Event Details
First Annual Firefighters Charity Ball
With Special Firehouse Cooking Competition Awards
Saturday, October 19th 2024
Monterey Marriott
350 Calle Principal, Monterey CA 93940
5:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Formal Attire
$225 Per Person In Advance
$250 Per Person After September 19th
The Evening’s Agenda
This Special Evening Starts With An Opportunity To Mingle With Other Attendees Over Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres. Don’t Forget To Capture The Moment And Have Your Photo Taken To Commemorate A Wonderful Night.
Indulge In A Seated Dinner Curated By Chef Tene Shake And Expertly Crafted By Marriot Executive Chef. Experience An Inspiring Program As We Celebrate Our Esteemed Honorees Together.
Discover The Mission Of Your Local Firefighters And Meet The Heroes Behind It. Join Us For An Awards Ceremony As We Celebrate The Winners Of The First Firehouse Cooking Competition Sponsored By The American Culinary Federation.
Indulge In The Excitement Of Silent Auctions, Live Auctions And Raffle! Support Your Local Firefighter Foundation And Make Dreams Come True With Every Dollar Raised!
Dance The Night Away To Top Hits Spun By One Of The Peninsula’s Most Sought-After DJs, Making The Rest Of The Evening Truly Unforgettable!
We Look Forward To Celebrating This Momentous Occasion With You At Our First Annual Firefighters Charity Ball!
Introducing Our Board and Special Hosts
Host Committee
Ted J. Balestreri
CEO Cannery Row Co.
Daniel W. Bursch
NASA Astronaut
Don Chapin
President of Don Chapin Co.
Dan Green
KSBW Anchor
Al Jardine
The Beach Boys
Leon Panetta
Former Secretary of Defense
Tene Shake
The Shake Group Realty
Executive Committee
Tene Shake
Chairman, The Shake Group Realty
Sarah Ward Murphy
Executive Director, Owner of Sarah Ward Events
Raul Pantoja
CEO For Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation, Monterey Firefighter
Matt Murphy
Community Outreach Director For Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation, Monterey Firefighter
Board Of Directors
Michelle Allen
Monterey Co. Underwriting Executive For KAZU
Kelly Beshore
Care Improvement And Innovations Manager At Montage
Zoe Carter
Executive Director, Santa Cruz County Business Council
Bill Cox
US Foods Director of Emergency Services
Will Ekladi
CEO & Publisher For ELAB Communications And WhatsUpMonterey
Robert Klemek
Monterey Fire Captain
Molly McVeigh
MFCF Communications Director
Trevor Rackley
Monterey Fire Engineer
Samantha Richards
Realtor With Sotheby’s International
Culinary Directors
Chef Bert P. Cutino
CEC, WASC, AAC, World Master Chef, Co-Founder Sardine Factory Restaurant
Chef Jacques Wilson
CEC, President ACF Monterey
Chef Robert Mancusso
ACF Certified Master Chef
A Letter From Our Executive Community Outreach Director
I Am Thrilled To Extend A Heartfelt Welcome To You As We Embark On An Exciting Journey With Our First Annual Firefighters Charity Ball. This Inaugural Event Marks A Significant Milestone For Us, And We Are Thrilled To Have You Join Us In Making It A Resounding Success.
This Charity Ball Holds A Special Place In Our Hearts As It Symbolizes Our Collective Commitment To Supporting And Honoring The Brave Men And Women Who Serve As Our First Responders. It Is A Celebration Of Unity, Compassion And The Unwavering Spirit Of Giving Back.
Your Support For Our First Firefighters Charity Ball Is Truly Invaluable. With Your Generosity, We Can Host An Unforgettable Evening That Not Only Brings Joy And Camaraderie But Also Enables Us To Launch New Initiatives And Expand Our Outreach Efforts.
This Year, As We Come Together For Our Inaugural Event, We Are Filled With Hope And Anticipation For The Positive Impact We Can Make Together. Your Partnership Is Instrumental In Turning Our Vision Into Reality, And We Are Deeply Grateful For Your Unwavering Support.
Thank You For Believing In Our Mission And For Joining Us On This Remarkable Journey. We Look Forward to Celebrating This Momentous Occasion With You At Our First Annual Firefighters Charity Ball!
Sincerely,
Matt Murphy
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Other Ways To Get Involved
BetterWorld
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Gifts In Kind
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Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to which contributions are tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for any restrictions on deductibility.
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