reaching stars gala 2010

Join us for the brightest event of the year!

- february 18, 2010 for the

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Please Join
Founder and Honorary Chairman

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

Ambassador Frank Baxter
Chairman Emeritus, Jefferies & Company, Inc.

Dinner Co-Chairs

Chief Executive Ofcer, Main Street Advisors

Paul Wachter

Gala Sponsors
Accenture El Pollo Loco Main Street Advisors Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Paul Goldenberg Manatt, Phelps, & Phillips, LLP Alston & Bird LLP The Green Foundation Margolis & Tisman LLP Avery and Andy Barth Michelle and Cyrus Hadidi Stephen Prough and Marina Berti Ambassador Frank and Kathy Baxter Health Net, Inc. Carla and Fred Sands The Bilger Foundation Yasmine and Matthew Johnson Target Steve Blume Kayne Family Foundation Time Warner Cable California Strategies Sabrina Kay Wells Fargo The Cimarron Group Nelly and John B. Kilroy Ziffren Brittenham LLP (List as of printing) Content Partners, LLC Steve Kram Sherry Lansing
Los Angeles Board of Directors Sabrina Kay, Chair Paul Goldenberg Mathew Obergfoll Corbin Blume Lina Kay Bonnie Reiss, Vice Chair Steve Carley David Lake Brad Schrupp George Froley III Mike Margolis Paul Wachter Scott Mednick National Board of Directors Gary Tobey Paul Wachter, Chair Daniel L. Hernandez Lora Watts Brett Brewer Jane Macon Tom Werner Maverick Carter Bonnie Reiss Henry Cisneros Joseph Schlater

at the
Reaching for the stars After-School All-Stars Gala Dinner 2010

honoring

Henry Cisneros
Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Sabrina Kay
Chief Executive Ofcer Fremont College

Todd Wagner
Chief Executive Ofcer 2929 Entertainment

with the

educate, enlighten and inspire awards

Thursday, February 18, 2010 6:00 pm Reception and Silent Auction 7:00 pm Dinner and Live Auction The Beverly Hilton Hotel 9876 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills, California 90210

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For information please contact Renee Croce or Crystal Rowland at 310-648-7246 All contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger shares his passion for the work of After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles with the 600 guests at the Beverly Hilton in February 2008.

After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles Reaching for the Stars fundraising gala will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on February 18th, 2010. The following honorees will receive the Educate, Enlighten and Inspire Award at the third annual fundraising event: *Henry Cisneros: Executive Chairman of CityView *Sabrina Kay: Chairman and CEO of Fremont College *Todd Wagner: Co-Founder of Broadcast.com and 2929 Entertainment ASAS-LA Founder and Honorary Chairman Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will be in attendance, as well as numerous other esteemed individuals. Join us in educating, enlightning and inspiring todays youth by investing in a table at one of the sponsorship levels. As a sponsor of our annual gala, you will ensure that ASAS-LA programs continue providing middle and high school students a sense of belonging and responsibility for themselves and their communities. In doing so, you will impact the lives of thousands of children. As a 501(c)3 organization, contributions are tax deductible. Individual tickets are also available. For more information, please visit www.la-allstars.org or call Renee Croce at (310) 648-7246.

The hours of 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. are so destructive to unsupervised youth that law enforcement officials refer to this time as the danger zone.

Kobe Bryant and 2K Sports hosted a video game

tournament this past fall for a lucky handful of After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles students from Griffith Middle School. Joining Kobe were Lakers Derek Fisher and Sasha Vujacic, also Clippers players Eric Gordon and Chris Kaman. Kobe MC-ed the tournament, where an All-Star student paired with the other pro-basketball players. There was a four-team tournament of two-on-two teams playing video game, NBA 2K10. Kobe and 2K Sports later presented a check to ASAS-LA: the $25,000 donation will fund Mandarin language and culture programs for middle schoolers. Since the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Kobe Bryant has been working to find ways to help American youth better understand the importance of the U.S. - China relationship and is very excited to launch the Mandarin programs at three ASAS-LA schools this spring. There was extensive media coverage of the athlete-hosted event; including segments on Fox Sports West, ABC 7 News, KNBC News and KTLA. ASAS-LA also received a picture in the LA Times and an international news piece on Voice of America, which was syndicated to China.
pictured above: Students from Griffith Middle School share a surreal moment with Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant at their El Segundo Training Facility.

TWILIGHT FEVER

On Monday, November 9th 2009, Hollywood celeb Nikki Reed, star of popular movie Twilight surprised 20 All-Star girls at Vista Middle School when she came to visit them on campus. Nikki Reed taught the girls, who are all in ASAS-LAs sewing program, how to play a new video game called Style Lab, where the user is able to design their own clothing and jewelry. Several hand-held Ubisoft video game consoles were brought to the event and donated to the program. Nikki was sweet, friendly and hands-on when showing the girls how to use the program. She also chatted to the giddy young ladies about her upcoming movie, New Moon, signed autographs for them and even answered questions about boys & friendship. An ice-cream sundae bar was set up at the event and the girls later enjoyed their treats, eating and chatting away with Nikki. There was select media coverage of the event which included: Entertainment Tonight; photos spreads in Us Weekly and Life & Style magazines, and also coverage in numerous Hollywood celebrity blogs!

at the movies with

LeBron

Students from several After-School All-Stars sites get front row seats during the events media blitz.

Twilight superstar Nikki Reed and a student from After-School All-Stars get acquainted with Ubisofts Style Lab game title.

Thanks to the generosity of LeBron James and Lionsgate Studios, nearly 200 ASAS-LA students attended a special screening of Lebrons new film More Than a Game, which focused on commitment to athletic goals and team mentoring. Held at The Grove theatres, students enjoyed the movie eating free popcorn and soda. A few lucky students even got to take pictures with Lebron on the red carpet! The movie inspired several of the students that attended. An All-Star seventh grader that saw the film said: Life is a climb. I really loved the movie More than a Game with LeBron James because everybody has their struggles. Lebron James inspired me because I used to play basketball and most of time, I did not make a shot and would get made fun of. I was also told that I was not good enough for basketball. When I saw the movie, it inspired me to keep tryingI am going to keep going with basketball!

Heritage High School conducted a canned food drive during the 2009 holiday season. The All-Stars collected over 1,200 canned goods for their second annual We C.A.R.E. (Conscious Actions Redefine Experiences) food drive. The non-perishable items were taken to the Womens Shelter in Downtown Los Angeles, which provides supportive housing for formerly homeless women. The food drive was a school-wide event organized by 20 All-Stars in the community outreach program known as The Heritage Group. There were also five other students from ASAS-LAs video/photography class that captured the philanthropic activities and document the field trip to the womens shelter. The All-Stars were responsible for collecting, counting, sorting, and packing the donated goods. The week before Thanksgiving, the All-Stars personally delivered the canned food to the Downtown Womens Shelter.

December 12, 2009 - Over 500 ASAS-LA middle school students from various neighborhoods in South Los Angeles joined students at Bell Gardens Intermediate for the schools D.R.E.A.M. (Determination, Resiliency, Empowerment, Achieve, Motivation) event. The annual function focuses on education and higher education and offers all attendees information about college prep and financial resource options. The family-friendly function also provided a great opportunity for the boys and girls in ASAS-LAs various programs to showcase their skills to their peers and family, including acting/drama performances, rock music performances, hip-hop and modern dance routines. All-Star staff from Bell Gardens Intermediate, Edison Middle School, Heritage College-Ready Academy, Huntington Park Academy, New Millennium Secondary School and Suva Intermediate, along with school administration, counselors, teachers, custodians, and the students parents helped make this an exciting event.

Students from the Heritage Group celebrate their success. 20 All-Stars students helped facilitate the event

a picture of service
A student from Mulholland Middle School prepares to wrap holiday gifts at a November toy drive event in Van Nuys, CA.

Large educational institutions including UCLA, USC, ELACC (East Los Angeles Community College), and CSU-Los Angeles, College Solution Providers and Wells Fargo Bank were on-location, helping to educate both students and parents about opportunities in higher education and financial options.
DREAM awarded one student from each school with The All-Star of The Year Award certificate, which was given to a student who has excelled in the classroom and has shown exceptional leadership through community service learning projects. DREAM focused on sending the message that higher education is a possibility, but individuals need to take it one step at a time to get there; starting with concentrating on graduating from middle school and high school. A special thanks to Jarritos, who sponsored drinks/giveaways/ street team items; long-time ASAS-LA partner, El Pollo Loco, who sponsored the food served; King of Kings Car Club, who provided a display of three old school, classic, low rider cars.

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On October 23rd, six lucky ASAS-LA students from Gertz High School joined Governor Schwarzenegger at the Nokia theatre to receive a donation from the NuSkin Foundation; a company committed to providing quality skin care that features only premium, wholesome ingredients. Thousands of people were on location to listen to the Governor speak about ASAS-LA and thank NuSkin for the generous donation of $100,000, which ensures continued opportunities for our students! The All-Star students then went on-stage with ASAS-LA President and Executive Director, Ana Campos to receive the check and received hearty applause from the audience. During this trying economic time, the wonderful donation enables our organization to continue our efforts in providing quality after-school programs to the youths of LA.

During the week of October 5th, 2009, 24 students from Odsherreds Efterskole High School located in Frevejle, Denmark joined the students of After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles at Belvedere Middle School . Their visit was intended to engage with their American peers and learn about cultural commonalities obtained through joint music and dance performances. The cultural fusion was aimed to teach and share the richness of the American music culture with others from different countries and cultures. Many students in Belvederes East LA community have never had the opportunity to travel away from their own community, so meeting international students was certainly a rewarding learning experience! Both Danish and Angelino students were rooted in music and performing arts disciplines. From Monday, October 5th, through Friday, October 9th, both teams conducted joint rehearsals and performances of rock and pop music. Dance students choreographed and performed modern, hip-hop and break dance routines together. The trip was organized by Al Campos, an LA native who has resided in Copenhagen for the past 20 years. Al wanted to give his Danish students and the Los Angeles middle schoolers the capacity to accept, understand and respect other cultures, saying, [it] can be learned by a shared passion for music, dance and the performing arts. The trip will certainly open many windows and doors for both groups of students.

All-Stars of Rock: DENMARK EDITION

Warner Bros. Shorts A Big Hit!

Over the week of August 10th, All-Stars at Edison Middle School worked to gather recyclable cans, bottles, cardboard, clothing, paper and textiles in their neighborhoods to participate in a fun activity with Warner Bros. Studios. The students used the collected materials to create their own original pieces of art at a culminating craft event which helped to promote the studios familyfriendly film Shorts. The arts & crafts recycling event highlighted the theme of kids doing positive things in their communities. All-Stars enjoyed making their creations that were eventually judged by their fellow peers. The top winner received the grand prize of attending the VIP red-carpet premiere of the film Shorts with his family on August 16th! SPONSOR UPDATES
FOX:Throughout the month of August, Fox Studios conducted a company-wide school supply drive for ASAS-LA. The studios corporate communications department promoted this endeavor with Fox staff, communicating the need for students to begin the new school year with adequate supplies. Through the generosity of numerous Fox employees, many All-Star students were provided with supplies and began the new school year ready to learn. MYSPACE.COM: A new corporate partnership with famous social networking website, MySpace has been established! The new partnership kicked off on Sept. 16th at the Myspace philanthropy fair, where ASAS-LA staff had the opportunity to meet Myspace employees, informing them about prospective All-Star involvement and volunteering opportunities. MySpace also hosted a back-toschool supply drive for ASAS-LA this past September, where employees donated almost $1,000 worth of items to our students.

Top: A student from Denmark shared some Danish sounds with the crowd Bottom: All-Star student hits a high note during their rock performance.

Six students from ASAS-LAs Gertz and Ouchi High Schools have been chosen to participate in Fox Studios annual Journey to Excellence program. Every first Saturday for the next 10 months, the juniors and seniors will participate in the community outreach program that exists to promote mentoring as a process of importance in offering a path to new growth in the academic, social and personal development of high school students. As a result of providing access to the proper resources, training and career opportunities, the Journey to Excellence Program will assist students in making a successful transition from high school to college and into the work force. Over 75 students from 15 high schools throughout LA are chosen each year. The students will enjoy educational activities hosted by Fox on their movie studio lot and also participate in events held at prestigious LA establishments throughout the city such as the LACMA and USC. Fox provides transportation, lunch and supplies for all students. Since its inception in 2002, almost 300 students have graduated from the Journey to Excellence program and are currently attending a four year college, trade school, community college or employed in various professions.

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WILD WILD WEST CELEBRATION!

Hundreds of students from the West Region schools of After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles held their annual West Fest event at Bret Harte Preparatory School. The annual festivities included musical and dance performances, display booths featuring the organizations popular model cars program, along with a series of exhibits highlighting other enrichment classes and activities. It was the first major event that brought together middle students and program participants from the new Alliance High Schools. visit us at www.la-allstars.org

ALL-STARS ONLINE
Keep up with and support After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles by visiting us at any one of our online destinations. *Shopping online? Register at iGive.com and select After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles as the beneficiary: www.iGive.com/ASAS-LA ASAS-LA is registered on iGive.com, where one can select our organization as the beneficiary for online purchases. This is just a unique way to raise money for the All-Stars if you are already shopping online. Find us on facebook! Join the After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles facebook fanpage community. Tweet with the All-Stars@ twitter.com/ASASLosAngeles

Mission Statement
After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles educates, enlightens and inspires young people by providing dynamic and exciting opportunities for success, while cultivating self-esteem, leadership and respect to help build healthier communities. The program is offered to over 3,100 middle and high school students per day, ages 10-18, dedicated to educating the whole child by way of educational pillars that include: -Youth Leadership and Community Service Learning-The Visual and Performing Arts-Health, Nutrition and FitnessFor more information please contact us (323) 957-4426 or write to us at info@la-allstars.org.
PROGRAM DIRECTORS Ana Campos Executive Director Carlos Santini Associate Director Diego Arancibia Director of Program and Staff Development Eddie Medel Director of Operations Shannon Mayock Director of Marketing and Communications Leo Gallardo Arts Director

Program

Arnold Schwarzenegger California Governor Honorary Executive Chairman BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sabrina Kay, Board Chair Fremont College Chairman/CEO Bonnie Reiss, Vice-Chair Pegasus Capital Advisors, Operating Advisor Corbin Blume Board Member Steve Carley El Pollo Loco CEO George Froley Froley Investment Associates, LLC Co. Chairman/CFA

Paul Goldenberg Pauls TV Founder Lina Kay Recon Corporation Research Economist David Lake MCL Fresh, Inc. President/CEO Mike Margolis Margolis & Tisman, LLP Partner Scott Mednick Mystic Vision Entertainment Chairman Mathew Obergfoll Wells Fargo Business Banking Vice President/Area Manager

Brad Schrupp BDO Seidman, LLP Partner Paul Wachter Main Street Advisors, Founder/CEO ORGANIZATION OFFICERS Ana Campos After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles President Neal Millard Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP ASAS-LA Secretary & Legal Counsel

After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles 6501 Fountain Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90028 p: (323) 957-4426 f: (323) 957-6818 email: info@la-allstars.org website: www.la-allstars.org

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