The 38th Annual Ladies’ Night Highlights

the 1970s Era and Becomes A Boogie Wonderland

Vicki McKown proudly presents Ladies Night 2014

This year, Homeland Security Division hosted the Department’s 38th Annual Ladies

Night Charity Event!

Initially begun years ago as a small gathering of female co-workers, Ladies Night has

evolved into one of the largest social charity events for the Los Angeles County

Sheriff’s Department.

The 1970s-themed gala took place on Thursday evening, October 23, 2014, at the Rio

Hondo Golf Course Clubhouse. Over 300 personnel participated and raised over

$10,000 for this year’s charity recipient, the Special Olympics. Special Olympics

Global Messenger and athlete, Krystal Sylvia, attended Ladies Night and received a

check for Special Olympics, presented by 2014 Ladies Night Chairperson, Lieutenant

Tracy De Mello, assigned to Aero Bureau; Law Enforcement Torch Run Director,

Lieutenant Kim Unland, assigned to East Patrol Division; and Ladies Night Committee

Member, Sergeant Britta Kjellstrand, assigned to the Community Oriented Policing

Services (COPS) Bureau.

The Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults

with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to more

than 4.2 million athletes in 170 countries. Special Olympics competitions are held

every day, all around the world—including local, national and regional competitions,

adding up to more than 70,000 events a year.

Throughout the entire evening, Ladies Night offered an array of talented entertainment,

including actor Eric Estrada, universally known for his role as Officer Frank ‘Ponch’

Poncherello in the 1970s TV hit series “CHiPs.” Mr. Estrada donated his time to

attend the social hour of the event and graciously took photos with participants and

fans.

The patio entertainment and DJ was saxophone sensation, J. Boykin, who has

appeared on the “Oprah” show. Several disco dancers from “Liz Watts and Company”

gave an outstanding performance and taught the ladies steps to the popular 1970s

disco-era dance, “The Hustle.”

The charity event was a complete success! The ladies of the Department shared their

commitment to the community and the love of mankind, all while celebrating with old

friends and meeting new friends to raise money for a worthy cause.

A group of impeccably outfitted ladies in 1970s fashion digs

take a break from the Ladies Night disco scene.

Chief Roberta Abner welcomes Sheriff Scott to the event.

On behalf of Homeland Security Division, Lieutenant Kim Unland, Sergeant Britta Kjellstrand and Lieutenant Tracy De Mello present

Special Olympics Global Messenger and athlete, Krystal Sylvia, with a check of funds for Special Olympics raised from the Ladies Night

event.

“Do the Hustle! Doot-doot-doot-da-doo-da-doo-doot-doot…”

Actor Eric Estrada posing with two dynamite ladies.

High-fashion in the lounge.

Fabiola Olivares, Yvette White and Lourdes Guerrero show off their

flower power in front one of the original economy cars.

Special Olympics Global Messenger Krystal Sylvia and Lieutenant Kim Unland

pose for a groovy photo with actor Eric Estrada.

Management Secretary V Lilly Rodriguez and

Chief Roberta Abner boogie down!

Actor Eric Estrada poses with fans during the Ladies Night social

hour.

Crime Analyst Cindy Gatiglio assists Sheriff Scott pick the lucky recipient in an opportunity drawing of a Tiffany & Co. bracelet.

Celebrating female camaraderie and enjoying the energy of the ‘70s.

Sheriff Scott with participating ladies on the disco floor.