It's Ann Bear Day!

With just over 150 attendees at last night’s Women’s Philanthropy* Annual Meeting, the Venetian Room at the San Francisco Fairmont Hotel was humming with excitement and energy. This year’s event was especially memorable due to the large turnout from all regions in support of the Judith Chapman Award recipient, Ann Bear. Ann is a role-model and mentor who leads by example. She is firm in her commitments, tenacious in her drive, and passionate about her causes. She is synonymous with philanthropy, and a symbol of valor and vision to our community. In honor of her visionary leadership, a special proclamation was made by Mayor Gavin Newsom, officially naming May 21, 2009 as “Ann Bear Day” in the city and county of San Francisco.

Kol Ha Kavod to Ann, and to the entire Women’s Philanthropy division for passionately shaping the future in which we want to live.

* Last night “Women's Alliance” officially changed its name to “Women's Philanthropy.”