The 2012 - The Maple Counseling Center

Disco Ball Committee
Azadeh Bolour Afari, Chair • Myra Lurie, Co-Chair
Anita Dann Friedman
Sylvia Hakim
Helene Harris
Soraya Melamed
Steven R. Upchurch
Myrna R. Zimmerman
Since 1972, The Maple Counseling
Center (TMCC) has helped tens of
thousands of people, young and old
alike, manage the hurdles of emotional
times. The Center is considered one of
the most comprehensive community
counseling centers in the United States.
As a private, nonprofit community mental
health center, TMCC offers a range of services
from family therapy to crisis intervention, and
provides an array of psychological counseling services
for a wide range of individuals, from senior citizens to
infants and from couples to entire families. The Center’s
philosophy of “never turning anyone away for lack of
funds” has extended the reach and hope of wellness to
those who cannot afford other counseling. Among TMCC’s
clients, 25% are unemployed, disabled or retired, and 65%
earn below $20,000 per year. For more information, visit
www.tmcc.org.
Executive Board of Directors
Mason A. Sommers, PhD
President
Mike C. Chen, CPA
Vice President, Finance
Jeffrey C. Lapin, Esq
Vice President, Development
Gail Millan, MN, RN
Corporate Secretary
Abdi Rais
Vice President, Nominations
Kelly O. Scott, Esq
Vice President, Human Resources
Pamela Bennett
Executive Committee Member at Large
Marcy Kaplan, MSW, LCSW
Chief Executive Officer
Board of Directors
Azadeh Bolour Afari, MFT
Jennifer Castellanos
Mark Embrey
Anita Dann Friedman, MA
Sylvia Hakim, MA, MFT
John Jameson
Katherine Javor
Deborah Kallick
Hon. Myra Lurie
Michael Lushing
Soraya Melamed
Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD
Sandra Olivencia
Mark Rosen
Bruce Schulman
Kristine Stromeyer, CPA
Jennifer Tedford, EdD
Steven R. Upchurch, AIA
Myrna R. Zimmerman
Board of Governors
Barbara Miller Fox Abramoff
Sandra Aronberg, MD
Hon. Linda J. Briskman
Lya Cordova-Latta
Bunni Fischer
Murray D. Fischer
Hon. Donna Ellman Garber
Sooky Goldman
Michelle & Alan Kaye
Murray Pepper, PhD
Hon. Vicki Reynolds Pepper
Hon. Joan Seidel
40th
Anniversary
The 2012
Disco Ball
Wednesday, October 24th
TMCC’s Class of 74 (BHHS)
Deborah Bach Kallick For Deborah, there has never
been a task too big or a cause too small. Since high school, the former BHHS Girls League
President has continued to serve the local community through her work with numerous civic
and community organizations, including the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the
West Hollywood Library Fund, USC Hillel, and TMCC. Deborah has served as the Vice President
of Government and Industry Relations for Cedars-Sinai Health System since 2000.
invites you to our funkadelic
Disco Ball
John Jameson As a BHHS CSF scholar, John’s scholastic pursuits
honoring
Chef Giacomino Drago & The Drago Family
and
TMCC’s Class of 74 (BHHS)
th
Chef Giacomino Drago
& the Drago Family
Cooking in the kitchen with family was the ideal recipe for a man who would later, with his brothers, build
a popular group of restaurants in Los Angeles. Growing up as the youngest son of a big Italian family,
Giacomino couldn’t help but become a leading restaurateur in America, because his dinner table was the
community where everyone gathered. Today, his nine restaurants serve more than 6,000 regulars and
celebrities each week, yet Giacomino treats each patron as if he or she is a guest in his home. The collection
of Drago family restaurants includes Il Pastaio, Via Alloro, Piccolo Paradiso, Yojisan, A1, all located in
Beverly Hills, plus Tanino Ristorante in Westwood, Panzanella in Sherman Oaks, Celestino in Pasadena, and
SHU Sushi House Unico in Bel Air. Giacomino and his wife Alessandra, and their two children Allegra and
Giacomo, consider themselves deeply rooted in their community. For them, Beverly Hills is like a village,
with a strong sense of community, and a place where a warm welcoming smile goes a long way.
Wednesday, October 24
The Beverly Hilton
6:00pm Cocktails
7:00pm Dinner, Awards and Entertainment
Event Hosts:
Michelle & Alan Kaye
Disco Attire encouraged - Spandex optional
For More Information: www.tmcc.org or (310) 271-9999 x213
led him to first practice corporate law and then start The Jameson Group, where he places
law firm partners and groups in law firms. John is also involved in industrial real estate and
angel investing in technology companies. John’s community involvement includes serving
as President of Hillcrest Country Club and Chair of the United Jewish Fund’s Legal Services
Division, as well as fundraising for various schools. Currently, he serves on TMCC’s Nominating
and Development Committees.
Jeff Lapin Affectionately known as “Lap” in high school, the former class
president has left his imprint in leading companies as a “change manager.” He has served in
executive capacities of numerous public and private companies, including Atari, RazorGator
Interactive, Starwood Hotels, and the House of Blues. Jeff is known as an angel investor, and
has served on several community Boards of Directors, including TMCC, Jewish Big Brothers
Big Sisters, and United States Adaptive Recreation Center. Gail Miller Millan From her early years participating in the
BHHS Girls League and as a candy striper, Gail has always been at the heart of service. She
is currently an Education Program Coordinator for the Geri and Richard Brawerman Nursing
Institute and Nurse Liaison for Community Health Education and Screening Programs
at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She serves on the City of Beverly Hills Health & Safety
Commission, and is proud to follow her mother, Barbara, as a second generation Board
member of TMCC.
Mason Sommers A lifelong advocate for community mental
health, Mason has been a clinical psychologist in Beverly Hills for 33 years. In addition to
being the current Board President of TMCC, Mason is a faculty member of the David Geffen
UCLA School of Medicine. Mason’s appreciation for being an organ transplant recipient has
led him to serve as a Donate Life Ambassador. Mason has also dedicated his time to serving
on the Boards of Directors of The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Services Center and the
Westside Women’s Health Center.
To charge by phone or for more information call:
(310) 271-9999 ext. 213
Sent at the request of: _______________________________________
Social Service Permit on file. Nonprofit Tax I.D. #95-2753118
Your allowable charitable deduction is the excess
over $130 per person for dinner.
GUESTS ATTENDING
Please include yourself
40th
Anniversary
The 2012
Disco Ball
The Maple Counseling Center
Wednesday, October 24
Attention: Disco Ball • 9107 Wilshire Blvd.,
Lower Level, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 271-9999 • Fax: (310) 247-4910 • www.tmcc.org
Reply Card
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
 MORE, MORE, MORE - $40,000
VIP Seating for 40 at Disco Ball (four tables of 10); Inside Cover in event Tribute
Journal; Your/your company’s name as a Sponsor of one of TMCC’s programs for
the following year; Name and company logos on event-related printed materials;
Recognition as a Sponsor in press releases; Acknowledgement on donor wall;
Special recognition on the TMCC website.
We encourage camera ready or electronic art or PDF (Macintosh
systems: Illustrator, Photoshop or InDesign), logos & photographs
(EPS, TIFF or JPEG with a minimum 300 dpi at 100%). Please e-mail
to jagyin-agyemang@tmcc.org. For copy requiring our assistance,
clearly type or print a message and attach to this form.
 Back Cover (4.5” x 7.5”) $20,000
 Full (4.5” x 7.5”) $1,000
 Inside Cover (4.5” x 7.5”) $10,000
 Half (4.5” x 3.75”) $600
 BOOGIE DOWN - $20,000
 Platinum (4.5” x 7.5”) $7,500
 Quarter (2.25”x3.5”) $350
VIP Seating for 20 at Disco Ball (two tables of 10); Platinum Page in event
Tribute Journal; Name and company logo on event-related printed materials;
Recognition as a Sponsor in press releases; Acknowledgement on donor wall;
Special recognition on the TMCC website.
 Gold (4.5” x 7.5”) $5,000
 Business Card (3.5”x2”) $200
 Silver (4.5” x 7.5”) $2,500
 Friend Listing - $100
 DANCING MACHINE - $10,000
donation in the amount of $ ________________
VIP Seating for 10 at Disco Ball; Gold Page in event Tribute Journal; Name and
company logo on event-related printed materials; Recognition as a Sponsor in
press releases; Special recognition on the TMCC website.
Name ___________________________________________________
TABLES
City _______________________________ State____ Zip __________
 WEDNESDAY NIGHT FEVER - $5,000
Preferred Table for 10; Silver Page in event Tribute Journal.
 STAYIN’ ALIVE - $3,500
Preferred Table for 10; Full Page in event Tribute Journal.
TICKETS
 DISCO INFERNO PACKAGE - $1,500
Two Preferred Tickets to the Disco Ball; Full Page in event Tribute Journal.
 DISCO BALL TICKET(S) - $375
Please reserve _______ Disco Ball ticket(s) at $375 each.
 I/we cannot attend the event, but enclosed is my tax deductible
Company_________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________
Phone ___________________ Email__________________________
 Enclosed check/CC payable to
The Maple Counseling Center for: $ ______________
Charge my:  American Express  VISA  MasterCard  Discover
Card# ____________________________________ Exp.___________
Name on card _____________________________________________
Signature_________________________________________________
DISCO BALL TRIBUTE JOURNAL:
DEADLINE OCTOBER 1, 2012