ACTIVITES and EVENTS

Barbara Ann Hall, Maureen Hinds, and Kim Raney to be Honored March 23 at the Covina Center for the Performing Arts

Barbara Ann Hall, Ph.D, Maureen Hinds, and Chief Kim Raney will be honored March 23, 2013 at a Dinner and Award Program at the Covina Center for the Performing Arts. Co-sponsored by the Covina Center for the Performing Arts and The Gas Company, the proceeds of the event will benefit the YWCA San Gabriel Valley's Intervale Senior Services Meals-on-Wheels Program and the WINGS Domestic Violence Program. The YWCA San Gabriel Valley is a nonprofit organization.

The event begins at 5:30 pm with a dinner with the honorees. Ticket Prices are $75 per person or $600 for a table of ten people. These tickets include appetizers, dinner, wine, and the Awards Program. The Awards Program is at 7:00 pm, and includes entertainment, live and silent auctions, and the awards presentations. Ticket Prices are $25 per person if you would like to attend the Awards Program only.

Tickets can be purchased in the following ways:

1. Online at http://covinacenter.com

2. At the box office for the Covina Center for the Performing Arts (104 North Citrus Avenue, Covina, CA). Box office hours are Thursday to Saturday, 11 am. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

3. By downloading the invitation below and returning the RSVP with payment -- download invitation HERE

For information on the dinner and awards program or to make a reservation by telephone or email, please contact Lisa Brabo (626-214-9442 or info@ywcasgv.org).

WINGS Tennis Classic May 3, 2013 at the Claremont Club

The 40th annual Tennis Classic fundraiser will be May 3, 2013 at the Claremont Club . An event not to be missed, the Tennis Classic raises funds to support critical services for domestic violence victims. This 40th annual event will be held at The Claremont Club (1777 Monte Vista Avenue, Claremont) on May 3, 2013, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In addition to the fun of the tennis matches, the festivities will include a live auction as well as a silent auction set up courtside--featuring wine, concerts and relaxing vacation packages. Carefully selected vendors will provide for a fun shopping experience of champagne tasting, jewelry, designer purses, and clothing. At noon, tennis players will break from their games to enjoy a delicious lunch. During lunch, a Fashion Show will be held on the main tennis court.

To play in the round robin, tickets are $60. To attend the event for lunch and enjoy the festivities other than tennis, tickets are $30. The registration flyer can be downloaded HERE.

There are also opportunities to sponsor this event, make a donation, or contribute an item for the silent auction. For more information, please contact the Chair, Ann Baker, at annbaker@cox.net or (858) 481-1011.

YWCA San Gabriel Valley Announces Honorees for

WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION

Covina, CA -- The YWCA San Gabriel Valley will be honoring extraordinary women and organizations who have impacted the field of education for the 2013 "Women of Achievement in the Field of Education: Honoring Passion, Dedication, and Achievement" awards event. Honorees will be guests of the YWCA San Gabriel Valley (YWCA SGV) at the Women of Achievement Awards dinner Tuesday evening, May 21, 2013, at the Pavilion in the Industry Hills Expo Center (16200 Temple Avenue, City of Industry). A reception begins at 5 pm, with dinner at 6 pm and the awards program at 7 pm. Download the registration form HERE.

Education is central to the success of our nation. Women have a dynamic and crucial role in the field of education. They represent 76 percent of our public school educators and 74 percent of our private school educators, in addition to the positions held as administrators, classified employees or elected officials.

The Honorees are:

Corina Benavides Lopez, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty/Lecturer
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
20 Years in Education

Pamela Driscoll, M.Ed.
Teacher for the Blind/Visually Impaired
Azusa Unified School District
34 Years in Education

Elizabeth Hoppe, O.D., Dr.P.H.
Founding Dean, College of Optometry
Western University of Health Sciences
25 Years in Education

Amy Marcus-Newhall, Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dean of Faculty, Scripps College, Claremont
22 Years in Education

Carol Moak, M.S., PPS
Head Counselor and Teacher
Bishop Amat High School, La Puente
25 Years in Education
Catherine J. Nichols, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Covina-Valley Unified School District
26 Years in Education

Lourdes C. Salandanan, MSN, RN-BC, FNP
Corporate Director of Education
Citrus Valley Health Partners
14 Years in Education

Rebecca Summers, M.Ed.
Principal, Whitcomb Alternative High School
Glendora Unified School District
26 Years in Education

Rebecca Valbuena, M.Ed.
Teacher, Stanton Elementary School
Glendora Unified School District
25 Years in Education

Awards of Distinction: Life's Work

Pat Rasmussen, Ed.D.
Governing Board, Citrus College
Retired Administrator Citrus and
Mt. San Antonio Colleges
40 Years in Education

Bonnie Wilson, M.Ed.
Retired School Principal and District Administrator
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
42 Years in Education

Awards of Excellence: Organizations

Asian American Professional Association

AAPA seeks to inspire, develop, and promote Asian American Professionals to maximize their leadership potential. It provides a year-long mentoring program that enhances management and leadership skills through workshops, networking opportunities, and coaching.

School on Wheels

School on Wheels tutors homeless children to help shrink the gaps in their education and provide them with the highest level of education possible. The School on Wheels' mission is to enhance educational opportunities for homeless children from kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Sponsors of this event to date are:

- Diamond: Industry Manufacturer's Council
- Emerald: LA County Supervisor Don Knabe
- Ruby: Pacific Western Bank
- Sapphire: Longo Toyota-Scion-Lexus; Seahorse Protective Equipment Cases;
- Soroptimist International of Azusa-Glendora
- Amethyst: Langlois Fancy Frozen Foods; Suburban Water Systems
- Contributor - Tennant Foundation

For more information, contact Lisa Brabo (626) 214-9442 or LisaBrabo@ywcasgv.org.