Janice Fukai, Mistress of Ceremonies talks at the podium during the Meet and Greet reception honoring Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas in Empress Pavilion Restaurant, Los Angeles, California, on January 29, 2009.

Janice Fukai, Mistress of Ceremonies receives a gift at the end of the Meet and Greet reception honoring Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas in Empress Pavilion Restaurant, Los Angeles, California, on January 29, 2009.