THE Y FOR
HEALTHY LIVING
We focus our work in three key areas, because nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors are fundamental to strengthening communities.
Thank you for attending the
21st Annual Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball
Thank you to our 2011 Sponsors and Event Supporters!
2011 Gala Sponsor
Dan Green
2011 Major Sponsor
Classic Party Rentals
The Ecke Family
KPBS
Sovereign Capital
Management Group, Inc.
Wayne Foster Entertainment
Barbara Winter
2011 Event Sponsor
Mo Ecke
Diana R. Glimm
David & Heidi Hodges
Dragon & Don Sherman
2011 Guest Sponsor
Stephanie & Stephen Brownell
Diane & Chris Calkins
Susan & Dennis Cook
DCM Properties Inc.
Del Mar Rotary Club
Heck Estates
Lindsay and Brownell, LLP -
Certified Public Accountants
Motorola
Catherine & Art Nicholas
Rancho Santa Fe Insurance
& Financial Services
2011 Event Supporters
Tina & Jim Benedict
Bill & Amy Koman Family Foundation
Jamie & Tony Carr
Claude H. Chan, MD
Linda & Dick Chandler
Dowling & Yahnke, LLC
Sharon & Charles Dunn
Encinitas Tae Kwon Do
Carol Higgins
Bronson C. Jacoway, Jr.
Hevin & Steve Knappenberger
Tort & Mac McCarter
Debbie & Michael Rider
Korey Sarokin
Martha & Tim Schutte
Jeff & Kathy Segal
Event Information
The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA hosted the
21st Annual Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball on
Saturday, December 10, 2011 in the
Gary E. Biszantz Family Gymnasium.
Guests welcomed in the
holiday season with a formal
evening of live entertainment from Wayne Foster Entertainment, gourmet dining prepared by Roppongi Catering and displays
of Poinsettia species grown at the world famous Paul
Ecke Poinsettia Ranch. The evening included enthusiastic
bidding
on silent auction items including vacation packages, one of
a
kind items and unique experiences.
Beneficiaries
All proceeds from the event benefit our Financial Assistance Programs & the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA.
The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA has
offered quality
programs and YMCA membership to all community members,
regardless of ability to pay for over 40 years. Last year
over 2,200
children, seniors and families received financial assistance from the
Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA!
In addition to offering scholarships and financial aid to individual families, the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA has partnerships with the following agencies:
Casa de Amistad
a tutoring program for Hispanic youth
Casa de Amparo
a shelter for victims of child abuse
Encinitas Community Resource Center
a shelter for victims of domestic violence
Inclusion Program
a program to mainstream children with
mental & physical disabilities
Kinship Support Services Program
a support program for relative caregivers
Los Angelitos de Encinitas, Inc.
a local program facilitating childrens'
involvement in sports and after school program
Migrant Family Education Program
a program offering recreational opportunities
to the children of migrant workers
The participants of these agencies attend
YMCA programs and benefit
from YMCA membership at
no cost to the agencies or to the participants.
In supporting the Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball you join a community committed to providing quality, character-building programs for all people, regardless of ability to pay.
For more information contact Emily Figueiredo at
760.942.9622 ext 1014 or at efigueiredo@ymca.org.

Poinsettia Ball
Committee
CHAIRPERSON
Shelia Wirick
CO-CHAIR
Karen Macbeth
COMMITTEE
Melanie Buck
Betsy Dean
Lizbeth Ecke
Mo Ecke
Cathy Eischen
Edgar Engert
Annette Hall-Neville
Kathryn Janz
Robbie Johnson
Amasa Lacy
Vanessa Smith
Allison Stevens
Eugenia Welch
In supporting the Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball you join a community committed to providing quality, character-building programs for all people, regardless of ability to pay.
For more information contact Emily Figueiredo at 760.942.9622 ext 1014 or at efigueiredo@ymca.org.

