. Ballet Arizona presented pas de deux from The Arabian Dance of The Nutcracker Ballet performed by Beau Campbell and Ilir Shtlla. The fashion show was presented by Scottsdale Fashion Square and Kierland Commons with designs from Cache, Chicos, CH Carolina Herrrera, Ted Baker and others. CEO Steve Davidson said, “This festive event contributes to a brighter future for the children of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, a positive place and safe haven for children to grow in mind, body, and spirit.”

Link: www.bgcs.org

Event Co-Chairs Pam Longbine & Cheryl Horton

Auxiliary President Ellie Johnson and David Johnson

Carrie Hall, Sandy Hecomovich

Mary Ellen McKee (Runway Table Sponsor), Gwen Hillis

Jeff Miller (Sr. VP of Marketing & Development), Jody Malenfant

December 14, 2011

Holiday Luncheon

Arizona Costume Institute

Phoenix Art Museum

The Arizona Costume Institute Holiday Luncheon, held in Cummings Great Hall at Phoenix Art Museum, gathered the valley’s fashion enthusiasts for a glamorous and entertaining annual event with special guest Lisa Immordino Vreeland, author of Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel. Gail Adams and Adrienne Schiffner served as co-chairs for the annual party. ACI President Natalie Kaan and Curator of Fashion Design Dennita Sewell welcomed guests following a Champagne reception. ACI Haute Couture Benefactors selected items from the vault for display and Dennita Sewell gave comments about each one. Ellen and Howard Katz selected an evening dress by George Halley. Elsa Schiaparelli’s dinner suit in red silk crepe was selected by Barbara Kammerzell. A brief tribute was given to Giorgio di Sant’ Angelo and following lunch guests viewed the exhibition in the Ellman Fashion Design Gallery.

Save the date: March 3 – July 15 view a new exhibition, The Sea, designs and accessories by Emilio Pucci, Emanuel Ungaro, Prada and Chanel with nautical themes will be shown.

Link: www.arizonacostumeinstitute.com/ACI/ACI.html

Photos by: Ron Nachtwey

Charles & Adrienne Schiffner	Gail Adams, Sally Lehmann, Ina Manaster
Dennita Sewell, Kati Festy-Sandor	Jim Ballinger, Lisa Immordino Vreeland, Ellen Katz
Jacquelynn Dorrance, Mary Ellen McKee	Lisa Pagel, Cheryl Fine, Diane Halle
Nataline Kaan, Sharron Lewis, John Stevens	Francine McRae, Daryl Weil, Anne Wellington

Ginette Karabees, Char Hubble, Priscilla Nicholas, guest, Janis Lyon, Monique Million

Tochia Levine, Betty McRae, Billie Jo Herberger, Marcia Roth, Linda M. Herold

Pat Leach, Nicole Stanton, Diane Halle, Ellen Katz

Ella Davis, Ardi Beshears, Barbara Payne

Patsy Lowry, Billie Jo Herberger

Leila Armstrong Winsinger, Gay Wray

Jim & Linda Ballinger, Janie Ellis, Sharon DuPont-McCord

Jill Krigsten, Maggi Heiser, Ron Miller

Kim Knotter, Peggy Frahm, Linda Peshkin	Gail Adams, Marilyn Levy, Pune Ghebleh
Gerda Ray, Shari Capra	Paula Hardison, Dilys Popper, Amy Clague

November 18, 2011

Herberger Performing & Broadcast Arts Hall of Fame

The Herberger Theater Center

Arizona sculptor John Waddell was inducted into the Herberger Performing and Broadcast Arts Hall of Fame at a special reception given in his honor. Several of Waddell’s sculptures grace the Herberger Theater Plaza. “John Waddell is one of the very finest sculptors in the world,” says Herberger Theater Center president Richard Bowers. “His works have graced downtown Phoenix and other landmarks in Arizona for many years. Now his monumental sculpture The Family will come to the plaza for a welcomed visit. This will be a wonderful celebration of a great man and great artist.”

John Waddell

The evening, chaired by Michel Sarda, featured a performance by the Phoenix Boys Choir, screening of the film, Rising: The Art and Life of John Waddell by Marlo Bendau, and the induction on Stage West. The Herberger Performing and Broadcast Arts Hall of Fame was established in 2000. It honors an Arizona native and/or resident that has achieved national or international acclaim in the arts. Link: www.HerbergerTheater.org Judd Herberger, Ruth & John Waddell, Billie Jo Herberger

November 16, 2011

Jan Lee Sproat, Director of Community Outreach

The WellCare Foundation