MO N LIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN
Save Mount Diablo’s
ON THE MOUNTAIN MO N LIGHT
Save Mount Diablo recognizes that we are on the unceded ancestral lands of the Bay Miwok, Muwekma Ohlone, Northern Valley Yokuts, and other tribes and tribelets— peoples who have loved and cared for Mount Diablo as a sacred mountain since time immemorial. Many of these peoples continue today as thriving members of the diverse communities of the greater San Francisco Bay Area and the larger Diablo Range region. We acknowledge and honor the Bay Miwok, Ohlone, and Northern Valley Yokut tribes, as well as all of the indigenous people of the lands which
Save Mount Diablo serves. Please! No smoking at the event site. We are in a critical fire danger period.
Leadership & Staff
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jim Felton, President
Burt Bassler, Treasurer
Giselle Jurkanin, Vice President & Secretary
Keith Alley
Steve Balling
John Gallagher
Liz Harvey Roberts
Claudia Hein
Scott Hein
Maga Kisriev
Shirley Langlois
Bob Marx
Doug Matthew
Amara Morrison
Phil O’Loane
Robert Phelps
Malcolm Sproul
Jeff Stone
Achilleus Tiu
MOONLIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN HOST COMMITTEE
Mark Belotz
Sandy Biagi
Bette Felton
Liz Harvey Roberts
Claudia Hein
Bob Marx
Lisa Steinbrecher
Kim Trupiano
Deborah Wechsler
S TA FF
Ted Clement, Executive Director
Seth Adams, Land Conservation Director
Sean Burke, Land Programs Director
Karen Ferriere, Development Director
Monica Oei, Finance & Administration Director
Tuesday Bentley, Venanzio Favalora, Juan Pablo
Galván Martínez, Shannon Grover, Dana Halpin, Brit Hutchinson, Samantha Kading, Morvarid Keymanesh, Laura Kindsvater, Queenie Li, Katie Lopez, Roxana Lucero,
Mary Nagle, Alyxa Ray, Kendra Smith, Haley Sutton, Cecilia Zefeldt
Intern
Alexander Broom Fellow
Ron Hadjes
Welcome
Tonight, we joyfully gather at this spectacular mountain site to celebrate this successfully protected land and to inspire a promising future for the irreplaceable natural landscape that surrounds us.
We hope you enjoy this evening filled with lively music, gourmet dining, and the company of friends. We also invite you to participate in tonight’s silent and live auctions and in the Fund-a-Need portion of the program.
Your auction purchases and generous donations tonight will contribute directly to the strength and success of Save Mount Diablo’s impactful conservation programs.
Thank you for being part of this memorable evening and for supporting Save Mount Diablo’s work to protect and connect Diablo’s natural lands for you, for wildlife, and for future generations to enjoy. Evening Program 4:00 PM
Check-in Opens & Shuttle Service Begins Hors d’Oeuvres & Silent Auction
Music by Mersey Beach 6:00 PM Silent Auction Starts Closing 7:00 PM Dinner Is Served
Welcome & Remarks by Ted Clement, Executive Director Auctioneer Cameron Michael of KLM Auctions 8:00 PM
Music by Mersey Beach 10:00 PM
Last Shuttle Departs Event Site
Our Mission
Save Mount Diablo’s mission is to preserve Mount Diablo’s peaks, surrounding foothills, and watersheds, and its sustaining Diablo Range, through land acquisition and preservation strategies designed to protect the mountain’s natural beauty, biological diversity, and historic and agricultural heritage; enhance our area’s quality of life; and provide educational and recreational opportunities consistent with protection of natural resources.
PHOTO: SCOTT HEIN
MOONLIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN
Fund-a-Need Tonight
By participating in the Fund-a-Need portion of Moonlight on the Mountain, you’ll support the core programs and activities of Save Mount
Suggested Fund-a-Need Giving Levels
Live Auction Items
INDEPENDENCE LAKE: TWO NIGHTS + SIERRA VALLEY PRESERVE TOUR
Experience two exquisite Sierra Nevada nature preserves in just one trip.
You’ll stay at The Nature Conservancy’s lakeside cabin at Independence Lake, a jewel of the Sierra. This pristine alpine body of water is located just 20 miles from Truckee. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy all the lake has to offer, from hiking and fishing to kayaking and bird watching. The cabin can accommodate one or two families comfortably with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a great room, and a large outdoor deck.
Your experience also includes a tour of the Sierra Valley Preserve, located just 35 miles from Independence Lake. The Sierra Valley Preserve is an ecologically rich 2,575-acre preserve protected for its unique wetland habitats and Feather River headwaters. The preserve hosts prolific raptor populations and spring migratory and breeding birds, making it a critical stop on the Pacific Flyway. *To be scheduled for a mutually agreed-upon date, not later than August 2025.
Donated by The Nature Conservancy
ONE-WEEK STAY IN SCENIC RUSSIAN RIVER HOME
Enjoy a one-week stay in a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home, perched high above the Russian River. This serene home has cathedral ceilings and an open floor plan. One bedroom and one bathroom are on the upper level; the lower level has another bedroom with an en suite bathroom. The home features two queen beds and one twin bed.
You’ll be just a few minutes’ walk to the Russian River, and less than 10 miles from lovely Sonoma and Russian River wineries, as well as gorgeous coastal parks. Russian River activities include exploring the spectacular redwood forests, golfing, kayaking, ziplining, hiking, and visiting California’s most diverse and beautiful wine region. *To be scheduled for a mutually agreed-upon date, not later than August 2025.
Donated by Scott Sornberger and Cynthia Selmi
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GOURMET DINNER PARTY ON MOUNT DIABLO SUMMIT
BY POSTINO RESTAURANT
Enjoy a gourmet dining experience, exclusive park access, and dramatic 360-degree vistas at the summit of Mount Diablo. Your party of up to 10 people will be treated to an elegant multi-course dinner hosted by Save Mount Diablo and California State Parks staff. Dinner will be prepared on-site by the acclaimed Postino Restaurant of Lafayette. *To be scheduled on a weekday between May and September 2025.
Donated by Save Mount Diablo and Postino Restaurant
PHOTO: LILI
TIMBER COVE THREE-NIGHT STAY: OCEANFRONT HOME
Escape to the rugged Sonoma coast for a three-night stay on a gorgeous 2.5-acre property on a private, oceanfront point. Every room of this beautifully appointed 3,200-square-foot home was designed to take advantage of expansive ocean views. With three bedrooms (two with king-sized beds; one with a queen bed); three bathrooms; and open-concept living, dining, and kitchen spaces, your group of up to six will enjoy spacious accommodations. Amenities include a wood-burning fireplace, gourmet kitchen with commercial-grade appliances, spacious oceanfront patio with ample seating and lounge chairs, outdoor hot tub, Tesla vehicle charging station, and private beach and tidepool access. *To be scheduled for a mutually agreed-upon date, not later than August 2025.
Donated by Anne and Joe Roberts
Live Auction Items
PRIVATE DINNER PARTY AT SKY TERRACE VINEYARDS
You’re the host at an intimate party for 10 at this spectacular familyowned and -operated winery in Danville, set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Diablo. Dinner will be prepared on-site and accompanied by award-winning Sky Terrace wines. *To be scheduled for a mutually agreed-upon date, not later than August 2025.
Donated by Sky Terrace Vineyards
PHOTO: BETTE FELTON
Wine and Cake Auction
2016 HALL WINES CABERNET SAUVIGNON — IMPERIAL MAGNUM—
Impress your dinner guests with this substantial Imperial Magnum bottle of HALL Wines 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is dark garnet in color with layers of blackberry, black cherry, sweet spice, black pepper, and oak. On the palate, there is bold, dark fruit at the forefront of this fullbodied Cabernet Sauvignon that gives way to flavors of cocoa, nutmeg, and graphite. The tannins are chewy and powerful, balanced by refreshing acidity on the long finish. Also called a Methuselah, this rare bottle has a 6-liter capacity.
You’ll be the talk of the table when you serve this treasure of a wine! Must be 21 years or older to bid on this item.
Donated by Mark and Silvia Belotz
CAKES
Delight your guests with a decadent layer cake, prepared specially by the Old Towne Danville Bakery. This historic downtown landmark, now owned by Karen Cordeiro, along with her husband and two daughters, has provided elegant wedding cakes and delicious pastries to the Danville community since 1952. This cake is the perfect way to sweeten your experience at tonight’s memorable event. Don’t let this festive opportunity escape!
Donated by Old Towne Danville Bakery
RAFFLE PRIZE
LUXURY 23-PASSENGER LIMOBUS
Set the stage for your next special occasion with luxury transportation provided by Black Tie Transportation! A luxury 23-passenger limobus will transport you and your guests in comfort and style. Are you ready to tour wine country or gather close friends for a special night on the town? With this generous prize from Black Tie Transportation, you decide where you want to go!
Includes up to six hours of transportation. Additional time may be available, for an added fee, only by pre-arrangement with the Black Tie offices. Depending on your Bay Area pickup location, additional fees may apply. Chauffeur gratuity not included. *Event to be scheduled for a mutually agreed-upon date, subject to vehicle and chauffeur availability, not later than August 2025.
Donated by Black Tie Transportation
PRESENTING SPONSOR
MOUNT OLYMPIA SPONSORS
Jeanne Thomas
Charla Gabert & David Frane
EAGLE PEAK SPONSORS
TWIN PEAKS SPONSORS
Craig Songster & Carol Louisell
WINE SPONSOR
BEER SPONSORS
BLANKET SPONSOR
MEDIA SPONSORS
IN-KIND SPONSORS
PARTNERS
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
to Our Auction Donors
Forbes Mill Steakhouse
Juan Pablo Galván Martínez
Kathy Gleason & Kathy Barnett
Janet Gray
The Growler Pub
Hafner Vineyard
HALL Wines of Napa
Hazy BBQ
Headlands Brewing Company
Scott & Claudia Hein
Hiller Aviation Museum
Honig Vineyard & Winery
Stephen Joseph
Judd’s Hill Winery
Stella Kim
Kinder’s
Ellen Kindsvater
Deborah Koonce
Paul Kratter
Chris Kutzscher
Laura Sequel Interiors
Ken Lavin
Lindsey Wildlife Museum
Livermore Wine Trolley
Locanda Ravello
Lunardi’s
Peter McNeill
Melo’s Pizza and Pasta
Joe Mielke
Michael Mina
Monterey Bay Whale Watch
Mike & Mindy Murphy
Laura Nakamura
Nancy Niemeyer
Niles Canyon Railway
Shirley Nootbaar
Norm’s Place
Oakland Athletics
Cooper Ogden
Old Towne Danville
Bakery & Café
One Tribe Martial Arts
Academy
Pangloss Cellars
Patagonia
EJ Phair
Greg Piatt
Piatti Ristorante & Bar
Pizza My Heart
Postino Restaurant
Primo’s Pizzeria & Pub
Princess Monterey
Whale Watching
Repris Wines
Joe & Anne Roberts
Liz Harvey Roberts
Nancy Roberts
Rocco’s Ristorante Pizzeria
Deborah Rockey
Romana Pizzeria
Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery
Safeway
San Ramon Valley Fire
Protection District
Kristen Sanders & Mathew Zefeldt
Scott Harvey Wines
Tejal Shah
Sideboard
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Skyhill Napa Valley Farms
Sloat Garden Center
Scott Sornberger &
Cynthia Selmi
Southwest Airlines
Malcolm Sproul
St. George Spirits
Robert Storer
John Swearingen
Tahoe Donner Downhill
Ski Resort
The Nature Conservancy
Tides Seafood Restaurant
Danville
Total Wine & More
The Vine
The Walt Disney Family Museum
WALT Wines
Alix Watson
Don Weston
Worldwide Golf Shops
Zachary’s Chicago Pizza
Stephen Zalan
Zaya Thai Pantry
Nicholas Zefeldt
This list reflects donations received as of August 23, 2024. •
PHOTO: STEPHEN JOSEPH
Raffle Rules
SAVE MOUNT DIABLO (SMD), a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, is conducting this raffle to raise funds for ongoing charitable purposes. By purchasing a raffle ticket, the purchaser agrees to be bound by the rules.
The prize drawing to benefit Save Mount Diablo will be held at the Moonlight on the Mountain event on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Raffle tickets will be sold to guests at the Moonlight on the Mountain gala. The prizewinner must be present to win. The prizewinner will be notified at the event.
No more than 150 raffle tickets will be sold. The chances of winning are based on that number. If fewer raffle tickets are sold, your chances of winning the prize improve. The IRS has taken the position that amounts paid for chances in raffles, lotteries, or similar drawings for valuable prizes are not gifts, and consequently do not qualify as deductible charitable contributions.
By entering this raffle, entrants accept and agree (1) to be bound by all the rules, limitations, and restrictions set forth here and (2) that their names and/or likenesses may be disclosed to and used by SMD for publicity purposes and announced on SMD’s website. Other rules may apply. Please contact SMD if you have questions. SMD’s interpretation and application of the rules and regulations shall be final.
By entering this raffle, each participant releases SMD, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability for injuries, losses, or damages of any kind caused by participating in the raffle or winning any prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize, and each winner agrees to indemnify and hold SMD harmless from any and all losses, damages, rights, claims, and actions of any kind rising in connection with or as a result of participating in the raffle or the winner’s acceptance or use of any prize.
The price is $100 for one raffle ticket. An individual can purchase as many raffle tickets as he or she may wish, subject to availability. Only one method of payment, one name, and one mailing address are permitted per entry. Only one eligible person may be entered in the raffle per ticket sold. If the name of more than one person is submitted with a raffle ticket purchase, and that ticket is selected as a winning ticket, then the person named first will be deemed the holder of record of that ticket and declared the winner. Division of prize by a group purchasing a ticket in common shall be to the sole responsibility of the person named as the holder of record of that ticket, should that raffle ticket be selected as a winner.
In order to collect his or her prize, the raffle ticket winner may be required to sign and deliver to SMD: (a) a sworn affidavit of eligibility in accordance with these rules and
applicable law, including without limitation that he or she is at least 18 years old; (b) such written information as is required by any applicable tax, including without limitation his or her Social Security Number; and (c) proof of identity in forms satisfactory to SMD showing that the person claiming the prize is the same person who is named on the winning raffle ticket. Prizewinner may be required to submit a W-2G, Form 5754, or similar tax form (provided by SMD) for taxwithholding purposes.
Anyone 18 years of age or older and a U.S. resident physically residing in the United States and District of Columbia may enter. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. The raffle is void where prohibited or restricted by law. An affidavit of eligibility may be required from prizewinner.
The raffle prize will consist of a rental of a limobus and driver, for a trip with duration no longer than six hours. Additional time may be available, for an added fee, only by pre-arrangement with Black Tie offices. Please call Monday through Sunday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM to make a reservation. Depending on your Bay Area pickup location, additional fees may apply. Chauffeur gratuity not included. Must be scheduled subject to availability with prize provider, Black Tie Transportation.
Auction Rules
ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD “as is” without representation of warranty. Save Mount Diablo is not responsible for the correct description or the authenticity of any item or service. Values quoted are estimates only and are not warranted by Save Mount Diablo. Certain item(s) or experience(s) may pose a risk of personal injury. Purchaser acknowledges this risk and assumes responsibility for all risk associated with item(s) or experience(s). Purchaser (and on behalf of heirs, successors, and assignees) releases Save Mount Diablo for any and all liability with respect to item(s) or experience(s) procured.
Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services must be used within one year of the date of the auction, unless stated otherwise herein for a shorter period of time, or as arranged with the service provider for an extension of time. All items purchased are to be used as specified unless other arrangements are made with the donor. In the event a donor is unable to deliver the item to the purchaser, donor shall not be liable for more than the winning bid amount to the purchaser. Each donor reserves the right to make reasonable substitutions to an item or services when necessary. The auctioneer will settle any disputes.
SILENT AUCTION PROCEDURES
All items in the silent auction have a bidding sheet adjacent to the item. Bids are noted
on the bidding sheets. To bid, write your bid number and the amount of your bid—legibly—on the next available line of the bid sheet. In the event of an unclear or ambiguous high bid, the event staff shall make the final determination and may accept a lower bid than the unclear or ambiguous bid. No bids will be accepted after the close of the silent auction table. In the event of a dispute, or if two or more are still bidding at the time of closing, the auctioneer will arrange an oral auction for the item in question. The highest bid at the closing of the table wins the item. Good sportsmanship and manners prevail.
LIVE AUCTION PROCEDURES
To enter a bid, raise your paddle high in the air facing the auctioneer. Bidders should remain seated. Minimum bids (reserves) may be required for the item to be sold. In the live auction, the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. The auctioneer will acknowledge bids at their sole discretion. If you are the highest bidder, you must identify yourself using your bid number. If a donor duplicates an item, bidding will start at the previous sale price. For group purchases, one bidder must represent the group. At checkout, you must pay for the item yourself or bring the payment of all members of the group. Once the auctioneer determines a winning bid, title to the item passes to that
bidder, who then assumes all responsibility for the item, and is liable for the full purchase price of the item.
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment for silent and live auction items may be made at the auction checkout with cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. No debit cards. Any bidder failing to arrange payment by 10:30 PM may, at the discretion of Save Mount Diablo, forfeit the right to that item. The item will then be offered to the next highest bidder. After payment and upon receiving a receipt, please proceed to the auction pickup area to pick up your items. The receipt must be shown to the auction runners, who will gather your items and give them to you. All auction items must be removed from the premises by 10:30 PM. If you are unable to transport your item this evening, please make arrangements with event staff to pick up from Save Mount Diablo’s office at 201 N. Civic Drive, Suite 190, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 the week of September 9, 2024, between 9 AM and 3 PM Monday through Friday. Save Mount Diablo is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
PHOTO: STEPHEN JOSEPH