Leona Valley Sertoma

Making A Difference through Service To Mankind

Scholarship Program

An Achievement in Academic Excellence

Leona Valley Sertoma Recognizes Achievement in Academic Excellence

Once again, Leona Valley Sertoma has invested and recognized one graduating, Antelope Valley College student who has majored in “deaf studies”.  April Rock and I had the honor of screening this years’ recipient, Stosha Coley, who’s objective is to fully certify as an ASL interpreter for the Los Angeles superior court system.  While raising two children on her own, Stosha managed to obtain a 3.24 academic score, as well as being considered an excellent student with superior ethics and skills.  After meeting Stosha at the “Meet and Greet” breakfast, hosted by the Antelope Valley College Scholarship Foundation, April and I knew immediately that Stosha truly represents the achievement in academic excellence we look for in our applicants.

Leona Valley Sertoma Invests in Academic Excellence with this years scholarship recipient Stosha Coley.
Sertoma Scholarship Recipient

Our Sertoma members value our recipients choices, lives, dreams and specific goals pertaining to our “deaf studies” criteria and our mission is to make a major impact in their future.  Our hope is for the student to always consider our “Service to Mankind” motto as a beacon for public service to help better the lives of others.

I feel that it is quite important to share the mission of Antelope Valley College, as I truly believe that they and Sertoma have the same pride in our graduating college students.  That being said, we both accomplish an end result by providing a quality and comprehensive education for a variety of students who want to continue learning. We both agree to commit to a students success, offering value and opportunity for ALL members of our community.  Sertoma’s offer is the same quality that we strive to achieve regarding our local high school graduates.

Since the Antelope Valley College’s founding in 1929, the needs of students have been more than a priority and have been provided both academic and athletic programs.   Their provisions have been associate degree programs, certificate programs and transfer programs that prepare students to continue their education at four-year colleges and universities.

The Antelope Valley College Foundation is a non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c)(3) corporation committed to increase resources and funds.  The Foundation was established in 1993 and is designated to receive gifts for the college from individuals, corporations and foundations.  Leona Valley Sertoma became involved with the Scholarship Foundation in 2013 and has had the honor of fulfilling many goals and dreams by awarding $1,000 annually to one chosen student who is majoring in deaf studies.

It is best said, that “lives are enriched and futures continue to be built for generations”.

 

Proudly written and submitted by Jan Clark

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

2022 Scholarships by Leona Valley Sertoma

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Leona Valley Sertoma Presents 2022 Scholarships

Once again it is an honor for Leona Valley Sertoma to offer its’ scholarship programs in 2022! Both graduating high school students and college students moving onto a four-year college may apply for scholarships to continue their education.  We encourage all of those who fit these criteria to apply and, we look forward to learning more about you, what you have done and what you plan to do. Please take advantage of this opportunity to advance your education and change for the better, our little corner of the world.

Quartz Hill graduating seniors receive their scholarship awards from Leona Valley Sertoma.Leona Valley Sertoma believes in higher education and encourages you to never stop learning. Their scholarship programs identify and reward local students who have shown personal and intellectual qualities through academic achievement and participation as well as leadership in extracurricular and community activities. Leona Valley Sertoma has awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships since 1999 and continues to support these efforts through volunteer community outreach programs.

For information about the Leona Valley Sertoma Scholarship Programs and to download an application, please go to 2022 Leona Valley Scholarship Program. You may if you wish, pick up a hard copy of the application at Rancher’s Market located at 9001 Elizabeth Lake Road, at the corner of Elizabeth Lake and 90th Street West.

The scholarship program created and maintained by Leona Valley Sertoma has and continues to be, made possible through the generosity of those who support our fundraising events. Their selflessness and kindness are beyond measure and words fall short in expressing how grateful we are to have met them. Thank you to all who have generously gave of their time and efforts to support Leona Valley Sertoma and making this years scholarship programs possible.

We challenge you to learn more about us by visiting our home page at LeonaValleySertoma.org or, join us for a no obligation meeting. We meet at 8:00 am on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at Jack’s Place, located at the corner of Elizabeth Lake Road and 90th Street West. You are welcome to participate or quietly listen. Either way, you and your ideas are welcome.

Sertoma membership is open to those interested in making a difference and improving the quality of life for their community. As a member of Leona Valley Sertoma you would be joining with like-minded people in developing and carrying out a variety of programs and events that truly make a difference.  In fact, it is upon the efforts of individuals like you who made the scholarship programs idea into a reality. Come join and help us service mankind by moving the world forward one little corner at a time.

 

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.