Dear Friends of the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum,
The 40th Annual Vaquero Benefit was a milestone event, marking the final year of this tradition in its current form. It was a night to remember, filled with great food, drinks, and live music, as we gathered to celebrate the incredible contributions of Joe Olla, our 2024 Vaquero of the Year. The evening was a huge success, with a highly popular dessert auction, live auction, and outstanding fundraising efforts that will support the museum for years to come. It was truly unforgettable to see everyone come together to enjoy the festivities and support such a worthy cause. Here’s to 40 years of memories and to the next chapter ahead!
And a special THANK YOU to:
Dessert Walkers- NCL and Marta Nichols group
Dessert Donors- Lisa Byrne, Gerry Shepherd, Theo Stephen (Global Gardens), Connie Pierce (Madonna Inn), Chef Joy Reinhardt (Elli’s Tap & Vine), Chef Leo Curti (Leonardo’s) Chef Jina Bae (BB Sushi), & Chef Alfonso (Trattoria Uliveto)
Dessert Winners- Shelby Hughes, Ginger Povah, Peter Adam, Sarah Muzzy, Linda Kastner, Mike Mokler, Carloyn Duncan, Gary Novatt, John Thorne, Luis Pulido, & Kelly LaBrock
Joe’s Bucks Donors- Chef Daniel Milian, Krissy Castillo, Elizabeth Barron, Lisa Lyons, Testa Catering, Cheri Peake, Joe Milazzo, Rolly Ladd, Ron and Carole Colone, Cheri Baldacchino, & Raphaela Hammarstrand
Joe’s Bucks Winners- Susie Pierson, Nan Walden, Charlotte Becerra, John Thorne, Ginger Povah, Tina McEnroe, Krissy Castillo, Judith Dale, Charlotte Becerra, Sheri Rate, Carol Cocchiarella & Paulina Burton
Live Auction Donors- Sarah Pereverziev, Dustin Noblitt, the Righetti Family, artist Pat Roberts, Peak Ranch Winery- Bette Tofflemier, Antonio Buell, Pete Carr Pro Rodeo, Raise Away, Marta Nichols, Elizabeth Barron, The Young America’s Foundations and Marilyn Fisher, Jim Glines of the Community Bank of Santa Maria, & Parks-Janeway Carriage House
Jewelry Shopping Opportunity – Charlotte Becerra
Rifle Donor- The Copeland Family
Rifle Winner- Susie Snow
Rifle Opportunity – Betsy and Doug Riedy
Auctioneer- Jim Glines, Taylor Glines, and Spotters
Volunteers- Joyce Ball, Mary Maranville, Laura Williams, Roxanne Russell, Paulina Burton, Wendy Bevier, Bonnie Bisoglio, & Teresa Falcone