RFLC News & Updates

Junior Philharmonic Charity Fashion Show and luncheon

May 2nd, 2010 : noon

Waterfront Hilton Huntington Beach

Junior Philharmonic fashion show and luncheon to raise money and awareness for the organization. The Ross Family Foundation was not only a sponsor, but also actively helped in producing this event. Eva Kilgore was a lead director/ organizer of the event and Allison Andrews produced the fashion show element, using the 30+ high school students as models.
Clothing being modeled will be graciously donated from:
Rip Curl
RVCA
Triple Two
and
No Rest for Bridget

Posted by Allison on 04/30 at 03:18 PM

Ross Family Foundation Supports Music Programs

On May 2, at the Waterfront Hilton in Huntington Beach, our own Allison Andrews will
be behind the scenes as the Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee juniors walk the
catwalk. This is Allison’s third year coordinating the fashion show portion of this very fun event.
The HHPC is presenting “A Trip to the Orient”...a luncheon, silent auction, and fashion
show. Proceeds will go to continue the music programs of Orange County students from
kindergarten through 12th grade. Last year, this event sold out!

Ross Family Foundation is a proud sponsor of this event. Music programs have been
severely cut all over the country, and especially in Orange County. Next year, in the
Ocean View School District alone, 4 out of 5 music teachers will not be returning.

For more information on the May 2 Trip to the Orient event call 714-840-5090.

Posted by Eva Kilgore on 04/09 at 02:55 PM

Ross Family Foundation goes to San Fran!

This will be the second year that the Ross Family Foundation will be part of the P.A.W.S (Pets Are Wonderful Support) Petchitecture event!

Petchitecture is PAWS’ signature fundraiser. All net proceeds support their mission to make sure that illness or age never separate people from the unconditional love of their pets.
Over 800 human guests and their well-behaved canine companions will be treated to a gala evening unlike any other in San Francisco, including an exhibition of one-of-a-kind pet habitats created by some of the Bay Area’s leading architects and designers. A live auction will feature fabulous lifestyle packages and throughout the evening guests will bid on valuable items contributed to our silent auction while dining on the Palace’s award-winning cuisine. In addition, some of the most talented animal photographers in the Bay Area will be on-hand to catch that perfect moment with guests and their pets.

Join us and are furry friends on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Palace Hotel from 6:30-10:30p.m. and enjoy a spectacular evening. Fully licensed dogs (on leash) are most welcome!

PAWS’ WEBSITE

Posted by Allison Andrews on 04/09 at 10:01 AM

RFF 1st year Gala Recap and Photos

February 21st, 2010 : 3:00pm

Old Ranch Country

View Recap & Pictures!

We just recently had our first year gala. It was to create awareness of the charities the RFF supports and raise additional money to help these charities. There was incredible silent auction items, Mardi Gras theme decor and cuisine and even a great blues band. There was over 200 people all ready to hear about what are family has been doing for the last year. It provide a great opportunity for our respectful organizations to reach a larger audience that already is philanthropic.
Organizations represented included The Rooters, Olive Crest, Rancho Coastal Humane Society, St. Paul’s Senior Centers, PAWS AND P.A.C.T.
Check out the Photos!

Posted by Allison Andrews on 02/21 at 04:34 PM

Dollars for Scholars!

On October 15, 2009, the University of San Diego hosted the 2009 San Diego County Scholarship Showcase to recognize community sponsors and donors that raised scholarship funds to support local, college-bound students through various Dollars for Scholars organizations. The Ross Family Foundation was recognized at this event for its generous support of the Friends of Cal-SOAP Dollars for Scholars chapter. This chapter supports “Cal-SOAP” (California Student Opportunity and Access Program) students that are first-generation, college-bound students with demonstrated financial need. Students supported by this chapter have gone on to attend institutions such as: UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UC San Diego, San Diego State University, and University of Virginia. The Friends of Cal-SOAP Dollars for Scholars organization accepts tax-deductable donations on a year-round basis. For more information, or to make a contribution, please contact Chapter President, Janet Abbott at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
To learn more about Dollars for Scholars, or to make a donation online to Friends of Cal-SOAP Dollars for Scholars, please visit the website: http://www.californiadollarsforscholars.org

Posted by Janet Abbott on 12/07 at 02:05 PM

RFF is proud sponsor of the Roosters- HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Exciting news! This year the Roosters have teamed up with Second Harvest Food Bank in
Orange County. “I had the opportunity to visit their facility and was very impressed,” said
RFF founder Bill Ross. “It is our pleasure to help this most worthwhile group,” Ross added.

This year, the Roosters will pack 4000 boxes of food for needy families. This is 1000
more than last year! Usually, there are over 200 volunteers helping pack boxes of food,
and this year the packing event will be: December 20, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon at
the US Army Reserve Center at 2345 Barranca, Irvine (inside the warehouse).

The Ross Family Foundation helped pay for about half of the 60,000 pounds of turkey needed
for 4,000 families. Along with turkey, there will be canned goods, snack items, stuffing…and
additional food items.

Boxes are distributed on-site to various charitable organizations, including Olive Crest
Abused Child Center, Second Harvest, and military families at Camp Pendleton. Please
visit http://www.roostersfoundation.org for more information. Want to volunteer? Call RFF offices
at 714-840-6113.

Posted by Eva Kilgore on 11/06 at 07:07 PM

Halloween wishes come true because of an RFF member!

At a recent Huntington Harbour Kiwanis meeting,founding RFF member Pat Ross told the story of going
to the local elementary school each year to watch the children at their Halloween parade. “Every
year there were several children with no costumes, heads down…and I felt very sorry for them.”
said Pat.
She suggested that members might consider donating costumes and accessories to these
children. The principal of Harbour View Elementary School, Cindy Osterhout, happened to be at
this meeting. She was thrilled at the idea!
Members came together in a big way and donated hats, fairy wings, costumes, masks,
kitty ears…boxes of fun things for these children. Huntington Harbour Kiwanis has taken on
this project as a permanent endeavor, and will donate again next year. Thank you Pat-
you’ve made a lot of children very, very happy.

Posted by Eva Kilgore on 10/12 at 01:10 PM

Huntington Harbour Kiwanis Thanks RFF For Their Involvement

“We are so happy to have the support of the Ross Family Foundation,” said Huntington Harbour
Kiwanis Club president Barbra Snegg. “Because of the generous donation from this wonderful group,
we are able to help even more homeless students right in our own neighborhood,” Snegg added.
A fishing tournament set for the end of August has been postponed until late September. More
to come. HH Kiwanis will be taking students from Harbour View Elementary School on a shopping
spree in mid September, providing school supplies to Huntington Beach High School and Marina
High School, and continue to sponsor needy families during the holidays.
For more information on the Huntington Harbour Kiwanis Club call Barbra Snegg at
562-592-5300.

Posted by Allison Andrews on 08/23 at 02:34 PM

RFF is a Sponsor of the 2009 Cruise of Lights

Cruise dates: December 17 through December 23 : Cruise times: 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m, 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m.

Huntington Harbour

RFF Proudly Sponsors Cruise of Lights
The RFF is a big supporter of the Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee’s annual
Cruise of Lights. This year’s 47th Cruise of lights takes visitors on a 45 minute narrated boat
tour through the magic waterways of Huntington Harbour. They see thousands of lights on
homes, decks, docks, and boats.
The theme this year is “Rock’n the Night Away” and many homeowners spend
literally months decorating to the theme. Proceeds benefit the music programs for over
250,000 Orange County students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Take the entire family! Or…give Cruise of Lights tickets to friends, co-workers…or anyone
you care about! You will be amazed.
Cruise dates: December 17 through December 23
Prices: December 17 ***Special Value Night*** Adults $13 Children (2-12) $9
Decemer 18 through December 23 Adu7lts $15 Children (2-12) $9
Cruise times: 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m, 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m.
Information: http://www.cruiseoflights.org
714-840-7542

Posted by Eva Kilgore on 08/23 at 02:31 PM

Animal House Event with Rancho Coastal Humane Society

October 17th , 2009 :

Encinitas Community Center at 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive.

View Recap & Pictures!

Woof! Meow!
The Rancho Coastal Humane Society, is dedicated to the rescue and shelter of abandoned
companion animals, and adoption of these precious animals. RFF is a major sponsor of the
upcoming 4th Annual House 2009. It’s set for October 1, and will be held at the Encinitas
Community Center at 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive.
Look for a night of fun, food, and auction of specially built, one-of-a-kind dog, cat, and
birdhouses! Open bar, the chance to meet and greet some special four-legged super
stars, and more.
In September, you can start bidding on some super items online. Just visit http://www.cmarket.com
For all the information, and to order tickets, call RCHS at 760-753-6413 or visit http://www.rchumanesociety.org
Allison Andrews, one of our RFF Founding members, is highly involved in this most
worthwhile organization. Thanks, Allison!

Posted by Eva Kilgore on 08/22 at 11:28 AM