Yuma’s Annual Cocktail Benefit
Thursday, June 6th, 2024
7-9 PM at Yuma Center
The event of the year! Further Yuma Center’s mission and join us for our 11th Annual Cocktail Benefit honoring Brenda Royden which will be celebrated on Thursday, June 6th. Yuma’s benefit propels the work we do all year long to inspire women and impact generations. The generosity of our sponsors and attendees helps women and girls integrate life and work as they serve families and society. Join us for the perfect start to your summer - an evening of friendship, heavy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and live music!
Meet the Honoree, Brenda Royden
Brenda was the Chair for Yuma’s first Work & Life Conference (now called “Integrate Work”) and served on the Board of Directors for the Yuma Center from 2016-2023 and a rotation as president of the board in 2021. She is the Coordinator for the Yuma program “Women 60 and Beyond” which she began in 2018 in order to reach the spiritual, professional, and personal needs of women in that age group.
Brenda served on the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Women’s Advancement from 2008 to 2015.
In 2019, Brenda started AudioTorches, LLC, a professional audiobook recording company with a focus on spiritual reading books. She holds a master’s degree in communications from Bangkok University and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Mary Baldwin College.
Brenda is married to Barry Royden and they have six adult children and four grandchildren. Brenda lived many years abroad while supporting Barry’s foreign service career and raising their children. She retired from her work as a federal government contractor in 2013 on the same day as her husband. She and Barry continue to pursue their love of travel and exploring new cultures when she’s not in her studio recording beautiful audiobooks.
Meet the Musician…
Christopher Schmitt is a classical pianist living in Washington DC, leading a multifaceted career as soloist, collaborative musician, and educator. He received his Doctorate from the Juilliard School, and performs regularly with “The President's Own” Chamber Orchestra in the White House and throughout Washington. In 2021, he cofounded The Washington Arts Ensemble, a chamber music series in which he is a regular performer.
Join our growing list of Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor
Gerry & Germana Mitchell
Gold Sponsors
Luke & Alice Holian
KMH Financial, Wealth Management LLC
Barry Royden
Silver Sponsors
Anonymous in honor of Brenda Royden
Jean Beatty
Elizabeth & Bill Bergin
Jerry & Mary Breed
Sharon Hefferan
Geraldine Novak
Patricia Phalen
Susanna Pinto
Drs. Fran Prolman and Steven Polakoff
Kathy Super
Bronze Sponsors
Miriam & Frank Buono
Alyce Girardi and William Moraca in honor of Brenda Royden
Mary & Peter Hamm
Kathryn & Fred Kime
Preeya & Ashok Pinto
Deidre & Matt Maloney
Amy & Tom Spence
Friends of Yuma Center
Anonymous in honor of Brenda Royden
Blue Mantle Medicine & Sita Canady
Beatriz & Santiago Bonetti
Kelly & Michael McGiffin
Carol & Roger Naill
Maria Eugenia & Peter Pandolfo
Mary & Ken Bown in honor of Brenda Royden
Lisa & Chuck Bradley in honor of Brenda Royden
Elly Long
Danielle & Brad Wilcox in memory of Ginny and Stanton Darien
Sponsorship Information
We look forward to welcoming our Diamond, Platinum and Gold Sponsors to the Honoree Reception which will take place immediately before the event. It will be a special opportunity to congratulate and spend time with our honoree, Brenda Royden.
Diamond Sponsor - $15,000
Branded promotion on event signage, website & email communications
Invitation to Honoree Reception pre-event
8 event tickets
Platinum Sponsor - $10,000
Branded promotion on event signage, website & email communications
Invitation to Honoree Reception pre-event
6 event tickets
Gold Sponsor - $5,000
Branded promotion on event signage, website & email communications
Invitation to Honoree Reception pre-event
4 event tickets
Silver Sponsor - $2,500
Branded promotion on event signage, website & email communications
4 event tickets
Bronze Sponsor - $1,000
Branded promotion on event signage, website & email communications
2 event tickets
Or join us by becoming a Friend of Yuma!
Friend of Yuma - $500
Branded promotion on event website & email communications
2 event tickets
Questions? Email Sharon or Tracey HERE.