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2010 - 2011 Officers
President
Liz Andrews
Co-President-Elect
Penny Ellis & Gwen Tucker
Co-Secretary
Judy Sanders & Anna Luevano
Treasurer
Kiana Webb-Severloh
Director
Rene Webb | |
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New Members Inducted into SI Pomona Claremont |  |
Welcome to Erika Hernandez
and Ana Luevano, inducted on June 22, 2010, as part of the Board Installation events. |
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Marie T. Mill Scholarship Awarded
On June 22, 2010, the Marie T. Mill Scholarship was award to Nicole McDonald, the winning applicant for this nursing scholarship fund. The award was presented during the Installation of the 2010-2011 Officers, at Cal Poly Pomona Kellogg West Conference Center.
In her application, Nicole wrote about her passion for nursing. "Overall, nursing offers the opportunity for one to be their best to someone in their weakest moment. Therefore my reason for wanting to become a nurse is based on the strong desire to take care of those who are sick and incapable of taking care of themselves. My ultimate career goal is to become an instructor and teach future nurses."
Congratulations, Nicole! | | |
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2010-2011 Board (L-R) Penny Ellis, Liz Andrews, Rene Webb, Kiana Severloh,
Ana Luevano, Judy Sanders  | |
Dear Suzette,
Happy summer to you! As the weather heats up, our energies for service heat up as well! We thank the outgoing Board for their accomplishments of leadership, and we congratulate the newly elected officers! As we make our plans and set our goals, let's ponder this:
"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." Zig Ziglar
Warmly, Suzette |
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2010-2011 Officers Installed |
On June 22, 2010, the 2010-2011 Officers of SI Pomona Claremont were installed. Held at the Cal Poly Pomona Kellogg West Conference Center, the event had a warm and enthusiastic feel, guided by the new theme "Changing the Lives of Women - One Smile at a Time."
Friends and family of club members also attended to share in the celebration. Consistent with the theme, a very creative Gayle Claiborne welcomed each new officer with a symbolic gift and admonition (a toothbrush to make sure the "face" of our club had a shiny white welcoming smile, and some dental floss to make sure that no hidden dirt or bacteria would be left behind to cause decay within our club.)
As part of the agenda, Past President Renee Webb read off all of the accomplishments made during the last term, which affirmed that though SI Pomona Claremont is small in numbers, the service contributions to the community have been great in impact!
Another highlight was the special present that was given to New President Liz Andrews, (in addition to the lovely gifts from the club). A song of support, written by Nelda Grant, which was sung by the club members (to the tune of "Bicycle Built for Two").
More celebrations that came that evening were the presentation of the Marie T. Mills Scholarship to Nicole McDonald, and the inductions of two new members into the club, Erika Hernandez and Ana Luevano.
The evening ended on a high note, with such a feeling of sisterhood and energy, as we closed with the Soroptimist Pledge. |
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TOILETRY KITS ASSEMBLED FOR PROTOTYPE WOMEN | |
 On June 2, 2010, after our program meeting, 12 club members and guests gave overtime to packing toiletries in individual hygiene kits the Prototype Women! The kits included items such as toothbrushes and other dental care items, combs, shampoo and conditioners, lotions, and even some make-up items. 107 packets were assembled, and given to the organization. A worker at Protype remarked that she remembered "when she first came and received one of our health kits and how good it was to have a little something of her own".
And thanks to the generosity of Myra, we had a wonderful dinner! |
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Soroptimist 2009-2010 Service Report -presented by Rene' Webb, Service Chair | |
July - Planning retreat at Rene's. MaryAnn Payne, the facilitator - back massages were provided; Members attend Concert Under the Stars
August - Rene and Beck attend Crossroad's Open House; Kid's Care Fair Height & Weight station, ID Photos, ID kits were given to parents, McDonald's drinks and popcorn, Women of Crossroads assisted, Dinner at Crossroads home - 11 Soroptimists attended. Bracelets were made. Provided funds for school bus to LA County Fair.
September - 7 members attend to welcome "Grant of Friendship" friends in Orange. Sold Corvette car tickets @ LA County Fair as a fundraiser. All members participated! Donated $225 to Children of Ethiopia Education Fund (COEEF)
October - District One Fall Meeting - Via Verde Country Club; Host "Grant of Friendship" women; Rene, Gwen, Kiana, Mercedes, and guests board limo and tour LA sights. Lunch @ Farmer's Market, Dinner @ Chili's for fundraiser. Sue tour Pomona and Redwood Grove - all met for lunch at Walter's Restaurant. PowerPoint presentation by Liz Andrews. Focus: Soroptimist Social Media.
November - Donated Thanksgiving baskets to six Early Head Start Families. Susan Higley shared life story of Mary Todd Lincoln in full costume.
December - Recognized President's Appeal, Human Rights Day. Clothing, books, and toys for children of Head Start Families. 9 schools, 9 families, 22 children received holiday gifts. Santa (Don Sanders) accompanied by his helpers (Many of us) surprised Crossroad women with 15 holiday stockings full of cosmetic toiletries. Violet Richardson winner Elizabeth Sotomayor, Pomona Claremont Woman Opportunity Awardee, Jamie Clark, chosen from District 1 pool. Donated $250 to David and Margaret School, balance $250 to be paid in June.
January - 1400 flyers on Human Trafficking were distributed in Pomona and Inland Empire.
February - District Meeting. Annual bowlathon. Club sponsored Crossroad women. Over $5000 raised. Rene and Reggie to Australia, and spent a day with Sue Whitehead, our "Grant of Friendship" partner.
March - Award Banquet at Kellog West. Celebrated and honored our service award winners: Salvation Army, Director of Children Preschool, Ophelia Perez, Director of child Care Center, along with Captain Erica Hernandez, Elizabeth Sotomayor and mother. Croosroads' Sister Theresa, Linda Dominges of Girl Scouts Behind Bars, Project Sister Teen Assual Program. Bowlathon earnings reach $6619. We reached our service fund goal of $12,201.
April - Julie Boynton, YWCA Director Edith Norris addressed human trafficking. Rene participated in MS Walk. Many Crossroads women accompanied her on the 5K challenge. Desert Coast Region Spring Conference. Our Myra Lau installed as Governor.
May - Arbor Day Redwood Grove recognition - $500 given to Tree Hugger Program. Mt SAC Donors recognized in annual ceremony. Liz and Rene attend, and meet Marie T. Mills recipient, Nicole McDonald. She will attend our Installation of Officers on June22.
June - Lucille Lyons collects packets for recipients of toiletries. Club makes 107 bags. Myra Lau provided dinner. Junne 22- Installation of 2010-2011 Officers. |
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Upcoming Events |
July 6th, 2010 Business Meeting, 6pm - Claremont Place
July 17th, 2010 Club Retreat 8:30 Am - Rene Webb�s Home
July 28th, 2010 Board Meeting 7:30 Am - Claremont Grill
July 31st, 2010 Kid's Health Fair, 8am-1pm - PVMC Family Health Center | 1770 N. Orange Grove | Pomona, CA
August 3rd, 2010 Business Meeting, 6pm - Claremont Place
August 24th, 2010 New Membership Tea - More info coming
August 25th, 2010 Board Meeting 7:30am - Claremont Grill |
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I welcome any and all comments and suggestions for this newsletter. If you would like to submit a news item or article, please do so by emailing me at apcomp@earthlink.net.
Sincerely,
Suzette Peterson
Soroptimist International of Pomona Claremont |
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