OPEN SPACES
The latest news from the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy Vol. 7 No.4
Working to Protect The Ojai Valley’s Future - Today
Winter 2000
Evening Event A Great Success
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hanks to the generosity of our members, the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy raised over $38,000 at the annual fundraising event on Saturday, September 9. The increasingly popular affair was attended by over 280 people who gathered under a large canopy on the Besant Meadow section of the Ojai Meadows Preserve. Attendees were treated to live music, a delicious dinner prepared by Joan Vogel and Joan Roberts, and an opportunity to bid on a variety of live and silent auction items. “The event was a great success because of the incredible support we received from our volunteers, corporate sponsors and the Ojai community,” said Kathy Broesamle, the event’s long-time coordinator. “It also helped that the
Michael Shapiro, the Conservancy’s Vice President, MC’d the event, and shared with the crowd the incredible successes that the Conservancy has had during the last year, thanks to a strong partnership with the community. After a social hour and announcements, actor, Jim Lashley again orchestratAnother Great Event! ed the live auction for the Conservancy. The hottest Thank You Ojai. auction items included trips to Orcas Island, Yosemite, Palm Springs, and excursions on Pat Weinberger’s electric boat. This year’s event was underwritten by donations from Adelphia, Behavorial Science Technology, Century 21, Coldwell Banker Property Shoppe, Meiners Oaks Hardware, Ojai Valley Bank, Patagonia, and Ventura Rental Party Center. The money raised weather was so pleasant this from the event will be allocated year,” added Broesamle. In the for the organization’s operations past two years, members have during the coming year. Mark your braved cool, damp weather to calendar now for next year’s event on Saturday, September 8th. attend the event.
Besant Meadow Campaign: One Last Push For Donations $29,000 is still needed to complete the fundraising campaign for the 25 acre addition to the Ojai Meadows Preserve. Over $630,000 in gifts and pledges have already been raised for the acquisition and basic care of the site. Donors who still wish to make a donation or pledge of cash, stock or
other appreciated assets must do so by December 31, 2000. Contributions of $500 or more will be recognized on an Ojai Meadows Preserve plaque to be unveiled in late Spring, 2001. Signage honoring large donors will also be displayed at the celebration event. Look for the Spring issue of our
Open Spaces newsletter for more details about the celebration. If you are interested in making a gift or pledge to the campaign, please call 646-7930 or email us at ovlc@ojai.net. You can also learn the latest news about the campaign at www.ovlc.org.