“One never stands so tall as when kneeling to help a child," Active 20-30 USA-Canada and Active 20-30 International has inspired millions of diverse, 20-39 year-olds to “Make a Difference,” in their community through volunteerism, fundraising, and acting as positive examples and role models for children in their community.
What's New?
Casino Royale with Petaluma Active 20-30 @ Graziano's in downtown!!
Come support Petaluma Active 20-30 and join us for a night of Casino fun at Graziano's downtown restaurant. The members of Petaluma #30 are incredibly excited as this marks our first official fundraiser to support local children in the community. Make sure to SAVE THE DATE and invite along friends to come join us for a good time.
What: Casino Night with Petaluma Active 20-30
When: Saturday, July 24th from 7pm - 10pm; After 10pm , stay to dance the night away with the DJ or go to explore downtown Petaluma.
Where: Graziano’s at 170 Petaluma Blvd
$55 gets you admission, poker chips, appetizers, desserts and 1 drink ticket
$75 gets you admission, poker chips, appetizers, desserts, 1 drink ticket, and 20 mins for a flight of 3 Vodkas of your choice in the tasting room.
Tickets available at http://casinoroyale2010.eventbrite.com/
Check out our Facebook fan page for more info: http://www.facebook.com/Active2030Petaluma
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Petaluma Active 20-30 Happy Hour @ Lagunitas Brewing!!
Interested in getting involved in your local community? Have you heard of Active 20-30 Petaluma and are looking for more information about our cause to support local children in our community? Need an excuse to drink beer for a good cause? Come join us to meet members of our growing Active 20-30 club and enjoy the suds and music at Lagunitas Brewing Co.
What: Petaluma Active 20-30 HAPPY HOUR!
When: Thursday, June 24th from 5-7pm
Where: Lagunitas Brewing Co. located at 1280 North McDowell Boulevard Petaluma, CA 94952
Lagunitas Brewing has generously offered to donate a percentage of the proceeds to our chairty fund so please send this invitation around to your freinds in the area to help our cause! The fun times will be continuing at McNear's where Shennon and Joe are hosting our club for more music and good times.
Check out our Facebook fan page for more info: http://www.facebook.com/Active2030Petaluma
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Petaluma Active 20-30 Happy Hour @ Tres Hombres...Taco Tuesday!!
Come meet the members of Petaluma's newest service organization, recently featured in Sonoma County's Business Philanthropy Report
What: Petaluma Active 20-30 HAPPY HOUR!
When: Tuesday, April 20th from 6-9pm
Where: Tres Hombres located at 151 Petaluma Blvd. So, Ste 129 Petaluma, CA 94952
Come join us for our second official HAPPY HOUR @ Tres Hombres! We have extended this invitation to active members of our community between the ages of 20-39 who are interested in learning more about our club. This event will be very informal and provides an opportunity to mingle with other prospective members who are interested in joining our cause to serve the youth in our community. Check out our Facebook fan page for more info: http://www.facebook.com/Active2030Petaluma
We look forward to seeing you there!
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PETALUMA #30 - OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY IN THE NORTH BAY AREA
When: Saturday, May 15 through Sunday, May 16
Where: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, E.C. Kraft Building
The North Bay Just Between Friends Children's Consigment Sale is donating 100% of the admission to its event May 15-16 in Santa Rosa to Petaluma #30. What's more, the free booth space given to Active 20-30 is being shared by all interested clubs in the North Bay Area. As the sale attracts buyers from Sonoma, Napa and Marin counties, and beyond, this is a great community awareness and membership opportunity (not to mention bonding experience) for all the clubs in our area. This is a great way to promote upcoming events. Additionally, a 20-30 flyer listing all North Bay club activities will be provided to the first 500 shoppers.
What North Bay Just Between Friends is asking in return are volunteers - approximately 15 in total (anytime May 13-16). Volunteers also gain access to the Presale May 14th, making this a great opportunity for members who are moms or dads.
Contact us for more volunteer or booth information. More information on this event can be found on the JBF website::
www.jbfsale.com/northbay
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Active 20-30 Santa Rosa #50 Presents: Battle of the Brews
When: Friday, March 26, 2010 from 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Grace Pavilion
Street: 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA
Don't miss one of the best parties in Sonoma County, with great brews and music. Must be 21 or older to enter; valid California Driver's License required at the time on entry.
Tickets $40 and can be purchased at www.ticketweb.com
Net Proceeds go to the Active 20-30 Santa Rosa #50 Youth Benevolent Fund, which has donated tens of thousands of dollars to activities and charities benefitting underpriviledged children in Sonoma County each year.
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Petaluma Active 20-30 Open House @ La Dolce Vita
Come meet the members of Petaluma's newest service organization, recently featured in Sonoma County's Business Philanthropy Report
What: Petaluma Active 20-30 Open House
When: Friday, March 12th from 5-7pm
Where: La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge located at 151 Petaluma Blvd S.Ste.117 (http://www.ldvwine.com/contact.html)
Come join us for our first Open House! We have extended this invitation to active members of our community between the ages of 20-39 who are interested in learning more about our club. This event will be very informal and provides an opportunity to mingle with other prospective members who are interested in joining our cause to serve the youth in our community. Check out our Facebook fan page for more info: http://www.facebook.com/Active2030Petaluma
We look forward to seeing you there!
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MARCH 2010 -> What's going on in other Active 20-30 clubs?
March 13 - Ft. Wayne #700 - Puttin' on the Ritz - See the flier, call 260.441.2030, or visit http://www.fortwayne2030.org/ for more information.
March 13 - Brentwood #1037 - Installation - Email Region 1 Director, Keith Enge,l if you are interested in attending - keith.engel@lile.net
March 20 - Eugene #920 - Reflections: 11th annual black-tie fundraiser gala. See above for more information.
March 20 - Gold Rush #1034 - 3rd Annual Fashion Show for Charity
March 26 - Santa Rosa #50 - Battle of the Brews.
March 27 - Redwood Empire #1029 - Healdsburg Scavenger Hunt
March 27 - North Bay #656 - Comedy Night - See the website for more information.
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Fresh Express Golf Classic
The Active 20-30 United States and Canada National Association and its clubs have an excellent opportunity to be a part of a very reputable entity and tournament, the PGA of America Nationwide Tour during the week of April 12-18, 2010. The Fresh Express Classic has asked Active 20-30 to be a part of its "Tickets for Charity" event, to pour beer at the event, to allow the national mid-term meeting to be hosted at the course on the morning of April 18, and to be given positive coverage and exposure for possible new charters and membership for Active 20-30 in the Bay Area and throughout the United States.
The tournament will be held at the TPC of San Francisco, located in Hayward, California. Information on the tournament can be found at http://www.freshexpressclassic.com.
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Business Philanthropy in Sonoma County: Petaluma Active 20-30 makes the cut!
Checkout the first ever Business Philanthropy Report created by the Economic Development Board:
http://www.sonoma-county.org/edb/pdf/business_philanthropy.pdf
Here are some highlights pertaining to our club:
"The Sonoma County Active 20-30 Clubs provide young adults with an opportunity for personal growth,
friendship, and leadership development while improving the quality of life for the special needs of children
in their communities.
Together, the Redwood Empire, Santa Rosa, and Petaluma Active 20-30 Clubs have a total of more than100
members, and donate more than $100,000 to our community each year.
The clubs host numerous fund-raising events each year, including the Redwood chapter’s annual crab feed,
the Santa Rosa chapter’s Battle of the Brews, and the Petaluma chapter’s Children’s Cancer Community
event. In July of 2010, the Santa Rosa chapter will be hosting the annual National and International Active
20/30 convention."
Way to go Petaluma 20-30! Keep up the good work for the youth in our community!
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Petaluma Active 20-30 Landscapes McDowell Elementary School
Club’s First Community Project Can Be Seen by Hundreds Who Drive S. McDowell Blvd Daily
http://extracredit.blogs.pressdemocrat.com/11500/mcdowell-elementary-get...
Petaluma, CA – Dec. 14, 2009 – Petaluma Active 20-30 proudly completed its first community project Dec. 6, planting more than a few seeds for growth at McDowell Elementary School. Ten volunteers, including McDowell Elementary Principal Maureen Rudder, contributed more than 70 volunteer hours to landscape the main and south entrances of the school.
“We hope our efforts to beautify the frontage of McDowell Elementary will help instill pride and confidence in the students,” said Wade Call, president of Petaluma Active 20-30. “Everyone deserves to be proud of their school.”
After consulting professional landscapers on the best planting options, club members stocked the grounds with more than 150 native grasses, colorful plants, shrubs and bulbs. The entire area was finished with 10 yards of compost and 15 yards of mulch. The project received a boost from several local businesses, which provided discounts on the landscaping materials.
“I can't thank the Petaluma Active 20-30 Club enough for all the labor, plants, and supplies that were put into last Sunday's project at McDowell School,” said Rudder. “With ever declining financial resources, this landscaping project would not have been possible this year or in the near future. The staff, students, and families of McDowell School appreciate the support of this civic minded group.”
The full impact of the project will be felt this spring, when all the plants and bulbs are in full bloom. Petaluma Active 20-30 thanks Cottage Gardens, Sonoma Compost and Guerilla Nursery and Landscape, for their discounts, donations and expertise during the project.
After initially chartering in 1928, Petaluma Active 20-30 was recently re-chartered in August 2009 to provide local 20-39 year olds opportunity for personal growth, friendship, and leadership development. Through fundraising, volunteering and mentoring, all club activities are aimed toward improving the quality of life for children in the local community.
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Petaluma Active 20-30 Launches Facebook Fanpage
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