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bon appétit management co. presents

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Julia StewartEVENT CHAIR

to theWelcome

vision Children thriving in strong families and communities

mission Protecting vulnerable children through prevention, treatment, and advocacy

all4kids.org

t takes courage to invest in the lives of others.

Thank you for being a hero to those most vulnerable so they can thrive.

IDr. Ronald E. Brown

President & CEOChildren’s Bureau

HonoreeRuss Bendel

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERThe Habit Restaurants, LLC

Russ Bendel has been the Chief Executive Officer of Habit Burger Restaurants based in Irvine, California, since 2008. His tenure at The Habit has been preceded by an impressive career in hospitality leadership—over the last three decades, Russ has served in C-Suite positions at several popular restaurants, including The Cheesecake Factory, Mimi’s Café and Roy’s Restaurants. As an award-winning trailblazer in his industry, Russ was recognized as the 2004 Restaurateur of the Year in Orange County and received the 2012 Elizabeth Burns Lifetime Achievement Award. Russ is also a Director Emeritus for the California Restaurant Association. As a valued supporter of Children’s Bureau since 2014, Russ contributes big-heartedly to our various fundraising efforts and has also donated The Habit Burger truck as an auction item for our Celebrity Chefs and Wine Tasting, Summer Soirée and Blue Tie Gala events. His hospitality and generosity have been immensely helpful in providing essential programs and services to the 50,000 at-risk children and parents our agency serves annually.

Avery Dennison salutes the

Children’s Bureaufor its commitment to protecting children through prevention, treatment and advocacy.

Event Committee

Host Committee

Julia Stewart, Event Chair

Executive CommitteeGeorge Barton

Cristina Álvarez CoxCecily Dean

Kris GalashanSarah Geana

Beth Goldfarb JacksonShelli Herman

Rusty HillChristina Jacke

Liz KellyRandy KiesTim Ortman

Kevin PrewettSarah Richardson

Amanda RuchMaureen Trippe

Children’s Bureau acknowledges the commitment of these extraordinary

individuals who made this event a success!

Committees

Judy and Russ Bendel • Joan and Mike Burke • Shelli Herman and Dr. Stewart GleischmannAkieva and Martin Jacobs • Tom and Maggie Simms

Marsha and Mike Scimo • Julia Stewart and Tim Ortman

Sponsors(as of October 31, 2019)

Thank you to our generous sponsors for

making our Blue Tie Gala possible.

Presenting Sponsor Bon Appétit Management Co.

Gold SponsorsAECOM Avery Dennison Judy and Russ BendelCushman & Wakefield EYThe Habit Restaurants, LLCAkieva and Martin Jacobs Latham & Watkins LLPShelli Herman and AssociatesMaggie and Tom SimmsMindy and Gene SteinJulia Stewart and Tim Ortman

Silver SponsorsAllscripts FollowMyHealthCalifornia Restaurant AssociationCity National Bank Goldman SachsHealthCare PartnersMarriott International Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLPSpecial Events Staffing, Inc.Stephanie and Peter Nolan Foundation

Bronze SponsorsFrances and Dr. Ronald E. BrownThe Collins College of Hospitality

Management – Cal Poly PomonaThe Elliot GroupHUB Internationalilly caffè North AmericaJerry and Terri Kohl Family FoundationMorgan Stanley

Sandra V. NaftzgerPanda Restaurant GroupJanice Bini and Dean ScarboroughCarrie and Peter TiltonUnion BankWells Fargo Capital FinancePorsha Pearson and Andy Wong

Non-Alcoholic Beverage SponsorThe Coca-Cola Company

Premier Glassware SponsorArc Cardinal

Valet SponsorLaz Parking

Board Leadership

Board of Trustees Officers

ChairO. Jacob Bobek

Vice ChairsSteven MooreJames Pade

TreasurerRandall L. Bort

SecretaryDamon Fisher

Board of Directors

Officers/Executive Committee

ChairPatrick Niemann

Vice ChairsMike BurkeShelli HermanMarilyn “Mindy” SteinCarrie Tilton

Treasurer/Vice ChairMatt Wilson

Orange CountyBoard of Trustees Officer

ChairGina Primeaux

Trustees

Janice BachmannJeffrey S. FieldsVanessa FloresChristopher HutnickLori IrvingKevin PrewettJaclyn StahlKeven J. Yue

Trustees

Greg BarnesKenneth BaronskyBryan Boghosian Stephanie Campbell Thomas CasarellaMatthew S. Clark Chadd DavisCecily DeanBrian Ford Michael J. Fourticq, Sr. Damon FrierKris GalashanCurt HimebauchDavid KassJordon L. KruseRoger M. Laverty, IIIChristopher LovrienRichard Magnuson James MarascoKelly Masuda

Directors

Adrian ButlerLisa GritznerSurendra JainHasham Mukadam Sarah RichardsonJanie SchulmanJames St. Aubin Michael TraylorMarc WashingtonHope WintnerAndy Wong

David Nemecek Matt Peterson Adam Pierce Corey Printup Amanda Ruch Peyman SalehiKunal Soni Clinton R. Stevenson, Jr.Michael Swartz Salvador VillarJames R. WaltherKyle Wheeler Matthew WilsonCasey Winters

Ex-Officio

Pat NiemannRonald E. BrownYvonne Hsieh-

Schumacher Katie Osterloh

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Chefs

Shelli Herman and Dr. Stewart Gleischmancelebrate tonight’s honoree:

Russ Bendel

It is our pleasure to honor Russ for his outstanding work supporting Children’s Bureau and our community.

Congratulations!

Anthony JacquetClaudine Artisan Kitchen & Bakeshop

David LeFevreThe Arthur J, Fishing with Dynamite

and M.B. Post

Gio LopezBorder Grill and Socalo

Chefs

BWe are proud to support Children’s Bureau

and all the tremendous work done to protect children and build strong families.

Thanks for helping dreams take flight!

Akieva & Martin Jacobs

Javier Lopez71Above

Corey BurganTHE Blvd at the Beverly Wilshire,

A Four Seasons Hotel

Chefs

Latham & Watkins is proud to sponsor/support

Children’s Bureauand its

Blue Tie Gala Let Dreams Take FlightWe applaud the bureau’s commitment to preventing child abuse and developing strong families and communities.

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Joanne PonvanitBon Appétit Management Company

at the Getty

Mitzi ReyesThe Bazaar Beverly Hills

by José Andrés

Chefs

Fine Wine & Beverages Cheers to all of the participating beverage sponsors for your generous contribution of exceptional product and time to ensure that our guests enjoy a tasty and informative evening!

Caymus VineyardsChateau Ste. MichelleThe Coca-Cola CompanyConstellation BrandsDuckhorn VineyardsE. & J. Gallo WineryEuclid Wines LLCEulila by VIK for Fogo de ChãoJoseph Phelps VineyardsJUSTIN Winery & JNSQKobrand Wine and SpiritsThe Mark Wine GroupMaze WinesRamey Wine Cellars Samuel AdamsScheid Family WinesSkurnik Wines WestTerlato Wines InternationalTrellis Wine GroupVINTUSWagner Family of WinesYoung’s Market Company

Friends of Russ

• Jim Asher• The Bendel Family• Debi Benedetti• BJ's Restaurant Foundation• Bon Appétit Management Co.• Bridget and Kaz Bilinski• Butler Chemicals, Inc.• Ted Butler• California Fish Grill• California Restaurant Association• Javier Cano• Cerca Trova• Peggy and Andrew Cherng • Chipotle Mexican Grill• Chris T. Sullivan Foundation • The Coca Cola Company• Jot Condie• The Collins College of Hospitality

Management – Cal Poly Pomona• Dean Lea Dopson• Christina and Brian Dunn• Alice Elliott

• The Elliott Group• Fleming's Steakhouse• Michele Gendreau• Bruce Gorelick• Grill Concepts• The Habit Restaurants, LLC• Jeff Hart• Courtney and Harald Herrmann• Rina and Bob Holden• Ironwood Restaurant & Bar• JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton LA LIVE• Gerri and Randy Kies• LAX Marriott• Lazy Dog Restaurants• Loews Hollywood Hotel• MarkeTeam Inc.• John Markulis• Marmalade Café• Marriott International • Richard Meyers• Olea Restaurant & Bar• Joe O’Donnell

• Panda Restaurant Group• Porto's Bakery, Inc.• Raul Porto• Denise and Paul Potvin• Puritan• Red Gold, Inc.• Seascape, Inc.• Maggie and Tom Simms• Simms Restaurant Group• Kimberly Wenstrom and Glenn Schmitt• Specialty Restaurants Corporation• Leslie and Bob Spivak• Sterling Pacific Meat Company• Julia Stewart and Tim Ortman• Maureen and Ned Trippe• Urbane Café• Urban Plates• Jake Vaughan• Veggie Grill• Vine Restaurant & Bar• Debbie and Cary Wheeland

(As of October 31, 2019)

Special thanks to the incredible generosity of Russ’ personal and professional networks.

ongratulations to Children’s Bureau on another successful event!

We are proud to be the founders of Blue Tie Gala formerly ‘Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting’.

We have raised over $3.7 million to date, through this event, with the help of our volunteer committee, sponsors, donors and the Children’s Bureau event team. Thank you all!

We are so proud to honor our dear friend Russ, the consummate restaurateur, indelible leader and caring philanthropist, husband, father and grandfather. Thank you Russ for making a difference in children’s lives.

Love, Julia Stewart & Tim Ortman

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Gifts in Kind• 71Above Restaurant and Skylounge• A Little Scene• Ackerman Family Vineyards• Amy Alcott• Allegretto Vineyard Resort by Ayres • Allegretto Vineyards and Wine• AMC Theatres• Amy Alcott• Andell Inn• Anonymous • Atlanta Marriott Marquis • Teddy Balestreri• Barrel and Spring Pilates• Barry's Bootcamp• James R. Barton• Bistro 45 • Bob Small• Bon Appétit Management Co.• Border Grill & Socalo• Bailey Brown• California Fish Grill• Calistoga Ranch• Cannery Row Company • Carl's Jr. CLK, Inc. • Casa Ado• Cassileth Med Spa• Cerca Trova• Charlie Palmer Collective• Chipotle Mexican Grill• Clean Program• The Coca-Cola Company• Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa

• Crimson Wine Group• DAOU Vineyards LLC• Ceci and Randall Dean• Delicato Family Wines• Distinguished Speaker Series• Drica Lobo Art• The Elevate Institute• ESPN• Esqueleto Echo Park • Euclid Wines• Fleming's Steakhouse• Fogo de Chão• FOXEN• foxen 7200• FUTO Estate• Gelson's Markets • Gorjana• Great Maple • The Greek Theatre• Grill Concepts• Groom Wines• The Habit Restaurants, LLC• Halper Fine Art• Heather Roberts Photography• Shelli Herman and Dr. Stewart Gleischman• Hope Family Wines• Hospitality Brands• Hundred Acre Wines• Inns of Monterey• Ironwood Restaurant & Bar• Joe Vickers Art• Jonathan Club

• Joseph Phelps Vineyards• JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa• JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa• JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live• JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback

Inn, Resort & Spa • JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa• kai• Glenn Kelsch• LA Clippers• THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN• Lawry's Restaurants Inc. • Lazy Dog Restaurants• Loews Hollywood Hotel• Lorin Backe Photography• Los Angeles Kings• Los Angeles Lakers• Lungu Law Group• Karen Lynch• Rekha and Hasham Mukadam• Marmalade Café• Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina• Mattel• MZ Wallace• Nambé• Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa• Old Towne Orange Walking Tours• Olea Restaurant & Bar• Daniel Olexa • Pacific Park at The Santa Monica Pier• Parrish Partners Leadership &

Management Consulting

• Pasadena Tournament of Roses• Robert Procop• Renaissance Esmeralda Resort

& Spa, Indian Wells• Roclord Studio• Rodney Strong Vineyards• San Diego Zoo Global• Sardine Factory Restaurant• Sausal• Savannah Chanelle Vineyards• Scheid Vineyards• Dave Schumann• Silvestri Vineyards• Robert Simon • Slash and Lash• Specialty Restaurants Corporation• Spring Mountain Vineyards• Julia Stewart and Tim Ortman• Carrie Tilton• Maureen and Ned Trippe• Urbane Café• Veggie Grill• VHR, Vine Hill Ranch• Via Saviene• Vine Restaurant & Bar• Wells Fargo Capital Finance• The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa• Kyle Wheeler• Wienerschnitzel• Wise Owl Outfitters• Yogaworks• Young's Market

(As of October 31, 2019)

We are proud to support the leadership team and staff ofChildren’s Bureau and their mission to protect vulnerable children

- Mindy & Gene Stein

CALREST.ORG

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is happy to sponsor and honorThe California Restaurant Association

of The Habit Restaurants, LLC.

PAST CHAIR AND LONGTIME FRIEND

Let Dreams Take Flight

Silver Sponsor

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Facts about

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children and families helped each year.

50,000+

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Children’s Bureau is proudly certified by the

Council on Accreditation.

Children’s Bureau is celebrating its 116th year

of helping families.

check children prepared for kindergarten annually.

600

HealthCare Partners and Children’s Bureau share a dedicated focus on the health and well-being of children and families in the Los Angeles area. We are proud to be a sponsor of this important event to support the mission and activities of Children’s Bureau.

We also share in honoring Russ Bendel for his

Thank you to Children’s Bureau for your support and presence in the lives of our children.

HealthCare Partners®

hospitality and generosity as a valued supporter of Children’s Bureau since 2014.

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Children’s Bureau is one of the largest investors in child abuse prevention in the country.

Stephanie & Peter Nolan

Special Events Staffingis proud to support

Children's Bureau and the Blue Tie Gala

Congratulations Russ Bendel!Thank you for investing in our mission to protect vulnerable children.Cheers,Frances and Dr. Ron Brown

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SHAPING FUTURE HOSPITALITY LEADERS

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CONGRATULATES RUSS BENDEL! Congratulations Russ!

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400foster children find safe,

nurturing homes every year.

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of reported child abuse cases involve children under age 5.

33% FIVE children die every day

from abuse and neglect.

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José Abelardo Díaz Enamorado, winner of the Ernesto Illy InternationalCoffee Award in 2017, has been perfecting coffee farming his entire life,

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José Abelardo Díaz Enamorado, winner of the Ernesto Illy InternationalCoffee Award in 2017, has been perfecting coffee farming his entire life,

to offer the world his very best harvest.illy has been perfecting its unique blend of nine Arabica origins for more

than 80 years, to offer the world its greatest coffee.

#LIVEHAPPillyILLY® and illy logo are registered trademarks of illycaffè S.p.A. via Flavia 110 - 34147 Trieste — Italy. © 2018 illy caffè North America, Inc. All rights reserved.

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José Abelardo Díaz Enamorado, winner of the Ernesto illy International Coffee Award in 2018, has been perfecting coffee farming his entire life,

to offer the world his very best harvest. illy has been perfecting its approach to environmentally responsible coffee farming for more than 25 years, sourcing the highest quality coffee directly

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Facts about

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reports of child abuse and neglect in Los Angeles and

Orange County in 2018.

215,000+

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. believes that good fortune is best shared.

We proudly join Children’s Bureau in celebrating Blue Tie Gala Honoree Russ Bendel.

Thank you for your dedication to inspiring better lives.

© 2019 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. IHA-6568449

When we come together to support and protect children, we help strengthen families and build caring communities.

Wells Fargo is proud to sponsor the Children’s Bureau Blue Tie Gala honoring Russ Bendel for his leadership and generosity.

Making our community a better place

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PROUD SUPPORTER OF CHILDREN’S BUREAU.

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parents per year learn how to help their child succeed in school.

adoptions finalized annually.

100 500 For every dollar spent on

prevention, $4 to $9 is saved in future public spending.

Congratulations to Russ Bendel and Children's Bureau.

Stephanie Campbell

Facts about

Children’s Bureau

A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds.

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of funding goes directly towards programs.

86%

Congratulations Russ and Judy!Thanks for all you contribute to your community;

Care, Compassion and Generosity!Debi and Michele

H O S P I TA L I T Y | R E S I D E N T I A L | S E N I O R

Congratulations Children's Bureau on

another successful event!

– Surendra & Kala Jain and Family

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hours of mental health therapy and counseling

provided every year.

97,000of the families we serve

are low income.

76% of children meet their developmental

milestones upon completing our Family Enrichment Program

94%

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We applaud your work!Vergie Papalexis & Family

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On behalf of the 50,000

children and families

we serve,

thank you!