Partners / Sponsors
RB Recreation Council giving their sponsorship for the fireworks to SOTF past president Thomas A. Richards
On behalf of the citizens of Rancho Bernardo, the Spirit of the Fourth Committee offers its grateful appreciation to our 2011 partners, sponsors, and major donors:
Partners
* Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo
* Rancho Bernardo Kiwanis Club
* Sunrise Rotary Club
Sponsors
* Ashford University - 2011 Spirit of the Fourth Title Sponsor
The Spirit of the Fourth parade is sponsored by Bridgepoint Education. Bridgepoint Education wishes you and your family a happy and safe 4th of July! Bridgepoint Education is a San Diego-based leading provider of postsecondary education services. Bridgepoint’s academic institutions – Ashford University and University of the Rockies – offer degree programs online and at traditional campuses in Clinton, Iowa and Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- County of San Diego (Courtesy of County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price) - Fireworks
- Rancho Bernardo Recreation Council - Fireworks
- UBS Wealth Management- 2010 Parade Sponsor
- The Remington Club - 2011 VIP Reception Sponsor
- The Animal Keeper
Partners, Sponsors, Major Donors, and Volunteers
- Poway Unified School District
Freedom Club & Other Donors
The Spirit of the Fourth Committee is grateful to all of the citizens who donated to support the 2010 Independence Day celebration, and especially those who contributed $125 or more to become members of the Freedom Club. Your contributions make your Independence Day Celebration possible. If you are interested in joining the Freedom Club, please complete this form and mail in with your donation.
Volunteers
The Spirit of the Fourth Committee comprises volunteers who work year round to plan the Independence Day celebration in Rancho Bernardo. They are joined on Independence Day by many others to devote their time to help make it a great celebration. We salute all of the volunteers, especially your Spirit of the Fourth Committee:
- Steven DeMatteo, President
- Rob Wernli, Secretary
- Laura Barish, Treasurer
- Dave Brooks, Parade Marshal
- John Goodrich, Assistant Parade Marshal
- Tom Richards, Past President & Assistant Parade Marshal
- Arilla St Laurent, Assistant Parade Marshal
- Jay Jeffcoat, Parade Master of Ceremonies
- Rebecca Burgess, RB Idol Competition
- Terry Klinker, VIP Reception Coordinator
- Brian Habib, VIP Coordinator
- Abe Baum, Military Liaison Director
- Marla Cruz, Community Fair Director
- Poway Cruisers Car Club, Earl Asbury, Wheels of Freedom Motor Show
- Sal Giafaglione, Pancake Breakfast Coordinator
- Carol McCotter, Evening Events Director
- Valerie Brown, Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator
- Barry Wolfert, Logistics Director
- Don Jarel, Logisitics Assistant Director
- David Epstein, Security & Traffic Control Director
- Stephanie Wiesenfarth, Community Liaison Director & Wheels on Parade
- Mark Feldman, Website
If you would like become a partner or sponsor to the Spirit of the Fourth activities, please contact: Steven DeMatteo at spiritofthefourth@gmail.com.
* Please click here to download the Spirit of the Fourth sponsorship form (PDF format).
If you would like to volunteer, please send a message to President Steven DeMatteo at spiritofthefourth@gmail.com or call (858) 943-1242.