H U M A N I T A R I A N A W A R D S

The 21st Annual

F E B R U A R Y 7 , 2 0 1 5

I N T E G R A T E D W E A L T H M A N A G E M E N T P R E S E N T S

Dear Friends,It’s been 33 years since The New York Times, in June of 1981, reported the first cases of

what later became known as AIDS. In those earliest days, gay activists and rogue doctors

sometimes seemed to be the only ones paying attention...possibly, one of the reasons it

took 15 years to develop effective medications.

With your support, Desert AIDS Project has always had the courage to imagine a better world.

Luckily for our community, Desert AIDS Project was there almost from the very beginning

— thanks to volunteer nurses and social workers committed to doing more than watching

helplessly while people died long before their time. Among those who heard this early

battle-cry to help the dying was Steve Chase, the volunteer/donor/board member, who

was so instrumental in helping establish Desert AIDS Project (D.A.P.) as the vital force for

good that it continues to be.

Today, D.A.P. is the most comprehensive resource and service provider for people in the

Coachella Valley and beyond who are living with or affected by HIV or AIDS. That’s due,

in no small part, to the annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards gala that now raises more

than $1.3 million for client services.

“Much accomplished, much to do.”

Those were the words of Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the world’s foremost HIV researchers,

who was honored at the 2009 gala with the Science and Medicine Award. Five years later, we

continue to make strides in preventing HIV and in caring for those infected. Even so, in this

fourth decade of the AIDS epidemic...AIDS is not over. It remains an epidemic, world-wide as

well as right here in our community. There is no magic bullet just yet — there is no vaccine

against HIV, no cure for AIDS. The work of Desert AIDS Project will never be done until

everyone living with HIV or with full-blown AIDS in our community is being helped to live a

longer, stronger life.

But we believe strongly in the philosophy that we must “think globally, act locally” to help

create a world without HIV and an AIDS-free generation. Let’s imagine we have the power to

do just that. Then let’s make it happen...together.

Barbara KellerGala Co-ChairBoard Chair

Jim CaseyGala Co-ChairBoard Member

I M A G I N E A W O R L D W I T H O U T H I V

Desert AIDS Project treats and supports the whole person...all under one roof!!

D.A.P. has become a model of “holistic-care-done-right” for other AIDS service organizations. But the

comprehensive and compassionate care offered by our doctors, nurses, and medical assistants only

begins to tell why. Home health nurses and social workers for clients who can’t leave their homes,

behavioral health services specialists, and Riverside County’s first HIV-specialty dental clinic are also

always at the ready at our 3.5 acre campus in Palm Springs...that even includes a low-income housing

complex for people living with HIV, as well as an on-site lab and pharmacy.

Our medical case managers tie all of these services together, along with a complete set of wraparound

services that includes food, housing, transportation, and so much more. Also under our roof is a Client

Community Center — a welcoming space designed to combat HIV stigma and isolation with social and

educational activities, including skills-for-living and back-to-work programs.

Our volunteer ranks have now swelled to more than 500 people who donate tens of thousands of hours

to D.A.P. each year, including those who help us produce a weekly, electronic newsletter for clients...

run our four Revivals stores...and produce fundraisers, like our annual Steve Chase Humanitarian

Awards gala.

But we couldn’t do ANY of it without your support.

If you’ve never seen Desert AIDS Project “in action”...we invite you to come for a tour. See for yourself

why visitors almost always leave D.A.P. saying, “I had no idea you do ALL OF THIS!!”

I M A G I N E A N A I D S - F R E E G E N E R A T I O N

The 21st Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards gala,

presented by Integrated Wealth Management

Once again, you and 1500 of your closest friends will help us to raise just a small part of the money

necessary to fund the vital client services Desert AIDS Project provides. But while we’re providing

the services our clients most need, we are working just as hard to prevent new HIV infections and

advocating for those whose voices may not be heard.

We like to think the famed interior designer who is the namesake of this event

would be proud.

Nobody loved a party more than Steve Chase! He may have even rubbed elbows with some of the

honorees, award presenters, and entertainers who have graced our stage in the past years. Just a

few of them include:

Ann-Margret, Annette Bloch, Diahann Carroll, Carol Channing, Kristen Chenoweth,

Joan Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Queen Latifah, Andy Linsky, Wynonna Judd,

George Hamilton, Tom Hanks, Senator Ted Kennedy, Patti LaBelle, Angela Lansbury,

Judith Light, Shirley MacLaine, Bob Mackie, Barry Manilow, Harold Matzner, Liza Minnelli,

Prof. Luc Montagnier, Megan Mullally, Pauley Perrette, Debbie Reynolds,

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and so many more!

We invite you to do more than IMAGINE a better future with us...help CREATE it!!

I M A G I N E H E L P I N G T O C R E A T E I T

A S A 2 015 S P O N S O R , Y O U ’ L L R E C E I V E T H E S E B E N E F I T S

P I N N A C L E S P O N S O R ( $ 1 2 5 k )

Name/Company listed as Pinnacle Sponsor

Three premium tables of 10

Name/Company logo featured in promotional materials

Full-page ad in gala program (premium position)

Logo listed on ballroom projection screens

10 tickets to Friday Celebrity cocktail reception

Logo placement on website and event signage

P R O D U C I N G S P O N S O R ( $ 5 0 k )

Name/Company listed as Producing Sponsor

Two premium tables of 10

Name listed in promotional materials

Full page ad in gala program (preferred position)

Name listed on ballroom projection screens

10 tickets to Friday Celebrity cocktail reception

Logo placement on website and event signage

M A J O R & A W A R D S P O N S O R S ( $ 2 5 k )

Name/Company listed as Major or Award Sponsor

Two preferred tables of 10

Name listed in promotional materials

Name listed on ballroom projection screens

Full page ad in gala program

Eight tickets to Friday Celebrity cocktail reception

Name listed on website and event signage

S TA R S P O N S O R ( $ 1 5 k )

Name/Company listed as Star Sponsor

One preferred table of 10

Name listed in promotional materials

Name listed on ballroom projection screens

Full page ad in gala program

Eight tickets to Friday Celebrity cocktail reception

Name listed on website and event signage

S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R ( $ 1 0 k )

Name/Company listed as Supporting Sponsor

One preferred table of 10

Name listed in promotional materials

Name listed on ballroom projection screens

Half page ad in gala program

Six tickets to Friday Celebrity cocktail reception

Name listed on website and event signage

B E N E FA C T O R S P O N S O R ( $ 5 k )

Name/Company listed as Benefactor Sponsor

Preferred seating for 4

Name listed in promotional materials

Name listed on ballroom projection screens

Business card ad in gala program

Four tickets to Friday Celebrity cocktail reception

Name listed on website and event signage

PAT R O N S P O N S O R ( $ 1 k )

Name/Company listed as Patron Sponsor

One seat at your preferred table

Name listed in promotional materials

Name listed on ballroom projection screens

Acknowledgment in gala program

One ticket to Friday Celebrity cocktail reception

YOUR SUPPORT HELPS PROVIDE HIGH

QUALITY CARE TO OUR 2,200 CURRENT

PATIENTS AND 20 NEW CLIENTS WHO

WALK THROUGH THE DOOR EVERY

MONTH.

2 0 1 5 G A L A C O M M I T T E E

Jim Casey Gala Co-Chair

Barbara Keller Gala Co-Chair

Terri Ketover, PhD Gala After-Party Chair

David Brinkman Chief Executive Officer

Annette Bloch

Carolyn Caldwell

Barbara Fromm

Gary D. Hall

Patrick Jordan

Larry Luckinbill

Tim Parrott

Tim Perez

David Zippel

D . A . P. B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

Barbara KellerChair

Steve KauferCo-Vice Chair

Hon. Steve LachsCo-Vice Chair

Fred Drewette Treasurer

Tammy FoxSecretary

Kevin Bass

Ted Briggs

Carolyn Caldwell

Jim Casey

Patrick Jordan

Robert Karl, Jr., DDS

Terri Ketover, PhD

David Perez

Bruce Purdy

Greg Rodriguez

Sheila Williams, JD

S P E C I A L T H A N K S T O

John Paul (JP) Allen Gala Event Manager

Hudson Alling Volunteers

Tamara BoltonGala After-Party Production

Steve BoydGala Program

Kelley Coe Silent Auction

Barry Dayton Director of Marketing and Communications

Trini Garza Live It Up Productions

Frank GoldstinMOMENTOUS Events

Brett Klein Events and Retail Marketing Manager

David A. Lee and Daniel Vaillancourt Script Writers

Mark Duebner DesignBranding and Graphic Design

Darrell L. Tucci Chief Development Officer

Ron WillisonMajor Gifts Manager

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