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The Latest News From THE LOS GATOS-SARATOGA Chapter
Ada Laughlin Award 2016-2017 - The Newest Recipient!
If Ada Laughlin were alive today, she would be hearing a long list of accomplishments and service to Assistance League about this year’s recipient. Ada Laughlin was a close friend to Anne Banning, the first president of Assistance League, and truly the most hardworking and behind-the-scenes supporter to the president for many years much like our awardee this year.
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If Ada Laughlin were alive today, she would be hearing a long list of accomplishments and service to Assistance League about this year’s recipient. Ada Laughlin was a close friend to Anne Banning, the first president of Assistance League, and truly the most hardworking and behind-the-scenes supporter to the president for many years much like our awardee this year.
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Assistance League of Los Gatos-Saratoga Announces and OSB Award Winner
Assistance League of Los Gatos-Saratoga presented the Community Business Development Manager, Natalie Birthelmer, of Barnes & Noble, Stevens Creek, San Jose with the National Operation School Bell® Award.
Natalie received this recognition for her positive influence over the last 3 years to our Literacy Program and is the first and only representative from Barnes & Noble to receive this prestigious award.
Since 2013, to meet the needs of over 1,000 under-served elementary school students, more than 2,000 books were reviewed and ordered in children’s literature to align with Common Core curriculum. Due to her business savvy, Assistance League has been able to save over $7,000. READ MORE >>
Assistance League of Los Gatos-Saratoga presented the Community Business Development Manager, Natalie Birthelmer, of Barnes & Noble, Stevens Creek, San Jose with the National Operation School Bell® Award.
Natalie received this recognition for her positive influence over the last 3 years to our Literacy Program and is the first and only representative from Barnes & Noble to receive this prestigious award.
Since 2013, to meet the needs of over 1,000 under-served elementary school students, more than 2,000 books were reviewed and ordered in children’s literature to align with Common Core curriculum. Due to her business savvy, Assistance League has been able to save over $7,000. READ MORE >>
New Board of Directors
Assistance League of Los Gatos-Saratoga recently installed a new board for 2017-2018 at its annual May luncheon.
The new board members are President Kathy Kelley; VP of Membership Carol Premo and Janet Jacobson; VP of Resource Development Gladie Rabitz and Judy Levin; VP of Philanthropic Programs Karen Maxwell and Marilyn Cosden; Secretary Barbara Marshall; Treasurer Karen Azzi; Education Susan Scharlach; Strategic Planning Lynn Sprague and Parliamentarian Terri Spice.
The board is dedicated to continuing the chapter’s work of providing essential services to the underserved in local communities. Congratulations to all! READ MORE >>
Assistance League of Los Gatos-Saratoga recently installed a new board for 2017-2018 at its annual May luncheon.
The new board members are President Kathy Kelley; VP of Membership Carol Premo and Janet Jacobson; VP of Resource Development Gladie Rabitz and Judy Levin; VP of Philanthropic Programs Karen Maxwell and Marilyn Cosden; Secretary Barbara Marshall; Treasurer Karen Azzi; Education Susan Scharlach; Strategic Planning Lynn Sprague and Parliamentarian Terri Spice.
The board is dedicated to continuing the chapter’s work of providing essential services to the underserved in local communities. Congratulations to all! READ MORE >>
School Superintendent and Assistance League Partner to Bring Smiles to Their Students
Assistance League of Los Gatos-Saratoga was recently honored with a presentation made by Campbell Union School District Superintendent Eric Andrew, PhD. His topic was “Top 10 Reasons Why Our Students Prosper From This Partnership”.
He reminded us that we have been working with this school district for 15 years and that we continue to boost the literacy of the students we reach. He was appreciative of the Literacy Program which reaches 1000 students with 2500 books each year, and our Literacy Tutoring Program, as well as our support with new shoes and jackets, science camp scholarships, yearly distribution of 1000 dictionaries to 3rd graders and our partnership in Rising Young Authors.
Dr. Andrew’s #1 reason why the Campbell Union School District prospers from our partnership is that our volunteers bring “smiles and hope to many students in the district.” READ MORE>>
Assistance League of Los Gatos-Saratoga was recently honored with a presentation made by Campbell Union School District Superintendent Eric Andrew, PhD. His topic was “Top 10 Reasons Why Our Students Prosper From This Partnership”.
He reminded us that we have been working with this school district for 15 years and that we continue to boost the literacy of the students we reach. He was appreciative of the Literacy Program which reaches 1000 students with 2500 books each year, and our Literacy Tutoring Program, as well as our support with new shoes and jackets, science camp scholarships, yearly distribution of 1000 dictionaries to 3rd graders and our partnership in Rising Young Authors.
Dr. Andrew’s #1 reason why the Campbell Union School District prospers from our partnership is that our volunteers bring “smiles and hope to many students in the district.” READ MORE>>
