Table of Contents
A Letter from our CEO
Introduction to the Children’s Fund Golf Classic
Our 3 Pillars
Because of You
Our Founding Fathers
Founders Awardees
Board Leadership
Golf Classic Committee
2024 Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunity Levels
Schedule
As we prepare to host our 32nd Annual Children’s Fund Golf Classic, I can’t help but reflect on the journey. Children’s Fund has experienced so much growth over the past 30-plus years to become a leading child-serving organization in our County, and we didn’t do it alone. It is because of caring and passionate community members like you who have partnered with us in our mission of giving our vulnerable children Support, Opportunity, and Hope by breaking destructive cycles through community partnerships. With you support, Children’s Fund has been able to provide over 1.8 million services to children experiencing poverty, abuse, and neglect since inception.
I know firsthand what it’s like to experience crisis as a child; not knowing where your next meal will be coming from, not knowing where you will sleep at night, not knowing if today was the day that you will be rescued from an abusive home. There are thousands of kids out there who need a Champion to speak up for them, a Champion to give them Support, Opportunity, and Hope. Because of donors like you, Children’s Fund is that Champion. Help us to continue to change the lives of children, help us provide them with the support, opportunity, and hope they need to change their trajectory so that one day they too can pay it forward and help guide the next generation.
Please consider being part of this movement to create a bright future for every child because no child should ever feel unseen, unheard, or unwanted.
Thank you for considering becoming a Children’s Fund Golf Classic Sponsor.
Cesar Navarrete President & CEO, Children’s Fund
The Children’s Fund Golf Classic began in 1992 as the A. Gary Anderson Memorial Golf Classic. During his lifetime, A. Gary Anderson made an indelible impression on the inland region, both as a dedicated professional in the business arena and as a generous humanitarian in the surrounding communities. To honor their father’s legacy, A. Gary Anderson’s children, Erik and Erin, established this premier tournament, benefitting Children’s Fund.
It was announced in 2017, at the 25th anniversary, that the golf tournament would move forward as the Children’s Fund Golf Classic. As we continue A. Gary Anderson’s legacy and enter our 31st year, the Children’s Fund Golf Classic has been instrumental in raising nearly $9 million towards our mission of providing Support, Opportunity, and Hope to children we serve.
Established in 1896, Redlands Country Club is the oldest member owned country club in the West and home to a beautiful 18-hole PGA Championship golf course, considered by many to be one of the finest in Southern California. This year, it will be home to our 31st Annual Children’s Fund Golf Classic. Nestled below the San Bernardino Mountains, this course offers stunning views, stately trees, and perfectly manicured greens that make this course a delight to play and is sure to give our golfers a day to remember.
Children’s Fund’s Vision is a bright future for every child.
Children’s Fund’s Mission is giving our vulnerable children Support, Opportunity, and Hope by breaking destructive cycles through community partnerships.
Children’s Fund operates under 3 Pillars: Support, Opportunity, and Hope.
Through our Support pillar, we provide the services that our children and youth require to meet their basic needs and create stability: our emergency needs program, educational support program, annual family fair, and the attentive care provided at the Children’s Assessment Center.
Each year, Children’s Fund offers opportunities that children need to meet and exceed their potential. These opportunities focus on breaking the cycle of poverty and offer enriching activities and educational options. The Opportunity pillar consists of post-secondary educational scholarships, sports and extracurricular scholarships, computer camp, summer camp, life enrichment, the sports faire, and the speakers bureau.
Our final pillar, Hope, allows us to inspire, challenge, and motivate our children to dream. We do this through our Celebration of Giving and birthday gifts annual campaign, and by being there to celebrate our children’s life’s milestones like graduation, entering post-secondary education, and adoption. A meaningful gift can mean the world to a child and nurture their hope so that they can continue to dream and work towards a brighter future.
Last year, because of you...
Children’s Fund positively impacted a total of 57,681 children and individuals providing Support, Opportunity, and Hope.
14,990 families received Support services that included:
2,423 children experiencing crisis received support from our Emergency Needs Program to help stabilize them.
4,282 students started the school year with new backpacks and supplies thanks to the Educational Support Program
65 children received Orthodontia Care
497 children and their caregivers received household goods and resources at our annual Family Fair
153 children and their parents were provided with housing services through Project SAFE (Supporting and Assisting Families Excel).
3,241 individuals participated in preventative and informative CSEC (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children) Trainings.
20 graduating seniors received a Dorm Kit to start college prepared.
4,309 children received attentive medical care at the Children’s Assessment Center (CAC) and the Resiliency Institute for Childhood Adversity (RICA).
723 children received Opportunity services that included:
68 high school graduates received a Post-Secondary Educational Scholarship.
202 children received a Recreational/Extracurricular Scholarship.
15 teens attended Summer Leadership Camp
130 students attended Computer Camp and received the technology and training they need to support ongoing learning.
100 youth participated in Life Enrichment Programs that provide educational and enrichment opportunities.
208 youth attended the annual Sports Fair and discovered the joy of athletics.
41,968 children and individuals received Hope services that included:
38,090 holiday gifts distributed to children during our Celebration of Giving Program
2,665 children were able to partake in memorable moments through our Celebrating Life’s Milestones Programming
1,213 were provided with comfort items while visiting the Dependency Court Playroom
Children’s Fund began in 1986 with the belief that all children deserve to grow without fear, trusting they will be cared for, and their needs met. Children who have experienced abuse or extreme poverty, who cannot defend or care for themselves, are often the most vulnerable to “fall between the cracks” and be forgotten. By intervening, the most straightforward act of assistance may help prevent a lifetime of pain and negative outcomes. In response to the need, a group of influential county, business, and community leaders, led by the late Jack H. Brown, Judge Patrick J. Morris, and the late A. Gary Anderson came together to seek solutions. In collaboration with the County of San Bernardino, it became apparent that a non-profit organization could leverage private investment and connect resources directly to children, reaching every area of our 20,000 square mile county.
A unique and invaluable partnership was formed to create Children’s Fund, which stands firm today. For over 38 years, Children’s Fund has continued to deepen its strong relationship with the County of San Bernardino as a model of how private and public entities can effectively work together to support and assist our community’s at-risk and often disenfranchised children. By utilizing this partnership with the county and a strategic network of other community resource organizations, Children’s Fund has remained efficient and responsive, so it can quickly deploy aid to meet specific needs when identified. Since its inception, Children’s Fund has helped more than 1.83 million children in this region.
Jack H. Brown*
“Our dream for Children’s Fund was to reach out to children at-risk. With the blessings of Our “Maker” we continue to reach.”
A. Gary Anderson*
Gary’s leadership legacy is seen today in the standards he set for giving, involvement by community leaders, and the organization’s ability to meet any challenge.
The Honorable Patrick J. Morris
“It is all about publicprivate collaboration. Children’s Fund uniquely brings forward business leaders to help lead the crusade to serve at-risk children.”
The Children’s Fund Founders’ Award is an annual award given at the Children’s Fund Golf Classic. The Children’s Fund Founders’ Award recognizes individuals, companies, and organizations who embody the spirit and mission upon which Children’s Fund was founded. This award allows us to honor those who are making futures brighter for the children in our community.
Past Awardees:
Bill Nietschmann
For over 30 years, Bill has served on virtually every Children’s Fund Board committee and held every Board office, most notably as Chairman in 20062007. While Board Chair, he was a critical champion in establishing the endowed scholarships for foster youth at local universities and colleges.
Kent Paxton
Kent has been involved with Children’s Fund since its inception in 1986. For more than 33 years, Kent has been an Innovator, an Advocate, and a Champion for children throughout San Bernardino County in the areas of mental health, child welfare, and social services.
A. Gary Anderson*, Jack H. Brown*, The Honorable Pat Morris
Dee Dee Anderson Family
Erik Anderson, Erin Anderson, and Gary Lastinger
Vaughn Bryan
The Burlingame Family
The Burum Family Foundation, Colonies Partners, and Diversified Pacific Opportunity Fund
Crown Connect, Denny Shorett*, and Family
Ray Crebs
Diversified Pacific, Jeff Burum, and Matthew Jordan
Zareh Sarrafin
*Deceased
Executive Committee
Kristin Pierce, Board Chair CEO and Owner
Century 21 Lois Lauer Realty
Fred Just, Vice Chair
Development Committee Chair CEO
Healthcare Environment Institute, LLC
Neal Waner, Immediate Past Board Chair Founder Matson Waner Wealth Management
Bill Nietschmann, Treasurer
Finance Committee Chair Past Board Chair
Otis Greer, Secretary
Director of Legislative and Public Affairs
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
Rick Arcaro, Public Relations Chair
Senior Vice President Fifth Third Bank
Gary Ovitt, Governance Committee Chair
Education Liason Chaffey College Governing Board Member
Ronald Powell, Ph.D, Programs Committee Chair Consultant
Early Childhood Mental Health
Board Members
Joyce E. Ablett
Area Financial Officer San Bernardino County Kaiser Permanente
Barbara Alejandre Retired Chief Intergovernmental Relations Officer
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
Kerry Castel De Oro President West End Auxiliary
Lori Delgado-Matich O’Connor President
Bonnes Meres Auxiliary
Brenda Dowdy
Retired Homeless Education Project Manager
San Bernardino County
Superintendent of Schools
Pat Flaherty CEO
Inland Empire HR
Sara Gamez, Ed. D
Assistant Director
EOPS/CARE & CalWORKs
Mt. San Antonio College
Kevon Lee CEO
Kevon Empowers & Group, LLC
Jon Novack
President and CEO Patton’s Steel
Deana Olivares-Lambert Co-Owner 20/20 Network
Frank Pine
Executive Editor Southern California News Group
Vicente De Biase Wright Retired Chairman, President & CEO California Steel Industries
Jeany Zepeda Director Children and Family Services
Advisory Council
Erin Anderson President/CEO/Founder
A. Gary Anderson Family Foundation
Debbie Brown Past Board Chair
Vaughn Bryan Retired President
Century 21 Lois Lauer Realty
Matthew Jordan Managing Member
Diversified Pacific
Honorable Patrick J. Morris
Children’s Fund Founder
Retired Superior Court Judge
Former Mayor City of San Bernardino
Zareh Sarrafian
County of Riverside ACEO Riverside University Health System
Committee Chair
Kristin Pierce
Century 21 Lois Lauer Realty
Honorary Chair
Dave Stockton, Sr. PGA
Committee
Barbara Alejandre
Retired SBC Superintendent of Schools
Reese Aplin
Panacea Investment Corp.
Rick Arcaro
Fifth Third Bank
Debbie Brown
Children’s Fund Past Board Chair
Ann Bryan
Century 21 Lois Lauer Realty
Marshall Bryant Children’s Fund
Brian Bush
Diversified Pacific
Andrea Crawford Children’s Fund
Eileen Didier
Century 21 Lois Lauer Realty
Fred Just
Healthcare Environment Institute, LLC
Cesar Navarrete
Children’s Fund
Bill Nietschmann
Children’s Fund Past Board Chair
Jane Nottingham Children’s Fund
Jon Novack
Patton’s Steel
Beth Spalding
Children’s Fund
C.C. Vest
Retired Business Owner and Philanthropist
Neal Waner
Matson Waner Wealth Management
Vicente De Biase Wright
Children’s Fund Past Board Chair
A Special Thank You to our 2024 Children’s Fund Golf Classic Sponsors
Vision Sponsors
Kristin Pierce and Steve Marshburn
Ann and Vaughn Bryan
Century 21 Lois Lauer Realty
Support Sponsors
Diversified Pacific Opportunity Fund
Eagle Roofing Products
National CORE
Opportunity Sponsors
California Steel
Diversified Pacific Development Group
Fifth Third Bank
Loma Linda University Children’s Health
Joyce and Neal Waner
Hope Sponsors
Banner Bank
Fenagh Engineering & Testing
Law Offices of James McGee
McKernan Inc.
Andreja and Bill Nietschmann
Palmer Financial Consulting Group
San Bernardino County Firefighters Local 935
Sorenson Engineering
Ginny and Vicente Wright
Hole Sponsors
Joyce Ablett
Ted Alejandre, San Bernardino County
Superintendent of Schools
Joe Baca, Jr., San Bernardino County Supervisor
Bob’s Discount Furniture Foundation
Cardenas Markets
Eileen and Dean Didier
Century 21 Lois Lauer Realty
Lasting Legacy
Mark Christopher Auto Center
RJ’s Express Car Wash
Elias Saade, Cetera Investors
SEBA
In-Kind Sponsors
Baker’s Drive-Thru
Brenda Flowers Photography
Citrone
Co-Hop/Ojo Rojo
Crown Connect
Michele Kavanaugh
Fidelity National Title
Gate City Beverage
Hangar 24 Brewing
Happy Camper Creamery
Hatfield Buick GMC
J. Riley Distillery
KingPinz BBQ & Catering
SoCal News Group
OluKai
Redlands CDJR
Refined Cravings
Swannies
The Print Network
Walter’s Automotive
Wiens Cellars
$50,000 VISION Sponsor
• Four foursomes, breakfast, lunch, Founders’ Award Banquet, and exclusive player gifts
• Sixteen additional banquet guests
• Title billing on marketing materials, i.e. brochure, program, social media, event signage, website
• Logo on bidder paddle
• Full page ad in event program
• One business profile in newsletter
• Four business profiles on social media profiles (quarterly)
$25,000 MISSION Sponsor
• Three foursomes, breakfast, lunch, Founders’ Award Banquet, and exclusive player gifts
• Twelve additional banquet guests
• Logo/name on marketing materials, i.e. brochure, program, social media, website, and event signage
• Half page ad in event program
• One business profile on social media profiles (quarterly)
$10,000 SUPPORT Sponsor
• Two foursomes, breakfast, lunch, Founders’ Award Banquet, and exclusive player gifts
• Logo/name on marketing materials, i.e. brochure, program, social media, website, and event signage
• Quarter page ad in event program
$5,000 OPPORTUNITY Sponsor
• One foursome, breakfast, lunch, Founders’ Award Banquet, and exclusive player gifts
• Logo/name on marketing materials, i.e. brochure, program, social media, website, and event signage
$2,500 HOPE Sponsor
• One twosome, breakfast, lunch, Founders’ Award Banquet, and exclusive player gifts
• Logo/name on marketing materials, i.e. brochure, program, social media, website, and event signage
$1,000 Hole Sponsor
• Logo/name on marketing materials, i.e. brochure, program, social media, website, and hole signage
$500 Golfer Package
• One golfer, breakfast, lunch, Founders’ Award Banquet, and exclusive player gifts
Join us in providing Support, Opportunity, and Hope by becoming a sponsor or donating an auction package by scanning the QR code, or visit www.childrensfund.org/golf.
Questions?
Contact Jane Nottingham at jane@childrensfund.org or by phone at (951) 295-3569
9AM REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST
10AM SHOTGUN START
11:30AM LUNCH PROVIDED ON COURSE
3:30PM COCKTAIL HOUR AND SILENT AUCTION
4:30PM
FOUNDERS’ AWARD BANQUET, LIVE AUCTION, AND AWARDS
