The Guardian Club

In Appreciation to Our
Phoenix Zoo Guardian Club and Antler Society Members
You Are Invited to These Exclusive Fall and Spring Events!

Fall 2007 Events (Remaining)

Bamboo Sharks…Nurse Sharks…and more StingRays
All featured this Fall at Stingray Bay
Wednesday November 7, 2007
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
StingRay Bay Aquatic Exhibit

An experience you can touch and feel! Stingray Bay features more than 30 stingrays in a 15,000 gallon touch tank at the Zoo. The Cownose Ray and Southern Stingray will call this exhibit home from November through April. Exciting new additions to the tank this year include some Bamboo sharks and Nurse sharks! Don’t miss this unique aquatic opportunity!

Exclusive Zoolights’ Guardian and Antler Dinners
Friday November 23, 2007 (Antler Members)
Saturday November 24, 2007 (Adults with Children)
Sunday November 25, 2007 (Adults only)
5 to 7 p.m.

Happy Holidays from the Phoenix Zoo! Meet other Zoo friends at our most popular Guardian and Antler annual event, while you enjoy cocktails, a delicious dinner and a ZooLights Preview.

Separate Invitations Will Be Mailed For The ZooLights Dinners
Reservations for the ZooLights Dinner will be taken then

Spring 2008 Events

Guardian Prospect Event
Hosted by Phoenix Zoo Board Member Michelle Mace-Basha
Spring 2008 – Date to be determined

Guardian Club and Zoo Board member Michelle Mace-Basha, and her husband Michael, have graciously agreed to host a member prospect event in their beautiful Ahwatukee Foothills home. The affair promises to be fun and casual. This is an opportunity to meet other Zoo supporters, introduce new prospective members, and hear about how the Zoo is positively impacting the Valley’s quality of life. Please plan to attend with a guest, or provide names for the special invite list. Please contact Lance Johnsen, Individual Gifts Manager, for further information.

Antler Appreciation Brunch with Jeff Williamson, President of the Arizona Zoological Society - Exclusively for Antler Society Members
Wednesday February 27, 2008
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Enchanted Village

As a special thank you for joining this select group of Zoo friends, we would like you and your family to be our guests for a catered breakfast in the beautiful Enchanted Village. Jeff Williamson, President of the Arizona Zoological Society, will be on hand to meet with you and thank you for your generous support. We look forward to seeing you there!

Free/Please RSVP by February 15, 2008

Create (Or Update) Your Will Workshop
Wednesday March 5, 2008
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Stone House Pavilion

Did you know that six out of every ten people die without a will? W. John Lischer, Attorney at Law for Lischer, Batts, Lyon, will present a forum for understanding the importance of having a will, including legal aspects and giving opportunities within a will. Through the use of a complimentary workbook and the information provided, participants will be empowered to formalize and ensure their wishes are known and respected.

A continental breakfast will be provided
Free/Please RSVP by February 28, 2008

A special evening with Dr. Julie Swenson, the Phoenix Zoo’s new Veterinarian
Tuesday March 18, 2008
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Stone House Pavilion

When most people think of a zoo veterinarian, they think of someone who deals with a large collection of captive wildlife, working to maintain a healthy population for the zoo visitors to appreciate. However, most zoo veterinarians today see themselves as having a larger purpose than only routine health care for a captive population. Zoo veterinarians are becoming increasingly active in related fields, such as wildlife conservation and preventative medicine for both humans and animals. Dr. Swenson will give an informative presentation in the Stone House Pavilion.

Beer, wine, soda and light hors d’oeuvres will be available from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Please RSVP by March 12, 2008
The Joyce Corrigan Memorial Care Center has many needs. A gift card from a local pet store, or a cash gift for medically-related expenses, would be greatly appreciated.

Breakfast for New and Upgraded Guardian Club and Antler Society Members
At the beautiful Lakeside Crossroad’s Ramada, across from Monkey Village
Saturday April 19, 2008
9 to 11 a.m.

Please join us for a Guardian Club and Antler Society member breakfast and learn more about recent events at your Phoenix Zoo! Jeff Williamson, President of the Arizona Zoological Society, will be on hand to meet with you and thank you for your generous support. A behind the scenes experience will also be provided, more details to follow. This is our opportunity to thank you for becoming a true Phoenix Zoo friend, and for becoming a member of the Guardian Club and/or Antler Society.

Free/Please RSVP by April 11, 2008

Chairman and Maytag Guardian Appreciation Event
Hosted by Phoenix Zoo Board Member JoEllen Doornbos
Spring 2008 – Date to be determined

Guardian Club and Zoo Board member JoEllen Doornbos, and her husband Philip, have graciously agreed to host a Maytag and Chairman Guardian appreciation event in their beautiful Paradise Valley home. This is an opportunity to meet other Zoo supporters and learn about the ways in which the Zoo is positively impacting the Valley’s quality of life. Please contact Lance Johnsen, Individual Gifts Manager, for further information.

This event is being generously sponsored by Harris Private Bank.

Starry Safari Guardian Appreciation Dinner
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
July 25, 2008
Crossroad’s by Monkey Village

You are invited to join us at the Phoenix Zoo for a fun Friday Summer Night! This is our way of expressing gratitude and appreciation of your continued friendship and support of the Phoenix Zoo. It will be our pleasure to host you in a shaded and misted area, at the Crossroad’s by Monkey Village, to a wild barbeque dinner with special animal visits. In addition to these exclusive benefits, the Zoo will also feature special activities at the lakeside. We look forward to seeing you here.

Free/Please RSVP by July 18, 2008

 

We strongly encourage you to bring new, prospective Guardian Club and Antler Society members to these events. Please contact Lance Johnsen, Individual Gifts Manager, for information and to RSVP for any of these events: 602.286.3810 or ljohnsen@thephxzoo.com