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2016 marks Charwick Study Center's 35thyear providing educational and leadershipprograms to women of all ages in the Bay Area.Charwick opened its doors in 1981 with amission to inspire and educate women to livewith integrity, work with professionalexcellence, and improve the lives of thosearound them. The programs Charwick StudyCenter sponsors are open to women of all agesand backgrounds and are rooted in a Christianunderstanding of the dignity of each personand the importance of everyday tasks.

We began small, but thanks to the generoushelp and support of countless people, we have

I N T H E B A Y A R E A & B E Y O N D

CHARW I CK S TUDY CEN T ER CE L EBRA T E S

Transforming Culture35 Years

grown and made a significant impact in thecommunity. Today, Charwick Study Centeroffers leadership programs, summer camps,counselor training programs, several classes andworkshops on faith formation and personaldevelopment, as well as numerous service projectsin our community and abroad. We thank you foryour support and look forward to many moreyears of serving women in the Bay Area andbeyond!

Sincerely,

Maria Luisa (Lu) YujuicoPresidentCharwick Board of Directors

Ruth MercadoDirectorCharwick Study Center

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CHARWICK TODAY

Approximately 1,000 womenand girls are served by Charwickannually. An average of 50-75women participate inCharwick’s programs on anygiven week.

100-150 women attend specialmother-daughter eventsthroughout the year.

An average of 25women participate inMothers Exchange, amonthly discussiongroup on effectivecommunication inmarriage and parenting.

150 youth participate in theannual summer camps (SierraStars and Pacific Northwestcamps). 45 high school studentsvolunteer time as counselors inCharwick’s camps.

40+ middle and high school girlsattend the ChallengeHerLeadership Program.

30 2nd through 5thgraders enjoylearning abouthome skills , science,

and virtues duringthe Discovery HillsDay Camp.

Dozens of students and youngprofessionals participate in monthlyservice activities, which includevisits to the sick and elderly in thecommunity.

Summer Leadership Camps

"Charwick is my home away from home where I am always warmlyencouraged to seek holiness in my daily life and to be of service toothers. Thankfully, my teenage daughter also attends Charwick'sactivities such as the Sierra Stars Leadership camp and ChallengeHERLeadership program. They have helped her to become a moreconfident, outgoing and cheerful young lady! Thank you!"--- Claudia Zambon "Sierra Stars Leadership Camp, named in honor of Our Lady, was born

in 2011. The camp’s prehistory dates back to Charwick’s beginnings 35years ago with several other camps formed along the way. Alumni fromthese camps now send their own children, continue to reminisce aboutthe fun times they had, and share the ways camp made a positiveimpact on their faith and friendships." --- Melanie Lemmon, Sierra StarsLeadership Camp Director, 2011-2015

BEYOND CHARWICKinitiatives inspired by formation received from Charwick

160 participantsattend leadershipclubs for gradeschool girls.

"Throughout my life, CharwickStudy Center has been a guidinglight. Charwick's activitiespresented the positive challengeto intentionally pursue a life ofvirtue steeped in faith--particularlywhen the pressures ofadolescence abounded. Charwick'sformation and professionalprograms directly impacted my lifegoals--from serving in leadershiproles in high school and college,becoming a Capital Planner atStanford University, to earning agraduate degree. Best of all, atCharwick, I have gained lifelongfriendships and learned that mypurpose is to blaze a trail soChrist's light can shine each day inthe environment around me."--- Suzanne Adams

TESTIMONIALS

Charwick's I M P A C T

"Charwick provides valuableprograms that encourage andinspire women to excel in allaspects of their daily lives.Attending retreats sponsored byCharwick help me strive tobecome a better person andimprove my relationships with myfamily and friends." --- Vicky Renshaw, Budget fiscalanalyst, University of Washington

"Charwick forms contemporarywomen of sound judgment andgood character who lead at work, athome and in their communities,thus transforming society in waysthat only women can."---Maria L de Alvare, MD, CCRA, CCTI

Mother's Exchange

"When we were new to the area and Montse invited me to Mother's Exchangefour years ago, it was a breath of fresh air! It meant so much to visit withmoms with similar vision for their families. I always came away with newresolution and felt buoyed by the faith of the women present." ---Mary Sonne

"I have witnessed the group grow in size since 8 years ago from 5 to more than 30 moms with an average of 18 who make it to the monthly get-togethers. Thankyou, moms, for having the willingness to be a better wife, mother and friend."--- Montse Vroman, Coordinator of the Peninsula/South Bay Mother's Exchange

Family Enrichment

"Family Enrichment has helped myhusband and me better navigate theeveryday challenges of family life bygiving us the necessary tools to findpractical solutions that fit our family’sneeds. It has been a great course that hasbrought our family closer together. Iwould highly recommend it!" --- Gissela Raygada

"What I’ve valued most from FamilyEnrichment is not only learning theimmediate how-to’s of parenting, but that itprovided the time and focus to worktogether on our long-term family goals anddreams. Spending time with your spouseto better prepare for the responsibility ofraising children is the best investmentparents can make!" --- Cathy Lipscomb

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ChallengeHER L E A D E R S H I P P R O G R A M

"Music at Sunset, the major fundraising initiative of the Board of Charwick Study Center, was a wonderful opportunity for me to broadenand deepen my friendship with many people. It was also a way for me to give back to Charwick by using my professional training.Working on Music at Sunset, I understood the meaning of working well and developing friendships: helping others experience the samesense of fulfillment, peace and joy that I feel when I know I’m doing what God wants me to do." --- Julia Yap , Music at Sunset Steering Committee Chair

"I was a ChallengeHer mentor as an undergraduate at Stanford.I found the experience helping young women navigate thecommon challenges of high school to be incredibly rewarding.Now that I've moved back to the area, I'm looking forward todevoting more time to ChallengeHer as a Unit II Leader. Whatan honor it is to be able to help guide such incredible women!" --- Judy Romea, Stanford '14, Unit II ChallengeHer Leader

“ChallengeHer has been an essential and integral componentto shaping my life and developing skills that I continue toutilize. It has greatly impacted my life and transformed myactions, cause me to think at a deeper level, and allowed me togrow in so many key areas. ”— Jacqueline H., 9th Grade

Our heartfelt T H A N K SThe Charwick Study Center Board of Directorsexpresses its deepest gratitude to the Music atSunset performers who have graced us withtheir extraordinary talents, to the Music atSunset Steering Committee without whom thisevent would not have been possible, and to theseveral volunteers who have donated theirtime to making this a successful event. Weappreciate your generosity.

PERFORMERS

KATHLEEN NELSON, Music Director & AccompanistCHRISTINA SELLI, SopranoWILLIAM ALLEY, Baritone

JUAN CASTRO, TenorELISA SIASOCO, Violinist

ANTON ACHONDOA, PianistHANNAH GERT, Guest PianistANNI ZHANG, Guest Pianist

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

LU YUJUICO, PresidentJULIA YAP, Vice President

BRIDGET CENTOFANTE, SecretaryMAIA LAO, Treasurer

RUTH MERCADO, Member

CHARWICK BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JULIA YAP, ChairCLAUDIA ZAMBON

LU YUJUICOMARIA LEGASPIMILLICENT YEO

PIAH WOLFCARRIE NOLASCO