The Tradition Continues

A Good Drive, with Good Friends for a Good Cause...

Thank you to all of the philanthropic guests and sponsors who through generous contributions have supported The Quail charities. We invite you to engage with the volunteers at the event and to learn more about each organization.

The California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) 11-99 Foundation is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization founded in 1982 by visionary civic leader, Bob Weinberg. The CHP 11-99 Foundation provides emergency benefits to current, retired and Fallen in the Line of Duty CHP employees and their families in times of crisis. “11-99” is the radio code used by CHP officers and dispatchers, meaning “officer needs assistance.” Since its inception, the CHP 11-99 Foundation has distributed over $34 million in assistance to CHP employees and their families, including more than $27 million in scholarships. The scholarship program fund is available to sons and daughters of active or retired CHP employees, and children of Fallen Officers. Each year, over 1,000 students apply to and are awarded collegiate and vocational scholarship funding to help them realize their academic dreams. In 2018, $2.4 million in scholarships were awarded to 1,014 recipients across the state. The important work of the Foundation is enabled through the generosity of tens of thousands of individual donors as well as fundraising events, our membership program, and by institutional grant funding. Our lifetime members and donors are the heartbeat of the 11-99 Foundation and are sincerely and strongly committed to helping us reach out and assist the men and women of the California Highway Patrol. By donating today or applying for membership to the CHP 11-99 Foundation, you have the opportunity to make a direct and tangible difference in the lives of the men and women who work tirelessly to maintain the safety of all Californians. To learn more please visit: https://chp11-99.org.

Social media handles:

Facebook: @chp1199foundation

Instagram: @chp1199foundation

Twitter: @1199foundation

Rancho Cielo Youth Campus

With a homicide rate that far exceeds those of much larger cities, Salinas has become the epicenter of some of the worst gang violence in the nation. Rancho Cielo combats this violence with opportunity -- through education and job training. Lowincome youth who demonstrate a commitment to improving their lives are accepted into Rancho Cielo and may pursue training in Culinary Arts or Construction. Culinary Students spend half their time in the classroom earning high school diplomas, and the other half in a commercial kitchen learning how to cook. The Construction students just finished building on-campus housing, and now they are focused on solar panel installations and “tiny home” construction. This Fall, Rancho Cielo will open a new building, called the Ted Taylor Vocational Center. This center will allow Rancho Cielo to almost double its current student enrollment, and it will offer training in support of Monterey County's largest industry, agriculture. The four wings of the structure will include: automotive and tractor repair, metal fabrication and welding, irrigation, and water solutions, agricultural value-added services, refrigeration and food safety, and sustainable agriculture and construction solutions. Located on a 100-acre ranch in the foothills of Salinas, California, the Rancho Cielo Youth Campus is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose vision is to transform the lives of underserved youth and empower them to become accountable, competent, productive and responsible citizens.

Campus tours are offered year-round. For more information, please call 831-444-3533 or visit: www.ranchocieloyc.org. For dinner and event inquiries, please contact Laura Nicola at lnicola@ranchocieloyc.org or 831-444-3521.

Naval Postgraduate School Alumni Association & Foundation

The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Alumni Association & Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting NPS and its students, faculty and staff. NPS provides education and research programs to increase the combat effectiveness of commissioned military officers to enhance the security of the United States. Funds raised directly shape our nation's future military leaders and spark research that improves our national security. As our country's premier military graduate institution, NPS is home to some of the brightest minds in the military. We ensure these students are equipped with the resources, funding and experiences they need to become effective leaders in an ever-changing world. For more information, visit www.npsfoundation.org.

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

The Army JROTC program serves Seaside High School. Their mission is "to motivate young people to be better citizens." They typically start the school year teaching leadership, teamwork, citizenship responsibilities and traditions, and general life skills. The cadets support local schools and community organizations with color guards, drill team performances, event parking control, flag details, and many other "manpower intensive" requirements. Funds raised are used for scholarships to deserving four-year cadets who will be attending college, as well as for the annual Battalion Ball and for uniforms. http://www.usarmyjrotc.com

California Cadet Corps

The California Cadet Corps serves Marina High School. The CACC Mission is to provide California schools and students with a quality educational and leadership development program that prepares students for success in college and the work force. The program's objectives are to develop leadership, citizenship, patriotism, promote academic excellence, encourage personal health and wellness, and teach basic military subjects. https://cacadets.org/

North Monterey County High School: Marching Band

NMCUSD District Mission: An innovative community school system, we equip preschool to adult students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes they will need to pursue their life goals responsibly and creatively in a radically changing society. We believe in our students, our families, and our community. What we dream, engage in, and achieve together matters! https://www.nmcusd.org/