Social Butterfly

March 25th, 2010

Evelyn Madison- The Social Butterfly

Chapter Member Honored by Rancho Buena Vista Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution

The Rancho Buena Vista Chapter (RBV) of Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) recently presented the Community Service Award to member Georgia Nordman. Georgia volunteers three times a week, four hours each day, at a local dialysis clinic while her husband is having his dialysis treatment. She handles many details for up to 40 patients per day, bringing warmth with her laughter, making dialysis more bearable to the patients, and has saved patients' lives because of her attention.

The purpose of the Community Service Award is to recognize worthy local people from a variety of walks of life for outstanding achievements in educational, humanitarian, patriotic, historical or citizenship endeavors, or environmental conservation. A DAR member qualifies if the community service performed was unrelated to DAR activities.

Pictured: Jeanette Shiel, Chapter Regent; Georgia Nordman, Award winner; Sonja Itson, chapter committee chairman & Erica Bates, vice chairman

The next meeting of the Rancho Buena Vista Chapter is Saturday, April 3, at 9:00am, at the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, 651 East Vista Way, Vista. For reservation information, contact 760.736.0178 or by e-mail to rbvdar@gmail.com. The meeting begins at 9:30am. Frances Spears, a member of De Anza chapter, will present a program on “Bats in Uniform – ComBATS,” and will include the many uses of the bat symbol in military history as well as a conservation component on bats. The meeting will be followed by a “pot luck” salad bar for lunch.

DAR is open to any female age 18 or older who can prove a lineal bloodline from someone who served in the Continental Army or gave aid to the cause of freedom in the American Revolution. For more information, contact Margaret Read at 760.757.0528.

Rotary Holds Student Speech Contest

The Shadowridge Vista Rotary Club recently hosted a 4 Way Speech Contest at their luncheon meeting. Two Rancho Buena Vista High School students gave speeches that incorporated aspects of the 4 Way principles. Stephanie Lu (left) spoke on "Media - Beneficial or Propaganda?" Stephanie Myers (right), talked about the "Pros and Cons of Censorship in the US." Julia McIntosh (center), teacher and co-advisor of the Speech Club, also attended the presentations. Stephanie Myers won the contest and both were given cash awards.

Daughters Install New Officers

Carole Morton, president of the California-Nevada Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, (DUVCW), 1861-1865, recently installed the 2010 officers for the Nancy Hanks Lincoln Tent in San Diego, as follows: Susan Zimmer, president; Darlene Magdalayo, senior vice president; Barbara Ibaibarriaga, junior vice president; Louise Jefferis, secretary, historian and council member #3; Joan Largey, chaplain and acting treasurer; Marilyn Steber, patriotic instructor and council member #1; Barbara Mondt, council member #2; and June Sherwood, guide.

"The Western Theater of the Civil War: The Battles for Chattanooga, Sept.-Nov. 1863," was presented by member, Barbara Bruff Hemmingsen. To learn more about the Daughters organization go to www.sandiegoduvcw.org, or call 619.475.0153.

Audeo Charter School 12th Grader Wins 2nd Annual "Brain Bee"

Omar Shahrior, a senior from the Audeo Charter School, competed with 45 students from 23 local high schools and came out the winner of the second San Diego Regional Brain Bee competition held at The Neurosciences Institute on Saturday, January 30. He took home a trophy, a $500 gift certificate to the UCSD bookstore, and received two round-trip tickets to the National Competition with a three-night hotel stay. Omar represented the San Diego area at the National competition on March 19-20, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Samvit Ramadurgam, a 12th grader from Torrey Pines High School, was 1st runner up and received a $100 gift certificate to the UCSD bookstore. The Brain Bee is a live Q&A competition which test students' knowledge of brain function and dysfunction, physiology and chemistry. Students were partnered with a neuroscientist and a graduate student over lunch.

The all-volunteer committee from TSRI, Autism Speaks, UCSD faculty and student body, and The Neurosciences Institute worked to make this event a success, and to motivate local youth to learn about the brain, capture their imagination, and inspire them to pursue careers in biomedical brain research. For additional information, contact Debbie Honeycutt at 858.626.2020 or honeycutt@nsi.edu.

"Paws in the Park" This Weekend

The Escondido Humane Society's "Paws in the Park," Sunday, March 28, at Kit Carson Park, is a special day for people and their pets and is sure to be a howling good time. Highlights include a "K-9's Got Talent" show and a wet T-shirt contest (don't worry, it's for the dogs!), PAW vendor expo, games, doggie kissing booth, special guests, and more. The goal of $100,000 for animals who need us the most can certainly be reached with the community's support. For more information, check the web site at www.escondidohumanesociety.org.

Oceanside to Hold Easter Egg Hunt

Enjoy springtime stories, bunny crafts and an egg hunt at the Oceanside Public Library on Tuesday, March 30, at 10:30am, in the Civic Center Library Community Rooms, 330 North Coast Highway. Special guests will be in attendance at this free event. For children eight years old and under only. For more information, call the Civic Center Library Children's Desk at 760.435.5600.

Vietnam Veterans to Meet

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1031 meets at 6pm on the first Tuesday of each month at the Moose Lodge on Jesmond Dene Road in Escondido. The next meeting will be April 6. 'Tuesday Tacos' for $5.00 precede the business meeting which starts at 7pm. Veterans of the Vietnam era from all branches of service are welcome for friendship, fundraisers, family socials, and service projects. Call 760.666.9806 for information, or visit the VVA web site at www.vva1031.org.

2Spoons Coffee Shop and Gallery to Display Art Work

The 2Spoons Coffee Shop and Gallery will present three local artists at a reception, and will display their artwork during the month of April. On Saturday, April 3rd, from 11am to 2pm, Jaime Dreyfus, Michael Duke, and Joe Luz will hold a reception at the 2Spoons Coffee Shop & Gallery, 3829 Plaza Dr., Oceanside. The public is invited. For more information, call 760.724.1220.

Whelan Lake Bird Walk on Saturday, April 3

It's Nesting Season at Whelan Lake. Join the Buena Vista Audubon Society members and friends there for a bird walk, always on the first Saturday of the month at 8am (April 3). Whelan Lake is a wildlife sanctuary, not usually open to the public, with a freshwater lake and riparian edge habitat. Directions: I-5 to Hwy. 76; turn left a Douglas and continue to light at North River Road. Turn left and meet at cul-de-sac by entrance gate. Leader is John Haddock, 760.941.7824.

Woman's Club Luncheon Meeting Announced

The Woman's Club of Escondido will hold its next luncheon meeting on Monday, April 5, at 10:30am. Two representatives from Palomar Medical Center will talk about the future of this large complex and the new hospital under construction in the west side of Escondido. Contact Ruth at 760.489.0579 for reservations.

Holocaust Survivor to Speak at Hadassah Meeting

Chofit Hadassah, Hadassah of San Diego's newest North County group is pleased to invite you to the meeting on April 14, from 7-9pm in a private home. Fanny Lebovits, a Holocaust survivor, will be talking about the Holocaust experience. RSVP by contacting rinkies@att.net for further information and directions.

"Guthrie Family Rides Again" Concert in Escondido

On Wednesday, April 14, starting at 8pm (doors open at 7pm), the concert "Guthrie Family Rides Again" Featuring Arlo Guthrie, will be held at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Other special guests will be Abe, Cathy, Annie, Sarah Lee Guthrie, Jahnny Irion...and the Kids. The address is 340 No. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. For tickets, call the ticket office - 1.800.988.4253. Ticket prices are $28, $33, and $43 in advance, for all ages. All seats are $5 higher on day of show.

Escondido Democratic Club Wins Awards From County Democratic Party

The San Diego County Democratic Party has selected the Escondido Democratic Club (EDC) and one of its officers for awards in recognition of their work to advance the Party's values. EDC has been selected “2010 Club of the Year” by the Party’s Council of Democratic Clubs. The award recognizes one club each year for setting an “example for other clubs through innovative programs, community outreach, political influence, growth, positive impact on its community, and other means of advancing the Democratic Party.”

EDC’s Vice President for Communications, Rick Moore, was selected as the 2010 recipient of the Sylura Barron Volunteer of the Year Award. The award is presented to a Democrat “who demonstrates outstanding volunteerism . . . Through their volunteer efforts in support of the San Diego County Democratic Party. The award recognizes the need to acknowledge volunteers who consistently and selflessly give their time and energy to further Democratic values.”

“Both of these awards represent the best ideals of civic responsibility and citizenship,” said EDC President Paul McNamara. “We are pleased the SDCDP recognized the hard work and volunteerism of the EDC Democrats who live on the front lines of the Republican North County. Their commitment to the community and its betterment is inspiring.”

The awards will be presented at the annual Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt dinner, to be held Saturday, April 10, in San Diego. For more information, contact Jess Durfee, Chair of the San Diego County Democratic Party, 858.277.3367; Paul McNamara, EDC president, 760.739.8119.

Easter Egg Hunt at St. Mary's Church in Escondido

The High School Youth Group of St. Mary's is organizing an Easter Egg Hunt for children age 10 and under, for Saturday, March 27, starting at 10am, pictures with the Easter Bunny; 10:30am, the hunt; and at 11am a barbecue and games. Prices are $3/child ($5/day of event). Pictures start at $5. Proceeds to help defray costs for the Steubenville Youth Conference this summer. There will be a bake sale and a craft table also.

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