HONORING 30 YEARS OF DESERT AIDS PROJECT

THROUGH MUSIC, STAGE AND SCREEN.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014Palm Springs Convention Center

2 0 Y E A R S O F A D V O C A C Y A N D W O R L D - C L A S S E N T E R TA I N M E N T

30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE DESERT COMMUNITY

Dear Friend,

We are honored and excited to return as your Co-Chairs for the 20th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Gala on Saturday, February 8, 2O14 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Last year’s gala would not have been nearly as spectacular if we had not had the support and sponsorship of people like you who helped us raise $1.5 million to benefit Desert AIDS Project’s continuing work serving those whose lives are impacted by HIV/AIDS.

Because “the Steve Chase” has such an incredible legacy of fundraising and stellar entertainment, we knew we had a big challenge ahead of us for 2O14. We cornered our friends, leaned on business associates, and pressed our entertainment contacts because in these challenging economic times, it’s more important than ever to deliver an extraordinary event benefitting the clients of Desert AIDS Project.

We believe the hard work and determination of our passionate Gala Committee has achieved something truly special. We will soon announce a magical evening of stars, entertainers and honorees from stage and screen that you won’t want to miss.

Continuing budget cuts to HIV/AIDS programs make the fundraising and awareness building work of this gala more important than ever. Each year, this signature event makes a significant contribution to D.A.P.’s annual budget, so your support is critical and truly needed.

Since 1984, Desert AIDS Project has been here in our community, providing care, prevention, and advocacy services for those who need a helping hand. Won’t you please help D.A.P. continue this essential work? Thank you!

Until there’s a cure…

Barbara Keller Gala Co-Chair Board Chair

Jim Casey Gala Co-Chair Board Member

Desert AIDS Project has earned a national reputation as a one-of-a-kind AIDS service organization. With an 11,000 square mile service area – roughly the size of the state of Massachusetts – some clients travel from as far away as Blythe on the Arizona border, as well as from the cities, towns and rural areas of San Bernardino, Riverside and Imperial Counties.

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US TO “THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY” IN TREATING HIV/AIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY!

Partners for Life & 100 WomenDonor Programs

Dental Clinic

The Morris & Lila Linsky Annex Food Depot

Wells FargoHIV Health Center

CARE•Medical care at clinics in Palm Springs

and San Bernardino

•Dental care in Palm Springs at Riverside

County’s first HIV-specialty dental clinic

•Nurse/social worker home health care services

•Case management in Palm Springs and Indio

Social services, including:

•Food

•Housing

•Transportation

•Community Center with educational

and social programs, a computer lab,

and much more

•Wellness programs, including yoga, acupuncture

and eastern medicine alternatives

• Individual and group mental health services,

including substance abuse counseling

• In-house lab services and pharmacy

PREVENTION•Free and confidential HIV testing five days a

week, in convenient locations community-wide

•Risk-reduction with those newly diagnosed to

reduce the spread of HIV

ADVOCACY•Weekly DAPCAN electronic client newsletter

•Client Advocacy Committee

S E R V I C E S P R O V I D E D AT D E S E R T A I D S P R O J E C T

EXCITING GUESTS

GALA CO-CHAIRS BARBARA KELLER AND

JIM CASEY

GREATPERFORMANCES

FAMOUS ENTERTAINERS

INCREDIBLE GENEROSITY

SCIENCE & MEDICINE AWARD WINNERS

COMMUNITY AWARDS

ARTS & ACTIVISMAWARD WINNERS

For 20 years, the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards gala has raised millions of dollars for direct client services at Desert AIDS Project. With government funding shrinking from the State of California, and under threat from the federal Ryan White CARE Act, D.A.P. needs your help more than ever before to provide essential services, while helping to curb the further spread of HIV.

First organized by and named for famed interior designer Steve Chase — also a D.A.P. donor, volunteer, and board member — these galas are a highlight of the desert community’s social season!

Just a few of the honorees, award presenters, and entertainers in the past years have included: Ann-Margret, Annette Bloch, Diahann Carroll, Carol Channing, Kristen Chenoweth, Joan Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Queen Latifah, Andy Linsky, Wynonna Judd, George Hamilton, Tom Hanks, Senator Ted Kennedy, Patti LaBelle, Angela Lansbury, Judith Light, Shirley MacLaine, Bob Mackie, Barry Manilow, Harold Matzner, Liza Minnelli, Prof. Luc Montagnier, Megan Mullally, Pauley Perrette, Debbie Reynolds, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Dionne Warwick.

Your participation as a sponsor of the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Gala makes it possible for us to bring life-saving support to those who need it so desperately, right here in our community, fighting HIV and AIDS.

Help us spread a message of hope that one day…AIDS will be over!

PINNACLE SPONSOR ($125k)Name/Company listed as Pinnacle SponsorThree premium tables of 1OName/Company logo featured in promotional materialsFull-page ad in gala program (premium position)Logo listed on ballroom projection screens10 tickets to Kick-Off Reception10 tickets to Friday Celebrity cocktail receptionLogo placement on website and event signage

PRODUCING SPONSOR ($50k)Name/Company listed as Producing SponsorTwo premium tables of 1OName listed in promotional materialsFull page ad in gala program (preferred position)Name listed on ballroom projection screens1O tickets to Kick-Off Reception1O tickets to Friday Celebrity cocktail reception.Logo placement on website and event signage

MAJOR & AWARD SPONSORS ($25k)Name/Company listed as Major or Award SponsorTwo preferred tables of 1OName listed in promotional materialsName listed on ballroom projection screensFull page ad in gala program8 tickets to Kick-Off Reception8 tickets to Friday Celebrity cocktail receptionName listed on website and event signage

STAR SPONSOR ($15k)Name/Company listed as Star SponsorOne preferred table of 10Name listed in promotional materialsName listed on ballroom projection screensFull page ad in gala program8 tickets to Kick-Off reception8 tickets to Friday Celebrity cocktail receptionName listed on website and event signage

SUPPORTING SPONSOR ($10k)Name/Company listed as Supporting SponsorOne preferred table of 1OName listed in promotional materialsName listed on ballroom projection screensHalf page ad in gala program6 tickets to Kick-Off reception6 tickets to Friday Celebrity cocktail receptionName listed on website and event signage BENEFACTOR SPONSOR ($5k)Name/Company listed as Benefactor SponsorPreferred seating for 4Name listed in promotional materialsName listed on ballroom projection screensBusiness card ad in gala program4 tickets to Kick-Off reception4 tickets to Friday Celebrity cocktail receptionName listed on website and event signage PATRON SPONSOR ($1k)Name/Company listed as Patron SponsorOne seat at your preferred tableName listed in promotional materialsName listed on ballroom projection screensAcknowledgement in gala program1 ticket to Friday Celebrity cocktail reception

A S A 2 0 1 4 S P O N S O R , Y O U ’ L L R E C E I V E T H E S E B E N E F I T S

W AT C H H O W W E S I Z Z L E AT “ T H E S T E V E C H A S E ”

DESERT AIDS PROJECT30 YEARS OF SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

YOUR SUPPORT HELPS PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CARE TO OUR 2,200 CURRENT PATIENTS AND 20 NEW CLIENTS WHO WALK THROUGH THE DOOR EVERY MONTH.

2O14 GALA COMMITTEE

JIM CASEY Gala Co-Chair/Board Member

BARBARA KELLER Gala Co-Chair/Board Chair

DAVID BRINKMAN Chief Executive Officer

JP ALLEN Gala Event Manager

HUDSON ALLING Volunteers

KELLEY COE Silent and Live Auctions

BARRY DAYTON Director of Marketing and Communications

TERRI KETOVER Board Member

BRETT KLEIN Events and Retail Marketing Manager

GINA LEONARD Production Consultant

CURTIS RINGNESS, JR. Board Member

DARRELL L. TUCCI Chief Development Officer

KIM WALTRIP Production Consultant

D.A.P. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Barbara Keller – Chair

Hon. Steve Lachs – Vice Chair

Fred Drewette - Treasurer

Tammy Fox – Secretary

Kevin Bass

Ted Briggs

Carolyn Caldwell

Jim Casey

Robert Karl, Jr., DDS

Steve Kaufer

Terri Ketover, PhD

Garry Kief

Bruce Purdy

Curtis Ringness, Jr. – Board Chair Emeritus

Sheila Williams, JD

SPECIAL THANKS TO

STEVE BOYD Gala Program

RICHARD DESANTIS Awards Gala Producer

TRINI GARZA Production Consultant

ZACHARY SELF Branding and Graphic Design

DANIEL VAILLANCOURT & DAVID LEE Script Writers

www.desertaidsproject.org

B E N E F I T T I N G

PRESORTEDNON PROFIT

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PAIDPERMIT # 447

PALM DESERT, CA