LEAD San Diego

Thanks to Jonathan Bailey, CEO, Bailey Gardiner and a director on the LEAD board, Tiffany & Co. hosted a cocktail reception for LEAD San Diego in their elegant Fashion Valley boutique on Wednesday evening, September 22, 2004. The event celebrated a new partnership between Tiffany and LEAD; it also served as an opportunity for LEAD to recognize and thank its many generous supporters. Guests enjoyed an evening of socializing while they viewed—and in some cases, tried on—stunning jewelry, beautiful timepieces and spectacular gifts.

Every organization depends on help from its key investors, and LEAD’s success is due—in large part—to their belief in us. Special thanks went out to Sempra Energy, Wells Fargo, San Diego National Bank, KPBS, KGTV and Union Bank. Additionally, gratitude was expressed to Bailey Gardiner, The San Diego Union-Tribune, Washington Mutual Bank, QUALCOMM, San Diego Magazine, Burnham Real Estate, the San Diego Workforce Partnership, Office Pavilion San Diego and Crush.

June 30, 2004 marked the end of LEAD’s fiscal year as well as the departure of several directors. Guests bid a formal farewell to four of them: Bob Carroll, Marla Blom, Ron Phillips and Maggie Watkins. These individuals generously gave their time, talent, and worked tirelessly through LEAD’s transformation over the last several years.

A special thank you was extended to immediate past chair Molly Cartmill. In her two-year term as Chairman, she led the organization through some of its most challenging times. As a fierce advocate for LEAD, Cartmill’s guidance helped to ensure that our region's key business and civic organizations became and remained involved. Cathryn Ramirez, Vice President, Tiffany & Co., presented Cartmill with a watch from The Tiffany Mark Collection.

We appreciated the warm welcome, and those in attendance enjoyed a truly elegant evening. LEAD looks forward to a continuing partnership with Tiffany & Co.