Dear Friends,

While we've been enjoying the unseasonable warm weather this winter, our staff, board, and volunteers have been hard at work on our most important event of the year: Valley of Hearts Delight, which will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014.

Each year, a distinguished honoree from the San Jose community is recognized and celebrated for their contributions to the Santa Clara Valley. I am so pleased to announce that Frank Fiscalini has been selected as our honoree for 2014. 

Frank began his career as a teacher at James Lick High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory before becoming Superintendent of the East Side Union High School District. Among the many achievements in his storied career, Frank served as the CEO of Alexian Brother Hospital; coordinated the restoration of the historic St. Joseph's Cathedral; was elected to San Jose City Council, and eventually served as Vice-Mayor.

Above all, Frank has dedicated many years to a number of incredible groups such as Silicon Valley FACES, Opera San Jose, Little Italy, and History San José. We can't imagine what San Jose would be like today without the guidance of Frank Fiscalini.

Please: join us at the Valley of Hearts Delight on Saturday, June 28, 2014 and raise a glass to San Jose's Own Renaissance Man: Frank Fiscalini.

Until next time,

Alida J. Bray,

President & CEO