save the date: wed. oct. 4, 2017 10am-1pm “outstanding ...€¦ · raffle, shopping, lunch .......
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VOLUME 28, ISSUE 2 OCTOBER 2017
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Saddleback Valley Voices
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Victoria McCaster
PRESIDENT
ELECTED OFFICERS
Anne Neish
Darelene Carpenter*
Joyce Stewart
Kelly Keran*
Catalina Quintero
Vicki Easterling
Terri Torrez
Kathy Ambrosius
Dianne Walcher
Kathie Kopkash
Cylene Fitzsimons*
Maile Busby
Melody Henderson
*Co-chairs
APPOINTED OFFICERS
Pam Bender
Joyce Urone
Anne Neish
Darelene Carpenter
TREASURER’S TEAM
Kathryn Mower
Georgia Redoglia
Sandi von Paul
NEWSLETTER
Kris McDowell
Save the Date: Wed. Oct. 4, 2017 10am-1pm “Outstanding October” ALSV Offsite Business
Meeting & Beauty Presentation Raffle, Shopping, Lunch .... and Wine!
A fun event for all!
We have an exciting meeting planned in October which will include a Beauty Bar just for our ALSV members & their friends! It will be held at Apriori Beauty Corporate Office, 2661 Cabot Rd. Suite A, Laguna Hills CA 92653 Turn at the first driveway at the business park one block south of Cabot Rd. and Oso Parkway. Next to “Off The Vine” Wine Storage. Parking in front and behind the building. Carpooling recommended. Many thanks in advance to Pam Bender for Registration & Sign-In Table; Kelly Keran for Raffle Tickets; and Georgia Redoglia for Catering Admin. Ten dollars ($10) will cover your Wine, Lunch and Raffle ticket to accompany the meeting that day! Cash or check to Catalina Quintero, 15 Weather Ledge, Coto de Caza, 92679. Catalina will be donating 100% of her profit from any purchases made from the ALSV event, back to ALSV! Happy and knowledgeable Apriori Beauty staff members will be onsite to answer your beauty, skin care, hair care and product questions. The DFI 4-in-1 Treatment System will be offered at a special one day promotional price for ALSV members. Learn more about this innovative device at: www.aprioribeauty.com/shop/skincare/anti-aging-treatment/derma-firm-illuminator-treatment-system With one phone call (949)525-9500, previous Apriori Beauty Clients may
pre-order and have products ready for pick up at the meeting. Please
mention that you are an ALSV member for further credit to ALSV’s Oct. 4th Event.
Learn more about Apriori Beauty’s Commitment & Pure Products at: www.aprioribeauty.com/product-commitment What’s in our products and why they work. Click on: Pure Product Innovation; Cellular Age Advantage; Ingredient Safety; Ingredient Dictionary
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Next Regular Meeting at Apriori Beauty
Corporate office @10-1 pm . . . . . . . . . Oct. 4
Philanthropy Meeting at Site
@ 10:00 a.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 11
CTL meeting at the Site
@ 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct. 19
Board Meeting at Site
@ 9:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 23
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Senior Outreach
Eilene Fletcher & Kay Hockema
Senior
Outreach
If you are unable to
complete your
scheduled shift,
please call your
own
substitute.
Arrive at the
Florence Sylvester
Senior
Center by
10:00 am
OCTOBER
BIRTHDAYS
Oct. 3
Sue Fleischli 533-7712 Allison Kern 295-5313
Oct. 10 Susanne Stephens 246-0655
Judy Burns 830-6649
Oct. 17
Karen Varone 291-7796 Georgia Redoglia 212-3248
Oct. 24
Karen Varone 291-7796 Marie Thomas 248-882-2422
Oct. 31 Sue Fleischli 533-7712
Gloria Forrest 357-5477
TUESDAY
Oct. 4 Regular Meeting
Oct. 11
Sue Fleischli 533-7712 Allison Kern 295-5313
Oct. 18 Kelly Kean 632-4962
Eilene Fletcher 714-742-9851
Oct. 25 Carolyn Rodas 677-7-78
Cindee Blattman 813-2020
Oct. 6 Dianne Walcher
714-287-2095
Kay Hockema 636-4962
Oct. 13 Dianne Walcher
714-287-2095
Kay Hokema 636-4962
Oct. 20 Dianne Walcher
714-287-2095
Kay Hokema 636-4962
Oct. 27
Susanne Stephens 246-0655
Judy Burns 830-6649
WEDNESDAY FRIDAY
2 Catalina Quintero
3 Kimberlee Krouse
6 Ann Morley
10 Carolyn Rodas
13 Kathryn Mower
20 Chris Kallenbaugh
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MEMBERSHIP
Please be thinking of ways to help our chapter attract new members. We will be attending workshops at national conference addressing this issue and hope to come back with many new ideas. You can help by telling friends and neighbors what a great chapter we have. Invite them to a meeting and put them on your Christmas Tree Luncheon list – let’s meet a goal of ten new members this year. We already have five great new members, so we’re half way there!
We always have new member packets available and ready to send. Just give us a call! Anne & Darelene
CHAPTER NAME BADGES A few members have expressed the need for a new name badge. We will be sending a new order in immediately following the October meeting. Please let me know if you would also like to order one. The cost is $10. Anne Neish [email protected] 949-493-5481
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS !!!
Deanna Jones Deanna was born in Pittsburgh, PA but now calls Mission Viejo home with her husband Woody. Deanna is retired from a fiber optics company and the insurance industry. She sings with the Sweet Adeline’s and her church choir and also volunteers for High Priority. Deanna creates greeting cards and is looking forward to helping with the Christmas Tree Luncheon. We welcome Deanna and all of her creative talents!
The answer is:
Mount Rushmore
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Allison Kern Allison was born in Walnut Creek, CA but now makes Aliso Viejo her home. She keeps busy volunteering with many philanthropic groups including Tustin Youth Shelter, Laura’s House & Believe in Miracles. Her favorite pastimes are reading, working with children, sailing and cooking. Favorite travels include Mexico & Italy. We welcome Allison with her youthful and passionate
enthusiasm!
Bonnie Howard-Regan
Bonnie, originally from San Francisco, is now retired and living in Ladera Ranch with her husband Keith. They have one married son living in Chicago. Bonnie has a law degree and was a practicing prosecutor for all areas of child abuse. Some of her favorite pastimes include interior decorating, cooking and volunteering. Favorite travels have been to Italy and Ireland. Bonnie has jumped right into volunteering for our philanthropic programs and we welcome her to our chapter!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Continued . . .!!!
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Penny Stein Penny has retired to Mission Viejo and was born in Oakland, CA. Throughout her career she was an elementary school teacher, special education teacher and ESL. Penny has three adult children and enjoys being a grandma to three young grandchildren. Her pastime favorites include line dancing, entertaining, classes at Saddleback Emeritus and running film night at Palmia. She is also active with her church and sings in the church choir. Favorite travels have been Holland & Belgium. Welcome to our chapter Penny!
Melody Henderson Melody is the elected Board representative for our Assisteens® Auxiliary. She is part of the three person Assisteens team with Polly Rohrbach and Laura Lyon. Melody was born in Los Angeles and now lives in Rancho Santa Margarita with her husband Gary and daughters Hannah and Amanda (both Assisteens). She keeps busy with a position in commercial property inspection reports and school involvement with PTA/PTO and now Assisteens! She enjoys knitting, digital scrapbooking, crafting and anything Halloween. Favorite travel was a recent Caribbean Cruise this summer. We thank Melody and her team for their efforts to keep our auxiliary going strong.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Continued . . .!!!
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PHILANTHROPY IN REVIEW
Operation School Bell’s first event of the year was held on Wednesday, September 20 at Target North. We clothed ninety excited children that evening. With the help of some wonderful volunteers, eleven members, five Assisteens, and one Assisteen mom, Operation School Bell was successfully completed.
Our next clothing event is scheduled for October 4 and all volunteer spots are full. Sign up sheets will be available at the October regular meeting for our third event scheduled for the evening of October 25, at Target North.
Teen Spree has scheduled two dates: Wed., Sept., 27th/no sign ups needed and Wed., Oct.
11th/sign-up sheet will be available at the October regular meeting.
Links to Learning is looking for one member to join their team. The member must be available for the Oct. 31
st meeting, and prior to the meeting available to review the paperwork
assigned. Please contact Kathy Thomas or Marie Thomas for questions, or more information. Adopt-a-Family will be participating in a Christmas only event again this year. Shopping will be done at Stater Bros., and a sign-up sheet will be at the October regular meeting. Support Literacy will be starting soon, and sign-ups will be needed to fill open spots in four classrooms at Santiago Elementary, occurring every other week. Legacy for Literacy is the new “Make a Difference” program. We will be collecting books immediately through January/early February for the preschool at Camp Pendleton. New and/or “gently used” books appropriate for preschool ages. A collection box will be on site in the back office.
2,4,6,8 WHO DO WE
APPREICATE!!!
"A Big Thank you to our Camp Pendleton co-chairs Sue Fleischli and Marie Thomas. They put in a lot of hard work to make the Back to School Clothing Event a success."
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LINKS TO LEARNING We have initiated our annual Links to Learning program to grant teachers money to purchase supplies and equipment not available through the District. We sent grant applications to all educators in Saddleback Valley School district. Application proposals are due back to us on October 11. Our committee will meet on October 31 to determine the winners. Winning proposals will be announced by mid-November. The check presentation ceremony will be January 12, 2018. All Assistance League members are invited to attend so be sure to put it on your calendar. We would like to add another member to our committee. Some email and attachment experience is helpful. Please contact Marie or Kathy if you’re interested. It is a very rewarding experience. Kathy Thomas and Marie Thomas Co-Chairs Links to Learning 2017/18
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RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
CHRISTMAS TREE LUNCHEON NEWS . . . We have mailed our Christmas Tree Luncheon Save the Date postcards and now our deadline is fast approaching for our actual invitation mailing on October 13 for our 29th Annual Christmas Tree Luncheon on Sunday, December 10 - it will happen in 11 short weeks!!
As always our goal is to increase attendance - is there just one more name I can add to your list? If you don't have a list on file that we will mail to, can you think of any-one you might like to ask to attend?
I have been making additions and changes to many of your lists as they have been sent to me and I will continue to do so up to the moment of label printing.
Please continue to keep this singular fund raising annual effort to raise the funds necessary to accomplish our mission in mind. Let's make this our best event ev-er.
Standing by, Maile
949-466-9125
TIMELESS TREASURES
This year at our Christmas Tree Luncheon we will have a table of "treasures" donated by members. This could include silver, crystal and/or jewelry. This is a first ever category of auction items it should be interesting and hopefully profitable for our fundraiser. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Kathie Kopkash or Deanna Jones who are heading up this new concept and will be available to assist you with your donations. We ask that you send a photo of the intended donation to either [email protected] or [email protected] to see if it is an item(s) that fits in with our criteria. It would be the responsibility of the donor to find the present day value of your donations. Please note that the donation forms for Timeless Treasures are GREEN.. So if you have items that you can no longer use but you think would go great at auction, please consider making a donation. Note, this is in addition to your required $50.00 donation for CTL.
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EDUCATION
BOARD POSITION Let us educate you on the position of Education Chairman. As the Education Chairman you would serve as the chapter coordinator for the National Circle Fund Campaign which consists of collecting from members who want to donate and forwarding the forms along with payment to the National office. You would give members their Circle Pin. Also keep the "Wall of Fame" updated with members names. The Education position also serves as coordinator of the Annual Conference for our Chapter. The next Conference will be held in 2019. This consists of having a sign-up sheet for interested members and confirming conference attendees the month of June. You would then register attendees with the National Office along with the Treasurer who would pay for the registrations. The fun part would be looking for restaurants in the host city and making reservations for the free nights. You would also keep attendees updated and informed as to Conference schedules. The Education Chairman is a member of the Strategic Planning, Bylaws and Membership Committees. Please keep in mind that this position will be open if you are interested when the nominating committee meets. Submitted by: Kathie Kopkash
CIRCLE FUND: Chapter members continue to support our National Organization by contributing to the Circle Fund. At this point we have 35 members contributing. Since last newsletter the following members have added their name to our Wall of Fame by making a donation.
Kathy Ambrosius
Elaine Carter
Eilene Fletcher
Kay Hockema
Nancy Jumper
Linda Kemp
Allison Kern
Joan Kreuzer
Kris McDowell
Thank you all for your support.
Members will have the opportunity to donate to Circle at the October general meeting. Forms are also available at the site. After donating you will have your name entered in the drawing for the "bling" t-shirt.. Remember to bring your checkbooks. .
Claudia Nieves
Evon Peacher
Bonnie Howard-Regan
Linda Riggs
Penny Stein
Karen Thagard
Kathy Thomas
Karen Varone
Sandy von Paul
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ASSISTEENS PHILANTHROPY—LOAVES AND FISHES The Assisteens of Saddleback Valley bids a fond farewell to Loaves and Fishes in Santa Ana after a nearly 4 year partnership. The girls of Assisteens provided crafts and activities for the children at the center every month. Director Maria Dzida stated, “The Assisteens have been faithfully coming in and bringing wonderful crafts and we will be forever grateful.” In addition to the crafts the girls distributed food, clothing, and school supplies during their last visit on August 26th.
2017-18 ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SADDLEBACK VALLEY
ASSISTEENS
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ALSV ATTENDS NATIONAL CONFERENCE: Fourteen of our Chapter members went to San Francisco for the National Conference September 17-20th. Besides cementing friendships with members of chapters throughout the country we had a lot to learn at the many educational sessions. The Keynote speakers gave us inspiration besides knowledge. This insightful information will be shared with our membership during the next couple of months. Of course, there was some time for fun. Enjoy our photos of good times.
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ASSISTANCE LEAGUE NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2017
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Fourteen members attended conference. Thank you
Ladies for representing our Chapter so well.
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE
OF SADDLEBACK
VALLEY RECOGNIZED
FOR 25 YEARS
AS A CHAPTER!
Welcome to San Francisco
National Conference
Catalina Quintero, Darelene
Carpenter, Karen Thagard,
Anne Neish, Kathie
Kopkash, Pam Bender,
Victoria McCaster and
Cylene Fitzsimons
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WINTER FUNDRAISER We are excited to begin our Winter See’s Candies Fundraiser! All profits will benefit our philanthropic programs. You can help make this a success by taking orders from family and friends. Order forms will be at the October 4 Regular meeting and at the site after that. You can also contact Terri Torrez, [email protected] to have one emailed to you. The fundraiser ends on November 8th and all order forms and checks payable to Assistance League of Saddleback Valley must be turned in at the site. Orders will be ready for pick-up at the December 6th Regular Meeting. Any orders not picked up that day will be left at the site. We are looking forward to a successful fundraiser. Thank you Terri Torrez and Victoria McCaster
MEMBER NEWS:
My son and I just returned from a 3 week road trip. We traveled in his motor home. Wonderful way to see these beautiful United States. One of our adventures was witnessing the eclipse in Casper Wyoming. It was awesome. Went as Far East as Minnesota. Attended the Minnesota state fair and had delicious Walleye fish. Traveled through So Dakota. What a beautiful state. Black Hills, Custer St Park and Crazy horse.
Wish everyone could have a chance to witness all the beauty I did. Joyce Stewart
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With the holiday season approaching or any time of the year, when shopping why not help Assistance League of Saddleback Valley by using AmazonSmile!!! AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support ALSV every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to ALSV. How do I shop AmazonSmile you ask? Simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.
Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile? Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile.
How do I select ALSV when shopping on AmazonSmile? On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com, you need to select Assistance League of Saddleback Valley to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. They will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.
It can’t be easier!!!!! Every little bit helps ALSV too!!!
Please help fill the food barrels
for South County Outreach food pantry Items needed are:
Peanut butter, jelly, cereal, canned fruits and
vegetables, tuna, pasta......
Items can be dropped off at the Site