A Benefit to Support Youth with Limited Resources in Oakland, California

A Celebration of

Education for Empowerment

Thursday, October 5, 2006
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak Street, Oakland, California

Emcee: David Louie, ABC7 News
Keynote Speaker:
Honorable DELBERT GEE, Alameda County Superior Court

Enjoy unique performances by comedian Ali Wong. Experience a delicious reception of hors d’oeuvres, wine and sparkling juice!

Bid on irresistible deals at the silent auction for hotel stays, ski resorts, fine dining, theatres, museums, natural foods, and much more!

Learn about Sponsorship Opportunities!

Place an Ad or Message of Support in the Event Book!

Early Registration- $55 before Sept. 20, 2006. (Tickets will be $65 after September 20, 2006).

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RSVP by mail or fax

Directions to the Oakland Museum

Major Sponsor*
Dana Eng & Pearl Eng Kolling


Philanthropist Sponsors*
ABC7 / KGO-TV
Bear Sterns
City National Bank
Family Bridges, Inc.
Francis Lan Insurance Agency, Inc.
Grace Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation
The Grubb Company Realtors
Mary & Mike Buckley and Lily Tsang
Nina Lee, Executive Search Consultant for Banking & Finance
Wells Fargo

Honorary Host Committee*
Barbara Boxer, U.S. Senate
Keith Carson, Alameda County Board of Supervisors
Hal G. Gin, Chabot Las Positas Community College District Board of Trustees
Wilma Chan, California State Assembly
Frank Chong, Laney College
Mary Hayashi, CA Mental Health Services Oversight Accountability Commission
Pat Kernighan, Oakland City Council
Alice Lai-Bitker, Alameda County Board of Supervisors
Francis Lan, Allstate
Jennie Ong, Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
Jean Quan, Oakland City Council
Joseph Wong, Port of Oakland
Carolyn Yee, OUSD Lincoln Elementary School
Gary Yee, OUSD Board of Education


SILENT AUCTION DONORS*
Aquarium of the Bay
Asian Art Museum
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Blue Waters Kayaking
Body Time
Breads of India
Café Venezia
Children's Fairyland
Empowerment Discovery
De Young Museum
Del Navio Restaurant
diPietro Todd Salon
Donald Fung
Doris Lum
Francis Lan
Frederick Umminger and Tonya Lang
Gordon Lum
Hs. Lordships Restaurant
Jacqueline Peter
Jelly Belly Candy Company
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Mark Sithi DJ * Entertainment
Oakland Museum  
Oakland Athletics Baseball Company
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Rainbow Grocery
Solano Bar and Grill
Sports Authority
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort
Sylvan Learning Center
Ted Lum, Financial Advisor
Yan Hua Wang, L.A.C.

IN-KIND AND OTHER DONORS*
Anne Nguyen
BelAire Displays
IZZE Sparkling Juice
Mary W. Buckley and Mike Buckley
Shawn Chiao
Michael Choy


*List of contributors as of 10/2/06