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

Donate to Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation through Better World - a social impact venture built to support the nonprofits, individuals and businesses that serve our community.

Gifts In Kind

Show your support with a non-cash gift to Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation. In-kind contributions play an important role in fulfilling our organization’s mission.

Employer Donation Match

Find out if you can double the impact of your donation to Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation through your employer’s matching gifts program.

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.

EIN : 84-3387259