Here is a sneak peek at a few of the great silent auction items for Saturday Night!! 

“Dinner and a Root Canal with Dr. Peter Emily”

You and a guest will get to have dinner with the famous “Grandfather of Animal Dentistry” and follow him on a tour through the Denver Zoo.  Also watch a dental procedure (a rare opportunity!) take place with one of the Denver Zoo’s residents.  Included is an expertly framed  photo of you with Dr. Emily and the patient and an inked pawprint !  Click on the PDF to read full description below: 

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Michael Guthrie, Beacon’s Executive Director, will be on Jazz 89.3 FM KUVO Public Radio Monday morning, May 10 talking about Beacon Center and the Casablanca Gala! He will be live on-air at 7:40 am so be sure to tune in and tell your friends to tune in!

KUVO Ad for Beacon Center

Click here to listen live!  http://www.kuvo.org/index.php?s=89

“There are times you just know someone is a good guy; and those are the vibes you get from being around Lydell,” Nancy Kootz says in her article “Have you Met?” on Blacktie Colorado about Lydell Peterson, marketing and advertising professional, Board Member of the Beacon Youth and Family Center, and Co-chair of Beacon’s new Young Professionals’ Group.

Beacon Center Executive Director Michael Guthrie is quoted as saying “’As a board member, Lydell is a significant part of our success in many areas, and it is hard to imagine that any nonprofit has a board member who is so committed to the organization he supports.  His role with us is huge, and we benefit even more from the fact that Lydell is a warm, friendly, engaging and enjoyable person.  He’s great for Beacon Center and is a pleasure to work with.  One caution, though:  He’s ours, and I won’t willingly share him.’ How about that for an endorsement!” (Koontz).

Lydell, Beacon is so appreciate of all the amazing work you have done for the non-profit and we are excited about the prospects in your future.
See the complete article, including an in-depth interview with Lydell at Blacktie Colorado

Denver Broncos Away Game – For Men Only

This package has become a Cherish the Children Gala tradition.  Two game tickets, lodging and transportation on the team charter will go to two very lucky men.  Game to be determined by The Denver Broncos Football Club.  Restricted to men 21 years of age and over.

Denver Broncos Training Camp

The winner of this package can invite up to seven guests to a day at Training Camp for The Denver Broncos 2010 season at Dove Valley. Watch practice from the sidelines and receive a V.I.P tour of the facility.

Super Bowl XLV

Be a firsthand witness to the ultimate contest of champions. Courtesy of The Denver Broncos, you and a guest will fly United Airlines to Dallas on Thursday, February 3, 2011 where you will check in at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.  The excitement culminates Sunday, February 6 as the best teams from the AFC and NFC battle for the World Championship title.  United Airlines will return you to Denver with warm memories of a once-in-a-life-time experience.

Big Sky Country Getaway

Spend four days and three nights at Canyon Creek guest ranch located in the Big Hole River valley–Montana’s last untamed watershed with a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including some of the best trout fishing to be had anywhere. But don’t for a minute think you’ll be roughing it.  This luxury lodge is chock-full of amenities such as two fireplaces, a fully-equipped office, wireless Internet connection, satellite radio and two full bars.  However, with the chance to hike, swim and golf in the most pristine landscape in the country, it’s not likely you’ll be spending much time indoors. Package includes a guide and meals by a local caterer.

Progressive Dinner at the D&F Tower

Spend the evening in the most unique space in Denver. You and eleven guests will be whisked by limousine to the historic Daniels and Fisher Tower. Cocktails and hor d’oeuvres will greet you and as you move from drinks to dinner to dessert you’ll ascend from floor to floor until arriving at the very top of this beloved Denver landmark. Celebrity hostesses will be on hand to ensure that this will be an evening to remember.

Cabo Villa

Enjoy seven nights and six days in a private villa at the world-class Esperanza resort located on the Sea of Cortez in stunning Cabo San Lucas. This luxurious property has four bedrooms, five baths–not to mention a butler.  But the best part is the front door which opens on to the unparalleled waters of the Baja peninsula.  Property sleeps eight to ten people. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year’s are excluded.

http://www.esperanzaresort.com/

April 8, 2010 * 24K Lotus Club * 1416 Market Street, 2^nd Floor, Denver, CO 8020

The first ever Beacon Center Young Professionals event, Destination: Marrakech, stirred up excitement for Beacon Youth and Family Center and worked to introduce the organization to a new group of interested and rising philanthropists in the Denver area.  Organized by Anne Donley and Lydell Peterson (with the help of the YP committee) the evening saw a wide variety of young professionals (from teachers to MBAs) and really served as a gateway to both Beacon and the Casablanca Gala.

Mainly marketed through Facebook and shrouded in mystery until the day before, the intrigue of Marrakech brought a huge crowd to 24K, one of Denver’s hottest Downtown clubs.  The evening really served as a teaser for the May 15th Casablanca Gala and introduced the first ever YP ticket price of $150.

Beacon Youth and Family Center and the YP committee owes many thanks to the sponsors of the night: Lotus Clubs, Denver Magazine, and Jill Hodges (who designed the amazing invitations).

We also had some fabulous press coverage there so check out the amazing pictures and articles!

Blacktie:  www.blacktie-colorado.com “Have You Heard?” Issue 12, page 4

AllThings303.com: http://www.allthings303.com/photos/ under the title “24K – Beacon Center”

Denver Post: http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_14884726

YP Committee Members:

Beacon’s Luminary Chairs

Lydell Peterson and Anne Donley

Honorary Luminary Chairs

Auna Jornayvaz and John Bowlen

Luminary Committee

Paulina Szafranski, Jill Hodges, Monica Owens, Streeter McClure, Lacee Artist, Kate Caruso, Jim Guttau, and Matt Sanger

The Beacon Youth and Family Center is so excited to welcome the Young Professional Committee as an intrinsic part of our future.  Thank you for everything you have done and will do!