September 2013Newsletter

ACTIVE MEMBERSSharon Baldridge Judy Barnett Marian Bernick Marilyn BlakeMelinda Bollinger Marsha Braun Linda Butler

Marge Cooper Debbie CravenCheryl Fernandez Cyndi Framme Paula Gingrich Claudia GrantMuriel Harkins

Patti Hempenius Alethea Justus Bonnie Kennedy Pat Kowal Verniece Lincoln Diane Martinelli Jeanette Meek

Susan Murray Ricki Pace Chris PoeShay Peck* Leslie RodmanLinda Rundstrom*Karna Stitt

Barbara Thor*Paula Tolbert Trudi Travis

HONORARY MEMBER Virginia Yasumoto

*Provisional

Mission Statement

corporation, is established to raise funds for children in need in San Luis Obispo County. The Corporation shall raise funds through a variety of methods, including but not limited to, contributions, and charitable events.

Current News

Soup Supper – September 15, 2013

Our 22nd Annual Soup Supper will be a

Drive-thru. Come to the American Legion

Building (behind the Veteran’s Memorial

Building on Grand Ave.) to get your delicious

meal. This year for the same price as in the

past, $35.00, you will receive four soups, salad

and dressing, San Luis Sourdough bread and

homemade cookies all in a reusable bag. Also

included this year, your ticket will be placed

in the drawing for a wonderful Garden Basket

or Gourmet/Dinner Basket.

Gillian Sinclair*

December 2015 Newsletter

Audrey Alfano Sharon BaldridgeMarian BernickMarilyn BlakeMarsha BraunCorinne Cilli Kim ContiMarge CooperCheryl Fernandez

Cyndi FrammePaula GingrichClaudia GrantMuriel HarkinsPatti HempeniusPat HockGay HullBonnie Kennedy Carolyn Klingler

Pat KowalVerniece LincolnDiane MartinelliJeanette MeekSusan MurrayRicki PaceShay PeckChris PoeLeslie Rodman

Joanne RogoffLinda RundstromGillian Sinclair Karna StittPaula TolbertChris WheelerKristy Wilson

HONORARY MEMBERSVirginia Yasumoto

Mission StatementCentral Coast Funds For Children, a nonprofit corporation, is established to raise funds for children in need in San Luis Obispo County. The Corporation shall raise funds through a variety of methods, including but not limited to, contributions and charitable events

ACTIVE MEMBERS

Claudia Grant, Cheryl Fernandez, Marilyn Blake, Leslie Rodman, Marian Bernick, Sharon Baldridge, Susan Murray

Recording Secretary, Leslie Rodman; President, Claudia Grant; Grant Review Chair, Susan Murray; Corresponding Secretary, Paula Gingrich; Treasurer, Corinne Cilli; Vice President, Joanne Rogoff; Fund Raising Coordinator, Ricki Pace; Parliamentarian, Patti Hempenius

2016 Board of Directors 2016 Grant Review Board

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Susan Murray VICE-PRESIDENT Claudia Grant RECORDING SECRETARY Chris Wheeler CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Diane Martinelli TREASURER Muriel Harkins FUND RAISING COORDINATOR Paula Tolbert GRANT REVIEW CHAIRMAN Chris Poe PARLIAMENTARIAN Patti Hempenius 2015 GRAND REVIEW BOARD Chris Poe – Chairperson Marian Bernick Marge Cooper Paula Gingrich Cyndi Framme Cheryl Fernandez Susan Murray TRUSTEES Louise Angerer Maxine Baker Judy Barnett Trudy Beresky Carol Berry Linda Booker Bonnie Brinton Anne Brown Deronda Burdette Sue Carpine Mary Ciernia Pam Clark Kathy Coull Eleanor Coverdale Lynn Ekegren Betty Flagg Marianne Fonte Dorothy Fryer Vanessa Fujimoto Madi Gates Ann Hansen Dorothy Harden Carol Huff Leila Humphrey Virginia Hysen Francine Johnston Liz Keese Alice-Jo Meinhold Ginny Nicolaides Joanne Seimsen Ann Silva Diana Volny Ann Whitehead

As the year comes to a close I can’t help reviewing the year in my mind.

The most important thing I saw was the CCFC member’s deep compassion for the needs of children and their willingness to do something to help.

I saw that compassion with the Sunshine Sacks, the Children’s Day in the Plaza, the Kite Festival in Morro Bay and collecting PJ’s with K-JUG.CCFC was able to award grants to many worthy groups as a result of the fund raising efforts with the Annual Golf Tournament, the “Garden of Giving,” and “Season to Believe” events. CCFC appreciates the contributions of the Trustees and Supporters. Without their belief in our work these endeavors wouldn’t be possible.

Thank you all for your support and hard work and I wish the 2016 officers and members another successful year.

We need to keep giving so that children always have a “Season to Believe”.

Wow! We scored big on new active members in 2015. We welcomed six motivated ladies to CCFC. What great energy these ladies brought to our group last year. Here’s what they have stepped up to do in 2016: Audrey Alfano will be working with Camp Reach for the Stars, the Morro Bay Kite Festival and Season to Believe. Corinne Cilli is joining our Board of Directors as Treasurer. Kim Conti is helping to organizing Special Events for our members. Carolyn Klingler will be Co-Chair of our Winter Event and help with the MB Kite Festival. Joanne Rogoff is our new Vice President. Kristy Wilson will be working on Publicity and Corporate Sponsors. Way to go ladies!

Karna Stitt has been out on a leave of absence. We really miss her enthusiasm and look forward to her rejoining us later this year. We are happy to have Pat Kowal return from her leave of absence.

Judy Barnett transitioned to Trustee this past year but I don’t think she has missed a general meeting since she left active status. Other Trustees who regu-larly attend our meetings are Carol Berry, Bonnie Brinton, Anne Brown, Deronda Burdette, Mary Ciernia, Ann Hansen, Leila Humphrey & Ann Whitehead. Vanessa Fujimoto continues to sew beautiful aprons for us as a fundraiser. What a lucky group we are to have these ladies continue to be involved.

Ricki Pace, Paula Gingrich and Chris Wheeler had perfect attendance at our monthly meetings. Nice showing ladies! The memories of working with ladies of CCFC will always remain in my heart. I am very excited about the prospects of CCFC in 2016.

President’s Message – Susan Murray

Vice President’s Message - Claudia Grant

CCFC Garden of Giving Fall Event - Arroyo Grande

Season to Believe

Thank you to the CCFC Members for thebeautiful center piece/raffle items!

Thank you to our generous businesspartners for the wonderful auction

Co-Chairs Carolyn Klingler, Bonnie Kennedy and Joanne Rogoff

“Twas the Season to Believe for CCFC, and the spirit in the room was abounding with glee!”

There was so much to celebrate on December 4th, when CCFC held their annual Season to Believe fundraiser at the San Luis Obispo Country Club. Supporters and guests were welcomed with a champagne reception as they “oohed and aahed” over the stunning and unique holiday centerpieces that were raffle items. These centerpieces were created by CCFC members! Then on to the fifty plus silent auction items. Holiday pillows and a sailing trip in Santa Barbara were the popular bids! Local businesses, CCFC members and supporters generously donated a variety of auction items. Renowned motivational speaker, Jean Steele, enchanted the guests with her lively and humorous talk on how to make each day the best day ever. On behalf of my co-chair ladies, Bonnie Kennedy and Carolyn Klingler, we wish to extend a HUGE thank you to the members of CCFC for their dedication, time, and energy in helping with the myriad of tasks required to make Season to Believe so successful. And a heartfelt thank you to the guests and supporters who attended the event. It is with the enduring support of all of you that we can continue to assist the children of San Luis Obispo County. So, “Merry Christmas to all, and to all … BELIEVE!”

The Central Coast Funds for Children celebrated its Fall Event “The Garden of Giving” in the beautiful gardens of the Rose Victorian Inn. Our event took place on September 27th and we were treated to a complete Bar-B-Q dinner with the help of The Kiwanis de Tolosa who cooked up the steaks, chicken and sausage to perfection. Everyone who attended enjoyed music, local wines and craft beers, cookies donated by our members and beautiful raffle baskets. The group’s efforts raised more than $17,000.

All of this would not have been possible without help from our Community: Apio, Inc., Ancient Peaks Winery, Black

Horse Expresso and Bakery, Bottlemeister, Cerro Calienete Cellars, Chamisal Winery, Claybourne and Churchill Winery, Costco, Excel Cleaning, Express Employment Professionals, Halter Ranch Vineyards, Home Depot, J. Dusi Wines, J Lohr Winery, Alfie & Diane Martinelli, Mission Linen, Mike Miller, Stephen Ross Wine Cellars, San Luis Sourdough, Saucelito Canyon Winery, Mark Eads Sea Venture Resort, SLO Veg, Tapit Brewery, The Victorian Pitkin-Conrow House, Tolosa Winery, Trader Joe’s SLO and Walmart. A BIG Thank You to all businesses and caring friends who donated and raised money for grants to help agencies in this county who serve children in need.

Marilyn Blake & Pat Hock - Chairs

Trustee Luncheon

Sunshine Sacks

Oh, if pictures could talk. Recently at the Trustee Reunion/Luncheon, which was held at Upper Crust Restaurant in San Luis Obispo, twelve of our Trustees were present along with fourteen of our general membership. The setting was very casual in the back banquet room. As the trustees arrived they said their hellos and then noticed the old pictures scattered on the tables and on a board in the front of the room. The Trustees were looking at the pictures and reminiscing about the days when they did singing valentines, had workshops for Soup Supper center pieces in a member’s garage, and their many days in The Gift Box at French

Hospital. For the newer members it was an aahaa moment and listening experience.

If not for the Trustees, our leaders, CCFC would not be what it is today. We are so fortunate to have had these women, with the foresight to see where the hard earned funds were going, to organize Central Coast Funds for Children. We thank them for their perseverance and leadership for the past 21 years.

Leslie Rodman, Trustee Liaison

Our members continue to enjoy meeting to make the Sunshine Sacks for the emergency foster care children who are placed into the system. We spend several hours once a month sewing decorative bags and stuffing them with items the children can used, i.e., blanket, coloring book, stuffed animal, journal, crayons, pencils, toothbrush and a hair brush. We obtain these items and fabric through generous donations in our community. In 2015 we delivered over 250 sacks! We are very proud of our accomplishment. The Family Care Network and The South County Youth Coalition were the main recipient of these sacks.

We thank the Church of the Nazarene located on Johnson Avenue for making available a place to meet and make our sacks. Also to Kiwanis of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa for their generous donation of funds to help us purchase needed items for our sacks.

Cheryl Fernandez & Sharon Baldridge - Chairs

Shoes Galore

Once again the members of CCFC and our active Trustees brought a little “Christmas Cheer” to children this year. The 2 year olds, 3 year olds and 4 year olds who attend Children’s Resource Development Center Christmas party will receive shoes, socks and a toy compliments of our members.

2015 Business Partners

DJ’s for PJ’s

2 blonde BoutiqueAlfano Motor CarsAlfie & Diane MartinelliAncient Peaks WineryAndersen ResturantsApio, Inc.Avila Beach Golf ResortBe the Ball 4 YouBeverly BaltzBiddle Ranch VineyardBlack Horse Expresso andBakeryBottlemeisterBrown’s Shoe Fit Co.Burdette ApartmentsCalifornia Fresh MarketCantrell ConstructionCentral Coast Realty GroupCerro Calienete CellarsChamisal WineryChocolats du Cali BressanCiao Bella SalonClaybourne and ChurchillWineryClub Kay, Kay HeatonCostcoCrushed GrapeCypress Ridge Golf CourseDay Nails and SpaDena Price BarnDr. Ryan RossDr. Traci FernandezDocuTeamEdward JonesExcel CleaningExpress Employment Professionals

Finn’s RestaurantFirestone GrillFormerly Price CharmingFounder’s Community BankGlenn Burdette CPAsGeorge and LeeAnne FisherHalter Ranch VineyardsHarvest Fresh Talley FarmsHome DepotHula HutHutton InsuranceIan SaudeJ. Dusi WinesJ Lohr WineryJeff & Carla ColeJoan FlahertyKimberly’s Global Real Estate Corp.Kathy CoullKiwanis de Tolosa of San Luis ObispoLa PapillonLe CrèmeLeigh Ramirze JewleryLongcrier & Associates, Wayne LongcrierLynn MeenzhuberLewis and ClarkMac and Bonnie BrintonMark Eads Sea Venture ResortMelissa Jean PhotographyMelissa Morton, Serenity bythe SeaMike Miller MusicMission LinenMorro Bay Golf ClubOn the Beach Bed & BreakfastParker Wealth AdvisoryPat Harkness, Black PearlJewelry

Patricia HagstromPepe DelgadosPH Balance JewleryPismo Golf CoursePlacer Title CompanyRalph and Martha KettelkampRiki Shumacher DesignsRompRayne H2O SystemsSanta Barbara ArtsSan Luis AmbulanceSan Luis Auto CenteSan Luis Mini StoragerSan Luis SourdoughSanta Ynez Band of ChumashIndians FoundationSaucelito Canyon WinerySea Chest Oyster BarShell Beach Salon & SpaSLO Country Club Golf CourseSocorro ClothingSoHo Studio Salon, Traci TruittStephen Ross Wine CellarsSusan Polk Ins, Susan PolkTapit BreweryTempleton Beauty SalonTerry and Marion RobertsThe Victorian Pitkin-ConrowHouseTolosa WineryTorchstone StudioTrio Boutique, ChristiGriersonTrader Joe’s SLOVanessa FujimotoWalmart

CCFC once again partnered with KJUG and Golden 1 Credit Union on Saturday, December 12th to collect pajamas for kids in SLO County. We had a collection booth located in the parking lot outside of Golden 1 Credit Union in Paso Robles and KJUG announced from this location. We received many pajamas and thank all who supported this worthwhile project. Sometimes these pajamas are the only Christmas gift these kids receive. And often times it is their first pair of new pajamas.

Cheryl Fernandez and Muriel Harkins, Chairs

Esther FunkeMr & Mrs Don PaceMr & Mrs Jim WhiteheadJanis WoolpertLinda BookerBonnie BrittonFrancine Johnson

Sandy HayesMr & Mrs Don Pace

Beth Peterson Mr & Mrs Michael JohnstonLinda BookerMr & Mrs Carl BerryMr & Mrs Jerry HempeniusMr & Mrs Joe BarnettMr & Mrs Don PaceLynn EkegrenMr & Mrs Mac BrintonMr & Mrs Jim WhiteheadAnne BrownLouis TedoneJeanette Meek

Shawn RobertsMr & Mrs Ken Rodman

Darrel WinfieldMr & Mrs Ken Rodman

Beverly WillickMr & Mrs Don PaceMr & Mrs Ben McAdamsNancy Hayward & Marvin DeeMr & Mrs Lee HollisterMr & Mrs Jim WhiteheadLinda Booker

Jerome SchuetezLinda Booker

Rick FrammeCindy Framme

Jerry Schuetze Joann JenningsLinda Booker

Herb SpitzerCarol BerryRicki Spirzer

Jackie VaughnBarbara AtttinelloCarol Berry

Werner C FossSusan Murray

Lenora TolbertKen & Leslie Rodman

Jesse BarregoCarol Berry

Ruth SchefferKen & Leslie Rodman

Larry FineganDeronda Burdett

Aunt Wilma KellyDeronda Burdett

Mary Belle RomeroJoann Jennings

Steve CarrollMr & Mrs Lynn Cooper

Beth & Larry PetersonJeanette Meek

Sherrie AndersonDeronda Burdett

In Memoriam & Honor

Would You Like To Help?Did you know CCFC has three ways to remember a friend or loved one and at the same time help children in San Luis Obispo County? CCFC is happy to share a Celebration or to Honor someone you admire or someone who has done something special. Many of our supporters and members have made In Memoriam donations, but we want to remind you that there are two more ways to donate to CCFC. To contribute IN CELEBRATION, IN HONOR, OR IN MEMORIAM, please send your check to CCFC or make a donation on our website at centralcoastfundsforchildren.org. CCFC will acknowledge your donation with a note to your honoree or the family of your in memoriam. Now you know how CCFC can help you “REMEMBER A FRIEND, SOMEONE SPECIAL OR FAMILY MEMBER” when the time arises.

Another opportunity to donate to CCFC is to become an INDIVIDUAL OR BUSINESS SUPPORTER. You may contribute at your level of choice:

Committed …………………………………………$500.00 and aboveCompassionate…………………………….……...…$300.00 to 499.00Faithful………………………………………………..$100.00 to 299.00Caring………………………………………………….$ 35.00 to $ 99.00

Supporters may attend the Annual Supporter Luncheon in the spring and will receive our newsletter. If you are interested in supporting CCFC in any of the above ways, please indicate your type of donation and make checks payable to CCFC. Thank you for joining our mission to serve children in need in San Luis Obispo County.

CCFCP.O. Box 1046San Luis Obispo, CA 93406centralcoastfundsforchildren.org

IN MEMORIAM IN HONOR

IN CELEBRATION

Central Coast Funds for ChildrenGrant Recipients 2015

ACTS/ABUSED CHILDREN TREATEMENTALPHAA.R.T. FOR CHILDRENASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SLO COUNTYATASCADERO LOAVES AND FISHESCAMP OCEAN PINESCENTER FOR FAMILY STRENGTH (SLO-CAP)CENTRAL COAST CHILDREN’S CHOIRCHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE CENTERCOASTAL PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATIONCOAST UNION HIGH SCHOOL GARDEN*COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTEREQUINE ALLIANCE YOUTH FOUNDATIONFRIENDS OF HAPITOKFRIENDS OF MARTHA’S PLACEMORRO BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONNIPOMO AREA RECREATIONOPERA SAN LUIS OBISPOOUTREACH SERVICES AT THE PACPASO ROBLES CHILDREN’S MUSEUMPASO ROBLES HOUSING AUTHORITYPEOPLE’S SELF-HELP HOUSING*RISE aka NORTH CO. WOMEN’S SHELTERROYAL FAMILY KIDSSLO BOTANICAL GARDENSSLO HIGH SOBER GRAD NIGHTSLO LITTLE THEATERSLO MUSEUM OF ARTSLO SYMPHONYSLO WINDS ORCHESTRA*SLO YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING*SOUTH COUNTY YOUTH COALITIONTOLOSA CHILDREN’S DENTAL CENTERTRANSITIONS MENTAL HEALTHWILSHIRE HOSPICE*

$ 3,000$ 3,500$ 1,000$ 1,500$ 3,000$ 2,000 $ 3,500$ 2,000$ 2,500$ 1,250$ 1,000$ 2,400$ 5,000$ 5,000$ 1,000$ 2,500$ 1,200$ 800$ 2,500$ 2,500$ 1,500$ 3,000$ 2,000$ 2,500$ 2000$ 1,000$ 2,000$ 2,000$ 2,000$ 500$ 1,000$ 2,000$ 3,000$ 2,500$ 850

TOTAL GRANTS 2015 $ 75,000

GRAND TOTAL GRANTS 1994-2015 $1,477,415

2015 CCFC SUPPORTERSCommited

Bonnie BrintonAngela BrokawChurch of the NazareneEngle and AssociatesMariane FonteKate RigginsScenic Coast Foundation Meredith TakkenThornton Charitable Giving Trust

Compassionate

Melinda BollingerKathy BurkeOwen & Patty EisterKathryn LorbieckiMartha MichalojkoDavid & Susan MurrayKate RigginsRicki SpitzerSan Luis Obispo Movie ClubThe Movie Group

Faithful

John & Kaaren AbbateBarbara AttinelloLinda BookerNancy Brown Jan CarselRandall CruickshanksMargie DanleyLynn EkegrenDiane FilipponiCyndi FrammeVanessa FujimotoJoAnn JenningsGerry JohnsonFrank & Betsy KeltonKen & Nita KenyonRalph & Isabel KirschBarbara LoomisMarlene MaddalenaKathryn McAdamsJanice MurphyVirginia ParkinsonMarlene Peter

Faithful Continued

Susan Polk InsuranceYvonne Poulson Carolyn SchanbergerAlan & Barbara StevensMary StornettaDiane TaylorDebra WackerHoward & Charlotte WeinbergSandra WheelerJanis Woopert

Caring

Karen BardizbanianGladys BrannumLinda ButlerGregory DevittSylvia DruckerMicky FeuerJudy FreemanNancy HaywardBarbara HeneveldLynn Hollister

Caring Continued

Geraldine HrubyBeverly James Alethea JustusDarlene LavalJudith LeonardToppy MillerTonny MurrayKitty PutnamSchaeffer Golf Inc.Cheryl SeibertSew Said & Jill DufauCarolyn ShankBob SorensenRobert & Janis VerityMarilyn WardenMarie WolcottDennis & Pat Zimmerman

P.O. Box 1046San Luis Obispo, CA 93406