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Events


15th Annual Frank and Josephine Duveneck Humanitarian Awards Dinner

The future deserves compassionate leaders, thoughtful stewards and creative critical thinkers. Hidden Villa celebrates people, hands-on learning and the impact each of us can make. Help us inspire a more just and sustainable future by joining us at the 15th Annual Frank and Josephine Duveneck Humanitarian Awards Dinner, to be held Saturday, September 24th, 2011.

In honor of the remarkable legacy of Frank, Josephine and the Duveneck family, Hidden Villa recognizes inspirational leaders who exemplify Hidden Villa’s mission and values through their environmental, social and educational activism. This year, we are proud to honor:event_duveneck_dinner_dq

Susan Ford Dorsey, President of Sand Hill Foundation and leader in the philanthropic field
Sid Espinosa, Mayor of Palo Alto and specialist in corporate civic engagement at Microsoft
Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Commerce

We are are also thrilled to have noted conservationist and great local hero Audrey Rust serving as emcee. This annual fundraiser generates nearly half of the resources needed to provide our scholarships and ensures our programming is accessible.

Program

4:30 p.m.  Outdoor Reception and Silent Auction with Wine and Hors d’ouevres

5:30 p.m
. Farm-fresh, “Beyond Organic” Seasonal Dinner Under a Heated Tent

6:00 p.m. Welcome with Chris Overington, Executive Director and Bill Whitmer, Hidden Villa Board of Trustees, Chair

7:30 p.m. Josephine and Frank Duveneck Humanitarian Awards Presentation with Audrey Rust, Awards Presenter

8:30 p.m. Closing and Farewell

Take a sneak peek at our Silent Auction before September 24th!

For tickets and sponsorship information, please call (650) 949-9702 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .