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Having trouble accessing the Tidings or the other kingdom newsletters? This FAQ written in 2012 and posted to the official SCA website may have the answers you are looking for.
A Quick View of the
SCA E-Newsletter Website
E-Newsletters FAQ updated February 14, 2012
What is my user name?
Your user name is your membership number.
What is my password?
The temporary password is "start" (without the quotes). Once you have accessed the website,
we ask that you immediately reset the password with one of your own choosing.
Do I need a specific browser?
The appearance of the website is best when viewed with the latest versions of Internet
Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and Safari. The site can be viewed with earlier browsers, but the fonts
may change, causing some kingdom names to be superimposed over their devices.
Will I receive e-mail notification that the e-newsletter is ready?
Yes, Sustaining and International members will receive an e-mail notification when the
newsletters are available online, if we have your e-mail address on file. If you haven't shared
this with us yet, you can send your current e-mail address along with your modern name,
current mailing address, and membership number to firstname.lastname@example.com to be added to the
list before the 20th of the month.
When will the first e-newsletter be available?
On March 1, 2012, the first electronic issues of kingdom newsletters will be available through
the newsletter website.
Does my Family membership number give me access to the e-newsletters?
No, only Sustaining and International members have access to the website.
Why is there a delay between the policies going into effect and the first issue?
Once the policies go in effect on January 1, 2012, members have the option of choosing enewsletters
only, and this means the mailing label list needs to be updated for each individual
that chooses the e-newsletter option. For the March issue, the mailing labels are issued the
beginning of February.
Will I have to choose between paper and electronic copies?
All Sustaining and International members will have access to the SCA Newsletters website, but
those members who wish to continue receiving paper may add on that option when they renew
their memberships after January 1, 2012, for an additional cost.
What if I only want to receive my newsletter electronically, but my membership is not due for
renewal until later in 2012?
Starting January 1, 2012, you can complete an online form at www.sca.org that will allow you to
discontinue receiving the paper copies of your newsletter(s), no matter when your membership
is due for renewal. No refunds or discounts for either production or postage costs will be
forthcoming if you choose this option, but we do thank you profusely for helping the SCA run
more efficiently!
Why are all the paper newsletters being standardized?
The majority of the members have expressed their wish to get their newsletter electronically,
and based on the information from Lochac, we see many (if not all) of the kingdoms quickly
dropping below the minimum quantity for bulk mailing rates. In order to avoid all paper
subscribers being required to pay first class rates, all kingdom newsletters will be mailed in one
bulk mailing. In order to accomplish this, all newsletters have to be the same size and weight.
Can I continue to receive my paper newsletter first class?
What differences will there be between the e-newsletter and paper versions?
None. Only the method of delivery is different.
What else will be available on the website?
Supplements to the kingdom newsletters, a current inter-kingdom directory, and an excerpt
from Tournaments Illuminated.
What are the "supplements"?
Kingdom chroniclers may opt to create PDF supplements of articles, artwork, etc. They may
create these monthly, or quarterly, or as desired. All official business (event announcements,
letters from officers, position openings, changes in kingdom law, etc.) may not be included in
the supplements – they must remain in the newsletter itself.
Will I be able to access just my kingdom's newsletter, or all of them?
All of the newsletters can be viewed and printed from the website.
Can I access other publications (such as Board Minutes) through this website if I did not
subscribe to them?
Board minutes will not be available online. If you would like to subscribe to the Board Minutes,
please contact Member Services at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Will the e-newsletter be archived online?
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Initially, we are looking at archiving the issues and supplements for 12 months.
Will e-newsletters constitute proof of membership?
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from Member Services by sending them a letter (P.O. Box 360789, Milpitas, CA 95036-0789),
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(directions are available at http://www.sca.org/members/memberfaq.html#noltr).
Can the e-newsletter be updated between issues?
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access to the same content.
Why won't kingdoms continue to get newsletter stipends?
The stipends covered mailing and production costs (prior to the 2010 stipend reduction) and
now all of that will be paid for directly by the Corporate office, no stipends will be issued. (See
the question on the standardization of newsletters.)
What happens to any money left in our Chronicler's account?
This is up to the individual kingdoms. Some will continue to have separate accounts (and
exchequers) for the chroniclers office and others are combining it with the kingdom funds.
Can the kingdom newsletters still accept advertising?
Yes. As the paper and electronic versions will be the same, the advertisements will appear in
both. Another positive aspect for advertisers is that with the electronic version, their
advertisements will be accessible by all members.
Will there be an easy way to print or download the newsletter?
Yes, you can print and/or download the newsletters. If you don't have a PDF reader, you can
download one for free from Adobe's website at http://www.adobe.com/products/reader.html.
On some computers, it is quicker to download the file and then print it (rather than opening the
PDF from the website and printing directly).
Are the newsletters accessible on my mobile device?
While the website is accessible by smartphones and tablets (mobile devices with browser
software), it will not be optimized for smartphone/tablet browsers at this time.
Will officers be required to continue receiving paper copies?
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membership (see above).
Can affiliates access the e-newsletter site?
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office and their information will be added to e-newsletter file.
I still have more questions, comments or concerns. Who do I contact?
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A project is underway to develop a system that would be able to detect and track even minute changes in electronic data systems that hold sensitive and private information.
University of Arizona computer science professor Richard T. Snodgrass and his colleagues have spent years working to strengthen safeguards for digital records.
The team of researchers from the UA and two other institutions has just received a joint grant from the National Science Foundation to advance their work, which is especially relevant given recent financial scandals and also because of recently mandated federal laws against white-collar crime.
"If I change a cell, the product would think the whole document is changed," Snodgrass said, adding that the system would help users comply with regulations and also increase accountability within their respective practices.
"What we're doing is taking those techniques to an individual cell level," he said. "This will help companies to be compliant with these laws and, just as important, help the public to know that these regulations are being followed."
Snodgrass is a co-principal investigator on a three-year NSF grant totaling $870,000 that will allow researchers to develop and study a system of creating databases that are far more secure and advanced in tracking information changes, while retaining their high performance.
"Primarily, we're creating new functionality to enable the database to do something it can't do now, and to do it efficiently," said Snodgrass, who specializes in tamper detection, database design, temporal databases and the science of computation.
The team is working to create a system that would be able to detect and track changes made, and to tie those changes to a single source – but without sacrificing performance for security. The project has implications for any business that uses a database to store information that is of a critical nature.
The grant – "III-COR Medium: Collaborative Research: Achieving Compliant Databases" – will be split among the UA, Stony Brook University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
The challenge, Snodgrass said, will be in making sure that the system is in compliance and, at the same time, prevents insiders "with super-user powers" from improperly changing the stored information.
All of this is increasingly important to ensure secure databases not only for best business practices, but also because of government mandates, Snodgrass said.
"Many laws are now on the books because of Enron and others," said Snodgrass, who added that the UA's grant amount is about $280,000.
"These laws say that changes to the financial record need to be monitored and that only certain people can make changes," he said.
One such law is what is commonly known as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act – one that the U.S. Congress passed in 2002 after a series of financial scandals surfaced in companies like Enron, Tyco and WorldCom.
The act, as it reads, was created to "protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures." The federal law makes it illegal to destroy, alter or falsify records, among other things. It also called for the creation of an oversight board and strengthened sanctions against those who commit white-collar crimes.
"There are many products that help support these laws," Snodgrass said. "The problem is that those systems don't work if you have a database like an Excel spreadsheet."


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Monthly Archives: September 2014
Have you ever wondered what God thinks…Like what He thinks about us when we fancy ourselves up ? He made us in his own image, so shouldn't we be pleased with looking like Him? He's God, maker of all, … Continue reading
Blessed Are the Cracked
I'm sure we're all no strangers to darkness. It can take many forms–pain, anger, difficulty. It's pretty much anything negative in our lives personified. Darkness can be difficult to overcome, especially when it takes the form of depression, hurt, anxiety, and any … Continue reading
God is Light (No Darkness At All) – Let's Talk About Depression
So, let's talk about the elephant in the room, it's everywhere and everyone ignores it: depression. I think it's safe to say that by September 17th 2014, most all of us are back in school. (Unless you're like me and … Continue reading
Quotes of Light and Darkness
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." ― Martin Luther King Jr. "Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness." ― Anne … Continue reading
Grafted Magazine Issue 3 – Light and Darkness
"God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all." That's the theme of Grafted Magazine's issue 3. With short poems, an interview diving into how God is present in professional sports, a small testimony of God's unfailing … Continue reading


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Tuesday on CNN's "Newsroom With Brooke Baldwin," after Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump held a private meeting today with the head of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Javier Palomarez, the CEO said, "The private Donald was very different from the public Donald."
Palomarez said, "He did talk to me candidly about his feeling about the Hispanic community and immigrants in general. He talked to me about some of his friends who are Hispanic who have had longstanding relationships with him. People whose names I won't mention now. The reality of it is, the private Donald was very very different from the public Donald, and I was very–I think encouraged—by what I heard, but the proof is in the pudding."
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Each semester students can apply to work with dedicated writing tutors -- peer writing mentors -- with whom they meet weekly for the duration of the semester. Trained graduate and undergraduate tutors are available to work with undergraduate students who feel that their writing is not effectively communicating the depth and quality of their thoughts and ideas.
During weekly meetings, KNIGHT WRITERS may work to:
- help writers get started with an essay by reading and discussing a writing assignment, evaluating research material, or brainstorming an outline.
- discuss ways to shape a coherent argument, make strong use of evidence, work with appropriate citation conventions.
- consider questions about depth of analysis, organization, thesis statements, audience expectations, paragraph development, stylistics, or sentence structure.
- identify patterns among errors in grammar or usage and to develop effective strategies for their own line editing.
Topics of discussion may also include strategies for reading; the influence of language or cultural background on one's approach to academic writing; coping with adversity, optimizing success, and becoming familiar with campus resources and social networks. Above all, Knight Writers work with students to develop a spirit of inquiry and a sense of empowerment through academic writing.
Because writers reach higher with a STEADY SYSTEM of writing support.
Apply to this program either as a mentor or as a student!
- First-year students interested in working with a peer mentor at the Writing Workshop, 174 Rockefeller Hall, or here.
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COD Football: Roland signs letter with UWA COD Football sophomore offensive lineman Michael Roland (La Porte, IN) has signed a letter of intent with the University of West Alabama. Full Story
2018 Schedule Preview - COD Football The upcoming 2018 season puts some new teams in new places as the SCFA reorganized all six Divisions and the College of the Desert Roadrunners looks to return three All-Conference selections. Full Story
COD Football: Castellanos named to All-State team College of the Desert place kicker, Luis Castellanos (Cathedral City H.S.) named Region IV All-California First Team Offense by the JC Athletic Bureau. Full Story
2017 Season in Review - COD Football Under fourth-year head coach Jack Steptoe, Desert finished the regular season with a record 4-6 overall and 1-4 in conference. The team was bestowed with three first team All-Mountain Conference... Full Story
COD Football defense keeps team in game late, falls to Olympians, 23-19 COD (4-4; 1-2) moved the ball well on the ground, but six turnovers proved costly against the San Diego Mesa Olympians (7-1; 3-0), 23-19. Full Story
COD Football: Ringo wins PCAC & SCFA Awards COD Football freshman wide receiver Kerrion Ringo (Evansville (IN) F.J. Reitz) was awarded the Week Eight SCFA American Conference Mountain Division Co-Offensive Player of the Week award and the... Full Story
COD Football falls in Challenge Trophy game with San Bernardino Valley, 35-33 COD (4-3; 1-1) went up 17-0, but then a nearly hour long 2nd quarter doomed the Roadrunners momentum, as the San Bernardino Valley Wolverines (4-3; 1-1) held onto the "Challenge Trophy"... Full Story
COD Football: Williams named PCAC Athlete of the Week COD Football freshman running back Tony Williams (Indio Shadow Hills) was named the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference's (PCAC) Honorable Mention Male Athlete of the Week for the week of October... Full Story
COD Football rolls to 4th straight win, keeps Palm-to-Pines Trophy, 43-36 COD (4-2; 1-0) opened up American Conference-Mountain Division play with the 49th annual Palms-to-Pines Trophy game, traveling to Mt. San Jacinto (3-3; 0-1) and knocking off the Eagles, 43-36. Full Story
COD Football reverses the curse over the Vaqueros, 25-20 COD (3-2) rolled to their third straight win and defeated the Santa Barbara City Vaqueros (3-2) for the first time in program history as Tony Williams racked up 186 yards and the defense made a huge... Full Story
COD Football: Shoeman wins PCAC & SCFA Awards COD Football freshman quarterback Noah Shoeman (Murray, UT) was awarded the Week Four SCFA American Conference Mountain Division Offensive Player of the Week award and the Pacific Coast Athletic... Full Story
COD Football: Holt wins PCAC & SCFA Awards COD Football sophomore linebacker Austin Holt (Palatka, FL) was awarded the Week Three SCFA American Conference Mountain Division Defensive Player of the Week award and the Pacific Coast Athletic... Full Story
COD Football gets back on track with win over the Wildcats, 24-15 COD (1-2) played swarm defense as the Roadrunners grabbed six sacks and the offense found the end zone twice on the ground and once in the air as they won their first game of 2017, defeating the West... Full Story
COD Football sweeps Player of the Week Awards COD Football has swept the Week One SCFA American Conference Mountain Division Player of the Week awards, winning Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams/All‐Purpose honors. Full Story
COD Football struggles in loss to #16 Gauchos, 41-7 COD (0-1) opened up the 2017 season at home and held the #16 team in the nation, the Mission Viejo Saddleback Gauchos (1-0) to a 13-0 lead at the half, but some key miscues lead to a home loss for the... Full Story
COD Football Coach named to Hall of Fame COD Football head coach Jack Steptoe will be inducted into the Los Angeles Valley College Athletic Hall of Fame on June 30, 2018. Full Story
COD Athletic Training Staff Helps Prevent Heat Illnesses Complete video of College of the Desert Athletic Training Staff featured on KMIR. Full Story
Palm Desert-La Quinta Pop Warner visit Desert Palm Desert-La Quinta Pop Warner 3rd Annual Football Youth Camp held at College of the Desert over the weekend. Full Story
COD Football: Kareem and Parise sign letters of intent COD Football had three players sign their national letters of intent as offensive linemen Eric Kareem and Kevin Parise will be moving on to play at the 4-year level. Full Story
COD Football featured on Billboard Thanks to "Signarama Palm Desert" for their Shout Out Board on the 10! COD Proud! College of the Desert Football Back-To-Back Champs Full Story
COD Football: Steptoe takes hold of full time role After two Conference titles in three seasons, College of the Desert has elevated football head coach Jack Steptoe to a full time position. The Desert Community College District approved his hire on... Full Story
COD Football: Bailey signs letter with ULL COD Football sophomore inside linebacker Brayden Bailey (St. George, UT Desert Hills) has signed a letter of intent with University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Full Story
COD Football: Goulbourne signs letter with ISU COD Football sophomore wide receiver Myles Goulbourne (Waterbury (CT) Crosby) has signed a letter of intent with the Indiana State University. Full Story
COD Football: Ellison & Dalton named 1st team All-State College of the Desert Football sophomore defensive back Corey Dalton (Midlothian (IL) Bremen) and sophomore running back Anthony Ellison (Banning H.S.) were both named Region IV All-California First... Full Story
2016 Season in Review - COD Football Under third-year head coach Jack Steptoe, Desert finished the regular season with a record 6-5 overall and 4-1 in conference. As a reward for winning the American Division-Mountain Conference title... Full Story
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The love of money
Tuesday, May 02 2006
Contributed by: dbsmall
Views: 13,204
So far, no big deal.
But I've been thinking that there are two more characteristics that join all three:
1) All bet heavy/are risk-loving. Think about how nuts it was when Trump was building the Taj Mahal, or Branson bet that Phil Collins would ever be anything.
2) All made their money in luxuries---resorts, entertainment, airlines.
So that leaves me wondering: what luxuries are available for a hard-working, above average intelligence guy like me to cash in on, if I make a portfolio of big bets? Seems like it's too late for me to learn the music or hotel business.
And that's why I'm going to be a rum runner. I love rum. Sarcasmo will probably join me, once she associates it with pirates. And even during economic depressions, PeteMartin, people buy their alcohol.
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"Helping people makes you feel good about yourself."
…Rodrigo, a teen participant in the Ceres Program
When you hear the stories, the individual hurdles and accomplishments, the extent of the impact on the community – that is when you truly appreciate the efforts of our nonprofit organizations and the services they provide to Sonoma Valley. And yes, it also broadens your smile to learn how much our Community Grants are helping to make a difference. That is what the annual Community Grant Recipients Update is all about, and the reports from our 2014 recipients were no exception.
More than 70 Impact100 Sonoma members and guests gathered at the Sonoma Valley Woman's Club on March 21st to listen to representatives from the seven nonprofits (image above) that received Community Grants last year. The following summaries provide only a glimpse into the extraordinary projects supported by the Impact100 Community Grants. For a full listing of these grants, click HERE.
Ceres Community Project
Cathryn Couch, Executive Director
Cathryn expressed gratitude to Impact100 for two vital years of support. The Ceres program in Sonoma began with a proof of concept pilot at Hanna Boys Center in which teens learned to prepare (and eat!) healthy meals for clients suffering from illnesses. "From our first month in September 2013 when we provided fewer than 200 meals, we are now – just 18 months later – providing 1,300 meals each month to primarily low-income Sonoma Valley residents who are unable to prepare food for themselves due to their struggles with serious illness." The goal for 2015 is to deliver 15,000 meals!
The impact of this effort was illustrated by numerous testimonials from those they serve. "The best part of becoming a Ceres client was that I did not need to plan meals, shop for food, or prepare meals. They happily did all this for me and delivered the meals to my front door every Thursday morning… During three months of chemo, I was way too sick to even think about or desire food and Ceres helped save my life…" And as for the teens who are helping to provide the meals? Their comments are equally revealing: "I can't believe I am eating kale and seaweed!" and "Helping people makes you feel good about yourself."
Linda Alwitt – FISH/Severe Weather Shelter, Volunteer
Cynthia Vrooman – SOS, Board President
The sound of the heater coming on during a cold wintry night is unknown to the homeless in Sonoma Valley. Cindy recalled hearing the news of people freezing to death during the winter of 2013-2014, while she was curled up in a blanket in her recliner watching Downton Abbey. That was when she decided to get involved. She, along with 15 other volunteers, joined in a pilot project that ran from November through February in which homeless were picked up at the library and taken to one of seven Sonoma Valley churches willing to offer shelter during severe weather.
Linda described the benefits provided: warmth, safety, dinner, a cot and bedding, and breakfast. They have now gathered supplies for 20 homeless people and have a roster of trained volunteers. As this past winter was quite mild, the shelters were not as heavily used as expected. However, it provided a good time to learn a little about what works and what does not. For instance, 45 volunteer hours were needed just to open a church for one night. Such findings have led to a revision of the current model and an effort to find a more permanent place to serve as a severe weather shelter for the homeless.
Jack London Park Partners
Tjiska Van Wyk, Executive Director
Tjiska described the health benefits of outdoor recreation. Unfortunately a lot of at-risk youth have very little exposure to the environment outside city living. This disparity provided a perfect opportunity for the park to increase its involvement within the community and demonstrate that parks are relevant as a long-term resource. Recognizing their inexperience in working with at-risk youth, they turned to their neighbor, Hanna Boys Center, and the Teens to Trails project was born. Eight Hanna students participated in an eight-week-long, vocationally-linked trail restoration project. Beyond the physical skills attained, they also learned about time management, personal responsibility, and how the health of the environment directly affects one's personal health.
Surveys taken pre- and post-project indicated a strong increase in an appreciation for the environment. Javier was a perfect example. He not only overcame his fear of the outdoors, but he also found new leadership skills. And he (along with his peers) lost weight and "buffed up." Javier now wants to explore a career in communications. (If you want to meet Javier "in person," click HERE to view the video about the Teens to Trails project.)
With this project, we have become "greater than a park," Tjiska reflected, and they are now working with many others to expand the program.
On The Move
Leslie Mendine, Senior Consultant and Trustee
Susana Garcia, Family Engagement Director, Parent University Project
Rather than starting with a pre-determined program to engage more Latino parents in school programs, Leslie explained that they recruited five mothers to run focus groups to find out what parents wanted to know about their children's schools. The hope was to connect with 50 people. They ended up with 155, and analysis of their input enabled the creation of a course catalog for the parent university and the start of classes. Though the primary focus was to demystify the school system to parents (how to have a positive parent-teacher conference, understanding test scores, etc.), the classes also included DMV tutoring, access to technology, Zumba, and men's basketball. During the last four months, 150 parents participated in the classes.
Based on her experience with the first class and how nervous the parents were, Susana organized a leadership class for five (mostly) stay-at-home moms, who then felt confident enough to lead focus groups at their community center. They began to see the importance of staying connected to their children's activities. They came to soccer matches, interacted with neighbors and other parents, started volunteering in classes, and encouraged others to do the same. Susana said, "This is my story of five Moms. Imagine ten Moms. Imagine 25. Imagine the changes we can make. I am so proud of them."
Sonoma Overnight Support (SOS)
Kathy King, Fund-raising consultant (pinch-hitting for Catherine Barber, Executive Director)
The SOS homeless shelter has three bedrooms – one for men, one for women, and one for families. Kathy explained that each morning after the residents leave, the professional staff opens the doors to homeless individuals, who come in to use the showers, phone, and laundry and get some food. "In 2013, we served 373 drop-in individuals. This year we served 605, and the number of services provided reached 4,802 – nearly a 5% increase over the previous year." With ~ 40 loads of laundry each week, SOS was thrilled to recently accept a check from Park Point Health Club to buy a new industrial washer and dryer.
Nearly 28% of the drop-ins are women – many of whom bring their children to get them ready for school and receive a hot breakfast. Kathy went on to describe a homeless count last January conducted by SOS volunteers and homeless volunteers. She was guided to several encampments by "a sweet young man in his mid-20s with a huge tattoo on his face. He told me he had made some bad decisions in his life and his mother, who lived in Glen Ellen, would not let him live in her house with younger siblings. These are the faces of the homeless: someone's son, brother or sister, or mother, or even grandmother."
Sonoma Valley Community Health Center
Cheryl Johnson, Executive Director
Once it is fully operational, the new dental clinic will provide services to pediatric and prenatal patients and low-income families. Progress has been a bit slower than anticipated due to two challenges: getting permits for the x-ray machine and finding a Spanish-speaking physician. However, since the "soft opening on February 18th, there have been 54 visits – mostly mothers and children. Ultimately, the clinic aims to serve 7200 patients each year.
Cheryl stressed that the SVCHC really plays two roles: providing health care and educating about health care. That is certainly true when it comes to dental care. The take-home message is that "the mouth is the gateway to your body." Poor oral hygiene can lead to more serious health problems. Bacteria from inflamed gums can enter the bloodstream and travel to the arteries in the heart, increasing risk of a heart attack or stroke. It can also make it harder to control blood sugar levels, which can have a profound effect on those suffering from diabetes.
The Center is also a partner with the Redwood Empire Food Bank in their Diabetes Wellness program in Sonoma Valley, hosting group classes that focus on improving health and nutrition for patients suffering from diabetes.
Teen Services Sonoma
Cristin Felso, Executive Director
Cristin briefly reviewed the progress of their Skills for Life program since receiving the $100,000 Impact Grant in 2011 and then focused on how their new walk-in refrigerator has completely revolutionized the services offered by The Lovin' Oven. The ability to buy in bulk, accept food donations, and prepare foods in advance has led to numerous catering opportunities, record pie sales, potential new partnerships with Whole Foods and Rocket Catering, and a program expansion.
But there is also an individual impact – on those who have found their "first job" thanks to Teen Services Sonoma. "Allen" had been working in the No Name Café, but he lacked motivation. Cristin had several talks with him, but eventually had to let him go. Six months later, Allen asked for another chance. He was turning 18. His parents expected him to pay rent. He was afraid. Allen started the job training classes at Teen Services and was introduced to The Lovin' Oven and catering. The transformation was extraordinary, and Rocket Catering was so impressed that Allen will soon be their first teen employee.
The morning closed with time for questions and answers and an expression of thanks – to the members for their continued support and to the nonprofits for all of the extraordinary work that they are doing in Sonoma Valley.
To read more about all of the recipients of Impact100 Grants over the past five years, please visit Profiles of Impact.


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sea fishing is one of the main attractions of
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of the Marlin family also occur on the north Kenya
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golf at the Malindi Golf Club and bird watching in the
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2017 Allens Pond Duck Derby Results
5,927 Ducks Raced on the Incoming Tide and "Panda" Took First Place
Event raised $53,000 for Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
Adopt Your Ducks
This year was a great 14th year for the Allens Pond Duck Derby with 5,927 ducks racing on the incoming tide at Barney's Joy.
Caron Rocha adopted "Panda", along with 12 other ducks and boy, did her little racer do well! Now Caron has quite the decision to make—actually, a couple of decisions to make. First, what will her dream vacation destination be? And second, who will she travel with?
From all accounts, Caron's duck, "Panda" was determined and raced with ferocity among the pack to claim her victory. Thailand and China have been circulating about as potential destinations, but we'll wait for final confirmation from the winner.
Now let's take a few steps back to the afternoon of Saturday, August 12, when all those rubber ducks entered the water and raced through the channel at Barney's Joy. They were competing to win the Grand Prize—dinner for two anywhere in the world, with round-trip airfare and two nights' lodging—as well as 41 other fantastic prizes. It was overcast and rainy at first, but the rain stopped and the sun broke through just in time for the race.
By then, loads of enthusiastic race volunteers, viewers, and staff were excited and ready for the big event, including our winner! Caron and her kids have volunteered as "Duck Wranglers" for the event for years—helping to get the ducks in and out of the water (no small feat). When notified over the phone by Sanctuary Director Gina Purtell that she had won, Caron was completely surprised that one of her ducks did indeed win the grand prize!
The Duck Derby Festival that followed the race was phenomenal, with over 250 people in attendance, loads of activities and educational exhibits from Allens Pond and partner organizations, a delicious $5 BBQ with amazing homemade desserts, and live music. A successful silent auction and live plant auction topped it all off.
All in all, over $53,000.00 was raised! The event was a major success and showed great support for the sanctuary and its conservation efforts, educational programming and environmental advocacy.
Thank You
Endless thanks go out to all of the volunteers who supported all the events. Their hard work and dedication made the entire weekend an amazing affair.
Our thanks also go out to all of the prize donors—41 in total—with special thanks to the grand prize sponsors: Sylvan Nursery, The Bayside Restaurant, Nye Synthetic Lubricants, Compton Catering and Clambakes, Milbury and Compnay Real Estate Brokerage and Oppenheimer, as well as Buckley and Moniz, Village Travel and Austin Limousine Service.
Festival sponsors were were Watchman Waterproofing, Fiber Optic Center, Inc. and Whaling City Sound of New Bedford. Tents generously donated by Sperry Tents and food for the event by Coastal Roasters, Eva's Garden and the Bayside Restaurant.
This tremendous combined support is what makes it possible for all duck adoption fees to go directly to support Allens Pond.
Prize Winners
Below is the official list of winners for the 2017 Allens Pond Duck Derby in descending order from 'Slacker Quacker' (last duck in) to the Grand Prize winner, "Panda."
If you are a prize winner, please call the field station at (508) 636-2437 or email us at email@example.com so we can coordinate pickup and/or mail delivery of your item.
Listed by Prize ($ Value) | Duck Name | Winner Name | Winner's Town/State
- Slacker Quacker One free duck entry for 2017 Duck Derby Hope Janet White North Dighton, MA
- Stealth Duck "Box of Quackers" for 2017 Duck Derby Trevor Victoria Konar Houston, TX
- Prize 41 Wind Drift Studio Sharon's Murals and Faux Finishes ($50) Iceland Lisa Orton Somerset, MA
- Prize 40 Westport Apothecary Gift Certificate ($50) Diale Janet Haring South Dartmouth, MA
- Prize 39 Village Merchant Gift Certificate ($50) Vegas Jeanne Duarte Fall River, MA
- Prize 38 Sail Loft Gift Certificate ($50) Duck #1 Gib Smith Westport, MA
- Prize 37 Peckham's Greenhouse Gift Certificate ($50) Wrigley#6 Henry Barnard South Dartmouth, MA
- Prize 36 Partners Village Store Merchandise & Gift Certificate ($50) Lily Barb Henderson Cohasset, MA
- Prize 35 Norton Gallery Gift Certificate ($50) Joker Jennifer Linch North Dartmouth, MA
- Prize 34 Head Town Landing Store Gift Certificate ($50) Stormin Susan Walas South Dartmouth, MA
- Prize 33 Folia Gift Certificate ($50) Mary Jane Devon DeGrazia Westport, MA
- Prize 32 A.S. Deams Gift Certificate ($50) Jay Cyn Spence South Dartmouth, MA
- Prize 31 DNRT Family Membership ($50) Jack-o Mary Anne Thadeu Westport Point, MA
- Prize 30 Dartmouth Building Supply Gift Certificate ($50) My Girl Irene Buck Westport, MA
- Prize 29 Dartmoor Gifts Gift Certificate ($50) Meaghan Deirdre Healy Fairhaven, MA
- Prize 28 The Comfort of Touch Gift Certificate ($60) Hakan Nikki Kalokerinos New York, NY
- Prize 27 Sisters of Solace Holistic Healing Gift Certificate ($65) Lyra Susan Bergquist Lakeville, MA
- Prize 26 New Bedford Whaling Museum Four Admission Passes ($68) Liam Carol Veiga South Dartmouth, MA
- Prize 25 New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks! Membership ($75) Serafinn Patricia O'Hearn New York, NY
- Prize 24 Flora Gift Certificate ($75) Nicole Ethan Gallo Westport, MA
- Prize 23 Cape Cod Cupola Gift Certificate ($75) Sylvie Elizabeth Graver Lincoln, MA
- Prize 22 The Back Eddy Gift Certificate ($75) Christopher John Niles Westport Point, MA
- Prize 21 Carabiner's Personal Belay for Four ($90) Geoff Meghan Kish New Bedford, MA
- Prize 20 Westport Concerts on the Point Four Tickets ($100) Willa Lisa Balaschak Dartmouth, MA
- Prize 19 Beehive Salon Cut & Color with Caite ($100) Angela Correia Angela Correia Dartmouth, MA
- Prize 18 Little Moss Gift Certificate ($100) Pat #3 Pat Peelen South Dartmouth, MA
- Prize 17 Country Woolens Gift Certificate ($100) Dr. Mr. Johson Gina Bramwell Westport, MA
- Prize 16 Ace Hardware Gift Certificate ($100) Natalia Fred Da Rosa South Dartmouth, MA
- Prize 15 WRWA Membership, Tote Bag & Gift ($120) Buddy Q Merilee Kelly Mattapoisett, MA
- Prize 14 Westport Art Group Membership & One Class ($125) Duck #10 Alice Nichols Providence, RI
- Prize 13 Salt Marsh Pottery Gift Certificate ($125) Bellisimo Sue Coles Barre, MA
- Prize 12 Tripp's Boatyard & Marina Three Life Jackets ($135) Bali Mary Ellen Lees Dartmouth, MA
- Prize 11 Allendale Country Club Golf Twosome with Cart ($140) Bogey Sylvia Parr Fair Oaks, CA
- Prize 10 Allendale Country Club Golf Twosome with Cart ($140) Waverider Irene Buck Westport, MA
- Prize 9 Mass Audubon Family Membership & Gift Pack ($150) Rio Claudia Arsenio North Dartmouth, MA
- Prize 8 Carol Veiga Original Artwork (150) Splash Lynn Randall Concord, MA
- Prize 7 Lloyd Center Family Membership & Kayak Tour for 2 ($150) Lily Sara Quintal Westport, MA
- Prize 6 Residence Inn One Night Studio Stay & Breakfast ($200) Moose Meghan Kish New Bedford, MA
- Prize 5 Paquachuck Inn One Night Stay ($200) Arts for Peace Cindy Cohen Barrington, NH
- Prize 4 Sylvan Nursery Gift Certificate ($250) Goldie Locks Doreen Manchester Westport, MA
- Prize 3 Lees Wine and Spirits Gift Certificate ($250) Duck #2 Alice Nichols Providence, RI
- Prize 2 Dartmouth YMCA Two Youth Memberships ($300) Hail Mary Joe Vitelli Dartmouth, MA
- Grand Prize: Dinner for Two with airfare & hotel (508) 864-3191 (PRICELESS) Panda Caron Rocha Dartmouth, MA


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BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil — With Neymar sidelined because of a broken vertebra and Brazil's forwards ineffective throughout the World Cup, it will be up to the team's defenders and midfielders to keep Brazil in the World Cup.
Brazil is turning the focus away from its once-mighty attack ahead of Tuesday's semifinal against Germany, hoping the rest of the team will be able to come through and carry the hosts into the final.
Brazil scored 10 goals in its first five matches, with half of them coming from defenders and midfielders. Neymar scored four, with center forward Fred only finding the net once. Defenders scored the team's past three goals.
Without any reliable options for the attack, coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is almost certain to replace striker Neymar with a midfielder.
Scolari recently considered removing Fred from the lineup and adding a third central defender, going back to the 3-5-2 formation that he used when he led Brazil to its fifth world title in 2002.
"We are a team, and a team is not made up only of strikers," Scolari said. "We have a group. When this group wins, everybody wins, regardless of who scores the goals."
Chelsea midfielder Willian is the most likely replacement for Neymar, but in the team's final practice Monday, Scolari hinted that he may use three defensive midfielders, with Luiz Gustavo returning to the team after a yellow card suspension.
"We have good players for the sector where Neymar played," Scolari said. "We have options. I'm confident; I'm not worried."
In addition to the Barcelona star, the coach picked four other strikers for the World Cup: Fred, Bernard, Jo and Hulk.
Fred was supposed to supply the goals, but he struggled from the beginning and has been loudly criticized by fans and media. His lone goal came in the 4-1 win over Cameroon in the team's final group-stage match.
"Fred has been playing for the team," Scolari said. "We can keep winning, even if he doesn't score. Fred is not the only one in charge of scoring. Everyone has that responsibility."
Brazil hasn't had a star striker since Ronaldo stopped playing after the 2006 World Cup. Luis Fabiano was the team's starter in the 2010 tournament in South Africa.
In addition to missing Neymar, Scolari also won't be able to count on captain and central defender Thiago Silva because of a yellow card suspension. Dante, who plays in Germany for Bayern Munich, is almost certain to replace him.
Silva scored one of Brazil's goals in the 2-1 win over Colombia in the quarterfinals Friday. Fellow defender David Luiz scored the other. Luiz also had scored the team's lone goal in the second round against Chile.
"The Brazilian national team is not only about Neymar," Silva said. "It's in times like this that the whole group has to show its strength."


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