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March 05, 2006
Gala Force Winds
Last night, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, I was privaleged to attend the first annual Simi Valley Education Foundation "Gala for Education". This spectaular event, hosted by SVEF in the Air Force One pavilion, brought together over 450 local business people, educators, political leaders, volunteers and more to rasise funds for the mission of the Education Foundation.
KUDOS should go to SVEF president Dan White, for having the vision and courage to try and do such a big, and unique event. Event Chairs Karen Hawk, Michelle Foster and Glen Becerra should be commended for pulling the event together - the entire board of SVEF and it's many corporate and personal sponsors should be commended big time.
As the results come in, hopefully I'll be able to post the final fundraising totals, but I believe well in excess of $100,000 was raised in one night, to benefit the students in Simi Vally schools.
Once again, congratulations to Dan, Karen, Michelle, Glen and all of the supporters and board of the Simi Valley Education Foundation.
Tim Keaney
Comments
Hi Tim -
I concur with Scott. What an event! The Ed Foundation did a great job! And those auctions were off the hook! Already looking forward to next year!
Posted by: Alan at March 6, 2006 04:45 PMAlan:
I think it's fantastic that so much money was raised for our local schools. For my wife's sake, I hope the dance floor remains a mainstay at that event.
Scott
I am glad you guys had such a great time, though I think people would have asked for their money back HAD I hit the dance floor...
Tim
Posted by: Tim Keaney at March 6, 2006 06:00 PMC'mon Tim,
You can't be that bad of a dancer...
Scott
Posted by: Scott Blough at March 7, 2006 09:31 AMJust wanted to give a shout out for National Teachers' Day today.
I have had many great teachers in my life who have often displayed to me that nothing is impossible. I was never the best student, but truly believe education is the golden ticket to the American dream in this great nation.
So, a big "Thank you!!!" to all teachers for serving in such an honorable capacity as helping students receive the tools to achieve their dreams.
Scott
Posted by: Scott Blough at March 7, 2006 10:38 AMWhoops,
I got an updated calender with dates. Teachers' day is the first tuesday in May. Sorry for the mix-up...
Scott
Posted by: Scott Blough at March 7, 2006 11:05 AM
Hi Tim:
I had a great time at the event. The Simi Valley Education Foundation is doing a fantastic job.
Scott
Posted by: Scott Blough at March 6, 2006 04:36 PM