CRB Annual Picnic

What? Come to the CRB Annual Picnic and Potluck at the Rancho Bernardo Community Park!
Help out by working at the Kid Zoe with rock climbing, face painting, games and inflatables. There will also be volunteer opportunites for set-up, clean-up and food distribution.

When? Memorial Day May 28, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Directions: Take 1-5 South, Take W Bernardo Dr./ Pomerado Rd. Exit, Turn left and drive up hill to first right, follow park road to end at the gazebo

Del Mar Heights Elementary School Carnival

Event Chair: Rachel Graddy (858-793-4466)

What: We will be running stations for an elementary school carnival. We are in charge of inflatables (obstacle course, jousting, blow up slide and other fun activities.) We need tons of volunteers, and it is going to be really fun because we get to work with little kids!'

When: Sunday May 6th, 10:45 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Shift 1: 10:45 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
Shift 2: 1:00 P.M. to 3:15 P.M.

Where: Del Mar Heights Elementary School
13555 Boquita Dr, Del Mar, CA 92014

Cesar Chavez Day: Build A Playground

**Important Update! Please bring this waiver, signed, to the event.**

Event Chair: Kevin Zhang (342-2940)

What: In commemoration of Cesar Chavez Day we will take part in a community-wide playground construction project. Activities include assembling equipment, landscaping, painting, hauling safety equipment, and mixing concrete just to name a few. All types of volunteers are needed with every type of skill – there is a job for everyone. Whatever your role may be, it’s guaranteed to be a lot of fun!

When: March 31, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We will meet in front of TPHS at 7:30 to arrange carpools.

Where: Meet in front of TPHS at 7:30 AM. The project location is at:

MAAC Project
5471 Bay View Heights Place
San Diego, CA 92105

Trail Cleanup

Event Chair: Nadia Farjood (342-9561)

What: Clearing out invasive plants, repairing erosion damage, planting trees, picking up trash, and doing other maintenance on one of San Diego's many trails. Wear sunblock and close-toed shoes. Water and refreshments will be provided.

When: Sunday, March 25, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. We will meet at the front of TPHS at 12:45 to arrange carpools.

Where: Del Mar. Directions will be provided when we meet.

San Diego Indie Music Festival

Event Chair: Jae Rho (822-9554)

What: We will be helping with miscellaneous tasks at the music festival. They will need people to help with stage crew, hauling equipment backstage, etc. For volunteering, you will get FREE admission (normally $23) to the festival. After your shift you will free to either work more shifts or go listen to the bands. It's a huge event! There will be over 70 bands present. More info here.

When: Saturday, March 3, beginning at 6:00 AM. You are asked to work a 4-hour shift (any of the ones below), after which doing another shift is optional. Hey, you might get some cool goodies and/or meet some bands. Shifts are:

6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 AM- 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
8:00 -12:00 PM
12:00 AM- 2:00 AM

Where: Get directions at here. Volunteers will have to provide their own transportation, because we'll be doing different shifts.

2007-2008 Election Results

The votes are tallied, and the results are in! For the 2007-2008 term, your officers will be:

President: Nadia Farjood
Vice President: Jeffrey Tsao
Secretary: Jessica Nguyen
Treasurer: Michelle Chow

Congratulations to the new officers, and thank you to everyone who ran!

Elections!

Officer elections for the 2007-2008 term will be held next meeting, February 21, 2007. Do not miss this meeting! Be there to elect your new President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer!

All candidates will give a short speech before members vote. If you are interested in running and have not yet informed me, you must do so by Friday, and I will give you further instructions. I will not accept any excuses!

San Diego River Park Cleanup

Event Chair: Kevin Zhang (342-2940)

What: We will be helping I Love A Clean San Diego and the San Diego River Park Foundation to clean up the San Diego River itself. Wear comfortable clothes, sunscreen, and be prepared to use your hands and get dirty!

When: February 17, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Where: Meet in front of TPHS at 8:30 AM to arrange carpools. The park is at:

5885 Rancho Mission Rd.
San Diego, CA 92108

Try Being A Scribe - City of Carlsbad

Event Chair: Jae Rho

What: The City of Carlsbad Recreation Department wants to know what the citizens of Carlsbad think about their programs. To find out, they are hosting the focus group meeting and five “scribes” are needed to take notes and capture the comments of the attendees.

When: Tuesday, February 6th. 6:oopm - 8:00pm

Where: Stagecoach Community Center

*Note that only five scribes are needed! so the first five people who sign up will get the spot!

Membership Application

For those of you who still need it, here is the 2006-2007 membership application. Please turn it in at the next Wednesday meeting, along with the $13 dues, as soon as possible!