Susan Anderson For Supervisor
Political Fundraisers

Betty G. coordinated two fun family oriented political events held outdoors that included all logistics, recruiting sponsors, and minimizing cost to maximize funds collected.

Locations: Fortune’s Garden in Old Fig Garden and Fortier Park
Attendance: 100 and 300
Website: www.susanbanderson.com

View a Slideshow of the Event HERE

"I have had the pleasure of being involved in events with Betty for many years. I have watched her work her magic on events for Rotary, the YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs and my political campaign! I have been an event volunteer, a sponsor, and a client. Betty is a creative and reliable event planner that will exceed your expectations."

Susan B. Anderson, Fresno County Supervisor, District 2

Bachelors Ball
Benefits United Cerebral Palsy of Central California. Bachelors, who are really good sports, allow themselves to be auctioned off along with a date package to help raise money to support UCP.

UCP counts on Betty G. to truly develop, design, do it — that is take care of every aspect of this event.

The Bachelors Ball was designed in 2007, returned in 2008 and is now an annual event for United Cerebral Palsy of Central California.

Location: Fresno Convention Center
Attendance: 600
Website: www.bachelorsball.com

Pictures of the event are HERE and HERE.

SAVE THE DATE: September 18, 2009 for the next Bachelors Ball.

When Betty Goertzen is doing an event-you know it is going to be amazing, organized and profitable. The best part of working with Betty is that all the vendors she works with are sincerely impressed with her work and are always agreeable to come back for the next event and do whatever possible to ensure the event’s success. Develop Design Do It does exactly what it says and more.

-Executive Director

Black Tie & Boots Gala
to benefit the Clovis Boys and Girls Club

This upscale fundraiser included hors d’oeuvres, full course steak dinner, Live Auction, Jewelry Bling Fest, and dancing to Joe Lenigan’s Band. Five Year Anniversary Event was accented by showing off the newest cars by Fresno Lexus, Presenting Sponsor.

Location: Clovis Memorial Building
Attendance: 360
Website: www.bgclubfc.org

SAVE THE DATE: May 9, 2009 for the Next Black Tie & Boots Gala.

Watch Video of the Black Tie & Boots Gala 2008

"Betty has done an outstanding job in handling the details that make a major event run smoothly. Her professionalism is of the highest standards. She has been responsible for growing our event year after year. I would not hesitate to recommend her to do an event."

–Samuel A Lucido,
Chairman-Clovis Boys and Girls Club Steering Committee

Betty,

On behalf of the Clovis Boys & Girls Club I would like to thank you for your hard work on our event. Our Black Tie and Boots Gala has quickly become a premier event and it raises enough money to support our club. Those accomplishments are in large part because of your experience and attention to detail on our event.

I have always been impressed by the personal touches that you put into everything. Not only have enjoyed working with you, but you have become a good friend.

We look forward to working with you well into the future.

Thank you,
Justin Witte
Clovis Boys & Girls Club
Gala Committee, Past Chair

Celebrating A Taste of Clovis
To benefit the Clovis Botanical Garden

Participants enjoyed a cornucopia of delicacies served by 15 selected area restaurants, dancing under the stars with Joe Lenigan’s Band, Live and Silent Auction.

Betty G. was asked to return to coordinate all aspects of this very successful fundraiser with the added responsibility of building internal capacity by coaching committee members to recruit sponsors and manage portions of the event.

Location: Earl Smittcamp Gardens, Clovis
Attendance: 350
Website: www.clovisbotanicalgarden.org

View a Slide Show of the Event HERE

“Thank you Betty for showing us what can be done and how to do it.”

-Gordon Russell

Betty shepherded the nonprofit Clovis Botanical Garden through its first major fundraiser in 2007. Her expertise and was invaluable for developing the event framework, making community contacts, creating high quality invitations and programs, and producing a memorable event that netted the Garden over $20,000 for development and future activities our first year. Thank you, Betty!

-Nancy Crossfield

Hi Betty, We want to thank you for the exceptional event planning that you and the committee members accomplished. I'm sure many others would agree it was truly a labor of love for this project that showed itself all the way down the line. What results!! You truly inspired us all and we look forward to our next opportunity to work with you.

Best Regards,
-Nelda J. Lewis,
Business Development,
Pan American Underwriters, Inc.

Betty, You are amazing! You just stay so cool and collected, and you ALWAYS have a plan B. We are SO lucky to have you helping us!

-Sharon

Central Valley Greatest Loser
to benefit Break the Barriers by Get A Better Body Fitness

This 12 week event included recruiting the Presenting Sponsor, handling phone and web reservations, onsite registration, customer service, and a grand finale celebration featuring outdoor buffet, live entertainment, and audiovisual presentations.

Event Location: Break the Barriers
Finale Location: Private Residence in Old Fig Garden
Attendance: 325at event, 150 at Finale
Website: www.cvgreatestloser.com

"Betty made this event a success as she coached us on all aspects of event organizing and handling public relations details. She is an amazing and generous event coordinator. We received unprecedented television coverage due to her contacts and perseverance"

–Lamont Nash, co-owner-Get A Better Body Fitness

Jazz Fresno
Jazz Fresno held a 'Salute to Sinatra' Concert on Sunday, November 9, 2009 at the new Shaghoian Concert Hall at CSUD Performing Arts Center. 350 people enjoyed a Baubles Bangles & Beads Jewelry Art Show and Holiday Martinis to celebrate Frank prior to the concert. Enjoy photos HERE.

Renaissance Feast For Scholars
To benefit the State Center Community College Foundation

This sell out event celebrates more than a themed dinner with a gourmet menu, a spirited auction, and lively entertainment—it also gives the public the opportunity to financially support students and programs at local city colleges.

Location: Historic Fresno College Library
Attendance: 350

View a Slide Show of the Event HERE

"I have had the opportunity to work with Betty Goertzen for the past four years on the Renaissance Feast for Scholars with State Center Community College District (Fresno City College). Because of Betty’s established relationships with the media, caterers and other vendors, they are receptive to her innovative ideas.

Betty is efficient, hard working, creative, professional, and even comes in under budget!

Our event would not have been as nearly as successful without her expertise.

Betty is always a pleasure to work with and is worth every penny she earns."

–Donna Dotson, Ren Feast Chair

Renaissance Wildlife Banquet
to benefit Fresno Wildlife Rehabilitation Service

Betty G. helped this non-profit build internal capacity by coaching committee members to successfully recruit sponsors.

Location: Wolf Lakes
Attendance: 325
Website: www.fresnowildlife.org

SAVE THE DATE MAY 9, 2009 for the next Renaissance Wildlife Banquet

"Hi Betty,

I just want to thank you for all you have done for Fresno Wildlife Rehabilitation Service and for me. You are an incredible trooper, an informative teacher/mentor and a total professional. We look forward to continued collaboration with you. We appreciate you so very much."

Sincerely,
–Cathy Garner

We are there throughout the planning meetings, working out every detail and at the event until it is over. You can count on DDD. When choosing the right Event Planner and Coordinator, Betty G, you will save money because she can cut costs by knowing which vendors to use and how to negotiate. As a professional, she knows where to place money to receive the most for dollar spent and can save you from making costly mistakes.