Patricia “Pat” Jollota has modeled admirable citizenship through her actions and service to the Clark County community, including effectiveness in leadership roles, raising community standards and expectations, strengthening community identity and civic pride, and exemplary giving of time, self and resources. Curator for the Clark County Historical Museum, Vancouver City council member for 20 years, Clark County’s First Citizen for 2012, Author of over 8 books, Historian and Community advocate are some of Jollota’s many contributions. Jollota also helped to establish, and regularly supports, the Children’s Justice Center and Justice for Children—organizations committed to protecting children who are victims of abuse and increasing local awareness of child abuse. She also supports the Humane Society for Southwest Washington and served as the Clark County Animal Control Board’s chair. Her personal and professional contributions to our community are labors of love that go above and … [Read more...]
General meeting and Luncheon American Legion
October 24, 2019 Jeanie Anderson called the meeting to order at 11:40 AM, followed by the flag salute. Vistors were introduced. They were Vicki Craft, Sharon Wiley and Karen Jones. Jane Madden read The Thought of the day. Minutes were approved as presented. Treasurer’s Report: by Marty Erickson Savings Account Revenues $9,572.29 Checking $276.36 12 Month Certificate $3,066.94 Scholarship Account $2,998.72 Net worth to date $15,914.31 MOTION: Gerry Jarvis made a motion to accept the 2019/2020 budget as presented by Marty Erickson. Seconded and passed. VSD Presentation: Jeanie Anderson talked about her meeting with Vancouver School District’s principals on October 15th. She met Dr. Burke at 7:30 AM at the Bates Center. There were 35 principals present, and 25 became active members. She is planning on writing thank you notes to each new member. She would like to be … [Read more...]
Southwest Washington School Retirees’ Association General meeting and Luncheon at The Old Spaghetti Factory
September 26, 2019 Jeanie Anderson called the meeting to order at 11:35 AM, followed by the flag salute. Everyone sang God Bless America. There were 21 members present. Jeanie Anderson welcomed Kathy Lisignoli. Loretta Babbitt read humorous thoughts of the day. Minutes were approved as presented. Treasurer’s Report: by Marty Erickson Savings Account Revenues - $8,847.62Checking - $96.3612 Month Certificate - $3,058.49Scholarship Account - $2,992.58Net worth to date - $14,995.05 The proposed budget for 2019-2020 was discussed. VSD Presentation: Jeanie Anderson and Dr. Burke will be talking to the Vancouver School District’s principals on October 15, 2019 at 8 AM. Friendship: Jane Madden reported in July she sent a card for Duane Abels (died June 1 at age 92), and had a card returned from Loraine Allinzir. In August cards were sent for William Collins, Murella DeVries, Gyla Murdock and Lois Selmar. In September a card was sent for Sue Cannard (died … [Read more...]
Southwest Washington School Retirees’ Association General meeting and Luncheon at Cascadia Tech Academy
May 23, 2019 Jeanie Anderson called the meeting to order at 11:35 AM, followed by the flag salute. Everyone sang America the Beautiful led by the Frasiers. There were 36 members present. Don Rifenbery let us know that his telephone number is 360-721-4992 and to disregard the one in the new Directory. Margaret Snitzler reminded members to call Lacy if your telephone or address has changed. WSSRA, 4726 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503, Phone: (360) 413-5496 Treasurer’s Report: by Marty Erickson Savings Account Revenues$7,767.28Checking$223.3612 Month Certificate $3,050.16Scholarship Account $2,982.02 Net worth to date $14,022.82 April 2019 general luncheon minutes were reviewed and approved as written. Jeanie Anderson recognized some members who we haven’t seen for a while. Linda Averill, WSSRA State President, was introduced. Ron and Donna Frasier were acknowledged. Presentation of Recognition: Gerri Jarvis was recognized for turning 90 years old. She received … [Read more...]