Dinner With Direction: October 19, 2019
As you can see, our Dinner with Direction: Geography of Hope was a wonderful event filled with high-spiritedness and generosity. Our paddle raise brought in more than $70,000 for the Lake County Land Trust's continued operations and growth. LCLT is blessed to have a loyal and supportive base of friends, members, and community, who rally to the cause of nature and our fragile environment every single time.
With approximately 160 people in attendance, this year's Dinner with Direction was a show of generosity unsurpassed in the history of the Land Trust. Fifty people raised their paddles in support of the Land Trust. Sue Morton started the "bidding" in honor of her late husband, Warren, with the amount of $25,000. Philanthropist Charlotte Griswold and Richard and Angela Birk and Beckstoffer Vineyards gave $10,000, $5,000 and $5,000 respectively. For a list of "paddle raise" donors, click here.
Supporters of the Year Lynne & Bernie Butcher were honored with a proclamation from Congressman Thompson and surprised with a gift from another loyal LT supporter (and dinner sponsor) artist Tje Koski, who presented them with a painting by her own hand, of the Butcher's Blue Wing Saloon. The Butchers name will be added to our new "Supporters of the Year" plaque, on display at the Rodman House.
The skies stayed clear and blue as guests gathered at the Lodge at Blue Lakes, taking in the gorgeous views and getting hand drawn "tattoos" from Ben van Steenburg III out on the sunny deck overlooking the lake and the canyon-like nearby hills. The band Carlos and the Gypsy Pushers donated their musical talents and energy to the event, as did Scott Serena, who brought the event to a close with tunes played on his banjo. Many guests also enjoyed the silent auction, a perennial staple at our dinners. This year it brought in another $5,995 and featured 40 unique and many beautiful handmade, locally-produced items.
The energy of the event was thrilling. Thank you to our amazing LCLT members, supporters, and friends, who absolutely made this event our best ever!
With approximately 160 people in attendance, this year's Dinner with Direction was a show of generosity unsurpassed in the history of the Land Trust. Fifty people raised their paddles in support of the Land Trust. Sue Morton started the "bidding" in honor of her late husband, Warren, with the amount of $25,000. Philanthropist Charlotte Griswold and Richard and Angela Birk and Beckstoffer Vineyards gave $10,000, $5,000 and $5,000 respectively. For a list of "paddle raise" donors, click here.
Supporters of the Year Lynne & Bernie Butcher were honored with a proclamation from Congressman Thompson and surprised with a gift from another loyal LT supporter (and dinner sponsor) artist Tje Koski, who presented them with a painting by her own hand, of the Butcher's Blue Wing Saloon. The Butchers name will be added to our new "Supporters of the Year" plaque, on display at the Rodman House.
The skies stayed clear and blue as guests gathered at the Lodge at Blue Lakes, taking in the gorgeous views and getting hand drawn "tattoos" from Ben van Steenburg III out on the sunny deck overlooking the lake and the canyon-like nearby hills. The band Carlos and the Gypsy Pushers donated their musical talents and energy to the event, as did Scott Serena, who brought the event to a close with tunes played on his banjo. Many guests also enjoyed the silent auction, a perennial staple at our dinners. This year it brought in another $5,995 and featured 40 unique and many beautiful handmade, locally-produced items.
The energy of the event was thrilling. Thank you to our amazing LCLT members, supporters, and friends, who absolutely made this event our best ever!
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Annual Dinner With Direction 2018On Saturday, October 13, 2018, we held our Dinner With Direction: Preserving the Lands of Lake County at Boatique Winery for the second year in a row. We're pretty sure everyone had a great time and learned a lot, all while earning karma points for supporting of a meaningful cause: the beautiful, wild lands of Lake County. Our featured Speaker this year was Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, who delivered an informative and hopeful message about the future of Clear Lake, preserving agricultural land, and some of the environmental legislation in place to help us keep our land and watersheds healthy. There were many amazing items up for sale at our live and silent auctions, and a few other fun touches thrown in.
Thank you all of our generous donors and volunteers, and to this year's Dinner With Direction Sponsors: |
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Roberta & Harry Lyons,
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Annual Dinner 2017
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Lake County Land Trust’s 2017 Annual Dinner & Silent Auction on Saturday, September 23, was a grand success! Thank you to all who attended, donated, volunteered, sponsored, and participated in any way!
The sold out event took place at Boatique Winery and was generously sponsored by Homestake Mining Co.: The Law Office of Dennis Fordham; Jonas Heating & Cooling; Katzoff & Riggs, LLP; Brad & Kathy Barnwell; Roberta & Harry Lyons; and John Wise & Evelyn Wachtel. Guests were excited to hear former Congressman Pete McCloskey, an environmental crusader, speak about the issues affecting our local environment. Attendees were also treated to several surprises such as a "tattoo" station with artist Ben vanSteenburgh II; Dr. Harry Lyon's introductory song for McCloskey; and a live auction component to the event with Supervisor Jim Steele as Auctioneer. This event is the Lake County Land Trust's main fundraiser for the year, and we're thrilled by the feedback that we've gotten about what a great time was had by all. Thanks to all who contributed to make this event a smashing success! Your support makes it possible for us to do what we do. |
Annual Dinner 2016
Lake County Land Trust 2016 Annual Dinner Honors
Peter Windrem and Features Secretary of Agriculture Over 100 people gathered at The Lodge at Blue Lakes on Saturday, Oct. 11, to enjoy a late afternoon event featuring live jazz, a silent auction, delicious dinner, great speakers and the honoring of local attorney, Peter Windrem. The Land Trust holds its fundraising dinner every October to bring supporters together to hear interesting keynote speakers and to honor its “Supporter of the Year.” For 2016 local attorney and rancher, Peter Windrem, was honored for his many years of service to the Land Trust. Windrem has donated many hours of pro bono work to the land trust, helping the organization negotiate complicated escrows and options on properties. Windrem was presented with a plaque and a resolution of commendation from Congressman Mike Thompson, who was at the event to present the resolution in person to Windrem. California State Secretary of Agriculture, Karen Ross, was the keynote speaker. She presented an uplifting view of 21st Century California agriculture. She pointed out that modern technology and an awareness of the limited nature of resources are leading to practices for sustainable farming. Ross believes there is a collective aim to leave future generations improved soil and water and to manage for the long term. At the same time, she believes, there is an effort being made to link consumers with producers through an enlarged effort at making everyone aware of the processes and economics that link farms to tables. “Land Trusts and other environmental organizations are joining with agricultural businesses to establish easements and preserves that include working farms and farms that include habitat restoration as long-term goals,” she noted. She stressed that enlightened government agencies must encourage such cooperative efforts with advice and funding. Those attending enjoyed a silent auction that featured local artwork and a delicious dinner served by Peter and Maryann Schmid of The Lodge at Blue Lakes. Lake County Land Trust president, Val Nixon reviewed the accomplishments of the land trust over the last year, including completing two conservation easements and the imminent purchasing of a 30 acre wetland parcel on the shores of Clear Lake in Big Valley. Nixon also recognized retiring Lake County Land Trust Executive Director, Catherine Koehler and welcomed new Executive Director, Tom Smythe; new Outreach Coordinator, Melissa Kinsel; and the Land Trust’s new Operations Coordinator, Anne Martin. |
