Wednesday, May 18, 2011

May Luncheon


What a wonderful time everyone had at our May Luncheon. This luncheon to dedicated to honoring our Non-Profit members. Those honored on May 10th included:
  1. Centers for Lifelong Learning
  2. Community Food Bank
  3. FUND, Inc. - Fresno Urban Neighborhood Development, Inc.
  4. Encourage Tomorrow
  5. Girl Scouts of Central California South
  6. HandsOn Central California
  7. Hinds Hospice
  8. Komen Central Valley
  9. Marjaree Mason Center
  10. Sisterhood of Survivors
  11. Valley Animal Center
A stellar panel was assembled to discuss everything you need to know about making the personal choice of investing your time, talent, and treasure into a non-profit. Blair Looney, CEO of the Better Business Bureau, focused on how to properly research a non-profit. Dan DeSantis, CEO of the Fresno Regional Foundation, addressed how to choose when to give financially to a non-profit. Cathy Caples, Executive Director of Hands On Fresno, addressed how to volunteer and keep track of your hours.

A special thank you to all those whose donations made this Luncheon extra special:

Luncheon Sponsor:
Anne Marie Avellar
AAA Auto & Homeowners Insurance

Buddy Bag Sponsor:
Debbie Milla
Milla Vineyards

Scholarship Raffle Prize Donors:

16 oz. Poured Soy Candle - Judy Beckman, Nussentials
Facelogic Facial - Carolyn Pierce, Facelogic
1 Month Free Lessons - John Nidever, Excellent Way Martial Arts
Mini Desk Shredder – Kitty McManus, Jack Nadel International
Silicone Oven Mitt – Kitty McManus, Jack Nadel International
$5 Gift Certificate to Tutti Melon Frozen Yogurt – Marjorie Donovan, MED ID
$5 Gift Certificate to Tutti Melon Frozen Yogurt – Marjorie Donovan, MED ID
Pleasure Package – Danielle Cash, For Your Pleasure
$25 Gift Certificate to Dinner My Way – Nykole Hibbs, Dinner My Way
Aechmea Plant/Kent Nursery – Renee Rager, Right at Home In Home Care and Assistance
Wine Tasting for 2 – Debbie Milla, Milla Vineyards

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