Working with the many non-profit organizations in Santa Clarita throughout the years has been a joy, and the outpouring of support from the community never ceases to amazes us.   We live in a valley where the generosity of the residents is shown on a daily basis.  Just last month, our Dancing With Our Stars fundraising event raised over $95,000, bringing our grand total to an astonishing $380,000 raised in the last three years!  You can see what the eventgoers have been up to in our Crème de la Crème features throughout this issue.  
We were so pleased at the amount of votes we received, over 8,500, for our first annual Ultimate Dining Awards 2011.  Over the last few months, readers had the opportunity to vote on their favorites and the results are in.  Congratulations to all the winners and to those who have supported élite Magazine throughout the years.  Stay tuned for the winners of the Ultimate Beauty and Ultimate Fitness to be announced in the August/September issue of élite Magazine.
Santa Clarita is all about the finer things in life, so while you’re out and about, why not Arrive in Style? Our editors have worked hard to provide you with the many ways you can Arrive in Style.  From trendy new fashions to a picture perfect look for a night on the town, or even cell phone Apps to assist you with the evening, you will not only look good but also feel great.  If you’re looking for that perfect place to go to wine and dine, see our Nightlife in the SCV feature.  
There’s no better way to Arrive in Style than in one of Exclusive Sedan’s luxury transportation services.  Read about the father-son duo, Ron and Brandan Stein, and their successes as they’ve made Exclusive Sedan’s Service one of the finest chauffeured ground transportation companies today.  
If you’re in the mood for a quick getaway, experience jet travel unlike any other.  Take a quick flight to Vegas, Santa Barbara, San Diego and more and fly privately with JetSuite.
Our hearts still break for those who have been affected by the devastation Japan has faced as their nation was hit by one of the largest earthquakes in history in March, but the President of WorkSafe Technologies, Santa Clarita resident Don Hubbard, and his WorkSafe Technologies team is doing all they can to help Japan overcome their tragedy.  Learn about the ISO-Base™ Seismic Isolation Platform, and how it has been used to protect valuable equipment and data.
Passing on a lifetime of dance to her students is the adored teacher, Carla Hunt Smallwood.  Get to know the dance instructor and owner of Dance Studio 84.  
There’s nothing that seems to be worse than hearing the diagnosis that your child has leukemia.  But imagine having to do it twice.  Read about Lisa DeLong and her memoir, as she talks about raising two sons with leukemia and how she found purpose through grief in her new book Blood Brothers.  
With the warm months finally here, take some time to enjoy cocktails made just for the summer in Eve Bushman’s Hot Summer Calls for Cooled-Off Wine or enjoy a nice cold Fireman’s Brew after a long day at work.
Let’s not forget about the dads this Father’s Day.  Treat your dad to something special with great gift ideas in our Father’s Day is So Divine gift guide.
Finally, Fourth of July marks Independence Day.  Let’s take a moment to honor the soldiers who have served and are continuing to serve our country so we can enjoy the many freedoms we have today.  

Until next time,
Moe and Linda Hafizi