Swing into the celebratory spirit with cool sounds from the Great American Songbook at the Arboretum’s annual gala! There will be dining and dancing under the stars, with live musical entertainment, Frank Sinatra-style! Please join us on Sunday, October 2, from 5pm-9pm, in recognizing three remarkable leaders of the garden: Bill Lincoln, Dan Foliart, and Richard Schulhof.
We hope you will come for the festivities, but also know that you are helping to raise pivotal funds for the Arboretum in the process. Like the ants who moved that rubber tree plant in the Oscar-winning song “High Hopes,” we know we can do it with your support. All proceeds from this important event go toward expanding impactful education programming and for the ongoing care of our beloved gardens and historic treasures.
Tickets are $300 each and sponsorships run from $1,500 to $10,000. Contact Judith Hamilton-Márquez for more information at 626.566.3707 or at judith.marquez@arboretum.org.
About our Honorees
Our trio of honorees are stalwart Arboretum friends who have left a lasting imprint on the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Bill Lincoln joined the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Board of Trustees in 2014 and served as President for four years. His business acumen as a finance professional resulted in the expansion of Arboretum earned-income opportunities and a steady financial picture. Dan Foliart, a prolific composer for television, served as President of the Foundation Board from 2015-2018, having been a member since 2012. His tenure was marked by energetic efforts to care for the irreplaceable historic landmarks and collections here, which included securing funds to help renovate Baldwin Lake. Richard Schulhof, the Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer since 2009, holds advanced degrees in forestry and botanic garden administration. He has worked to transform the Arboretum into a world-class public garden by creating new gardens and capital projects to enhance the visitor experience. The Arboretum is fortunate to have such dedicated leaders, who have realized some high hopes indeed!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Your sponsorship will greatly assist in making the Arboretum’s mission a reality, but it is also a wonderful chance for you to connect with new audiences via visibility opportunities. Below is a brief summary of our sponsor levels. All support has an impact and is appreciated!
ENGELMANN OAK – $10,000
Enjoy premier seating for a table of eight, along with listing on the Arboretum website event page, acknowledgment on all event signage, and social media recognition – just a few of the many tangible benefits of your generosity at this level.
TRUMPET TREE – $5,000
Enjoy preferred seating for six guests and other benefits, such as acknowledgment in all event media.
CORAL TREE – $3,000
Enjoy seating for four guests and other benefits, such as recognition on the formal invitation.
RAINBOW GUM – $1,500
Enjoy seating for two guests and other benefits, such as listing in Arboretum publications.
Click here for sponsor details and full benefits.
GALA COMMITTEE
Heidi Hood, Co-Chair
Susan Kranwinkle, Co-Chair
Peggy Dark
Diane Grohulski
Karen Hudecek
Ginger Lincoln
Eva Quan
Peg Rahn
Annette Castro Ramirez
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