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New Slate of Board Officers for 2010

January 1, 2010 – The board of directors have elected its new officers for 2010 and added a new member to its ranks.

Ralph Miljanich has been elected board president for 2010. He succeeds Deidre Hamilton, who stepped down after ten years on the board. Hamilton is a partner of Hamilton Swift & Associates, a local management consulting service.

The other new board officers include Rachel Wedeen, vice-president; Ceil Cirillo, secretary; and Michael F. Meara, treasurer. Also joining the board for a first term is Cynthia Druley.




Lance Linares Elected Chair of League of California Community Foundations

December 9, 2009 – Executive Director Lance Linares was recently elected chair of the League of California Community Foundations, for 2010–2011.

The League is the statewide association of twenty-four community foundations.  It provides a range of programs and services which foster collegiality and support collaborative grantmaking among the state’s community foundations. 

In addition to Linares’ election, Kathy Ann Anderson, CEO of the Shasta Regional Community Foundation, was elected vice chair and Hugh Ralston, CEO of the Ventura County Community Foundation, was re-elected treasurer.


Donors Take to the Streets

September 30, 2009 – Foundation donors are hitting the road to get a firsthand glimpse of the needs of Santa Cruz County.

 

Responding to the current economic challenges, the Foundation has focused its grantmaking on supporting basic needs like food, clothing and shelter.

 

In a unique way to draw attention to the safety-net services in our community, the Foundation is offering a series of road trips for its donors.

                        
 Enthusiastic donors and board members get an in-depth look at their communities

On September 13, Foundation donors and board members toured the Live Oak area to learn about some of the issues facing residents.

 

“The more we connect donors to causes they care about, the greater the likelihood they will give and get involved. Giving is more gratifying when you’re engaged,” said Executive Director Lance Linares.

 

On September 24, another group explored the social, economic, and environmental challenges facing South County and on October 15 a group toured nonprofits in the San Lorenzo Valley. 

                                                         

“I’ve lived in Santa Cruz County for 30 years and I have to admit that my impressions of Watsonville were much different from what I learned today,” shared participant Chris Weir.

 

For information about future tours e-mail Robin Larsen or call her at (831) 477-0800 ext. 208.

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