Press Releases

 

City of San Jose, Mayor Chuck Reed, presents the Valle Monte League with a Commendation for 40 years of Community Service.

 

SVCN Rose Garden Resident, Steppin’ Out Society 12/20/2007

Holiday Tradition Valle Monte ushers in season with Christmas Tree Elegance
Photography by Katie Cooney

The holiday season kicked off with Valle Monte League’s 40th annual Christmas Tree Elegance at the Doubletree Hotel.  See Full Story

 

Palo Alto Daily News 12/14/2007

Christmas Tree Elegance celebrates 40 years
By Janet Duca Norton / Society Columnist

"The Jewels of Christmas" was the theme of the 40th annual Christmas Tree Elegance celebration presented by the Valle Monte League at San Jose's Double Tree Hotel. The four-day event featured eight sold-out parties starting with a champagne brunch on Nov. 27 and ending with a grand ball on Nov. 30. Brunches, teas and an office party featured a professionally produced Macy's fashion show with the jewel theme.  See Full Story
 

Almaden Times 12/13/07

Holidays sparkle with Valle Monte League’s Christmas Tree Elegance
By Lorraine Gabbert

The Valle Monte League’s Christmas Tree Elegance event celebrated its 40th anniversary in style with this year’s “The Jewels of Christmas.” Members raised about $500,000 in addition to the $7.5 million they previously earned to assist mental health agencies in Santa Clara County.  See Full Story

 

San Jose Mercury News 11/24/2007

Valle Monte League's matriarch a model for giving 40th year for fashion fundraiser
By Julia Prodis Sulek

Florence Barker's moment always comes during Valle Monte League's holiday fashion show. Escorted by two towering male models, the 4-foot-11-inch grandmother blows kisses from one end of the runway to the other.  See Full Story

 

SVCN Rose Garden Resident 11/23/2007

Seasoned Elegance Valle Monte kicks off annual holiday bash
By Mary Gottschalk

Over the past four decades, Valle Monte League's annual Christmas Tree Elegance has evolved into the most significant social event of the holiday season for many in Silicon Valley.

The brash holiday bashes of high-tech companies and attempts by other organizations to stage a holiday-theme event have come and gone, but Valle Monte's winning formula continues to work.   See Full Story