Palm Springs Cornerstone Event (5/17)

Approximately 100 guests braved record breaking heat to attend Point’s Palm Springs Cornerstone Society event on May 17th at the home of Nick Carnegis & Bob Kuperman located on the grounds of the former Max Factor Estate. The event was organized by Point Regents Dan Lass & Scott Newton with the help of Point Staff and the Palm Springs host committee.

At the benefit, Executive Director & CEO Jorge Valencia and Development Director-East Michael Marino addressed the crowd imparting the mission of Point and the important work that has been accomplished by the organization. The guests also listened to Point Scholars Jenn Wohlner and Zack Zyskowski share their stories of hope and courage.

A special thank you to Point’s Palm Springs Host Committee: Kevin Bass, Ed Dietrick & Jack Kunkle, Philip “Swampy” Griesbaum, Jim Hood, Rick Hutcheson & Rob Kincaid, Dan Lass & Scott Newton, David Lee & Mark Nichols, Andy Linksy & Michael Thomas, Mark Marshall & Barry Darton, Joe McCormack & Gary Hunter, Dr. Sy Newman & John Wong, Bruce Purdy & Barrett Shepard and Gregg Seller & Brad White.

A special thanks to the in-kind sponsors Crater Lake Vodka, Vino 100 and Baccarat.
This will mark the second Palm Springs benefit for Point. The first Point Palm Springs benefit occurred in May of 2006 and was organized by Dan Lass, Scott Newton and Andy Linsky.

Former Max Factor Estate Grounds		Palm Springs Cornerstone Society Event
Point guests enjoy speeches from local Point Scholars		Reggie Cameron and Point guests
Point Scholar Zach Zyskowski addresses the crowd		Event Co-AChairs, Point Board of Directors Member Dan Lass and Point Regent Scott Newton