32nd Annual
Mardi Gras Ball
Save the Date MARCH 1, 2025
Hyatt Regency Westlake
Westlake Village, CA
MARDI GRAS BALL
Save The Date:
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Hyatt Regency Westlake
Get ready for a truly unforgettable evening filled with energy
and excitement!
Tickets are now available for the highly anticipated Community Conscience Mardi Gras Ball, a vibrant celebration that benefits an incredible cause. Join us on March 1, 2025, at the elegant Hyatt Regency in Westlake Village, where you can immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Mardi Gras. Adorn yourself in colorful, festive attire and be prepared to dance the night away to captivating music while fostering a strong sense of community spirit.
Don’t let this chance pass you by – secure your tickets today and be part of this remarkable night!
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2025 Mardi Gras Ball Sponsorship Brochure
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Thanks to all supporters of Community Conscience,
the 2024 Mardi Gras Ball was a great success!
Please scroll down to view the event photos from February 10, 2024!
2025 King & Queen
Each year, Community Conscience honors two individuals for their exemplary community service. This year’s honorees have contributed their time, energy, and resources to bettering our community for many years and in many ways. As such, they have earned the honor to be crowned King and Queen and reign over this year’s Mardi Gras Ball.
Both this year’s King and Queen have dedicated their time, energy, and resources to improving our community, earning them the honor of reigning over this year’s Mardi Gras Ball.
King Jeffrey Blum
King Jeff Blum has made significant contributions to the community. He is a current member and past chair of the Board of Trustees of the Conejo Las Virgenes Future Foundation (CLVFF), a respected non-profit that has been developing community-minded programs and projects for over 50 years to benefit those in the Thousand Oaks to Calabasas region. Jeff conceived the idea for the CLVFF’s popular “10×10” speaker series, as well as the CLVFFIE Awards program, which recognized individuals and organizations that play a positive role in our community.
Jeff has also served in Rotary International, holding the position of President in two local clubs. He is a current Conejo Valley Rotary Club member, is involved with the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce, serves as a Commissioner of the Goebel Senior Center, and is a Board member of the Santa Monica Mountains Fund. Notable events initiated by Jeff include the 10×10 series, the Calabasas Pumpkin Festival, Hands Across the Parklands, and the Senior Congress. He has been recognized twice by the Acorn Newspaper as a top 10 community leader and has received the Spirit of Calabasas award.
A native of the area and a United States Air Force veteran, Jeff was awarded four Air Medals during his four-and-a-half-year military career. After his discharge, he returned to the Conejo Valley and established a career in financial services. He is the long-standing Vice President of Investments for Raymond James and Associates. In his free time, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife, Penni, their two children, and their beloved Australian Cattle Dog. He is also a proud grandfather.
Queen Patricia Jones
Queen Patricia Jones has demonstrated a multi-faceted commitment to community service and improvement. As President and CEO of the Alliance for the Arts from 1996 to 2010, she was crucial in garnering support for arts programming at the Civic Arts Plaza. This included headline shows and programs that introduce children to the arts and support local arts organizations. Her contributions to the early days of the Alliance for the Arts are recognized on the Historical wall at the Civic Arts Plaza.
Patricia has been an active Thousand Oaks Rotary Club member since 2010 and recently completed her 2023-2024 presidential term. Under her leadership, the club successfully hosted fundraising events such as the Chili Cookoff, Wine Festival, and Thousand Oaks Street Fair, raising record amounts with all proceeds benefiting the Special Olympics and 44 local non-profits, helping those in need. She started a “Don’t Bottle It Up” campaign to help lower the stigma of asking for help with mental health issues.
Additionally, Patricia is a passionate advocate for seniors. She served as a member and chair of the Board of Directors for Conejo Valley Senior Concerns from 2013 to 2023. From 2010 to 2019, she was the President and CFO of Home Helpers Caregivers, which provided non-medical home care services for seniors and others. During this time, she produced the local cable TV program “Caregiving Today” to educate the public on various aging-associated issues. In her spare time, she acts and regularly goes on commercial auditions. She recently finished working on a short film.
Patricia continues her commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the Conejo Valley as the Director of Special Projects for the New West Symphony, where she leads initiatives that enrich our cultural landscape and create opportunities for engagement, education, and connection through music and performance. She is passionate about youth music education and its life-changing impact on children.
View images from the
Conejo Photobooth
See below for 2024 Mardi Gras Ball images
by Photographer Steve Friedman
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Become a Major Sponsor
As planning for the 32nd annual Mardi Gras Ball takes place, we realize our mission is as important today as it was 37 years ago. Our goal is to continue to operate and maintain the Human Services Center that guarantees our non-profit agencies a rent-free office. This allows the agencies to concentrate their funds and resources directly on programs and support for their clients. None of this is possible without your dedication to the underserved in the Conejo Valley.
By pledging your Major Sponsorship commitment for the 2025 Mardi Gras Ball, you will ensure access to important services in one location. On behalf of the 14 non-profit tenants and those they serve at the Human Services Center, we thank you for your continued support.
A Message From Robin Britt...
Dear Community Leader,
As planning for the 32nd annual Mardi Gras Ball takes place, we realize our mission is as important today as it was 37 years ago. Our goal is to continue to operate and maintain the Human Services Center that guarantees our non-profit agencies a rent-free office. This allows the agencies to concentrate their funds and resources directly on programs and support for their clients. None of this is possible without your dedication to the underserved in the Conejo Valley.
As the need for access to human services has grown in our community, so too have the programs providing these services within the walls of the Human Services Center. Through your generous donations and sponsorships, these are just some of the successes realized during this past year:
- 14 non-profit agencies diverted over $300,000 in saved rent to their programs.
- 39 homeless people were housed.
- 58 people were rescued from human trafficking.
- 125 disabled persons received life skills training for independence.
- 350 people were assisted with employment services.
- 2,000 vulnerable children, adults, and seniors received regular exercise programs from licensed trainers.
- 5,000 people received grief support and hospice services.
- 5,030 people learned to prevent bullying through kindness and inclusion workshops.
- Critical children and family services continued at no cost for over 79,000 people such as: food security; financial assistance; mental health; parenting education; medical, dental, and legal services.
The 2025 Mardi Gras Ball is our largest fundraiser of the year and it is expected to be attended by more than 300 community leaders, guests, and media. Together we will celebrate your commitment to the health and wellness of this community with delicious food and spirits, live and silent auctions, wonderful music, dancing, and camaraderie.
A complete list of sponsorship levels and benefits is included for your consideration. On behalf of the 14 non-profit tenants and those they serve at the Human Services Center, we thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards,
Robin Britt
Executive Director, Community Conscience6
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Thank you!
What a Ball! Thank you to all our sponsors, guests, staff,
and volunteers for supporting us and making the
March 4th Mardi Gras Ball such a magical evening.
Hope to see you on February 10, 2024 for our
31st Annual Mardi Gras Ball!
Enjoy some photos from 2023 Mardi Gras Ball taken by photographer Steve Friedman.
2023 Mardi Gras Ball – Find your photos courtesy of Conejo Photobooth!
