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I’ve been a mortgage professional for 16 years. My favorite part of the job, is telling someone that thought they could never own a home, “They’re approved” or “We’re cleared to close”. Helping other’s has always been my passion. What better way than to help others fulfil the “American Dream” of home ownership. My advice to someone starting out... Treat the janitor just like the CEO. It doesn’t matter the client or the loan amount. I put in the same effort and get the job done!!!
I farm kiwi and walnuts in the live oak area. We have been farming kiwi and walnuts for over 30 years. I’m directly involved in every aspect of the farm. My favorite part of the job would be that I help put food on tables for people and have met so many people throughout a variety of industries. Best advice I could give to someone getting into the industry is to be knowledgeable of the commodity you are interested in. It is a very rewarding career but can be stressful as well. will be lost.
Professional Development is a huge part of Active 20-30, so we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some of our members and their careers.
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HIGHLIGHTSPresidents Message
September 20192019-2020 Term Issue #1Professionals at Work
Upcoming Events
Anniversaries
Midterm
Kiesha McFadden – Valley of the Sun
Harry Sidhu - Yuba City/Marysville #154
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My Fellow Activians,
It is with great honor and gratitude that I write my first letter as National President for the 2019-2020 term. I joined the Greater Folsom #77 club out of a need to serve my community - particularly under-served children as I also grew up in similar circumstances. Since then, I served as President of my club, Region 4 Director, and a member of several National Committees.Professionally, I work in non-profit management for the Yolo County Children’s Alliance managing multiple initiatives for our organization including a health policy initiative for several statewide coalitions. I also represent our organization on multiple Yolo County Coalitions, Committees, and boards. Personally, I love nature, yoga, meditation, and anything cerebral. However, I’m a huge fan of reality TV which is a total guilty pleasure! My two absolute favorites are The Real Housewives franchise and RuPaul Drag Race.
When I was installed as National President, I set out to follow through with the on-going work plan implemented by my predecessor, strengthen internal and external communication as well as explore multiple streams of income for the organization - which would then leverage the day to day expense of running a National Corporation. The on-going project from last term is the marketing project which is currently in phase one with a complete written report for implementation due to be presented at the National/International Midterm hosted by Santa Rosa #50. The Board and Committee Chairs are also working on updating our Policies and Procedures to reflect our Bylaws, data collection for fundraising, a new website, as well as updating the Awards packet, New Charter Manual and the application process for the Growth and Retention grant. The new project that is currently in development is the National Fundraising Project - Team Taylor. Club Delegates at our Annual General Meeting of the Membership voted on June 22, 2019 to stand with Team Taylor in a fight to end Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Every year, over 3,500 babies are affected by SIDS, and currently, there is no cure. Active 20-30 and Team Taylor believes that every child should live to see their first birthday. We are excited to join Team Taylor to #EndSids
I am very grateful to our Board, Committee Chairs, and Committee members who have dedicated their time, energy, and resources to leading the work of the organization while building upon the legacy of our predecessors. As we look to the future towards our centennial, I want each of us to think about our individual and collective impact - not just locally but Nationally and Internationally. If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. This African proverbs sums up the legacy of our organization on every level of implementation. It took teamwork, collaboration, support, and collective impact to not only build our local clubs, but also the National and International Organizations. I hope we can all join together in creating the blueprint for the next 100 years.
Yours in service, Jeneba “Yogi” Lahai
President’s Message
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Barn Dance is back! This year we’ll have all the boot-scootin’ live music, home-cooked BBQ, and booze you remember PLUS a mechanical bull and bigger and better auction items. All proceeds will support the Paul Graham Memorial Scholarship benefitting Healdsburg High School students who need support becoming experts in their trades.
Tickets are $40 early bird/$45 day of - available. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barn-dance-2019-hosted-by-active-20-30-healdsburg-205-tickets-649468567977 Tickets include dinner and one drink ticket. Additional drinks will be $5.Thank you to our sponsors - Opperman & Son, Westcoast Solar Energy, Redwood Moving & Storage, and ValHalla!
It’s the tenth annual Softball Showdown! Hangtown #43 will look to defend their title while CV85 will attempt to win back bragging rights. As with the previous nine years, the Showdown itself is a best of three series with a barbecue happening afterwards at the CV85 clubhouse.https://www.facebook.com/events/676518349492318/
Unicorns UNITE - Registration for the 2019 Unicorn Dash 5K opens on June 1. This year the organizers have added some surprise glitz on the trail, so be excited! Mile markers will help notify even our smallest Unicorns on where they are in their gallop, walk or run.
Unicorn Dash 5K supports magical Field Trip experiences for children in El Dorado County. There will be a costume contest at Unicorn Dash, and you can sign up for that through your registration, so dress to impress! Thank you for joining us! Share your excitement by using #UnicornDash5K in your posts and by following us on Instagram. Tickets:https://www.active.com/placerville-ca/running/distance-running/unicorn-dash-5k-2019?int=
Upcoming EventsBARN DANCE - Sept. 7th, Healdsburg #205
Softeball Showdown - Sept. 28thHangtown #43 and Carson Valley #85
UNICORN DASH 5K - Sept. 14th, Goldrush #1034
ONE NEVER STANDS SO TALL AS WHEN KNEELING TO HELP A CHILD
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Join the ladies of #1032 and the men of #1 for our annual Children’s Shopping Spree event at Kohl’s on Arden Way. To signup as a volunteer, please complete this form: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945aaaf2ba6fc1-shopping
What is Shopping Spree?Shopping Spree is an event where funds raised over the past year are used to take children shopping for Back-to-School necessities at Kohl’s. The children also receive a hot breakfast, optional haircut, a backpack full of school supplies, a bag of toiletries and play time.
This year, instead of selecting a specific school to partner with, we are working with a district-wide program that works with foster and homeless youth in grades 1-6.
Hello volleyball fans! The Active 20 - 30 Club of Greater Folsom is hosting our annual Spikes for Tykes charity volleyball tournament on Saturday, September 21st! Mark your calendars for an awesome tournament, great food, and a grand prize to the winners! You can also buy tickets for our amazing raffle prizes. Registration is open at www.spikes4tykes.com, so sign up today!
CHILDREN’S SHOPPING SPREE - Spet. 14th,Greater Sacramento #1032 and Sacramento #1
SPIKES FOR TYKES - Sept. 21st, Folsom #77
Bring the whole family out to enjoy this 4-category pork competition, featuring kids’ activities, live bands and Lagunitas beer! And best of all, every dollar raised will go toward helping underprivileged youth in Sonoma County!
Froggy 92.9 own Dano Wano will be acting as our MC, so you don’t want to miss out!
TICKETS: https://burningham.brownpapertickets.com
Kids 13 & under FREE
BURNING HAM - Sept. 21st, Petaluma #30, Sebastopol #63 and North Bay #656
Upcoming Events Continued
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100 teams will compete for cash prizes, in this round-robin, all-you-can-drink tournament. All the proceeds will benefit local children’s charities. Team and Spectator Tickets are now on sale so please visit www.cornhole916.com to sign up today!
We invite players of all skill sets. We will have ADVANCED & SOCIAL brackets for the tournament. Players will have the chance to win up to $500 in cash and other prizes.
There will be food and drinks available for purchase. Napa Active 20-30 club will have a bar with Beer, Wine and other refreshments. Local food trucks and restaurants will have food available.
Register on or after 9/01: $120 for a team of 2, includes 2 drink wristbands.For more information about Active 20-30 Club of Napa #57 and its philanthropic efforts for the Napa community see the club’s website: http://www.napaactive2030.org/
Join Denver Active 20-30 Children’s Foundation and 98.5 KYGO for the 11th Annual Denver Barn Party. Performances by 3-time CMA nominee CHRIS JANSON and Blackjack Billy.
The Denver Barn Party is a premier fundraising event and one of Denver’s must-attend concert events. Tickets have sell out fast so unhitch the trailer and get to it! https://nightout.com/events/2019-denver-barn-party/tickets
3RD ANNUAL CAZNEAUX CLASSIC CORNHOLE TOURNAMENTSept. 21st, Sacramento #1
7TH ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BAGS - Oct. 5th, Napa #57
THE DENVER BARN PARTY - Sept. 28th, Denver #390
Come join Active 20-30 Sacramento Club #1 for a 70’s/80’s themed night of festivities celebrating the 47th year of our annual Lobsterfeed.A flashback to the time you were in your 20’s and 30’s, so come dressed up appropriately for the costume contest. There will be a live auction, raffle, music, dancing and cornhole. Dinner includes appetizers, lobster and/or steak, clam chowder, pasta, and salad. Beer and wine included in ticket price, other drinks available for purchase at the bar.
The event will be located at Sacramento Portuguese Hall (6676 Pocket Rd. Sacramento, CA 9583), doors open at 5pm. Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/active-20-30-sacramento-1-lobster-feed-the-good-ole-days-tickets-65338955575?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR2gmtCifalo1Ce3zrK-r0-WYOBoglJOREzrkL6ghBxAjdbZNV7jDGLAc2g
LOBSTERFEED - October 5th, Sacramento #1
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Anniversaries
Santa Rosa #50
Years Active: 90Anniversary Date: October 15th
Bakersfield #27
Years active: 91Anniversary Date: August 7th
Petaluma #30
Years Active: 10Anniversary Date: August 22nd
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Greater Roseville/South Placer #36
Years active: 38Anniversary Date: July 27th
Portland #122
Years Active: 6Anniversary Date: August 24th
Albuquerque #103
Years Active: 31Anniversary Date: October 7th
North Bay #656
Years Active: 42Anniversary Date: October 27th
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National/International MidtermBrought to you by the Santa Rosa #50 Club!
With representatives expected from all of the National Associations in Active 20-30 International, this is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and make many new ones. With such a diverse array of attendees, this is a great chance to share successes and inspirations from your clubs and put the friendly back into friendly cooperation.
For more information or to register for the upcoming Midterm please go to this link: http://2030midterm.com/Or contact the Santa Rosa Club at the following:[email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to attend?The cost to attend is $225
What payment types do you accept?Online is processed via Paypal ([email protected]) and Venmo via the mobile website.
How much are the rooms?$139 per night plus tax. 4 people can share a double room at $10 per person per night.
Are room upgrades available?Yes, Stuido and poolside suites are availble at a reduced price.
Can I get a refund?The tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.
The Venue: Flamingo Converence Resort and Spa.Nestled in the foothills of Santa Rosa, the Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa is perfect for business and leisure. At the Flamingo you will find 13,000 square feet of conference and event spaces, on-site restaurant, lounge, manicured gardens, rooms / suites, multiple swimming pools, spa and a fully-equipped fitness center. We have everything you need for the ultimate resort experience. When you are ready to explore wine country, the gourmet foods and wines of Sonoma and Napa are just down the road.Group Discount Hotel Link:https://reservations.travelclick.com/103225?groupID=2495762&hotelID=103225#/guestsandrooms
If you have not attended a Midterm it is one of the best opportunities to meet people from other clubs and also to travel!
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Past Active Life SpotlightMeet Vanessa Norgauer!
Being Past Active Life is quite an honor and we want to take the time to highlight those who have achieved this goal! Vanessa was part of Gold Rush #1034 and Active for 15 years! Truly, she is the definition of dedication to the club. Learn a bit more about her in the list below:
Vanessa is a Commercial Property Manager and was once a foreign exchange student at 16 in Denmark!
She held many different positions during her time in the club which include: Director, Treasurer, VP, President, Immediate Past President, Event Chair for Child Spree!
She was also active on the National Level and held several postions there: Treasurer, Awards Chair, and National Officer RFP Commitee
She initially joined as a way to network among other young professionals. She stayed because she loved seeeing the results of helping kids in her community.
Her favorite event was the Child Spree, which is unsurprising given that she chaired that even 8 times!
A large part of Active 20-30 is visiting other clubs and going to different events! Her favorite event outside of her own club was Greater Sac’s Monte Carlo Event.
If you know someone that should be highlighed in this section please let us know! You can contact Cameron Stacy or Rachel Mason to get your members highlighted, including Past Active Life of course!
Rachel Mason Chico #100 - Region 2 Director, [email protected]
I hope to continue the engagement of the clubs in my Region at the National Level, as I think this has helped us grow stronger over the past couple years. I’m excited for the Region 2 Campout in October, and another Pacific Northwest Road Trip in the Spring - email me if you want to join. Finally on the National Level, I hope to work with the Board in revamping the Policies and Procedures, as they haven’t been updated in a while and need some work!
Wayne Ingrahm Santa Rosa #50 - Region 5 Director
My goals for the 2019-2020 year as a District Governor are to provide resources for my presidents (e.g., dry erase checks, design help), access to historical data for their club (e.g., currently at 500 clippings of past 20-30 newspaper articles), a long list of ideas that could better the organization that I have curated over time, encourage more visitations between clubs to help bridge gaps, build bonds and have clubs learn from each other’s successes/failures, and most importantly, help lead by example.
April West Hangtown #43 - Region 4 Director, [email protected]
Support Clubs in Region 4. See Carson City charter. Host at least two EndSIDS runs. Learn some new dirty jokes.
Abbey Kronenberg Valley of the Sun #1028 - Region 3 Director, [email protected]
As I enter my second term as Region 3 Director, I have strong hopes and visions of a more united Region. Our clubs have come together over the past few years and even more so in the last one which has been exciting to see. We have even welcomed in the former Region 1 clubs with open arms into our Region and are excited to have another convention held in our region, National Convention 2020 in Tucson. My goals for this upcoming term are to continue my groundwork from last term and to make personal connections with my clubs and members during visitations throughout the Region. Our Region holds strong numbers in membership and also in our fundraising efforts so a goal of mine is to work to with my clubs on sharing their stories with clubs on a national level. No matter a clubs’ size or amount of money they raise, we all can learn from one another and have similar successes as well as struggles. I aim to get members from clubs around my Region involved on a National level and to attend conventions (both Midterm and National). Also, by having members join national committees and further their involvement, we can engage and show the value added by being a united National Active 20-30 organization. Our reach is vast, our passion is immeasurable and combine that with the progress our organization is making on the local and national levels, we can become the powerhouse that Active 20-30 once was, spanning from coast to coast.
Jeff Okrepkie Santa Rosa # 50 - Immediate Past President, [email protected]
My goals for this term are to continue the work that has been happening over the last two years. The groundwork has been laid for outstanding growth and value to be built within the national organization. I have not been this optimistic of the future of the national organization since I have been involved nationally over the last 6 years. Additionally, I plan to work with the foundation board to position the National Foundation to raise funds through grants.
Meet the National Board
Lisa Kowalewski Redding #143 - National Secretary, [email protected]
I am very excited to have this opportunity to serve as National Secretary. This term my goal is to take accurate minutes and distribute them in a timely manner, in addition to learning all I can about the Active 20-30 club. I’ve been a member since 2013 but this is my first time really participating at the national level. I plan to report back to my club monthly about what is happening nationally and internationally, and will encourage more Redding members to get involved at the national level.
Phillip Moller Red Bluff #455 - National Treasurer, [email protected]
I would like to first open with a huge shout out to Jaci Mcaleer, she did a great job as the treasurer last fiscal year and has provided great advice that set me up for success. My main goal is to furthering the mission, vision, and values of our organization. Plan to accomplish this by presenting accurate annual and monthly reports on the club’s finances to our board, and committee members as the liaison to the National Office. It is my honor to serve the Active 20-30 Club, if you have any questions related to our finances please do not hesitate to reach out.
Mike Kingsley Eugene #920 - International Relations Officer, [email protected]
My goal for this term is to help better connect all 20-30 members. Even in my club I see a disconnect sometimes between people who travel and those who don’t. I want to help encourage people not just to travel, but to be involved and be able to get even more out of 20-30. I think we have an amazing board right now and, and I want to help members experience everything National and International offers members in our organization. I think the memories and connections made at other club’s events and conventions, last a life time and I would love to assist in making that happen for all.
Hello Everyone, It is such an honor to be serving as your National President Elect for the 2019/2020 term. Here are some of my goals for the 2019/2020 term:• Oversee the RFP Marketing Committee and complete our National Marketing campaign.• Visit as many clubs as possible through events, phone call, social media or Facetime.• Try and find new ways for us to bring in more national revenue. • Work on the putting together my committee and budget for the 2020/2021 term.It has been such a pleasure meeting so many new members. I want to hear from you. I know so many of you have great ideas and I want to hear them. So please feel free to reach out anytime.
Tiffani Montgomery Redwood Empire #1029 - National President Elect, [email protected]
Meet the National Board Cont.
Meet the National CommitteesAlumni Relations - Ryan West, Hangtown #[email protected]
Awards Chair - Chelsea Pagan, San Jose #[email protected]
Fundraising and National Project - Renae Eure, Portland #[email protected]
History - Michele Spilman, Greater Sacramento #[email protected]
Laws and Regulations - Jeff Okrepkie, Santa Rosa #[email protected]
Marketing/PR Project - Tiffani Montgomery, Redwood Empire #1029, [email protected]
Membership Growth & Retention - Sophia Grubb, Redwood Empire #[email protected]
New Clubs Charter - Amber Fury, Chico #100, [email protected]
Public Relations/Communications - Max Williams, Seattle #215 and Cameron Stacy, Chico #[email protected] and [email protected]
Technology - Charles Thompson, Eugene #[email protected]
Contact Us1900 Point West Way, Suite 222Sacramento, CA 95815-4706(916) 634-4212
Dale FentonExecutive [email protected]
https://www.active20-30.org/
Active 20-30 is working with the creative firm, Uptown Studios, to develop a marketing strategy for our national organization. Members, can get involved by participating in one of two upcoming focus groups. Or through on online survey that will be sent out in October. This is your chance to have your voice heard and help us shape the future of Active 20-30. Save the date! Mark your calendars and plan to attend ONE of the following focus groups:Saturday, October 5• Pizza Factory, Cameron Park CA• Time: 12 pm to 2pmSaturday, October 19• McBride Community Center, Vacaville CA• Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Uptown Studios will be sending everyone an Eventbrite invitation for the focus groups and will also be sending you the surveys directly.
Thank you for helping the Marketing RFP Committee to create a successful plan that we can all use for years to come!
Tiffani Montgomery- Marketing RFP Chair
You Talked and We listened!