Leona Valley Sertoma

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Leona Valley Sertoma Scholarship Program

Antelope Valley College and Leona Valley Sertoma Scholarships

Antelope Valley College and the Leona Valley Sertoma’s Scholarship Program

On January 7, 2023 our Leona Valley Sertoma club had the honor of hosting speaker, Emily Moulton who specializes in and organizes foundation scholarships. Emily shared that Antelope Valley College began in 1929 when they jointly combined with Lancaster Union High School with only an attendance of 100 students.

Charlene Moore and Emily Moulton in front of the Leona Valley Sertoma banner. Emily was the guest speaker about Antelope Valley College.
(L to R) – Charlene Moore, Sertoma President & Scholarship Chairperson and Emily Moulton, Scholarship Foundation Coordinator (Photograph by: Shirley Kraft)

To fast forward, regarding some of the Antelope Valley College history, the attendance extensively exceeded to more than 18,000 students in 1990 with a campus size of 135 acres. AND, as told by Emily Moulton, the enrollment will continue to grow in 2023 with an expected increase of 8,000 more students.

Thanks to a wonderful woman named Sandi Rogers, who was in charge of coordinating the scholarship foundation in 2013, Leona Valley Sertoma was introduced and invited to join the scholarship “giving” program. Our first $1,000 recipient was Yesinia Reyes who followed our criteria to major in deaf studies. Leona Valley Sertoma was the very first club to request this type of major. Up until this very day we are proud to have awarded $8,000 to special applicants. Our Scholarship Committee is preparing to screen our 2023 applicants, which will help us award that one deserving person the opportunity to broaden their educational experience under the leadership of Charlene Moore, Scholarship Chairperson and club President.

We encourage our local graduating students to check our website’s Scholarship Program that covers Green Valley, Elizabeth Lake, Lake Hughes, Three Points and Leona Valley. You will soon find a new 2023 entry form to be filled out that will explain ALL the required criteria. Our website is: www.leonavalleysertoma.org

Please remember that Leona Valley Sertoma hosts an 8am breakfast meeting on the first and third Saturday of each month. It is held at Jacks Place – 40352 90th St West in Leona Valley – we always have an open membership enrollment and would love to meet you. I am positive that you would love our “Service to Mankind” mission.

Respectfully written by: Jan Clark

A Traditional Corned Beef Dinner

THIS IS THE FEBRUARY 9TH POST, REPOSTED TO REMIND ALL OF THE UPCOMING TRADITIONAL CORNED BEEF DINNER

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A Traditional Corned Beef Dinner

Before the pandemic hit all non-profits quick and hard in 2020, each and every year, come rain, sleet or snow our Leona Valley Sertoma organization hosted a St. Patrick’s Day traditional corned beef dinner feast. Ours was different than anyone else’s because we provided a secret glaze for our corned beef that our guests were crazy about.

Without fail, we managed to serve 250 quality and quantity meals to include a variety of desserts and a full bar managed by member, Bev Brownfield. Oh, and yes, she prepared our famous Irish coffee and served with a special Irish whiskey.

Thanks to our sponsors who provided 280 pounds of corned beef each year, and at least 30 volunteers, AND authentic Irish music, OUR EVENT WAS A GRAND SUCCESS every single time!

Well, you know the drill – we placed ourselves on hold and had to change things up a bit for two years but now we are back in the “swing of it” once again thanks to our local café called Jack’s Place. The owners – Dave and Bob – offered to sponsor and prepare the entire traditional meal. Not only that, the total cost of each St. Patrick’s day meal sold will be donated to LV Sertoma to benefit our local scholarship program. So, if you are homesick for the best St. Pat’s dinner ever, please join us at Jack’s Place. / Please read the flyer.

May your joys be deep and many – May your heart be light and glad – May you have the best St. Patrick’s Day meal that you have ever had.

Written by: Jan Clark – Sertoma CEO

 

Sertoma Hosts a Traditional Corned Beef Dinner
Prepared & Sponsored by Jack’s Place Restaurant

Event Location:
Jack’s Place
40352 90th St. West
Leona Valley, CA 93551

$15 per Corned Beef meal to include dessert provided by Sertoma (Doesn’t include beverages)

“All Corned Beef Dinner sales will be donated to Sertoma”

Thursday, March 17th 2022 ~ from 4pm to 8pm

Fundraising Proceeds for Local Scholarships

Thank you to past sponsors and our community for your support

Dine In ~ Outside ~ Take Out

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Leona Valley Sertoma Scholarship Program 2020

Leona Valley Sertoma
Scholarship Program 2020

The Scholarship Applications for 2020 are here!

In recognition of the importance of education the Leona Valley Sertoma established the Leona Valley SERTOMA Scholarship Program to identify and reward local students who have shown personal and intellectual qualities through academic achievement, as well as participation and leadership in extracurricular and community activities. Leona Valley Sertoma has given out almost $50,000.00, in scholarships since 1999. The goal of the program is to serve the needs of local graduating seniors and those community college students transferring to continue their education.

Scholarship consideration is also open to students attending Community college who live in Leona Valley, Green Valley, Lake Hughes, Three Points and Lake Elizabeth, who are transferring to a 4-year college.

For more information you can read the Graduating Senior and Transfer Student scholarship program information sheets at Leona Valley Sertoma Scholarship Program  where you can also download both the information sheet and the scholarship application as Adobe PDF files.

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

Leona Valley Sertoma Presents Scholarships

Leona Valley Sertoma Presents Scholarships

Each year the Leona Valley Sertoma presents scholarships to deserving graduating high school students. In addition, a scholarship is awarded to a community college student moving on to a four year college. This year Leona Valley Sertoma was able to present six very deserving young ladies with scholarships. It is fair to say they beautifully represent the Lakes and Valley communities served by Leona Valley Sertoma. We look forward to hearing of their successes and adventures when they come back home to visit family and friends. They are our future and we wish them great success in all their endeavors.

The Leona Valley Sertoma Scholarship fund is made possible through the generosity of everyone who supports our fundraising events and we cannot thank them enough for their participation and support of Leona Valley Sertoma. Anyone interested in learning more about us is encouraged to visit our home page at leonavalleysertoma.org, or join us for a meeting. We meet at 8:00am, on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, at Jack’s Place, on 90th Street West.

Leona valley Sertoma awards a scholarship to Veronica Castro
(l to r) John Seymour, Veronica Castro, Kathy Bramwell

Antelope Valley College Scholarship

On May 17, 2019, Leona Valley Sertoma (LVS) had the honor of presenting Antelope Valley College student, Veronica Castro, with her scholarship. Veronica is majoring in deaf studies and will also be pursuing a second major in Child Life Advocacy at California State University – Northridge. In attendance to present Veronica with her scholarship award were John Seymour, LVS CEO, and Kathy Bramwell, LVS President.

– GOOD LUCK, Veronica

Quartz Hill High School Scholarships

Quartz Hill graduating seniors receive their scholarships from Leona Valley Sertoma.
(l to r) Evelyne Copeland, Paige Delgado, Juanita Kirkpatrick (Sertoma treasurer), Hannah Clark, Jan Clark (Sertoma 2nd VP), Eileen McGregor, and Madeline Copeland

On May 29, 2019 , Juanita Kirkpatrick, Treasurer, and Jan Clark, 2nd V.P.,   were happy to award the Leona Valley Sertoma Scholarships to our Quartz Hill High Graduating Students. Receiving scholarships were Evelyne Copeland, Paige Delgado, Hannah Clark, Eileen McGregor, and Madeline Copeland.

Thank you, girls for all your hard work and dedication allowing you to cross the high school finish line and proceed on to your new college adventure.

Sertoma is beyond proud of you.

 

GOOD LUCK to each of you.