April Luncheon

Our luncheon speaker for April was Larry Powell, Superintendent for the Fresno County Schools. Mr. Powell was an engaging speaker and encouraged all of us to inspire kids to be positive about education. He stated that if parents feel good about school then their children are more likely to have a positive experience in school. He also talked about the mentoring programs in court and community schools in Fresno County and stressed that education doesn't just happen in school it happens throughout life and how one great adult or mentor in a child's life can make a huge difference in their future.

Although Larry Powell was discouraging about the focus that has been put on high test scores in our national schools; he also pointed out what we are doing well in the United States as far as education. We have done a great job in fostering creativity in our schools and mentioned that the United States is number 1 in exporting patents as opposed to China that is number 1 in exporting toys. He also pointed out that 90% of all engineers in the world are educated here in the United States. We are honored that Superintendent Powell was able to fit us into his busy schedule so that we could have a peek into education in Fresno and nationwide.

Luncheon Sponsor
Fresno Pacific University

The Buddy Bag Sponsor

 Sandra Rodriguez-Lucero, Gold Canyon and The Perfect 10

Scholarship Raffle

Karen Bowser, Creative Memories

Shelie Green, Hampton Inn & Suites

Pamela Alexander, Stephens & Bean

Debbie Milla, Milla Vineyards

Kellie Fitzpatrick, Sequoia Sandwich

 Jayne McAllister, London Properties

 Jennifer Wojtas, Orchard Park Assisted Living

Carole Laval, Laval & Associates

Sandra Rodriguez-Lucero, The Perfect 10

 Carolyn Pierce, Facelogic

Kitty McManus, Jack Nadal, Inc.