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The Latest News From the LOS GATOS-SARATOGA Chapter
Members Gather to Support Nurse Family Partnership
Recently our chapter hosted its annual baby shower luncheon to support new moms and their babies in the Santa Clara County Nurse Family Partnership program. Each attendee brought a gaily bagged gift for a baby boy or girl between 12 and 24 months.
The Nurse Family Partnership (NFP), comprised of eight nurses, provides about 200 low income, young women with an opportunity to get a better start with their little ones. The luncheon featured nurses who work directly with these first-time moms and their babies. They spoke of their personal experiences in providing a host of services during the moms 2 ½ year program with NFP. A graduation ceremony is held to honor these new moms upon completion of their program and to recognize their efforts to improve their life and nurture their now 2 year old child. READ MORE >>
Recently our chapter hosted its annual baby shower luncheon to support new moms and their babies in the Santa Clara County Nurse Family Partnership program. Each attendee brought a gaily bagged gift for a baby boy or girl between 12 and 24 months.
The Nurse Family Partnership (NFP), comprised of eight nurses, provides about 200 low income, young women with an opportunity to get a better start with their little ones. The luncheon featured nurses who work directly with these first-time moms and their babies. They spoke of their personal experiences in providing a host of services during the moms 2 ½ year program with NFP. A graduation ceremony is held to honor these new moms upon completion of their program and to recognize their efforts to improve their life and nurture their now 2 year old child. READ MORE >>
Barbara Weber Honored with Ada Laughlin Award
Barbara Weber was honored with the Ada Laughlin Award by Assistance League of Los Gatos-Saratoga for her dedicated service to helping transform lives in our local community. The Award, presented by last year’s recipient Linda Krain, is given annually to an outstanding member for her work in many areas.
Barbara is active in The Family Program, Senior Cooking, STEAM, Literacy, Tutoring, and the Gardening programs of our chapter. She has a gentle way of asking for what she needs and always offers a compliment and gracious thank you. Her continual dedication to the clients Assistance League serves since 2011 when she joined make her a superb candidate for this year’s special Award. READ MORE >>
Barbara Weber was honored with the Ada Laughlin Award by Assistance League of Los Gatos-Saratoga for her dedicated service to helping transform lives in our local community. The Award, presented by last year’s recipient Linda Krain, is given annually to an outstanding member for her work in many areas.
Barbara is active in The Family Program, Senior Cooking, STEAM, Literacy, Tutoring, and the Gardening programs of our chapter. She has a gentle way of asking for what she needs and always offers a compliment and gracious thank you. Her continual dedication to the clients Assistance League serves since 2011 when she joined make her a superb candidate for this year’s special Award. READ MORE >>
New Board of Directors Elected
Karen Azzi of Saratoga was installed as President for Assistance League of Los Gatos-Saratoga for the coming year. She will lead the organization as it provides its 15th year of service to our local communities. This Board is dedicated to enriching lives and strengthening the community through its strong teamwork and clear goals.
Other board members elected include Gladie Rabitz, Janet Jacobson, Marilyn Cosden, Dru Barth, and Terri Spice of Los Gatos. Board members from San Jose are Joan Duncan, Susan Scharlach, Carol Premo, Kathy Kelley, and Karen Maxwell. Susan Levine is from Sunnyvale. READ MORE>>
Karen Azzi of Saratoga was installed as President for Assistance League of Los Gatos-Saratoga for the coming year. She will lead the organization as it provides its 15th year of service to our local communities. This Board is dedicated to enriching lives and strengthening the community through its strong teamwork and clear goals.
Other board members elected include Gladie Rabitz, Janet Jacobson, Marilyn Cosden, Dru Barth, and Terri Spice of Los Gatos. Board members from San Jose are Joan Duncan, Susan Scharlach, Carol Premo, Kathy Kelley, and Karen Maxwell. Susan Levine is from Sunnyvale. READ MORE>>
Chapter Pilots New Program Teaching STEAM Subjects to Students
Understanding the critical importance for students to be well versed in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) in Silicon Valley in order to succeed, Assistance League Los Gatos-Saratoga launched a pilot program this year to bring STEAM projects into elementary classrooms.
A dozen volunteers meet with students at Rosemary School on Tuesday mornings to read a story focused on STEAM activities and then direct and guide students through completing a project on their own. The first project was focused on Rosie Revere Engineer, and using the engineering design process, each of the over 300 students reached had the opportunity to construct their own paper helicopter and then test how it flew. READ MORE >>
Understanding the critical importance for students to be well versed in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) in Silicon Valley in order to succeed, Assistance League Los Gatos-Saratoga launched a pilot program this year to bring STEAM projects into elementary classrooms.
A dozen volunteers meet with students at Rosemary School on Tuesday mornings to read a story focused on STEAM activities and then direct and guide students through completing a project on their own. The first project was focused on Rosie Revere Engineer, and using the engineering design process, each of the over 300 students reached had the opportunity to construct their own paper helicopter and then test how it flew. READ MORE >>
