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14 MONTECITO JOURNAL
by Lynda Millner
Seaside Soirée
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Danille Didier, dad and honoree Paul, wife Bobbi, and daughter Chelsea at the Red Feather Ball
his year, United Way’s Red Feather Ball held special meaning honoring Paul Didier for his 42 years as president/CEO of our local United Way. The average length of stay in that position is about four years. The Coral Casino terrace was jammed with fans and friends of Paul’s, even though the wind was blowing all the ladies hair-dos for this black tie “Seaside Soirée.” The late Katherine Abercrombie started the Ball in 1997 after learning the Red Feather came to symbolize giving during the Depression era Community Chest campaigns. She and her husband co-chaired the first three balls. She was the one who suggested the ladies wear red and the men red bow ties, and so it is today. The Abercrombie Community Excellence Awards have been given
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ever since usually to a person and to a company. Last year, it went to Janet Garufis and the Santa Barbara Foundation. This year it was all about Paul. After meeting and greeting, it was time to warm up in the dining room, which was lovely. The walls were all draped in beige, and the tables were adorned with huge most beautiful bouquets of roses and mixed flowers – dozens in one vase. We won the lot-
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