-- Sylvia Rios, President, First Security Mortgage

“Fabulous event. How will CALA ever top this one for next year?” 

-- Tom Nickols, Attorney

"Great luncheon... Keep up the good work, it was great to see the attendance at the event, showing that you're adding supporters to the cause." 

-- Oscar Ancira, President, Delimex

“Enjoyed the event very much. Well done.” 

-- Chuck Goria, Esq., Goria & Weber

“Incredible job with the program.  Absolutely awesome.  Very, very impressive. I was quite impressed with CALA.” 

-- Elizabeth Jaeschke, The Lightning Corporation

“Luncheon was wonderful.  What a fabulous job.  So well run.” 

-- Nancy White, Medical Consultant

"Huge success!  Congratulations!" 

-- Doug Scott, CALA Board & General Counsel, SAIC

“Terrific job. My hat is off to you. I was totally impressed. Great job.” 

-- Susen Fay, CALA Board Member and Trustee,
    County Board of Education

"It was a pretty amazing turn-out in terms of who attended. . ." 

-- Dr. Mary Consiglio, retired dentist

"Outstanding job with the event last week!  I was blown away by the crowd" 

-- Jim Edwards, CALA Board & General Counsel, Vapotronics, Inc.

"The CALA luncheon far exceeded anything I imagined! It was wonderful from start to finish. I especially appreciated Senator Battin and Congressman Cunningham's presentation. Of course, the icing on the cake were the comedians. You really had a program that 'WOWED!' my students. Thank you, again, for generously hosting the luncheon for us! " 

-- Angela Bolick, Business Law Teacher, Pt. Loma High

"I enjoyed making the videotape for you and was sorry that other obligations prevented me from attending the May 4^th luncheon.  I'm glad it was so successful." 

-- Dick Murphy, Mayor, City of San Diego

"Congratulations on a very successful luncheon featuring the winners of the high school essay contest. The contest alone is quite an undertaking, but to culminate it in such a well attended, and well received event. My hat's off to San Diego County CALA for coordinating so many activities and garnering the participation of so many noteworthy dignitaries. I'm especially thrilled that Congressman Cunningham chose to augment each scholarship with $250 of his own money. What a tremendous endorsement of your scholarship program! . . . Well done!" 

-- Sherman ("Tiger) Joyce, President, 
    American Tort Reform Association (Washington, D.C.).

"The CALA event was smashing - what a wonderful crowd and great program!"

-- Betty C., Republican Central Committee

"Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to attend the CALA Luncheon. The guest speakers and the whole event was something that I will always remember. I also enjoyed talking to the people at my table and listening to the interesting points they made." 

-- Delores Sagaral, Point Loma High School, Junior

"Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to experience a formal luncheon with professional people, and listen to Senator Battin and Congressman Cunningham. Your allowing me this experience has made a positive difference in my life. I will never forget it." 

-- Richard Tamblyn, Point Loma High School

"Thank you for everything. I've learned so-o much. I'm very grateful for this learning experience." 

-- Brandy Thomas, Point Loma High School, Junior

"All I can say is "WOW!" Thank you so much for the experience of life-time and such a wonderful honor." 

-- Talya Spivack, Third Place Essay Contest Winner
    and Torrey Pines High School, Senior