Leona Valley Sertoma

Making A Difference through Service To Mankind

Archives for July 2019

Leona Valley Sertoma on the Horizon

Leona Valley Sertoma on the Horizon

Each and every year Leona Valley Sertoma is excited to introduce new members and ones who are enthusiastic about bringing new energy and ideas to our board. This is what we hope for and we appreciate our new members helping us to put Leona Valley Sertoma on the Horizon and better serving our communities.

As always, our mission is to connect those who are called to serve, not just in our own community, but our surrounding communities – thus, maximizing “Service to Mankind”.

Our newer members, Catherine Lord and Michelle McAlister, who have served less than one year, have shined a new light of enthusiasm into our group and are greatly appreciated … They proved to be starters with a “take charge” guidance.

Little Leona VNew on the Leona Valley horizon, a “meet and greet” social is planned for our members, spouses and a few sponsors on September 28th. The “Canine Companions for Independence” will bring our “gooLeona V in her yellow vest, represents Leona Valley Sertoma's new Horizons.d will” ambassador puppy (Leona V) up to our area for a visit allowing our members to witness her training progress. In 2018 we hosted a special “Gala Under the Stars” fundraiser to provide enough funding just for the privilege of naming Leona V. We certainly succeeded.

Next, due to popular demand, we have our 5th Murder Mystery Dinner planned for November 16th. This fundraiser event is for scholarship provision.

Last, but not least, for 2020, a special two – day “Paint and Sip” scholarship fundraiser event is scheduled for April 4th and 5th at Barrett Cellars winery.

Please remember that when we raise scholarship funds, it is not only for our local scholarship applicants, but includes a scholarship for one Antelope Valley College student who is majoring in deaf studies or who is personally deaf themselves.

Leona Valley Sertoma is definitely moving forward in so many capacities. The above are just a very few to mention — stay tuned for any and all details. To insure you never miss one of our blog post you can subscribe using the sign up form in the right hand column. (On your mobile device you may need to scroll down to find it.)

Blessings to Everyone,
Jan Clark

The New Board of Directors 2019-2020

Leona Valley Sertoma recently held its election of officers to the Board of Directors, for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

The Leona Valley Sertoma Board of Directors for 2019-2020.
Front Row (l-r): 2nd Vice President , Jan Clark (seated); Corresponding Secretary, Charlene Moore; 1st Vice President, Catherine Lord; Treasurer, Juanita Kirkpatrick

Back Row (l-r): CEO, John Seymour; 1st Year Director, Teresa Braley; 3rd Vice President, Bridget Razo; Recording Secretary, Shirley Kraft; President, Kathy Bramwell; Sergeant at Arms/2nd Year Director, Bev Brownfield; 2nd Year Director, Ray Mullins

Missing: 1st Year Director, Susan Heinold; 1st Year Director, Michelle McAlister; 2nd Year Director, Mary Thomas

You can always find the current Board of Directors listed on our Officers page. The Leona Valley Sertoma was founded in December 1997 and is part of Sertoma International, a non-profit service organization. Its primary focus is on working with the deaf and hard of hearing community through educational outreach and scholarships. To learn more, you are invited to attend one of our Saturday morning meetings, held at Jack’s Place, in Leona Valley, on the first and third Saturday of every month. Feel free to reach out to a member you might know and ask them to tell you more.