NPC's Gala & Tribute to Isabel Wade: September 11, 2009

NPC’s annual gala on September 11th was a befitting tribute to NPC’s founding executive director, Isabel Wade.  Thanks to Grey Goose cocktails, Cameron Hughes Wine, and the delicious food and dessert of Melons Catering, guests enjoyed a fabulous and festive sit-down dinner. 

After the presentation, which included toasts from Isabel’s friends and colleagues, a wonderful video tribute produced by Rick Bacigalupi (watch it below), and remarks by Isabel herself, everyone danced the night away.  Christine Krieg generously donated her time and talent to photograph the event--check out her photos here.

“We appreciate the loyal support that our coalition has given to Isabel over the years, and we are so grateful that they continue to support the organization through the transition in leadership,” says NPC’s new Executive Director, Meredith Thomas.  The gala was an apt celebration of Isabel’s inspiring work, and of the community of park groups and partner organizations that made her myriad accomplishments possible.

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WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THE GALA SPONSORS:

Park Benefactor:

Park Pioneer:
James C. Hormel and Michael P. Nguyen
MJM Management Group

Park Steward:
Casa Buena Vista
Boris Dramov and Bonnie Fisher
Dana and Bob Emery
Robert and Chandra Friese
Anne Halsted and Dr. Wells Whitney
Local 261
Marjorie S. Munson
Pacific Waterfront Partners, LLC
Julie and Will Parish
Patty and Mike Phleger
San Francisco Apartment Association
The Sutton Law Firm
Jerry Tone and Martha Wyckoff
Diane Wilsey

Park Partner:
Alvin Baum and Robert Holgate
Bionic- Landscape Architecture and Planning
Golden Gate Disposal/Sunset Scavenger, Co.
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department
Safeway, Inc.

Park Host:
CAVEC
Emerald Fund/Oz Erickson
Hanley Chan Solutions
Henry N. How III and Jennifer Ruddock How
Landis Communications
Jane and Larry Manning
Miriam Philips and Charles Eley
Webcor Builders
Barbara and Chris Wilson

Party Supporters:
Barbary Coast
Friends of Ina Coolbrith Park
Friends of Redwood Park
Thomas Harrison
Port of San Francisco
Russian Hill Neighbors
San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department
Mike Sullivan and Paul Loeffler 

A note of gratitude:

Grey Goose
Cameron Hughes Wine
1 Fort Mason
Christine Krieg Photography
Video by Rick Bacigalupi

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