Monday, November 19, 2007, 6-8 p.m., Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, 36th Floor-Lotus Suite, New York City, NY. Curtis Sliwa (CEO & Founder of the Guardian Angels) & Mary Sliwa (COO & Executive Director) hosted a “A Season of Appreciation” cocktail reception to thank members, gala honorees, partners, and friends for their continued, generous commitment to The Guardian Angels who are helping to create a legacy focused on “keeping it safe.” Guests included: New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly (NYPD Bio), Margo V. Catsimatidis & John A. Catsimatidis, Chairman and CEO, Red Apple Group/Gristedes(See also: Wannabe Bloomie Has Big Plans), Paul Carlucci (Publisher of the New York Post), Arthur Backal (See also: Backals | restaurant /bar / lounge and State of the Art Enterprises), radio personality Mark Simone, Jim Anderson, Attorney Mario M. Kranjac, Keith Kantrowitz, I. Dolly Lenz (Vice Chairman, Douglas Elliman), Edward Moldaver (Senior Managing Director, Bear Stearns), Sheryl Schwartz, Sal Zizza, Mr.& Mrs. James E. Winner, Jr., Les Goodstein (Sr. VP News Corporation), Howard Adler (Sr. VP Advertising Sales- New York Post) and others. These people are an integral part of a team that has posted exciting “wins’ in recent months: Several cities have reached out to us with interest in starting new chapters and Safety Patrols; An Internet safety collaboration with Time Warner Cable of NY/NJ launched Sept 25 that will reach 1.4 million households; Our first online video program to help schools combat bullying and gangs is completed and ready to roll. The Guardian Angels was recently awarded a NYC Board of Education procurement grant that will bring their teacher training, parent education, and student support services to schools city-wide. SAVE THE DATE: The Guardian Angels Annual Gala Dinner Dance will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2007 at The Pierre Hotel, Central Park at Fifth Avenue. Enjoy an evening of with celebrity guests, sports figures, TV and radio personalities and a sports memorabilia silent auction. Please contact Mary Sliwa at 917.699.0850 or marysliwa@aol.com to reserve a table early and find out how you can support a truly grassroots New York based organization. PRIOR EVENTS: July 2007 Cocktail Party to Celebrate Success of 2007 Gala | 2007 Guardian Angels Annual Gala Dinner | Cyber Safety Awareness Day: Time Warner Cable & Guardian Angels Launch Cyber Safety Campaign | PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2007 by Christopher D. Mejia-London |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com