Join Us at the Friends of MIP
​12th Annual Fundraising Gala!

Come together with your fellow Mandarin Immersion Program families for an evening of fun and fundraising at the "Enchanted Garden" Gala! ​
Saturday, Mar 25, 2023
5:00 - 10:00 PM

The Hills Hotel
25205 La Paz Road
Laguna Hills, 92653
The gala's fundraising and sponsorships will be the biggest sources of funding for the 2024 - 2025 school year, and will continue to fund the resources and experiences that your MIP scholars enjoy.

​Whether you're new to MIP or have relationships here that have lasted for years, this event is meant for you! This year's gala is sure to enchant you with live and silent auctions, dinner, cash bar and fun!

Child care for the event will be available from the Bergeson YMCA from 4:30 - 10:00 PM. $50 for the first child and $25 for each additional child includes dinner, dessert, snacks, arts & crafts and a movie night.

​Please email [email protected] or call (949) 643-0721 to RSVP before March 17th.

Tickets

Tickets and sponsorships/donations are handled through the eJoinMe.org site.
Tickets
​Purchase a Table
Purchase Individual Tickets
Details
10 tickets + 2 bottles of wine
Assigned seating
​Standard Pricing
$1,600
$150

Menu

Starters

Cheese Display    
California Salad    mixed greens salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, toasted almonds and avocado with citrus vinaigrette

Main Course

Chicken D'Azure     sautéed breast of chicken with sherry glazed scallops & succulent shrimp
Top Sirloin     peppercorn top sirloin crusted with mushroom cream sauce
Sun Dried Tomato Ravioli     ravioli filled with sun dried tomatoes & feta cheese tossed with roma tomatoes, baby spinach, garlic, white wine & basil
Sides      seasonal grilled vegetables, rice pilaf

Dessert

NY Cheesecake     with berry sauce

What to Wear?

Dress in formal, semi-formal, or cocktail party attire! Check out some ideas below:


​Support the Auctions!

We are seeking sponsors and donors for our live and silent auctions. Some examples include items for themed class baskets (check with your room parent or your school MIP representative), gift cards, services (lessons, salons, etc), products and more. This is a fantastic way to market your business to local MIP families during the gala and throughout the year.

Your donations ensure funding to help support:
  • Mandarin classroom teaching materials
  • Instructional aides in the classroom
  • Classroom equipment (Chromebooks & SmartBoards) and Chinese learning software 
  • Chinese books and DVDs for the library
  • Chinese cultural and enrichment activities
  • Staff training and development  

Thank You to our Sponsors
Friends of MIP is grateful to these companies for their tremendous support

Virtue Level Sponsor - $3,000
​Nielsen

Nielsen is a leading global data and analytics company that provides a holistic and objective understanding of the media industry. With offerings spanning audience measurement, audience outcomes and content, Nielsen offers its clients and partners simple solutions to complex questions and optimizes the value of their investments and growth strategies. It is the only company that can offer de-duplicated cross-media audience measurement. Audience is Everything(TM) to Nielsen and its clients, and Nielsen is committed to ensuring that every voice counts.

Joy Level Sponsor - $2,500
Halcyon Dermatology

Located in Laguna Hills, California, Halcyon was founded by Dr. Kathy Lee. Dr. Kathy Lee grew up in Indiana and attended Washington University in St. Louis where she received her undergraduate degree, Masters degree, and Doctor of Medicine degree. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine and Dermatology residency at Indiana University in Indianapolis. Dr. Lee is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (Board Certified) and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She previously served on the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Residency Review Committee for Dermatology and as the national president of the Asian Pacific American Medical Students' Association (APAMSA). Dr. Lee's clinical interests include medical and pediatric dermatology, lasers, ethnic skin, and cosmetic dermatology.
Dr. Lee is the founder of En Plein Air, a charity that utilizes the latest scar removal technology to benefit adult and pediatric patients in need.
www.halcyonderm.com
(949) 266-0216

Good Fortune Level Sponsor - $1,000
Plus Home Technologies

With over 20 years in the technology industries, we offer our experience and expertise to your home. One of the biggest investments you will make in a lifetime, owning a home does not stop after escrow closes, it begins. 
Ask us about:

  • Smart Home Technologies
  • Internet Services
  • Whole Home network
  • Home Surveillance Systems
Good Fortune Level Sponsor - $1,000
Pediatrics - Dr. Lisa Hoang and
​Dr. Jonathan Maynard
​Mission Heritage Medical Group is home to a team of board-certified primary care physicians and specialists serving the South Orange County communities. With more than 90 physicians and locations throughout South Orange County, our physicians will treat you when you're sick, and keep you well with innovative programs and specialized services.
Please visit https://www.providence.org/locations/socal/mission-heritage-medical-group for more information