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Apr 29 2023

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

Written by Editor · Categorized: Scholarship Program, Sertoma News · Tagged: deaf studies, Leona Valley Sertoma, scholarships, Service To Mankind

Feb 11 2023

Sertoma’s Friday, March 17th Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Feast

Sertoma’s Friday, March 17th Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Feast

Good morning, Everyone

Happy Super Bowl weekend, folks!

I know that I can count on you to mark your calendar for Sertoma’s Friday, March 17th traditional St. Patrick’s Day Feast. We have been working hard to prepare and serve a great dinner (post pandemic) so we hope to see your smiling faces.  Good weather is predicted.

If you would, send a response back to me if you truly believe that you will attend, as this helps with a proper count. No presale tickets.

Pretty PLEASE check our website at:  www.leonavalleysertoma.org  Click on our blog to see what Sertoma has been up to!

I ask that you forward this flyer to family and friends ~  you can even provide my phone number.

I would be remiss if I didn’t promote our open membership J So, know that you are welcome to join us for breakfast @ 8am – at Jack’s Place, 40352 90th St. West, Leona Valley on either a first or third Saturday of any chosen month that is convenient for you.  We would love to meet and break bread with you.

AND, would love to listen to YOUR ideas.

God bless ~ stay warm and well,

Jan (Granny Jan) Clark

661-270-9268 home

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You can scroll down to see the Flyer for this event and I am including its contents here:

Sertoma’s Friday March 17th Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Feast

Mark Your Calendar for Sertoma Fundraiser

Sertoma Hosts and Serves a Traditional Corned Beef Dinner Friday- March 17 ~ 4pm-7pm Leona Valley Community Bldg~8367 Elizabeth Lake Rd.

Adults $12 / Senior’s $10 (55 & older) / Youth $6 (5 & under) Price includes meal, roll & butter, coffee, tea & dessert EXTRA COST: Wine, Beer, Soda, Bottled Water, Jameson Whiskey & Irish Coffee

Proceeds are for Local Scholarships & One AV College Student majoring in deaf studies

Sponsored by: Villa del Sol, Rally Kia, Jack’s Place, Burkey – Cox – Evans & Bradford and Calandri Farms “First Time” Mini Silent Auction

Dine In ~ Eat Outside (weather permitting) ~ Take Out ~ CASH or CHECK ONLY www.leonavalleysertoma.org /

Contact # 661-270-9268 Thank you in advance for your loyalty

 


Sertoma Traditional Corned Beef Dinner - March 17, 2023 - #2 RESPOND

Written by Jan Clark · Categorized: Leona Valley, Leona Valley Sertoma, Sertoma News · Tagged: Leona Valley Sertoma, St. Patrick's Day

Dec 13 2022

Leona Valley Sertoma Serves Up A FREE ~ Traditional Holiday Dinner

Leona Valley Sertoma Serves Up A FREE ~ Traditional Holiday Dinner

Leona Valley Sertoma hosted about 75 senior guests, 55 and over, (plus delivered more than 20 dinners) for the nonprofit service organization’s FREE Senior Dinner on Sunday, December 4, 2022. As always, our annual event provisions covered Green Valley, Lake Hughes, Elizabeth Lake, Three Points and, of course, Leona Valley. Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, we had to cancel a couple of senior dinners. Needless to say, this year, the house was “rocking” and the fellowship was fabulous.

Our menu included turkey, ham, meatloaf (Juanita Kirkpatrick’s famous recipe), green beans, mashed potatoes & gravy, sweet potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, assorted desserts, coffee and punch.

Believe it or not, it took approximately 54 people that consisted of Sertoma members, community residents, 4-H Racketeers and the Leona Valley Queens who helped create a most successful holiday dinner. In other words, it didn’t take a village to get the job done, IT ACTUALLY TOOK A GRAND PORTION OF OUR COMMUNITY to get the job done!

In the past, Leona Valley Sertoma usually paid for the entire meal out of our members pockets ~ however, NOT THIS TIME. This year, from newly acquired grants and sponsorships from Cal Water, Smart & Final, Ashley Furniture, and the Sertoma Club Grant Program the entire expense of our meal was paid for.

Always remember that Sertoma’s main purpose is to focus on the hearing impaired, and we are committed to just that, and more. For the last eight years our group has provided a thousand dollar scholarship to one Antelope Valley College student who is majoring in deaf studies to pursue a career in helping the hearing impaired.

Three members, including two founding member, of Leona Valley Sertoma, pose for a photo at the Leona Valley Sertoma Holiday Dinner.
(L to R), Bev Brownfield, Shirley Kraft, Juanita Kirkpatrick.

This year it seemed most appropriate to honor two very important members who were the originators of Leona Valley Sertoma which, according to Bev Brownfield, was chartered in 1997. Both Juanita Kirkpatrick and Bev Brownfield engaged in a recent AV Press interview that provided so much of our original club’s foundation. Juanita stated that our club originally consisted of only men (the originator being Bob Mallicoat who acquired 25 men) and the women were later included.

Leona Valley Sertoma invites you to please visit our web site at: LeonaValleySertoma.org to better understand and visually enjoy the many events that we have provided to our community and public.

We encourage folks to join us on either a first or third Saturday of any month for an 8am complimentary breakfast at Jack’s Place ~ 40352 90 St. W., Leona Valley. WE WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU!

ALL of our members are most grateful for EVERYONE’S continued support and generosity. WE wish you a wonderful Holiday Season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Jan Clark

Written by Jan Clark · Categorized: Leona Valley Sertoma, Sertoma News · Tagged: Antelope Valley College, community, deaf studies, Holiday Dinner, Leona Valley Sertoma, Volunteers

Oct 16 2022

2022 Leona Valley Sertoma Holiday Dinner & Outdoor Holiday Food & Toy Drive

Leona Valley Sertoma Hosts FREE Holiday Dinner

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday, December 4, 2022 ~~ from 1p.m. to 3p.m.
Leona Valley Community Building ~ 8367 Elizabeth Lake Road

All Senior’s (55 and Older) are invited to enjoy a FREE Meal

MENU: turkey, ham, meatloaf, green beans, sweet & mashed potatoes, stuffing, salad, cranberries, roll, assorted desserts, punch & coffee.

INDOOR or (outdoor, weather permitting)

If you need a ride or would like dinner delivered call:

April Rock 949-554-8723 or Charlene Moore 661-816-5177

PLEASE bring a (in date) canned good/non perishables for our annual “Holiday Giving” WE wish you ALL A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON and HAPPY NEW YEAR

LeonaValleySertoma.org

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR

The Annual 2022 Outdoor Holiday Food & Toy Drive

THIS YEAR, requesting new, slightly used & clean, ALL SIZE & GENDER SWEATERS

Saturday, December 10th from 10a.m. to 2p.m. outside at Hemme Hay & Feed
Sunday December 11th from 10a.m. to 2p.m. outside at Hemme Hay & Feed

Corners of Elizabeth Lake Road and 90th Street West checks are accepted written to: SERTOMA used for family holiday gift cards

Grateful for ALL “In Date” NON PERISHABLES and children’s toys
Provisions are for: Three Points, Green Valley, Lake Elizabeth, Lake Hughes & Leona Valley. Fire Station 140’s fire truck w/b on Elizabeth Lake Road for photo opportunities What Santa Can’t Do ~~~ SERTOMA CAN 

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND WISH YOU A JOYFUL HOLIDAY SEASON.

LeonaValleySertoma.org

Sertoma is open for and requesting NEW MEMBERSHIP. We invite you to join us for an 8am, complimentary breakfast@ Jacks Place~ 40352 90th St. West

either on a first or third Saturday of the month ~ 661-270-9268 for details

WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU


Leona Valley SERTOMA Holiday Senior Dinner - Food Drive - New Membership 2022 - #3

Written by Jan Clark · Categorized: Leona Valley Sertoma · Tagged: Leona Valley, Leona Valley Sertoma

Mar 25 2022

April Rock of Leona Valley

Community Matters

April and Luna
April and Luna Rock giving back

Hi, I’m April Rock and this is my daughter Luna. We are honored to be part of the Sertoma mission! You are invited to contact me so I may tell you why Sertoma Rocks!

I always considered myself a city girl until my amazing 9-year-old daughter and I moved to Leona Valley.  What an incredible town!  Even when living a fast-paced corporate city life, Luna and I always made certain to stay involved. Connecting in every community we are part of provides us with a deeper understanding for that community. For this reason, it was only natural to get plugged into Leona Valley and Sertoma, just made sense.

Creativity & Entrepreneurship

Previously, I have volunteered as a Girl Scout troop leader for two years. I have even filled a lead role for the nonprofit NextUp, planning community events for a network of executive women in San Francisco.  I have played in a kickball league and, a roller derby league. In fact, before relocating I was elected the PTA Vice President of Luna’s school.

My number one focus is to be a mom.  And since moving to Leona Valley, I have dug deeper into my creativity and am currently building a steel fabrication and stained-glass design business. Additionally, I just started my own YouTube Channel called “Sunday Sips & Salads” where I pair wine and create a nice, delicious salad. Tune in to check it out, I’d love to hear what you think!

Even though most everything in my life has changed within the last year, I continue to follow my passion and support the community. As an active member of the Leona Valley Sertoma chapter, I have met the kindest men and women working together to achieve a common goal. I am absolutely thrilled to have been trusted by them to manage a variety of responsibilities. Among a favorite is being empowered to communicate the heart-felt need to be part of something bigger than myself.  I am here, where I am supposed to be, helping out this amazing community.

April Rock & Luna’s Swap

Trading in my heels and business suits for Carhart and Cowboy boots, public transit for dirt roads and city lights for stars has been the best decision we have ever made. Sometimes when life hands you lemons you make the sweetest and best tasting lemonade you’ve ever had.  It’s nice to be home. 😊

Written by Editor · Categorized: Sertoma News · Tagged: community, Leona Valley, Leona Valley Sertoma, volunteering

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