February 2014

Black History Month This month we celebrate the achievements of African Americans and other peoples of African descent, from the past to the present.

We celebrate a month that evolved from Negro History Week, the Civil Rights Movement, and a growing awareness of black identity.

44 years of celebration

“If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negotiable factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of

being exterminated.”

Fun Facts February

1915

February

October

Black History Month was inspired by Historian Carter G. Woodson who formed the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History.

Black History Month is an annual celebration in the United States and Canada. In the United Kingdom, Black History Month has been celebrated since 1987.

∞ Carter G. Woodson

February 1926

Black History Month was born out of Negro History Week, to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.

February 1976

Black History Month was officially recognized by President Gerald R. Ford, although it was celebrated on college campuses since the late 1960s.

February 2014

Cucamonga Mosaic Black History Month

weekly newsletter

44 years of celebration

Mosaic members

Mosaic site lead

support our troops! Rick Ford

Armando Garcia

Barbara Jackson

Diahann Lowe

Diane Smith

Cliff Taylor

Mosaic site co-lead Chweya Masongo

In February 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson laid the foundation for Black History Month and a national observance celebrating the history, legacy, and accomplishments of African Americans and those of African descent, was born.

Feeling lucky? Try your hand at our Wounded Warriors raffle and support our troops! This is the LAST week to purchase your tickets, so hurry! There will be 6 lucky winners and the top prizes are:

1st Prize: $4,000 Vacation 2nd Prize: $3,000 Vacation 3rd Prize: $2,000 Vacation

Please contact Cheryl Lindsey, Kathy Hughes, Melissa Guerrero, or Pamela Carolina for more Pamela Carolina

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Cucamonga MOSAIC SPRING NEWSLETTER

JazzFest West July 19 - 20

Biggest Loser May 5 - 17

Weigh-in Date

Midnight Mission August 2014 Volunteers Needed!

Back by popular demand, the healthy competition returns for quarter two. FritoLay team members will have the opportunity to stay healthy all summer long!

Bonelli Park in San Dimas

FritoLay Annual Picnic Don’t miss this year’s company picnic. We’ll be bringing back a full day of family fun and festivities – Saturday, July 26.

Stay tuned for more details to come.

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APRIL 2014 CUCAMONGA MOSAIC SPRING NEWSLETTER

Midnight Mission MOSAIC will start

collecting new scarves, socks, gloves, and personal hygiene items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairbrushes, combs, soap, and deodorant.

This will be MOSAIC’s fifth year in partnering

with Toyota.

To volunteer for this event, please register online at http://www.jazzfestwest.com/volunteer/.

MOSAIC Members Diahann Lowe Barbara Jackson Cheryl Lindsay Cliff Taylor Armando Garcia Diane Smith Kanan Harakh Pat Burrus Rick Ford

MOSAIC Site Lead

Pamela Carolina

MOSAIC Site Co-Lead

Chweya Masongo

JazzFest West

february 2014 Issue 1

Volunteer opportunities

Los Angeles

may be the

declared entertainment capital of the

world. But, the sunny metropolis’ best

kept secret is the abundance of

volunteer activities - making it even

easier for you to pay it forward.

Courtesy of VolunteerLosAngeles,

check out the following opportunities

from local organizations that will enable

you to make the contribution you have

been longing for.

OPPORTUNITY

• Maintenance needed! Local National Guard facility

• Feed those in need! Farmers Markets

• STEM After School Volunteer needed!

• Maintenance needed! Local nonprofit organization

• Personal shoppers needed! Women’s organization

• Career coaches / speakers needed! Women’s organization

ORGANIZATION / LOCATION

• Army National Guard, Burbank

• Food Forward, Studio City

• Assistance League of Southern California, Los Angeles

• Dress for Success Worldwide-West, Los Angeles

• Dress for Success Worldwide- West, Los Angeles

INSIDE THIS ISSUE ∞ More Ways to Get Involved ∞ Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteer nbc

Searching for your next charitable venture? Look no further! This issue of Volunteer NBC has the latest and greatest service opportunities for you to transform your community into a universal force for prosperity and productivity.

Ready. Set. Volunteer!

Interested in serving your community but pressed for time? Not to worry! Check out more ways to get involved at your own pace.

o Feed the Birds.

Do-it-yourself bird feeders are insanely easy to create. So, go ahead and make a feast that is sure to flock some feathers!

o Clean out closets and storage boxes.

Start the New Year off right by removing the old clutter. One man’s trash is another’s treasure, so reach out to your local Salvation Army or Good Will and recycle those goods!

o Get lucky.

Lucky Puppy Rescue and Retail is a 100% nonprofit organization based in Studio City. All proceeds go directly to rescue dogs from the local kill shelters in Los Angeles. Puppies are also available for adoption. If you’re not ready for a pet, you can make a tax-deductible donation.

o Love it. List it.

Make a simple list of ways you LOVE to serve and set a goal to complete a single service activity a month. It’s that simple, and a great addition to those New Year resolutions!

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The benefits that come with

volunteering are no mystery to the

average Samaritan, but you may be

surprised to learn just how fulfilling

volunteering can be.

#1 Get Connected

Volunteering connects you with the

community. So, make some friends,

meet your neighbors, and exercise

those social skills! #SocialWorkout.

#2 Good for your mind, Good for

your Body

Volunteering benefits your physical and

mental health. A few of the advantages

include building self-confidence,

combating depression, and

maintaining good health overall.

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#3 Skill Advancement

Learn something new everyday, right?

So, just imagine the skills you can

acquire and advance by doing

something you don’t typically do

everyday. Such skills can transfer into

your profession or you can simply

discover new talents you never knew

you had.

#4 Fun AND Fulfillment

Volunteering can be a great escape

from the day-to-day hustle and bustle.

So, find your inner creativity through a

fun and relaxing activity that will reset

your motivation and vision and make a

significant impact on your personal and

professional life.

FULFeeLing volunteering?