20th ANNUAL FRANK SISKCLASSIC

GOLF TOURNAMENT“FORE THE KIDS”

FRIDAY, JUNE 29 Tee Off Shotgun Start at 1 pm

POPPY RIDGE GOLF COURSE In Beautiful Livermore, CA

A Benefit for LOV’s Summer Programs for Children

FOR INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN BECOME A SPONSOR

AND/OR ENJOY A ROUND OF GOLFCALL LOV AT 510-793-5683

Team Best Ball: must use one drive from each player on each set of 9

Tee prizes Awarded to all Players Special Prizes for 1st - 2nd and 3rd - Place Winners

Prizes for 2 Closest to the Pin (men/women) Prizes for Long Drive (men/women)

Hole-in-one prizesPLAY FOR AS LOW AS $ 149 – ASK HOW !

FEE INCLUDES: BOX LUNCH - DINNER GREEN FEES + CART

RANGE BALLS - AWARDS PRESENTATION DRAWING - AUCTION

NON-GOLFERS COME JOIN US FOR DINNER Only $45 for a Great Evening of

GOOD FOOD – GREAT PRIZES

Want to Help & Be Part of the Fun?Contact Shirley at 510-793-5683

WHAT'S UP DUCK?The 24th Annual Tri-Cities Ducks For Bucks Benefit Race – that’s what’s up! Don't duck the opportunity to sponsor an “a-quack-tic” ath-lete. Race day is Saturday, April 28 at Lake Elizabeth

You May Win The GREAT GRAND PRIZE: THE CAR OF YOUR CHOICE, FROM ANY DEALER IN THE FREMONT AUTO MALL UP TO A $30,000 PURCHASE For every 500 ducks in the race there will be a winner for the car.If one of these comes in first – the adopter wins the car. Otherwise the adopter will win the GRAND PRIZE of $2,000 in CASH!

Other fantastic prizes include: a Wellness Package, a Living Trust Package, a 14k White Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant, and five other great prizes, see the form on the next page. But what everyone will be waiting for is the GREAT RACE itself when thousands of little rubber duckies will be set free to float their way to the finish line. Each duck "athlete" has an adopter/sponsor, and you want to be sure you have at least one in the race. As ducks race to the finish line, sponsors will "feather their nests" with those terrific prizes and all the proceeds ben-efit great programs. Sponsorship is only $5 per duck and for every 5 ducks you adopt at one time, you get the 6th duck FREE! LOV's duck sponsors will be supporting our free Summer Recreation & Lunch program for the children of Fremont, Newark & Union City. You don’t have to be present to win those great prizes. However, come and enjoy the day at Lake Elizabeth. There are super drawing prizes, entertain-ment, a free kids carnival, food and fun for the whole family.

Send in the sponsorship form on the next page or go to our website at www.lov. org and race a rubber ducky, or better yet, a flock of rubber duckies for a quack at some of those big prizes, including the chance to drive away with a brand new car!

Tru Dance Performs at Gala

League of VolunteersServing Fremont - Newark - Union City

LOV NOTESMarch / April 2018

Table of Contents Pg. 2 DUCK RACE Pg. 3 SPRING CONCERTS CONTINUE Pg. 4 - 5 ELEGANT AFFAIRE Pg. 6 BINGO Pg. 8 SCENES FROM AN ELEGANT AFFAIRE Pg. 10- 11 THANK YOUS Pg. 12 SCHOLARSHIPS

JOIN THE RACE YOU MAY “FEATHER YOUR NEST”

WITH SOME TERRIFIC PRIZES INCLUDING A CHANCE TO WIN THE CAR OF YOUR CHOICE FROM ANY DEALER IN THE FREMONT AUTO MALL UP TO A $30,000 PURCHASE PRICE THERE WILL BE A WINNING DUCK FOR THE CAR FOR EVERY 500 DUCKS IN THE WATER GRAND PRIZE: - $2,000 in CASH ! Donated by Marsha & Al Badella, Tom & Gail Blalock, Chip & Laura Koehler & Shirley Sisk

OTHER PRIZES:1st WELLNESS PACKAGE - including 26 Chiropractic adjustments & 12 Ionic Detox sessions at Tereo Chiropractic. Donated by Dr. Michael Tereo - valued at $1,7252nd LIVING TRUST PACKAGE - including Trust Agreement, Pour over Will(s), Durable Power (s) of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directive(s)and Quit Claim Deeds Valued at $1500 – Donated by Bermard, Balgley & Bonaccorsi, LLP3rd 14k WHITE GOLD HALO STYLE DIAMOND & PEARL PENDANT 7.5mm Pearl & .16 CTW Diamonds on an 18 inch chain– Valued at $1,025– Donated by Chris’s Jewelry4th SAMSUNG UHD TV – 55 inch 6 series – Valued at $550 – Donated by Kiwanis Club of Fremont 5th BOYS and GIRLS BICYCLES – valued at $450 – Donated by Special Needs Childrens Center Foundation (SNCCF) 6th WEEKEND STAY and FINE DINING in FREMONT – valued at $430 – Donated by DoubleTree by Hilton, Papillon, Massimos & Spin a Yarn7th PAMPER YOUR CAR - with $250 in auto detailing - Donated by TGIF Body Shop

RESERVE YOUR DUCKS NOW FOR THE GREATDUCK$ FOR BUCK$ FUND-RAISERto be held April 28 at Lake Elizabeth

DUCKS ARE $5 EACH – OR YOU CAN PURCHASE 5 DUCKS AT ONE TIME

AND RECEIVE THE 6TH DUCK FREELOV'S PROCEEDS BENEFIT OUR FREE

SUMMER RECREATION IN THE PARKS & LUNCH PROGRAM FOR FREMONT, NEWARK & UNION CITY CHILDREN

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --------------------------------------------------- Clip and mail today:

YES, I want to be a part of this “a-quack-tic” event. Please reserve _____No. of ducks in my name @ $5 ea. for a total of $_____ or 6 ducks for the price of 5, for a total of $25 each for a Total Purchase: $_________ (Your official sponsorship forms will be mailed to you). Make check payable to League of Volunteers or just LOV

NAME:______________________________________ ADDRESS______________________________________________________ CITY:________________________ZIP:_____________________PHONE:___________________________

OK to charge my Master Card /VISA/American Express/Discover No:____________________Exp.Date:____Security Code_______

Signature_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Name As Shown on Card_______________________________________________________________________________________

Mail to: LOV - 8440 Central Ave., Suite A/B, Newark, CA 94560 Fed. Non-profit Tax ID No. 94-2638329

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SPRING CONCERTS CONTINUESUNDAY, APRIL 8 – SISTER SWINGThe Best of Big Band Swing

These three vocalists are dedicated to fun and frivolity while preservingthe vintage jazz sounds of the girl groups on the 1930’s through the 60’s, influenced by groups like the Andrew Sisters, the Boswell Sistersand Manhattan Transfer they bring a new sound to an old style.

SUNDAY, MAY 20 – GATOR NATION BANDZydeco & New Orleans R&B

A hand-clapping, foot-stomping, high energy band. Most notable are their original creations. The flavor is always spicy, like a good gumbo, and bound to please.

Doors open at 1 pm and the concerts begin at 2 pm at

Thornton Junior High Multi - Purpose Auditorium

4357 Thornton Ave., Fremont.

Complimentary intermission refreshments

MUSIC AT THE GROVE RETURNS SAVE THE DATES

Friday - June 22 – Big Bang Beat Friday - July 6 - TBA

Friday - July 20 - TBA Friday - August 3 - TBA Mariachi Festival – Sunday July 16

ANNUAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION NIGHT

SAVE THE DATE Sunday, May 6– 5 pmBronco Billy’s – FremontInvitations Will be Mailed

Summer Recreation - our planning is starting. Your ideas on projects, special guests and other ways to make this a fun summer for the kids are very welcome. Also we will be needing volunteers for the program Mon. – Thurs, 10 am - 2pm, July 9 to August 16

Parks Special Guests - Do you have a special talent, hobby or skill you would like to share with our park kids? It would only take a few hours in one morning to go to our park – and the kids will love it!

Annual Tri City Duck Race - April 28 – Lake ElizabethThe Kiwanis Club of Fremont needs volunteers to run carnival games, to set up, to work in the food area and various other jobs from 8 am to 4 pm. Shifts available. Mini Office Services: Assemble Label Sort bulk mailings for LOV and many other agenciesData EntryWe are always needing help to keep our various data bases up-to-date

Special Events: Join a planning committee or help at the event Call LOV about volunteering 510-793-5683

LOV HAS OPENINGS ON THE NEWARK ARTS COUNCIL

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE IN NEWARK TO PARTICIPATE\COMING UP WILL BE: JUDGING

FINE ART, PHOTOGRAPY & MUSIC FOR HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

SELECTING CONCERT PERFORMERS FOR 2018-2019 SEASON

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL SHIRLEY AT 510-793-5683

LOV HAS OPENINGS FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

IF YOU LIKE WHAT WE DO – SUPPORT OURPROGRAMS AND WANT TO HELP IN SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND IN SETTING GOALS FOR THE

FUTURE CONTACT US AT 510-793-5683

VOLUTEERS ARE UNPAID – NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE WORTH LESS BUT BECAUSE THEY ARE PRICELESS

OPPORTUNITIES 2018

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DOUBLETREE by HILTON SITE OF A TRULY ELEGANT AFFAIRE CELEBRATING VALENTINE’S DAY

The Grand Ballroom of the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Newark was again the site of this – the 27th annual An Elegant Affaire bene-fiting LOV’s Arts in Schools Program which provided 14,302 children with 38 assemblies in 11 schools in Fremont, Newark and Union City last school year. It was a beautiful evening, with delicious food and fantastic prizes.

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors, our silent, live and on-line auction donors, the fantastic food, dedicated volunteers and generous din-ner guests, we netted over $16,000 for the “Arts in Schools” program, Guests were seated at tables with a beautiful centerpiece thanks to Dirk Lorenz of Fremont Flowers. White Crane Winery champagne flowed at the reception. Always popular was beer tasting thanks to Das Brew of Fremont. The guests enjoyed an array of delicious hors d’oeuvres from Gael Stewart of Mission Coffee, while listening to the beautiful Mexican harp music of Salvador Vazquez. Again this year, the guests were mystified by the slight of hand of magician Jerry Li during the cocktail hour. The four course gourmet meal placed before the guests was 5-star – thanks to the talents of Executive Chef Rico and wine poured all night during each course.

Our super MC, Rick Geha, kept the evening lively and fun and auctioned off some great prizes that were donated to us. Without a lot of pressure, Rick was able to get some generous bids during the live auction and for pledges for what we call ‘Funding a Need” which raised additional support for our Arts in Schools program .Some of the fantastic auction prizes were: a deluxe box for 18 people at an A’s game and 4 tickets in a Mezzanine Suite to watch the Warriors at their first post season game donated by Supervisor Richard Valle. There was a Golden State Warriors autographed ball by all the 2016 Championship Team , an autographed jersey by Warrior’s Kevin Durant, a week in a luxury resort in Cabo San Lucas– thanks to LOV’s Executive Director, Shirley Sisk and a terrific tamale party wagon for 12 – donated by Mayor Al Nagy – just to name a few.

THANKS TO AN ELEGANT AFFAIRE SPONSORSWashington Hospital Healthcare System, Tri City Voice, Ohlone College Foundation, Fred Brechtel/Brechtel Mfg, Tom Blalock BART Director, Al & Marsha Badella, Republic Services, George Duarte/Horizon Financial, Fremont Bank, Shirley Sisk, Pride Properties, LOV Board of Directors, City of Newark, Kim Wallace Superintendent FUSD, Congressman Ro Khanna, City of Fremont, Kiwanis Club of Fremont, Fremont Flowers, Print N’ Graphics, White Crane Winery, Das Brewery, American Licorice, Briane & Donna Sisk, Norma McGee, Betty Cole, Chris Montez, Dottie Scott and LOV Bingo Players.

THANKS TO THE HARD-WORKING COMMITTEEBetty Cole - Chair

Rick Geha –Kristen Harvey – Maria Jenkins – Chuck KennedyEileen McDonald - Norma McGee – Donna Sisk

LOV Staff:Shirley Sisk- Executive Director & Harold Colon – Assistant Executive Director

Behind the Scenes: Greg Harris – LOV Facilities Manager - Sherrie Valdez LOV Administrative Asst/Program & Operations,

Dick Fey & Glen Nelson

Thank you All For Supporting Arts In Schools An Elegant evening

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ELEGANT AFFAIRE -A SPECIAL THANKS TO ELEGANT AFFAIRE

PRIZE DONORSLIVE AUCTION: White Crane Winery, Shirley Sisk, Supervisor Richard Valle, LOV Supporters, Union City Mayor Carol Dutra-Ver-naci, Newark Mayor Al Nagy, Newark Unified School District Board of Trustees, Sharon Taylor & Tomiko Cook.

SILENT AUCTION: Trader Joe’s, Beach Blanket Babylon, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Dottie Scott, Chris Montez, Pat Kite Union Sanitary District Board Member, Doubletree by Hilton, Shirley Sisk, Fremont USD Board of Trustees, Shirley Buschke, Winchester Mystery House, Steve Cho, Superintendent Pat Sanchez,- Newark USD, Union Sanitary Board Member – Anjali Lathi, Fremont Unified School District Teachers Association & New Haven Teachers Association

BIDDING FOR GOOD ON LINE AUCTION: Massimo’s, San Francisco Fine Arts Museums, Hiller Aviation, Berkeley Rep Theatre, Stage I Theatre, & Red Lobster/Olive Garden

Scences From An Elegant Affaire

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The Children At Community School For Creative Education Love – B’s Blankets

SAVE THE DATEMarch 24 Family Day in the ParkStop by our table at the City of Newark’s annual event in the Community Center Park. We will have LOV balloons and a prize for the kids along with lots of information on our Summer Recreation in the Parks program and other events coming up. The festivities, including an Easter Egg Hunt, are from 9 am – 11:30 am.

April 8 Sunday Afternoon Concert Series 2 pm featuring Sister Swing - see article pg. - 3

April 28 Duck Race Lake Elizabeth get your ducks in the water. Splash down 1 pm. See article pg - 1

May 6 Volunteer Recognition Night5 pm Bronco Billy’s Fremont Invitations will be sent May 20 Sunday Afternoon Concertfeaturing Gator Nation Band – 2 pm see article pg - 3

June 29 19th Annual Frank Sisk Classic Golf Tournament Fore the KidsPoppy Ridge Golf Course, Livermore - see article pg1

RE-GIFTING AN EASY WAY TO SUPPORT

We all have received gift cards to restaurants and stores that are well-intentioned but something we will probably never use. Why not donate them to LOV? We will use them to raise money through our events that help support our programs, such as: Arts in Schools, Summer Recre-ation, Thanksgiving Day Meal, Holiday Toy Drive and Adopt-a-Family. You will receive a donation letter and know that your re-gifting has become a gift to make a difference in the community. Just send them to us at 8440 Central Ave. Suite A/B, Newark, CA. 94560

THANK YOU

Identification StatementPublication’s title and number: LOV NOTESIssue date: MARCH 2018Statement of frequency Published bi-monthlyAuthorized organization’s The League of VolunteersName and address: 8440 Central Ave. Ste.A/B Newark, CA 94560Issue Number: ISSUE NO. 173

Subscription price: Free

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More Scenes From Elegant Affaire

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• 8-1/2 x 11 – 20# WHITE BOND PAPER we use lots

• 8-1/2 X 11 – 20# COLORED BOND PAPER we use a lot

• FOOD for our Emergency Pantry

• 18-Volt ONE+ Combo 4-piece Tool Kit so we can get the many jobs done

THE S.H.A.R.E.S. PROGRAM It has changed. The cards so many of you took to help support LOV at the Lucky’s, Save Mart, Food Maxx, Smart Foods stores as you shopped were discontinued in April last year. The corporate office of these food chains have switched over to another method – which still will support non profits and schools when you shop. Here is what you have to do as a Lucky shopper:

1. Sign up for Lucky Rewards – go to www.luckysupermarkets.com/rewards ** by filling out the sign up now and fill out form

2. Once you are logged on – click on GIVING BACK

3. Then click on SHARES Card

4. Then click on ENROLL TODAY

5. Then Click NEW TO eSCRIPT

6. Fill out form – Besure to select NON PROFIT THE

LEAGUE OF VOLUNTEERS Once you start typing, it will auto fill – just click on

7. You can enter multiple phone numbers on sign up.

That way 2 family members can log in at the Lucky’s Store at the cash register – use the credit card pad and log in with a phone number.

** NOTE** You can do the same with Save Mart, Food Maxx and Smart Food

We know this takes a little time. However once it’s done – it is no problem when you been fortunate to receive on the average every quarter – a $300 plus check from SHARES.

Thank you for your support

TINY TICKETS – These are what we call left over BART tickets. They are slowly going away – with the issuance of the “Clipper Card”. However, if you have any, you can help LOV and our many programs with this way to raise funds. BART will give us the value of every card we turn in. Please send them to LOV at 8440 Central Ave. Ste A/B, Newark 94560 or drop them off at our center. BART has made it possible for nonprofits to turn these in for the cash value on the tickets. So – don’t throw those “tiny tickets” away – donate them to us for as long as they are still in circulation. Thank You

Other ways to give to lovEmployer Matching Gift/Contributions Program. If your

company has such a program, ask them for details.

Planned Giving • Bequest in Your Will. Leave a legacy through your will. You can give a specific dollar amount, or you can assign a percentage of your estate. Your gift can be unrestricted or it can be designated for a specific LOV program. • Life Insurance Gift. A large gift with little cost to you. Give a policy with LOV as the owner and beneficiary.

• Living Trust. Make a revocable gift during your lifetime. Name LOV as beneficiary of assets in the living trust.

For details, talk with your attorney or estate planner.

Your support to keep LOV’s programs continuing to service the community is very much appreciated.

Wish List

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THANKS TO $5,000 $2,000 & above Kaiser Permanente $1,500Fred Brechtel/Brechtel Mfg Unspecified Al & Marsha BadellaArts in Schools Arts In Schools $1,000 Shirley Sisk$500 & above Republic Services Arts in Schools Mean Well Arts in SchoolsUnspecified Washington Hospital $250 & aboveAnonymous Healthcare System Congressman Ro KhannaArts in Schools Arts in Schools Arts in SchoolsTom Blalock Ohlone College Foundation Helen KennedyArts in Schools Arts in Schools Arts In Schools Anonymous$100 & Above $ Under $100 Adopt-a-FamilyArts in Schools Arts in Schools Marie Smith Jan Crocker More $100 & AboveMayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci Bill Marshak UnspecifiedNewark USD Board Gloria Heminez Stan & Ruthann HuntCraig Steckler Arts Council Florence OrsettChris Montez Anita Deppner Katherine WetzellNorma McGee Miranda Miller John RibaudoNancy Thomas Unspecified Diane BryanAngus Cochran Debbie Rodriguez Philip Talarino Sr.Lynne Sibert Klein James Filippi United Methodist WomenBriane & Donna Sisk anonymous Linda MartinezHorizon Financial Rose DeGuzman Gordon GilmouthAngel Fund Carol Easter Hollie MeierRebecca Velez Joyce Allen Kris Sandoe Nicole Orta Chrystal Rojas Michael & Kristine Huntzinger Michael & Kathie Spencer

Mayor Lilly Mei Presents Certificate ofRecognition to LOV and The Newark Arts Council At Gala

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In Kind Donations$3.000+ $1900+Supervisor Richard Valle Sharon TaylorElegant Affaire Prizes Elegant Affaire Prizes Bingo Prizes$200+ $1400 + Golf Tournament PrizesMayor Al Nagy Dollar Tree – Fremont Elegant Affaire Prize Toys $100 + Cambridge Crossing Shirley Sisk Toys Apartments Elegant Affaire Prizes Jo-Mei ChangToys Satish MathewAmerican Licorice Under $100 Hilary Madona AlsoorsElegant Affaire Prize Toys Tim & Janet Yamaguichi Jennifer Lee Bob Powers Priceless Prizes Nick & Carol Tarantino Bernadette Janken Senator Bob Wieckowski William McDonald Elegant Affaire Prize Mayor Lilly Mei Sarojt Giesala Kar Angali Lathi NUSD Supt. Pat Sanchez Elegant Affaire Prize Berkley RepFremont School Board Trader Joe’s Dottie Scott Alameda Col Fairgrounds FUSD Teachers Assoc. Misc. No Value Given Chris Montez New Haven Teachers Assoc Richard Sibert – Winchester Mystery Adopt –a-Family office supplies House Neelu SanghaCindy Ebbers – gift cards MiscGM Alumni Club – food Eric Dugdale & AnnaOld Castle Building Schilpper - food Envelope - toys Shannon Amezquita – foodALOM – soccer balls Bob & Mary Hastings – office supplies Pat Kite – Elegant Carol Dickson - scanner Affaire Prize

Newark Memorial High School Advance Choir Entertains at Gala

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Non-Profit Org.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPERMIT NO. 4

NEWARK, CA 94560

8440 Central Ave. Suite A/BNewark, CA 94560President Betty Cole

Vice President Chuck Kennedy Treasurer / Secretary Norma McGee

Board Members: Donna Sisk Jerry Juhl

Board Assosiates:Dick Modzeleski Maria Jenkins Rick Geha Paul LyonElise Balgley George DuarteRay J. Rodriguez Chris MontezRichard Ahlbrandt Jan Vincent Toni Souza Larry De Guzman

Executive Director Shirley Sisk

LOV would like to thankDick Modzeleski

for his generous support

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLEGraduating High School Seniors living in the Tri-Cities are encouraged to apply for scholarships in music, fine art and photography. The deadline is April 23 Scholarships available are: Fred Jueneman /Newark Arts Council - Music - $500 (Note: music scholarship applicants must audition Saturday, May 5 10:00 am ) Dan & Marie Archer Scholarship – Fine Art - $250 Dan & Marie Archer Scholarship – Photography - $250

Michael Gendreau Community Service Scholarship - $250Due April 3 - Applicants must have performed a minimum of 50 hours of vol-unteer service to the community in their junior and/or senior years – over and above any mandatory requirement for graduation.

Applications are being sent to all high schools and they can be picked up at our Community Service Center, 8440 Central Ave. Suite A/B, Newark or on our website: www.lov.org.

Dream Achievers Entertain at Gala