President Tom with Lori from the noon club, also with United Way. Lori presented Tom with a certificate from United Way for our participation in the United Way "Kids Read" program. This year the event is on May 23, 2018. If you are interested, they will be putting together the backpacks at the United Way Office May 16th at 6:00 PM. More info to follow in the coming weeks.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fair grounds paving project taking place April 19, 20, and 21. 8AM to 5PM any day. Sign up list was pasted around at the LV meeting.
District Conference in Tahoe May 4th, 5th and 6th. President Tom will be driving up and back on Saturday to attend and asked if anyone needed a ride.
May 12 5PM, BBQ and Potluck at the Lambert's home. Directions to follow. Sign up sheet was distributed-will continue next week, Victoria says feel free to bring whatever you like for the Potluck.
May 15- all clubs BBQ and Potluck at the Railroad Museum. Sounds like we will all be in the kitchen a bit. Sign up sheet was distributed at meeting-will continue next week . This event will be in lieu of our regular Tuesday meeting.
May19th- keep open for Chinese Ag tour, Joe will be helping Ute with organizing event.
A date for a work day at the PAL center with be forthcoming. Help is needed to tape for painting. Dan will Check with Lt. Parsons for more info.
And last but not least Demotion Party Potluck for our esteemed President Tom will take place June 19th at Vinnie's Fairfield Inn.
Dexter announce that in the 4 years holding the non-profit raffle we have make over $50,000.00 for the participating non-profit organizations. It was suggested that the Food Closet also look into this worthwhile event.
PROGRAM
This week Luna Vista welcomed Tanya Garcia-Cadena from the Woodland Food Closet. Who gave us an update on what is happening and changing at the Food Closet.
Woodland Food Closet provides a basic, direct service. They provide 3 days of food, 9 meals in all to individuals or families who don’t have any other way to obtain it.
Some of the people they serve are elderly as well. Still others are disabled or suffering from a serious debilitating illness. They have nowhere else to turn for basic sustenance.
All clients are referred by a social service agency. They accept referrals from all agencies in town. also churches and schools. A referral form is completed and the client comes to the Woodland Food Closet that day to pick up needed food and supplies.
Woodland Food Closet is operated entirely by volunteers, with the exception of a part-time paid Coordinator.
The Woodland Food Closet relies on the assistance of community members and organizations to provide emergency nutrition for families. Funding from some community sources will be "drying up" Like the Raley's organization that had been a huge donor in the past. They will be looking for new funding in the future to keep this worthwhile organization working.
At the completion of the presentation several Luna Vista members contributed monetarily to the food closet.
President Tom with gift for our speaker, Tanya
Tanya with example of products distributed by Woodland Food Closet. They distribute sundry items as well as food.