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May, 02 2009 - Catholic Community Foundation's 21st Annual Crozier Gala
Where: Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa
When: May 2, 2009
Time: 6:30 PM
Ticket Prices: Angel single ticket $300
Beneficiary: The Catholic Community Foundation
Master of Ceremonies: Chris Coraggio, Morning News Anchor KPHO CBS Channel 5
Honoree(s): Mrs. Lorenza DeMuro
Gala Chairperson(s): Cindy Todare (chairwoman), Lori Brophy (chairwoman elect)
Committee Members: Liz Boyd, Vivian Buchholtz, Monnie Calfee, Michelle Cardini, Tami Christifulli, Susie Cole, Lynn Donahue, Colleen Gaia, Pamela Gralton, Sue Harris, Karen Hoffman, Antoinette Hrudka, Natalie Hyland, Ricki Dee Jennings, Theresa Keeley, Vicki Maio, Ana Newell, Paula Osterday, Susan de Queljoe, Michelle Ray, Kerrie Salerno, Paula Smalley, Diana Smith, Colleen Will, Elisabeth Wisthoff, Ashley Yankowski, Diana Zellers, Kathleen Zywicki
President(s): and CEO: Donna Marino
Staff: Donna J. Marino (president & CEO), Thomas K. Avery (CFO), Brigitte N. Dayton (director of marketing and communications), Thomas L. Thieken (director of planned giving), Pamela E. Hammond (program coordinator), Patricia A. Philbrick (staff accountant), Mandy J. Katz (executive assistant)
Invocation: Monsignor Thomas Hever (Pastor, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Scottsdale); Benediction: Rev. Greg Schlarb
Welcome: Chris Coraggio
Entertainment: Affinity
Music: Affinity Jazz Ensemble
Quote of the evening: Tonight's Gala hopes to expand the grants program and support more than $1 million in unmet needs.
Menu: PREMIER COURS: Select Artisan Cheeses, Candied Fruit, spiced nuts & grape-cherry compote; DEUXIEME COURS: Pan-roasted & seared Red Snapper w thyme & lemon w Louisiana Dijon, lemon barbequed shrimp & sweet her butter, Petite Lobster Bisque en croute; TROISIEME COURS: Fire-spit Beef Tenderloin w sun-dried cherry Demi Glace on cheddar cheese grits w wood-grilled asparagus, haricots verts, curled carrots & red onions, Corn-thyme dusted Chicken Breast w country-style shortbread, turnip-carrot slaw & lemon Creole butter; DESSERT: Petit Fours w Candied Violets & Rose Petals
Attendance: 600
Attire: Black Tie Required
Special Thanks: Douglas Cole, Chris Coraggio, Crozier Gala High School Ambassadors, Moore & More Jewelry, St. Peter's Indian Mission School, Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, United States Marine Corps, Xavier College Preparatory, Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, August Studios, Encore Creative, Karl's Quality Bakery, O Premium Waters, Emily Piraino Photography, Prisma Graphics, Swank Audio Visuals, TR Photography, United Printing and Mailing, White House Design Studio
Information: Brigitte Dayton - 602-354-2402
Donors: CROZIER CIRCLE: Anonymous; GUARDIAN ANGEL: Mr. & Mrs. F. Michael Geddes, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Labelle & Allied Insurance Group; SERAPHIM: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Mrs. Lorenza DeMuro; CHERUBIM: Anonymous, Bristol Glabal Mobility, Drs. William and Maria Chavira, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hadad, Happy Jack Lodge, National Bank of Arizona, Quarles & Brady LLP, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ray, St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center
Board of Directors: Daniel Santy (chairman), John Sack, Ph.D. (vice chairman), Keith Tigue (treasurer), Maria Chavira, Ph.D. (secretary), Cynthia Ketcherside (immediate past chair), Andrew Sherwood (ex-officio); Maureen Adams, Rev. Robert Clements, Susie Cole, Ann De Francesco, Allen Edgar, Christian Hoffmann, III, Guy Labelle, Paul Madden, Edward McDonough, Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Donald Ruff, Kirk Tushaus, Candace Wiest
Blacktie Photos by: Richard Belcastro
Cindy (event chairwoman) & Steve Todare
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Catholic Community Foundation's 21st Annual Crozier Gala
By Myra Richman
Arizona’s only Catholic black-tie event was held Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, with more than 600 people enjoying a great event. The Catholic Community Foundation continually seeks to raise funds to fulfill its mission. The Crozier Gala is the only special event of the year that helps accomplish this. Inspired by the generous example of the Foundation’s Patron Saint, Katharine Drexel, who gave of herself and her gifts without reservation, 2009 Chairwoman Cindy Todare of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Scottsdale, and the Gala Committee, put together an exciting program that surely inspired everyone in attendance to answer the call to serve. Honoree of the evening was Mrs. Lorenza DeMuro, of Paradise Valley, for her dedicated work as a Catholic philanthropist and recent funding of the new chapel for Seton Catholic High School. The money raised by the gala comprises the unrestricted funds that the foundation awards through its competitive grants program. The money directly supports local Catholic schools, communication programs, catechetical formation and services to the poor. The theme of this year's gala was “A Call to Serve." Chairwoman Cindy Todare spearheaded the event, in hopes that the evening inspired attendees to increase their service to the Church--to inspire philanthropy. The evening’s program focused on several individual vignettes performed by local high school students that highlight all the services that receive money from the foundation’s grants program. “Basically, we wanted to enlighten people as to the purpose of the gala, Todare said. And while the country suffers economic pain, the need for philanthropy will only grow, especially among programs like the foundation’s tuition assistance." About Catholic Community Foundation The Catholic Community Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that supports the religious, educational and philanthropic objectives of the Diocese of Phoenix. Founded in 1983, the Foundation's mission is to carry on the work of Christ by fostering philanthropy. For more information, visit www.ccfphx.org.