13th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon
HONOREES
2023 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
David Sparer
2023 FLORIST OF THE YEAR
Gallup & Stribling
2023 YOUTH VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR
Chloe, Luca & Matteo Bottorff and Natasha & Alina Stapf
2024 PROGRAM SPONSORS
Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation & The Thornton Foundation
2023 GROWER OF THE YEAR
Gallup & Stribling, Alex Van Wingerden
OPPORTUNITY DRAWING
Opportunity #1
El Capitan Canyon
Two Night Stay in a Coral Loft Cabin
Sleeps 4
Valid Sun.–Thurs. only
VALUE: $1,550
Opportunity #2
Signature Floral Jewelry
Details Coming Soon!
Opportunity #3
WESTERLAY ORCHIDS
Beautiful Westerlay Orchids Display
VALUE: $500
LIVE AUCTION
THE CROATIAN VACATION
Seven Nights at Villa Atopos in Borak-Omis
Spend a week in paradise with up to ten guests at Villa Atopos in Croatia, where you will also be treated to a gourmet chef’s dinner during your visit. This stunning five-bedroom home features unimpeded views of the seaside, islands and sits above the town of Omis. Minutes from shops and dining, you can relax poolside or venture out to explore the beauty of the Adriatic Sea.
Donated by Jim Alexander, Paul Trevino, John Nahajzer
More Live Auction Items Coming Soon
The Dream Spring Flower Box from Fabulous Florals
Flowers will vary due to season. Boxes are available from April 19 through May 31.
Prices will not include shipping cost.
Photo credit: Kiel Rucker of Head & Heart Photography
13TH ANNUAL FLOWER EMPOWER LUNCHEON SPONSORS
MAGNOLIA
Elizabeth & Kenny Slaught
Arlington Financial Advisors
Elizabeth & Tom Patterson
Southwest Airlines
PEONY
Robin & Roger Himovitz and Amie Parrish/Morgan Stanley
Colleen Barnett-Taylor & Michael Taylor
ROSE
Kate & Arthur Coppola
Elizabeth Farnan Rodrigues & Gerry Rodrigues
DAISY
Liz & Andrew Butcher
Louise & Tim Casey
Casa Dorinda
Christine & Robert Emmons
Montecito Bank & Trust
Laura & Kevin O’Connor
Justine Roddick & Christina Schlieske
Isabelle & Emmanuel Stapf
IN-KIND EVENT SPONSORS
Amy Love
Blue Blossoms
Boho Chic Dreams
Ella and Louie Florals
Emma Rose Florals
Flower Empower Volunteer Design Team
Robin & Roger Himovitz
Margaret Joan Florals
Margerum Wine Company
Rosewood Mirimar Hotel
Truflorals
Ysidro
PROGRAM SUPPORTERS
Thanks to our wonderful growers and suppliers, who support Flower Empower throughout the year.
Chocolate du CaliBressan
Florabundance
Hilltop Flowers Inc.
Robin & Roger Himovitz
Maximum Nursery
Myriad Flowers
Trader Joe’s
Westerlay Orchids
Westland Floral
Sponsorship Opportunities:
MAGNOLIA: $10,000
Preferred table for 10 guests
VIP Parking
Name and logo inclusion on event invite, program, website, emails and official press release
Special acknowledgement during the event
Sponsorship helps pay for operational support of Flower Empower program
PEONY: $7,500
Preferred table for 8 guests
Name and logo inclusion on event invite, program, website, emails and official press release
Sponsorship helps pay for bouquet wrapping supplies, paper, stickers, ribbon, Arrive Alive to keep the bouquets fresh
ROSE: $3,500
Preferred table for 6 guests
Name and logo inclusion on event invite, program, website, emails and official press release
Sponsorship helps pay for clippers, rubber bands, tables, and collapsible green waste bins
DAISY: $1,000
Preferred seating for 4 guests
Name inclusion on event invite, program, website, emails and official press release
Sponsorship helps pay for aprons and gloves and weekly cleaning of these volunteer supplies
*Please note that we need your commitment no later than April 5 to include your name on the event invitation.
BECOME A SPONSOR
EVENT COMMITTEE
Michelle Avila
Rebecca Borgioli
Renee Crawford
Shannon DiPadova
Sheri Dirksen
Erin Griffin
Lynette Hall
Robin Himovitz
Jenny Hoffman
Margaret Lloyd
Amy Love
Guillermina Neal
Melinda Rogers
Crosby Slaught
Serena Weddle
EVENT STAFF
Rita Barton
Kisa Heyer
Isabelle Meyer Stapf
Elizabeth Patterson
Barbara Schoch