Please accept the thanks of the St. Patrick's Church Gala Organizing Committee for participating
once again at our Gala 2003 event. Your great swingin' band brought everyone back from the previous
years event and increased ticket sales to over 300 this year.

Thanks again for your support. You have been such an integral part of our fund-raising success.

Yours sincerely,

St. Patrick's Gala '03 Organizing Committee

"Amazing, absolutely amazing how this small ensemble of musicians could sound so big band.
Close your eyes and you were swept back to the days of Tommy Dorsey and Glen Miller. They
played more modern swing dance music as well. This especially appealed to the younger members of
our staff. They call themselves a swing band, but they are so much more. The Swinging Sophisticats Band
gave our employees a night to remember…and one that will demand encores in years ahead."

Ken de Stefano
President & CEO
Syntimar Systems, Inc.

"…the Swingin' SophistiCats continues to be an important and appreciated part of the celebration. We
certainly enjoy the professional sound and appearance of the group. Thank you once again for making
the 2003 celebration such a success. I know we will be working with you again in the near future."

Thomas E. Walthorpe
Chairman, President and CEO
Valley General Hospices
Chairman of the Board, Verdugo Park Summer Festival

"…thank you and your wonderful musicians for participating in the LAOTE 2003 Business and Arts Luncheon.
The Swinging SophistiCats Band continues to impress people with its swinging musicianship and "adaptability" to special requests. The music created a wonderful atmosphere during the luncheon and was thoroughly enjoyed
by over 700 guests. Your brilliant mixture of ballroom and Latin dance styles along with swing was incredible."

George McMahon
President & CEO
LAOTE

..."The enthusiasm of the members and the fun they have when playing are what make the Swingin'
SophistiCats Swing Band truly special-and the audience picks up on that."