AWC Communiqué
Acton Women’s Club, P.O. Box 369, Acton, CA, 93510 actonwomensclub.com
June 2015
Our meal was delicious and service was excellent. Great job coordinating
the lunch menu with Distinctive Catering, and salad, dessert and service
with VHS Culinary Arts! Everything was delicious, service was delightful,
and the students looked fantastic in their new aprons! Thank you to the
Food Committee – Karen Gordon, Debra Davis, Karen Main, Mary Sue
Moody, and Gay Robbins. Beverage Service is a big job that always seems
to come together seamlessly. Thanks to Lee Jennings, Yolanda Aiello, and
Lisa White for our refreshing beverage service. Also, thanks to Lee
Jennings for assisting our club to purchase new glass dispensers and
coffee urns which were used for the first time at this luncheon.
2015 Scholarship Recipients – Nicole Lunde, Erin Cremin,
Justin Bates, Malia Skjefte, Amanda Perna
“Learn from the Past…Live for the Future”
47 Annual Scholarship Luncheon
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The various committees for our Spring Luncheon put together a fabulous
event! From the moment guests entered Acton Community Center,
compliments began. The pretty green linens, with silver accents, and
lovely twinkling silk flower centerpieces, were very classy. Everyone
asked who created the wall art – the tree surrounded by leaves and
wonderful quotes capturing the essence of the theme, “Learn from the
Past…Live for the Future.” The Decorating Committee did an outstanding
job – Jackie Gumbert, Karen Main, Sherlene Houston, Sherri Woodson
and Vicki Taylor. Thank you to all members who came to help set-up
Tuesday evening, especially VHS Service Club Students.
The Scholarship Committee did a tremendous job establishing a new
process. The committee met three times; initially to set a deadline and
establish criteria and a rating system, then to divide all eligible
applications for verification of facts, and finally to evaluate and vote.
Many thanks to Joann Wayland, Kelly Teno, Sheri Mercier, Yolanda Aiello,
Tina Steibel, Cari McLane, Vicki Taylor and Debbie Gatling for the many
hours dedicated to this committee. Thank you to Kathy Milligan for her
assistance getting our plaques updated and engraved, and to Kathleen
Larsen for printing beautiful award certificates for our scholarship
winners.
Our raffle and silent auction were very successful due to the many efforts
of AWC members gathering support from generous local businesses! The
Raffle Committee did a wonderful job organizing and displaying items.
Kelly Teno, Sheri Mercier, Sandy Mulcahey and Victoria Pique called the
raffle and silent auction with skill and grace. Teen Miss Acton, Katie
Miller, was very helpful to the Raffle Committee and sold many shopping
spree tickets.
Entertainment was very simple, yet so touching! Sharon Roberts sang
two perfect songs; one a prayer (so moving, nary a dry eye) and the other
“Happy” (had everyone clapping along). Sheri Mercier and Joyce Betts
shared inspiring letters from past scholarship recipients. Our fabulous
sound tech and DJ, Ceil Miller, did a wonderful job providing nice music
and the sound assistance for our event!
Our luncheon programs, lunch and spree tickets are always printed so
professionally! Thank you very much to Sheri Mercier for printing our
beautiful programs, and to Kathleen Larsen for printing all of our tickets.
VHS Culinary Arts Students & Instructor Ms. Coo
Joann Wayland and Jane Klosterman did a wonderful job coordinating the
disbursement and sales of lunch and spree tickets. Thank you to Tina
Steibel, Joy DeLeo, Vicki Taylor, and Linda Bundy for helping at the door
with tickets sales, welcoming and seating guests.
Jackie Gumbert served as Event Coordinator. With her planning, our setup and luncheon event ran so smoothly. Hats off to Jackie! All AWC
members are so talented and supportive. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed
themselves, due to your tremendous efforts!
June Awards Meeting
When:
Where:
RSVP:
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015, 11:00 AM
Robinson Ranch Golf Clubhouse
27734 Sand Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita
Sheri Mercier 269-1588, Kelly Teno 674-0633
Our upcoming meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd, will be the last official
meeting of our club year as we head into summer and take our traditional
break during the months of July and August.
Immediate Past President Sheri Mercier and Secretary Kelly Teno have
made arrangements for us to meet at beautiful Robinson Ranch Golf
Clubhouse in Sand Canyon. The cost is $28 and includes an Italian buffet
lunch, coffee, tea or water, and dessert. A no host bar will be open to
purchase cocktails. Please contact Sheri or Kelly to make reservations.
Our June meeting is a special time to recognize the contributions of our
Officers, Directors, and Chairmen, as well as reveal the identity of our
Secret Sisters. Additionally, members who wish to participate in the Secret
Sisters Program next year will select their new Secret Sisters. Please check
“meeting reminders” to prepare for the meeting. We hope to see many
members on June 3rd, as we close out our club year and celebrate “a job
well done!”
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VHS Campus Taking Shape
Signing Off
By Debbie Gatling
This will be my final newsletter as President of Acton Women’s
Club. Two years have passed quickly. Four successful luncheon
events and seasonal rummage sales, eight Adopt-A-Highway cleanups, two wonderful outings and July 4 parade floats, and many
more singular events and activities, plus marvelous new members,
mark the conclusion to my time as AWC President.
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Perhaps the most rewarding experience has been getting to know
AWC members better and understanding the diversity of talent our
membership represents. It has truly been an honor to serve as
President for this outstanding organization and I am incredibly
grateful for your service, faith in me, and best of all your friendship!
Thank you for all your support! AWC rocks steady!
Acton Women’s Club Members Joyce Betts, Charleen Klein, Kelly Teno,
and Debbie Gatling were escorted by Superintendent, Dr. Brent Woodard,
on a private tour of the new ultra modern Vasquez High School campus
construction site on Friday, May 22nd – A very impressive and exciting
preview!
MEETING REMINDERS!
Adopt-A-Highway
Our next clean-up along Crown Valley Road is scheduled for Saturday, June 6th.
Members will be meeting at 10 AM in the McDonald’s parking lot. Please plan for
about 1-1/2 hours clean-up, then those who wish can enjoy lunch and refreshments
together at 49’er Bar & Grill. Safety vests, gloves, and trash bags are provided.
Remember to wear your orange AWC work t-shirts. It is so rewarding to see the
difference our club’s efforts make on the appearance of our community. Especially
a major “gateway” road!
Secret Sisters – Remember your Secret Sister ~ this is our
big reveal meeting!
Yellow Committee Folders – Committee Chairmen, please
update and return your yellow committee folders at the June
meeting.
Name Badge – Wear your badge & get 1 extra raffle ticket.
Food Collection – YES! We will collect non-perishable food
for SCV Food Pantry at the June meeting!
Web Page – Have you visited actonwomensclub.com
lately? This is a great reference when you don’t have your
newsletter or need to check a date for an upcoming event.
CALENDAR
OF
EVENTS
JUNE AWARDS MEETING AT ROBINSON RANCH
PLACE: 27734 SAND CANYON RD., SANTA CLARITA
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DATE/TIME: W EDNESDAY, JUNE 3 , 2015, 11 AM
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
ADOPT A HIGHWAY CLEAN-UP
PLACE: MCDONALD’S PARKING LOT
Photos courtesy Kathleen Larsen
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Our May meeting was hosted by Immediate Past President, Sheri
Mercier, in her beautiful home. Members enjoyed a delightful
Cinco de Mayo themed lunch together following the meeting.
Muchas gracias Señora Sheri!
DATE/TIME: SATURDAY, JUNE 6 , 2015, 10 AM
FOLLOWED BY LUNCH TOGETHER AT 49’ER BAR & GRILL
SCV FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANCE - JUNE
PLACE: ACTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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DATE/TIME: THURSDAY, JUNE 11 , 2015, 9:30 TO 11:30 AM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
JULY 4TH ACTIVITIES
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July 4th Chairman Needed – Val DeCrowl wishes to Co-chair our
parade float and has wonderful design ideas. However, she needs
someone to step forward as Float Chairman to help organize and
bring the details together. If you are interested, please contact
Debbie Gatling (268-8365), or Joyce Betts (269-0706).
DATE/TIME: SATURDAY, JULY 4 , 2015
THEME: “ONE IF BY LAND, TWO IF BY SEA, THREE IF BY ACTON”
SCV Food Pantry Needs – We will continue volunteer efforts with
SCV Food Pantry during July and August. You can drop off nonperishable food donations the second Thursdays, at Acton
Presbyterian Church from 9:30-11:30 AM, or anytime at Acton
Market. The SCV Food Pantry website has a current list of items
needed, www.scvfoodpantry.org. This organization is very grateful
for our ongoing assistance and donations.
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Debbie’s Quote of the Month:
Life is partly what we make it
and partly what is made
by the friends we choose.
~ Tennessee Williams