YORBA LINDA LIGHTSthat we really do become the company we keep. Because we are a diverse organization, the view from my vantage point is remarkably inspiring. Louise Hernandez, President

YORBA LINDA LIGHTS Yorba Linda Woman’s Club

P.O. Box 91, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 A member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs International & California Federation of Women’s Clubs

Email: [email protected] - Website: yorbalindawomansclub.org Facebook: Yorba Linda Woman’s Club

Over A Century of Service Since 1912 President, Louise Hernandez Editor, Jan Lavison 714.812.1808 [email protected]

Volume 48, No. 8 April 2018

“We are a diverse organization working to promote civic,

philanthropic, cultural and educational interests within our

community through the spirit of volunteerism.” Mission Statement of the Yorba Linda Woman’s Club

I am beyond excited to announce that the Yorba Linda Woman’s Club finally

has a Mission Statement! We should consider this Mission Statement our

North Star. It gives a clear direction for our organization. Have we survived

without it for decades? Yes, we certainly have. Now is our chance to thrive

and this will help us plan for the future. It will be the introduction of our 30-

second speech when a prospective member asks for the purpose of our club.

Many thanks and kudos are extended to Chairman, Lynne Yauger and

Committee Members, Pamela Harrell and Carri Knipfer, for your commitment

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to researching and creating this lasting expression of who we are, who we

serve, how we serve and what makes us unique.

Speaking of having a clear direction for our organization…congratulations are

in order for the 2018-2019 Elected Officers. The following were elected at the

March General Meeting: Linda Queen-President, Susie Autry-1st VP, Kaycee

Stack-2nd VP, Nikki Ware-3rd VP, Carol McCarty-Recording Secretary, Lucy

Huerta-Corresponding Secretary, Caroline Wahlstrom-Treasurer and Leslie

Sorrells-Financial Secretary. Your Time is Your Gift to Others and we thank you,

in advance, for every minute you will devote to the wellbeing of the general

membership and the ideals of our Mission Statement. With the nomination of

a new Director of Finance before the Nominating Committee, the Installation

Ceremony at the May General Meeting will be especially exciting.

Last, but most certainly not least, is a huge round of applause to 1st VP Lucy

Huerta, her Chairmen and Committee Members for orchestrating an

extremely successful Spring Extravaganza. Hundreds of hours were spent,

prior to the event, making sure that everyone enjoyed the day--from vendors

to shoppers. I can’t even imagine how this could come to fruition without the

club members (and husbands!) who volunteered the day before, during and

after the event. Even though the rain dampened the grounds, everyone’s

spirits were alive. You all refused to let the weather forecast get you down

and your positive attitudes were contagious.

It has been said that we are happiest when we are interacting with others and

that we really do become the company we keep. Because we are a diverse

organization, the view from my vantage point is remarkably inspiring.

Louise Hernandez, President

714.812.1808 ~ [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


NEWS FROM OUR VICE PRESIDENTS

Thursday, May 3 @ 6:00 pm, YL Community Center

We work hard at our craft fairs to raise money for many club projects, particularly the funds needed for our annual college scholarships, HOBY student leaders seminar, and our high school art contest. In May, we host a fabulous evening honoring these talented students. An enthusiastic crowd of proud parents, applauding school counselors, even city and state dignitaries, are on hand to offer congrats! Our 2018 Awards Night will be Thursday, May 3. Mark your calendar, put on your purple shirt, and come out to see your club in action. This year, YLWC will proudly award a total of $25,000 to students in our community. We couldn’t have done it without YOU -- Please join us to celebrate! Signups for refreshments, seating helpers, student check-in, etc. will be at April’s club meeting. Questions? Please contact Linda Queen. [email protected].

Linda Queen, 1st VP, Dean


Here are some early numbers from our recent event. Again, thank you to all who made the Spring

Extravaganza such a memorable one.

The 2018 Spring Extravaganza estimated total profits are $15,788.66.

Lucy Huerta, 3rd VP, Ways & Means 714.345.7441 ~ [email protected]



Welcome to our new member Rosemary Ramirez. She will be wearing her yellow ribbon, so be sure to

introduce yourself and say hi!

Rosemary Ramirez

6012 Toyon Terrace

714.779.1018 (H)

DOB 5/8 - [email protected]

I would like to thank all the members who participated in our Wall of Praise at the March General Meeting.

I hope you enjoyed reading the notes of thanks to our busy and dedicated members.

Mark your calendars!

April 2018

Annual Membership Dues: Your annual dues can be paid at the April 19 General Meeting. Make checks

payable to Yorba Linda Woman’s Club. Your dues must be received by Kaycee by April 30. If you would like

to send it sooner, you can mail your check to Kaycee Stack, PO Box 1171, Yorba Linda, CA 92885. (See

Membership Renewal Form on Page 13.)

May 22, 2018

Cookies with Kaycee ~ 7 pm in the Club Room

New and newish members can join in the discussions about how our club works and how they can be

involved.

New members please click on the link below to complete the Membership Profile. With this information we

can create more philanthropic opportunities, discover what the members would like to see, and make our

meetings more informative. https://goo.gl/forms/yQPMG3jEkxFH34hO2

Kaycee Stack 2nd VP – Membership Chairman



https://goo.gl/forms/yQPMG3jEkxFH34hO2



ART COMMUNITY SERVICE

NIXON LIBRARY ~ 714.993.5075 ~ nixonfoundation.org

Lecture and luncheon with Ben Stein. Author and lecturer sets the record straight about capitalism.

Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. $45 general admission includes luncheon & book signing.

Collegiate Forum: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence & Fall of the White Collar. Free admission event.

April 9, 2018 at 7:00-8:30 p.m. Discussion with top students from California colleges.

YORBA LINDA LIBRARY ~ 714.777.2873 ~ ylpl.org

Opera Talks. Verdi’s opera, Rigoletto is discussed on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Genealogy. Documenting Women’s Relationships. Learn about information contained in records.

Monday, April 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Adults only.

In the Kitchen: Cooking with Chef Renee and the Jonathons. Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. How

to Roast a Chicken. Adults only.

DIY Terrarium. Supplies, tips and written instructions provided. Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 6:30-8:00

p.m. Reservations required. Adults only.

Japanese Tea. Annual afternoon tea. Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Reservation required.

CURTIS THEATER , BREA ~ 714.990.7722 ~ www.curtistheatre.com

Magic Variety Show. Eric Buss stars in Shenanigans, a rapid-paced magic show that feels like a party.

Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Adults-$32, seniors $28 and students $16.

LA MIRADA THEATER ~ 714.994.6310 ~ LaMiradaTheater.com

Musical: South Pacific. Rogers and Hammerstein’s musical play adapted from “Tales of the South Pacific”.

April 20-May 13, 2018. Single tickets start at $20. Call theater for times and pricing.

RIO HONDO SYMPHONY ~ 562.698.8626 ~ Whittier High Sch. Auditorium,12417 E. Philadelphia St.

Performance. Season concludes with Ode to Joy, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Kimo Furumoto

conducts. Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Free Admission.

SOUTH COAST REPERTORY ~ 714.708.5555

Play: Little Black Shadows. In the face of an uncertain future will they come out of the shadows. Set in

pre-Civil War era, Georgia. April 8-29, 2018. Julianne Argyros Stage. Call theater for times and ticket

prices.

SEGERSTROM CENTER ~ 714.556.2787 ~ SCFTA.org

Performance: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Enjoy premiere dances with Ailey classics. April

19-22, 2018. Evening performances at 7:30 and matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. Call theater for pricing.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON ~ 657.278.3371 ~ www.calstatefullerton.edu/arts

Play: Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Little Theatre. Based on Hans Christian Anderson’s story. March 23-

April 15, 2018. Performances at 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $24 and $22.

Play: The Importance of Being Earnest. Young Theatre. A modern comedy by Oscar Wilde. April 20-May

6, 2018. Tickets-$14 and $12.

Concert: CSUF Concert Choir and Friends. Meng Concert Hall. Featuring choirs from Fullerton College.

Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.


http://www.curtistheatre.com/



Concert: Fullerton Jazz Ensemble and Fullerton Latin Ensemble. Meng Concert Hall. Friday, April 20,

2018 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.

GEM THEATER ~ 12852 Main Street, Garden Grove ~ 714.741.9550, Ext. 221

Play: Always, Patsy Cline. April 12-May 13, 2018.

Diane Harris, Chairman


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Sweet Serenity Quartermania was so much fun at our March General Meeting. Club participation was awesome. A great big thank you to all club members who participated in the "Kickoff Quartermania" auction as a precursor to our April collection of quarters for the Domestic Violence facilities which will enable them to do their laundry. Normally, it costs them close to $1 per load of clothes they wash and dry in the coin machines. Each container of quarters will allow at least 12 loads per individual. The "Sweet Serenity" project title was named for the "Sweet" M&M candies that were in the containers distributed at the meeting and also for the request of Adult Coloring Books & pens or markers to bring "Serenity" to the Survivors of Human Trafficking. It is so helpfully therapeutic for them to concentrate and be creative with their coloring skills. Please return all quarter containers (hopefully full) and bring any donated Adult Coloring Books and/or pencil & markers to our April 19th General Meeting. As always, your participation is voluntary for this project. Legislation Bill SB1104 was discussed as it is being sponsored by the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC). As a club we asked for signatures on letters which will be sent to our District 29 Senator Josh Newman requesting that he support passing this bill. The bill is important for the education and safety of our children and the peace of mind for their parents. This legislation will require school districts to work with their middle and high schools to identify the most appropriate ways of sharing human trafficking prevention resources with parents and guardians. We collected 52 signatures at our meeting and the letters were promptly mailed the next day as our Public Police State Committee Chairman, Jennifer Nickel, will be testifying at a hearing before the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday, March 21, 2018.

Grand Finale of Twin Sheet Donations -- The Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force has been

ecstatic over the generosity from the YLWC. Thank you to all of those who donated sheets. Twenty-one (21)

twin sheet sets were delivered to the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army assist all foreign-born survivors

of human trafficking who are rescued and helped in Orange County. They are a lead agency in the Orange




County Human Trafficking Task Force along with Wayfinders who assist American born survivors. Each

share resources when the need arises. Cooperation is hallmark in a successful task force.

At national anti-human trafficking conferences all other cities are encouraged to follow the Orange County

model of cooperation. From January to February we gave a total of 37 sheets.

Appreciation Basket to Child Abuse Investigators -- This month the Orange County Human Trafficking

Task Force made the decision to recognize the hard work of National Missing and Exploited Children (NMEC)

Investigators. There are 22 investigators nationwide, including 4 in Tustin. Several Task Force members

formed a committee along with the YLWC to fill baskets with items of personal care to say “Thank You” for

the work they do. Each received mugs with the message “You Were Made to Make a Difference”. They also

got fuzzy socks, Peace and Orange Essential Oils with an array of samples, purse and desk diffusers, Kleenex

tissue holders, Wonder Woman reusable snack bags and snacks, Panera gift cards (donated by the Pat Nixon

Women’s Federation) and Purpose Jewelry (jewelry made by Survivors of Human Trafficking). The baskets

were quite festive! It is fitting that this was a community effort for the brave women who investigate child

abuse cases for our community.

Food and Personal Care Donations given to Salvation Army’s Anti-Trafficking Program -- Felicia

Huynh is an expert coupon shopper. She gave 6 boxes filled with shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, hair

spray and feminine products. Pasta, snack bars, taco making kits and canned goods were donated too! The

caseworkers who work one-on-one with survivors will take the donated items to them. This act of

compassion is beautiful as it goes directly to poorest of the poor in our community.

Lucy Park & Martha Doose, Co-Chairmen Sweet Serenity Quartermania donation

714.223.2933 ~ [email protected] buckets & quarter tubes.




EDUCATION COMMUNITY SERVICE

The Books for Topaz Project will continue through May, 2018. If you still have a few more books to donate

I will gladly accept them at our April or May General Meetings.

To date, your generosity has been incredible and the Topaz Elementary School Librarian is thrilled with all

the new books she has in the library for her students due to our donations.

Last Thursday when I read to my kindergarten class at Topaz, I was a bit surprised when I opened the book

and on the inside cover was a sticker that read "This book donated by the Yorba Linda Woman's Club”.

It surprised me to see the sticker, but it made me feel good and proud to be a member of our organization.

Margie Donovan, Chairman


HOME LIFE COMMUNITY SERVICE

There will be no “April Fooling” around in the two Sewing Groups in April.

Everyone will be working hard all the projects that are made. We will be “sew”

busy creating all the adult bibs for the hospice patients, turtle pillows for the

children at Paul Newman’s camp, Lovie Dolls and Isolette covers for the preemie

babies, etc. All of these charities will be “sew” happy to receive these items. So,

you are all invited to come to the next sewing workshops in April. No sewing experience needed, we will

find a job you can do to help create the items that we donate. The April sewing workshops will be:




Sew Kind workshop will meet on Thursday, April 5th from 1:00-3:00 in the clubroom. The Threads of Love workshop will meet on Thursday, April 12 from 1:00-3:00 in the clubroom.

Venita Baker & Aileen Baker, Co-Chairmen, Sew Kind Jackie McPheeters, Chairman 657.363.8788 ~ [email protected] Threads of Love 714.528.9788 ~ [email protected] 714.854.9272 ~ [email protected]

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Thank you to all who participated in the March of Dimes Baby Blanket Drive. We delivered 71

fleece blankets with beautiful crochet edges to the March of Dimes office in Irvine. The blankets

will be given to moms as part of a baby shower gift for preemies born in our local

hospitals. The ladies at the office were very excited to receive so many handmade blankets.

Heather Laporte, Chairman


L-R: Linda Queen, Mia Eadington, Michelle Warner

(March of Dimes Office Managers) & Heather Laporte


This year’s Relay will be May 19-20, 2018 from 9 am – 9 am at Canyon High school. The theme is Celebrating

Life’s – Moments, Milestones, and Memories. We are looking forward to a very successful event with

Placentia, Brea and Anaheim Hills. There will be lots of activities, food, information and fun!

If you haven’t registered yet, you still have time. Go to www.relayforlife.org and search for Yorba Linda

Woman’s Club or Relay for Life of the Canyons. There is no charge to register. Once you have signed up,

send emails to friends and family for donations, read about the various ways you can raise money, and help

spread the word about our event. Our club has consistently been one of the top fundraisers and I hope to

continue the tradition.

If you would like to help and can spare one day, our team needs a person to organize the set-up and clean-

up of our site.

Our Relay Bunco was a success! Thank you to Crystal Gates and her team for putting on a fantastic event.

Each year it keeps getting better. Bunco raised $1,376 for our team.

We are at $3,500 toward our goal of $10,000. Keep up the requests for friends and family.

Kaycee Stack, Chairman


PUBLICITY

SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA – A big thank you to all for helping promote the Spring

Extravaganza, from the flyers and yard signs to big banners and social media posts. All of

it made a positive impact.


http://www.relayforlife.org/



SCHOLARSHIP AND ART CONTEST – The deadline for Scholarship applications is April

3rd. Please share this information with those you think would benefit from it. Details and

applications can be found on our Web page and on our Yorba Linda Woman’s Club

Facebook page.

Again, please “like” and “share” to help get the word out. Also, continue to send pictures you’ve taken to Sally

Barron at [email protected]. Thank you.

Sally Barron, Publicity Chairman


SECTIONS

Our Bunco Relay for Life was a Success! I want to thank everyone for your support, we had a great time.

Happy players; happy winners, including Margaret Donovan who won the raffle for a pie a month for a year,

donated by Polly’s Pies. We also had many other winners for guest prizes. Thanks to Nikki Hernandez Ware,

and her committee for taking the refreshment duty on. Thanks to Heather Laporte, Bunco Co-Chair, for being

the greatest all around support to everyone. And Kaycee Stack, our Relay for Life Chair for suggesting to

once again to make our monthly Bunco a fundraiser. I had a blast and feel very blessed to be able to chair

this event. There are so many more to thank for all the donations, the monetary support even though you

couldn’t make it. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Our Relay for Life event is May 19th and 20th. Keep an eye out for more details.

Thank you to the following for your support in our Gift prizes:

Keno's, Stater Brothers, Body Electric Massage, Tupperware provided by Cindy Noorani, Granola & Dates provided by Haya Dates, Sweet Leesa's Candy, Lydias Nuts and Bites, Gold Canyon Candles, provided by Debbie Adams, Succulents provided by Sandee Van Oyen & Nancy Capel, Art Glass provided by Gary Graves, Dr. Phil tickets provided by Lynda Engebretson, Scrapbooking provided by Jill Miller, Kaycee Stack/ACS Bag and California Pizza Kitchen Gift Card, Roman Bellett, Macy's gift card, Margaret Reafsnyder/Disney Starbucks Cup and Gift Card and Crystal Gates miscellaneous items and MK gifts.

Crystal Gates, Chairman





The March weather with its cold rainy days is perfect for sitting inside, sipping on a cup of your favorite drink and reading a book. Here are some of the recent books read by Book Club members.

Lilac Girls........................................................Martha Hall Kelly The Arrivals..............................................Meg Mitchell Moore Summer House....................................................Nancy Thayer The Midnight Line.......................................................Lee Child Killing England.........................................................Bill O'Reilly Murder on the Orient Express...................Agatha Christie Alexander Hamilton..........................................Ron Chernow Look Again..........................................................Lisa Scottoline I still Dream About You.....................................Fannie Flagg

Come share your latest read with them. Meet us the first Tuesday of the month at 9:30am in the club room. For more info contact the Book Club Head Librarian at below phone number or email address.

Sandy Weinrich, Chairman



MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM

Membership Renewal - Yorba Linda Woman’s Club

Club Year June 2018 – May 2019

Annual dues are payable April 1st, 2018 (dues delinquent after May 1st) Please complete and bring this form w/your check to the April General Meeting

(Please print CLEARLY – this information will be used for the yearbook)

Date ______ ____

Name ______

Address _______ City Zip

Home Phone _ ________ ____ Cell Phone

E-mail: ___ ___ ____________ Check if new email/home address

Emergency Contact Name/Phone: _________

Birthday: Month Day

Has your photograph been taken for the yearbook? YES NO

Membership Category:

_____ Active ($35) Participates fully in club activities

_____ Contributing ($60) Participates fully in club activities except hostessing duties

_____ Supporting ($100) Supports the mission and purpose of the club but unable to be a full participant

in club activities

_____ Life (1x dues $400) Has been an active member in good standing of YLWC for 15+ years

»» Checks payable to Yorba Linda Woman’s Club ««

This form and your dues must be received by the Membership Chairman no later than 4/1

Kaycee Stack, Membership Chairman

P.O. Box 1171

Yorba Linda, CA 92885

Thank you for your continued support of YLWC.


L-R: Carol McCarty, Heather Laporte & Dottie Jensen

Nikki Ware, Kitchen Chairman Cathy & Sam Carswell, Hanging Signs Norma Susic, Placing Signs

Donna Watkins, Kitchen Cashier Marcia Willett & Susan Hillman Carol Beard & Diane Harris



APRIL 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1

EASTER

SUNDAY

2 3

Book Club

9:30am

4 5 Sew Kind

1-3pm

6

7

8 9

10 Bunco

7pm

11 Socialite Lunch

11:30am

Yves’ Bistro,

Anaheim Hills

12 Threads of Love

1-3pm

Board Meeting

7pm

13 14

15 16

17 18

19 General Meeting

Social 6pm

Meeting 7pm

20

21

Orange Dist.

Convention

9am-9pm

Double Tree

Hotel, Orange

22 23 NEWSLETTER

ARTICLES DUE

24 25 26 Socialite Dinner

6:30pm

Polly’s Pie, YL

(Fundraiser

Relay for Life)

27

28

29 30 Student Art

Contest Set-Up

WOMEN OUT WALKING (W.O.W.) – Every Tuesday & Friday at 8:30am. Meet on the west side of the Community Center at the Trail Head.

MAY 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

01 Student Art Contest Judging 10 Board Meeting ~ 7pm

01 Book Club ~ 9:30am 17 Sew Kind ~ 1-3pm

03 Student Awards Night ~ 7pm 17-20 CFWC Convention/Sacramento

08 Bunco ~ 7pm 21 Newsletter Articles Due

09 Socialite Luncheon ~ 11:30am 24 General Meeting/Imperial Rm.

10 Threads of Love ~ 1-3pm Social ~ 6pm, Meeting ~ 7pm

Documents

YORBA LINDA LIGHTSthat we really do become the company we keep. Because we are a diverse organization, the view from my vantage point is remarkably inspiring. Louise Hernandez, President