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September2014
2013
December
Newsletter
Newsletter
Mission Statement
Central Coast Funds For Children, a nonprofit
corporation, is established to raise funds for
corporation, is established to raise funds for
children in need in San Luis Obispo County.
children in need in San Luis Obispo County. The
The Corporation shall raise funds through a
Corporation shall raise funds through a variety
variety of methods, including but not limited to,
of methods, including but not limited to,
contributions and charitable events.
contributions, and charitable events.
2015 Board of Directors
President, Susan Murray; Pattti Hempenius,
Parliamentarian; Diane Martinelli,
Corresponding Secretary; Chris Wheeler,
Recording Secretary; Treasurer, Muriel Harkins;
Paula Tolbert, Fund Raising Coordinator;
Claudia Grant, Vice President; Chris Poe, Grant
Review Chairman
ACTIVE MEMBERS
2015 Grant Review Board
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,
receive
four
soups, salad
Marian$35.00,
Bernick, you
Paulawill
Gingrich,
Cyndi
Framme,
Chrisdressing,
Poe, CherylSan
Fernandez,
Susan Murray,
and
Luis Sourdough
bread and
Marge Cooper
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.
ACTIVE MEMBERS
Sharon Baldridge
Cyndi Framme
Verniece Lincoln
Joanne Rogoff
HONORARY MEMBERS
Sharon
Baldridge Marge
Hempenius
Barbara
Thor* Yasumoto
*Provisional
Gillian
Sinclair*
Judy Barnett
PaulaCooper
Gingrich Patti Pat
Manninger Susan Murray
Linda Rundstrom
Virginia
Judy
Barnett
Debbie
Craven
Alethea
Justus
Ricki
Pace
Paula
Tolbert
Marian Bernick
Claudia Grant
Diane Martinelli
Gillian Sinclair
PROVISIONAL MEMBERS
MarilynBernick
Blake
Muriel
Harkins Bonnie
Jeanette
MeekChris Poe
Karna Stitt Trudi Travis
Marian
Cheryl
Fernandez
Kennedy
Melinda Bollinger
Patti Hempenius
Susan Murray
Paula Tolbert
Kim Conti
Marilyn
Blake
Cyndi
Framme
Pat Kowal
Shay Peck*
Marsha Braun
Gay Hull
Ricki Pace
Chris Wheeler
Carolyn Klingler
Melinda
Gingrich
Leslie Rodman
HONORARY
MEMBER
Kim ContiBollinger Paula
Bonnie
Kennedy Verniece
ChrisLincoln
Poe
Joanne Rogoff
Marsha
Braun
Claudia
Grant
Diane
Martinelli
Linda
Rundstrom*
Virginia
Yasumoto
Marge Cooper
Carolyn Klingler
Shay Peck
CherylButler
Fernandez Muriel
Pat Kowal
LeslieMeek
Rodman Karna Stitt
Linda
Harkins
Jeanette
President’s Message – Chris Poe
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all! I
am happy to recap a very successful CCFC year,
“Celebrating 20 Years of Giving.” We have
accomplished so much and we have you -- our
supporters, friends, husbands, family, business
partners, trustees, and membership -- to thank.
As I look back on the last 12 months, I am
amazed. Our goal was to increase our Visibility,
our Vitality, and our Viability. Done!
This is our third newsletter and that is something
to celebrate. We want to keep in touch with all
of you. Please take a minute to remember how
together we have made a difference in the lives
of countless children in need in San Luis Obispo
County. We appreciate your generous donations
and your attendance at our annual events. This
year we received 47 grant requests! Together
with our hard work and your support and the support of our business partners,
we will grant $88,000 in 2014. We are so proud.
To close this year in reflection, founding member and active trustee, Ann
Hansen, traced CCFC’s origins from 1958 to now – spawned by a group of
women who would not be deterred in their belief that they could make a
difference in the lives of children right here in San Luis Obispo County. CCFC
began officially in 1994 and is going strong. “I am loveable and capable” is the
message we want to send to the children we reach with our time, our talents,
and our funds. The spirit of CCFC spreads love and generosity and devotion to
children.
It’s been a pleasure serving as president of CCFC this year. Thank you for
believing in us. TOGETHER with you we celebrate “20 Years of Giving.”
Vice President’s Message - Susan Murray
What an amazing year 2014 was for CCFC more
visibility and vitality, which I know we will carry
into 2015.
Gay Hull and Pat Manninger became active
members and already vital members to CCFC.
They helped at their first soup supper and took
the lead for the Little Theatre Social.
We also welcome Kim Conti and Joanne Rogoff
as new provisional members. They also were
actively involved in Soup Supper.
Carolyn Klingler joined us in November and we
are looking forward to getting to know her and
tap into her many talents.
We say farewell to Linda Butler and Alethea
Justus who turned in resignations. We wish
them well on their life’s journey and thank them
for all they contributed to CCFC. We are still
looking for additional members who believe in and support our mission, “to
raise funds for children in need”.
I have a wonderful board and look forward to the support of all the members
and trustees.
Season to Believe
Dear Friends,
I would like to thank all of the members of Central Coast Funds for Children, our Trustees and especially
all of our supporters and guests who attended “Season to Believe.” A special thank you to my co-chairs,
Marian Bernick and Karna Stitt, whose non-stop energy and support made this event fun and a huge
success. It is with all of your continued support that we can help the children of San Luis Obispo County.
It would not be possible without all of you. Please accept my heartfelt thank you and we at CCFC look
forward to seeing you again next year! Until then I wish you a year full of love, joy and the spirit of
believing that anything is possible if you Believe!
Happy Holidays from my family to yours,
Bonnie Kennedy
Thank you to our generous
Chairman
underwriters and business partners!
“Season to Believe”
Seasonal Aprons Made By Trustee
Member Vanessa Fujimoto
Co-chair Karna Stitt, chair
Bonnie Kennedy, co-chair
Marian Bernick
Amazon Smile and Earn $$ for CCFC!
This works like e-script. Amazon will give CCFC .05% on select items. If and when you shop at
Amazon.com please sign-in at Smile.Amazon.com and pick Central Coast Funds for Children as your
non-profit, if you would like us to receive the money. This is very simple, does not cost you or CCFC
any money and once a quarter we will receive .05% from Amazon. It is just like shopping at Von’s or
New Frontier, only you are doing it on the computer. If you buy books for your Kindles, buy direct
from the Amazon website and CCFC will get credit. Not all items at Amazon are eligible, but it is
like free money for us on the items that are eligible. If you have any questions please give me a call
at 543-3615 or e-mail me at [email protected]. Thanks and happy shopping.
Sunshine Sacks
Our members continue to meet to create fun-filled sacks for emergency foster care placement as
he or she is placed into the system. A group of our members spend several hours once a month
sewing decorative bags and stuffing them with a blanket, coloring book, stuffed animal, journal,
crayons, pencil, toothbrush and a hair brush. For some of the older children we add hand lotion,
deodorant, and shampoo. We distribute these bags to several different agencies in San Luis Obispo
specifically The Family Care Network, Women’s Shelter and CASA. We have delivered 122 sacks
in 2014. We are grateful to the Church of the Nazarene located on Johnson Avenue for making
available a place to meet and make our sacks.
Cheryl Fernandez & Sharon Baldridge
Trustee Luncheon at Café Roma
A fabulous October event filled with active members and trustees
Shoes Galore
Once again the members of CCFC and our active trustees have “brightened the day “for children. The 66 two
year olds, three year olds and four year olds who attend the Children’s Resource Development Center will
receive shoes, socks and a toy at the center’s Christmas party compliments of our members who purchased
these much needed and appreciated items. This “happening” has become a tradition for our members.
Dena Price selects CCFC for “Collaboration for A Cause”
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in November, Dena and Steve Price opened their barn and lovely patio to
friends and family. Everyone who attended caught Dena’s spirit of love and giving. Local artists Gay Melody
Sullivan and Jan Dugan displayed their original art. Several other friends brought oils, garden art, unique
cards, and pet friendly designs for guests to purchase. Dena displayed her unique leaf bowls and cat-friendly
toys. Everyone went away with her famous “salad sack”. The afternoon included a buffet lunch from Ventana
Grill, wine from Compass Health Foundation, lovely pastries from SLO Sugar Rush, and the gentle sounds of
Kaitlyn Perry’s voice and music floating through the crowd. Several CCFC members attended. On behalf of
CCFC, Chris Poe shared our story and thanked all for supporting our mission. Partial proceeds from artists
and hosts and generous checks from guests were donated to CCFC. Thank you Dena and Steve!
California Pizza Kitchen
CCFC was fortunate to partner with California Pizza Kitchen again this year. Each time our members and
friends dined there on our designated day, we earned 20% of the proceeds of our meals. Thanks to all! We
earned $440.00. We appreciate the support of CPK and our community.
Jeanette Meek
CPK Chairperson
San Luis Obispo/Scenic Coast Board of Realtors Oktoberfest Golf Tournament
CCFC was honored to be one of the non-profit recipients for this year’s San Luis Obispo/Scenic Coast Board
of Realtors annual golf tournament. The event took place at the Avila Beach Resort Golf Course on Oct.
18th with 144 players. CCFC had great participation with 5 teams of members and friends. The tournament
was so much fun with many caring businesses cheering on the players on every hole. It was a beautiful day
and $12,000 was raised for the four designated non-profit organizations: Along Comes Hope; People Self
Help Housing; Noor Foundation; and Central Coast Funds for Children. CCFC was awarded $5000 from the
event. This money will be used to fund 2014 grant requests from San Luis Obispo County agencies who serve
children in need. Thank you to the SLO/Scenic Board of Realtors for believing in CCFC and helping us make a
difference in the lives of children!
“Celebrating 20 Years of Giving”
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Annual Soup Supper at the Monday Club
The Central Coast Funds for Children held its 23rd Annual Soup Supper on Sunday, September 21st in the
hall and gardens of the beautiful Monday Club. The ticket price was raised this year to $40 but all who
attended were in for something different and special. Friends, family, community and CCFC members were
treated to signature soups , fine wines, and craft beers from local businesses were included in the ticket
price. Guests Richard and Karen Wilson won the raffle basket of Madonna Inn services. The men of CCFC
were assisted this year by muscle and man-power provided by five outside linebackers from the Cal Poly
football team. High school volunteer “TIGRS” from Camp Hapitok happily provided helping hands.
A big thank you to all businesses and caring friends who donated, who attended, and who helped raise
money for grants to numerous hard working agencies in this county who serve children in need. CCFC is
proud of its 20+ year history partnering with community and agencies to make a difference in the lives of
children.
Chris Poe and Susan Murray, co-chairwomen
PJ’s For DJ’s
CCFC is again partnering with KJUG and Golden 1 Credit Union to collect new pajamas for kids in San Luis
Obispo County. DJ’s 4 PJ’s will be held Saturday, December 20. We will have a collection booth located
in the parking lot outside Golden 1 Credit Union in Paso Robles. It is in the same shopping center where
Penny’s, Kohl’s, and Wal-Mart are located. Cal-Poly’s football team has also gotten involved. Led by the
coach’s wife, Jody Walsh, Cal Poly collected PJ’s at their Oct 25th Parent and Family weekend home game.
They have also offered to help deliver the PJ’s to approximately 15 local children's agencies in time for
Christmas.
If you would like to donate PJ’s or money for us to buy the PJ’s, but are unable to make it up to Paso Robles,
please call Cheryl Fernandez (544-4553) or Muriel Harkins (543-8570) to drop off your donation. Thank you
for your support. Sometimes, these PJ’s are the only Christmas gift these kids receive! Cheryl Fernandez,
Chair and Muriel Harkins, Co-Chair
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 help you 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 in the enclosed envelope or make a donation on our website
(centralcoastfundsforchildren.org). CCFC will acknowledge your donation with a note to your honoree or to 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 above
Compassionate……. $300.00 to $499.00
Faithful………………… $100.00 to $299.00
Caring…………………… $ 35.00 to $ 99.00
Supporters may attend 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 to CCFC. Thank you for joining our mission to serve children- in-need in San Luis Obispo County.
CCFC
P.O. Box 1046
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
email: [email protected]
centralcoastfundsforchildren.org
Central Coast Funds for Children
2014 Grant Recipients
ACTS/ABUSED CHILDREN TREATMENT
$ 2,500
ALPHA
3,500
A.R.T. FOR CHILDREN
1,000
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE
2,500
ATASCADERO LOAVES & FISHES
3,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NORTH COUNTY
2,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SOUTH COUNTY
2,000
CAMP OCEAN PINES
2,000
CASA/COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADV
2,000
CENTRAL COAST CHILDREN’S CHOIR
2,000
CENTRAL COAST GROWN
1,500
CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE CENTER
2,500
COASTAL PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION
1,000
COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER
1,600
EQUINE ALLIANCE
3,000
FAMILY CARE NETWORK
1,000
FIRST TEE
2,500
FORT HOPE
2,000
FRIENDS OF HAPITOK
4,500
FRIENDS OF MARTHA’S PLACE
1,000
INFINITE MUSIC FOUNDATION
2,000
LOPEZ HIGH SCHOOL
1,400
MORRO BAY COMMUNITY CENTER
2,000
NIPOMO AREA RECREATION
1,200
OPERA SAN LUIS OBISPO
800
OUTREACH SVS – PAC
1,500
PASO ROBLES CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
2,500
PASO ROBLES YOUTH ARTS FOUNDATION
1,000
RISE AKA N COUNTY WOMEN’S SHELTER
3,000
ROYAL FAMILY KIDS
2,000
SAVE/SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTUM EDUCATION
3,000
SLO BOTANTICAL GARDENS
2,000
SLOCAP
3,000
SLO SOBER GRAD NITE
1,000
SLO LITTLE THEATRE
1,500
SLO MUSEUM OF ART
2,000
SLO SYMPHONY
4,000
SOUTH COUNTY YOUTH COALITION
1,500
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
2,500
TOLOSA CHILDREN’S DENTAL CENTER
3,000
TRANSITIONS MENTAL HEALTH
2,500
YOUTH WORKS AKA PASO ROBLES HOUSING AUTHORITY
1,500
TOTAL GRANTS 2014
$88,000
GRAND TOTAL GRANTS 1994 – 2014
$1,402,415
2014 Business Partners
A SLO Slow Rush
Albert’s Florist
Alex Ramiro, massage therapist
Albert’s Florist
Andersen ‘s Bakery
Anderson Commercial Real Estate
Apio, Inc.
Art Bar SLO
Autry Cellars
Avila Beach Resort Golf Course
Avila Valley Barn
Beehive Salon
Biddle Ranch Vineyard
Black Horse Bakery
Bottlemeisters
Café Roma Cucina Rustica Italiana
Cakes by Julie
Caroline Rocha, LLC
Cassie’s Custom Cakes
Central Coast Culinary
Chamisal Vineyard
Change of A Dress, Consignment
Claiborne Churchill Winery
Dave Congalton
Cornercopia Fresh Market, Jennifer BabbZwarg
Costco
Dorn’s Original Breakers Restaurant
Jan Dugan, artist
Express Employment Professional, Cyndi
Framme
Faces a la Mode
First American Title, Stacy Axan
First Presbyterian Church, SLO
Gordon’s Floral Design Studio
Gymnazo
Hamilton Estate Jewelers
Hinson Tires
Hotel Cheval
Huckleberry Market
Hula Hut, Linda & Bill Price
Ian Saude Jewelry & Lifestyle Gallery
Steve Kular, artist
Kurt Kennedy, Morgan Stanley
Kynsi Cellars
Linn’s Fruit Bins
Linn’s of Cambria
Little Sur Inn
Lose it for Life, Louellen Ferreira
Madonna Inn
Mama Ganache Artisan Chocolates
Meathead Movers
Lynn Meenzhuber, artist
Miner’s Ace Hardward
Mission Linen of Santa Maria
NIPA Cellars
Open Air Flowers
Pappy McGregor’s Pub
Pepe Delgados Mexican Restaurant
Petal Club
Picking Daisies
PH Balance Gems and Jewelry
Portraits by Christine Sedley
Robbins Family Farms,
Robbie & Patti Robbins
Ron’s Nursery
School of Ballet Theatre, SLO
Ricki Schumacher Designs
San Luis Obispo Country Club
San Luis Obispo Mini Storage
SLO/Scenic Coast Board of Realtors
SLO Sourdough
San Luis Obispo Trader Joes
Sea Chest Restaurant
Serenity By The Sea
Shell Beach Designs
Smart and Final
Sprigs Floral Designs
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars
TapIt Brewery
Taste
Templeton Beauty Salon, Luann Arenson
The Cookie Marshall
The Dance Shop
The Hammons Family
The Rundstrom Family
The Tribune, Landy Fike
Tolosa Winery
Trio Boutique
Uncorked Wine Tours
Upper Crust Trattoria
Vanessa Fujimoto
Vons Floral
Walmart
Whole Foods
Wolff Vineyards
Zoey’s on Garden
In Memoriam & Honor
•Shaun Roberts
Jeanette and Larry Meek
Carol and Carl Berry
Barbara and Joe Antinello
Ricki and Don Pace
Cheryl and Dennis •Fernandez
Muriel and Gary Harkins
Mary Pollock
Trudi and Bill Travis
Paula and Tom Tolbert
•David McMamara
Jeanette and Larry Meek
Ricki and Don Pace
Ann and Jim Whitehead
•Diane DeGaetano
Carol and Carl Berry
•Ross Humphrey
Muriel and Gary Harkins
•Ray Noel
Linda Booker
Paula and Tom Tolbert
Barbara and Joe Antinello
Ann and Jim Whitehead
Bonnie and Mac Brinton
•Ric Bollinger
Ann and Jim Whitehead
CCFC
Susan and David Murray
Judy and Joe Barnett
Ricki and Don Pace
Bonnie and Mac Brinton
Patty and Gerry Hempenius
Deronda and Steve Burdette
Jeanette and Larry Meek
Linda Booker
Muriel and Gary Harkins
Cyndi Framme
Pat Kowal
•Aggie Goette
Patti and Gerry Hempenius
•Diletta Foss
Muriel and Gary Harkins
Cheryl and Dennis Fernandez
Jeanette and Larry Meek
Melinda Bollinger
•Barbara Perrine
Carol and Carl Berry
Barbara and Joe Antinello
•Barbara McCallum
Ann and Jim Whitehead
Chris and Garry Poe
Vanessa Fujimoto
Linda Booker
Patti and Gerry Hempenius
Bonnie and Mac Brinton
•Patti Lyon
Linda Booker
•Lavonne Todd
Linda Booker
•Clifton Marler
Carol and Carl Berry
•Christopher Money
Deronda and Steve Burdette
Bonnie and Mac Brinton
•Marilyn Steinbeck
Judy and Joe Barnet
•James Perkins
Madi Gates
•Bernadette
Amy Harper
IN CELEBRATION
•Lynn Cooper (Birthday)
Ralph and Martha Kettlecamp
•Beverly Willick
Dodie Williams
•Ralph Kettlecamp (Birthday)
Marge and Lynn Cooper
•Ricki Pace (Birthday)
Melaie Richter and family
2014 CCFC SUPPORTERS
Commited
Dr. & Mrs. Ritter
Angela Brokow
Betty Flagg
Church of the Nazarene
Jeff and Carla Cole
First American Title Co.
Kiwanis de Tolosa
Meathead Movers
Ricki Spitzer
Thornton /Whitehead
Charitable Giving Fund
Vetter-Winters Trust Fund
Jim and Ann Whitehead
Carol Berry
Bormat, USA
Kay Brooner
Jack & Nancy Brown
Steve & Deronda Burdette
Lorraine Cagliero
Sue Powers/Carpine
Kathy Coull
Darlene DeChance
Lynn Ekegren
Patty Eister
Shelly Higgenbothom
Joann Jennings
Gerry Johnson
Nita Kenyon
Isabel Kirsch
Compassionate
Janice Murphy
Jesse & Delia Norris
Melinda Bollinger
Dr. and Mrs. Steve Hansen Eve Opinion
Marlene Peters
Steve and Dena Price
Larry and Beth Peterson
Mary Pollock
Faithful
Jean Seitz
Barbara Antinello
Ann Silva
Charron Sparks
Christian Voge
Dorothy Wilson
Nancy Hayward
Barbara Heneveld
Lynn Hollister
Lee & Donna Jeberjahn
Jean Lardon
Judith Leonard
Caring
Ruth Madocks
Donna Marlinghaus
Denise Allen
Jeanne Miller
Cindy Alvarado
Toppy Miller
Patricia Armstrong
Tonny Murray
Gladys Branum
E.M. Myhre
Kathy Burke
Barbara Nicholson
Daryl Cameron
Pacific Industrial Supply
Jan Carsel
Jerry & Sharyn Chirpich Kitty Putnam
Robyn Ramsey
Shirley Crawford
LaVonne Rodgers
Lois Dunn
Hileri Shand
Micky Feuer
Margo Smith
Leeanne Fisher
William Foster
Gay Melody Sullivan
William & Nancy Gerrish Louis Tedone M.D.
Kimberly Griffith
Joan Walker
Robert & Olga Harway