“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?
Petaluma Chili Cook-off, Salsa and Beer Tasting
All Proceeds benefit the Youth Program at the Cinnabar Theater in Petaluma
What: Petaluma Active 20 30 is proud to be a contender in this year's chili cookoff. Come support your local community and have a great time doing it!
When: Saturday, May 12th, 1pm-5pm
Where:Behren's Park, Herzog Hall, Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds Petaluma, CA
Cost: Tickets will be available at the gate for the event,
or can be purchased online until 8:30 AM 5/12: http://click4tix.com/selecttix_nochart.php?rtt=yes&s_id=CINCHILI+TIX+201...
Chili and Salsa $25, Kids under 12 $10, under 5 free
Chili, salsa and beer tasting $40
For further details visit: http://www.cinnabartheater.org/chili/
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Children's Shopping Spree!
Our annual event where we take kids back to school shopping!
Young adults serving the community Active 20-30 club inspires young adults to make a difference!
Three local Active 20-30 clubs, Sebastopol #63, Petaluma #30, and North Bay #656 teamed up to send 80 children from Rohnert Park, Petaluma, and West County on a back to school shopping trip to remember.
The much anticipated Children's Shopping Spree took place at Kohl's in Petaluma, early morning on Saturday, August 13th. Children's Shopping Spree, a national Active 20-30 club event takes children back to school shopping. Over 75 volunteers took local kids back to school shopping in preparation for the beginning of the school year.
Children were also given new backpacks filled with school pencils, pens, paper, markers, and other school supplies. When the children were finished shopping, local volunteer hairstylists were on hand to offer haircuts. In addition, children, parents, and volunteers were provided a hearty breakfast donated by Sally Tomatoes.
Check out our Facebook fan page for more info: http://www.facebook.com/Active2030Petaluma
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What's going on in other Active 20-30 clubs?
CLUB CALENDAR
May 9th Redwood Empire #1029 ‘Women’s Appreciation’ Meeting
May 12th Seattle #215 will re-charter. Flights are anywhere between $150-$400 right now.
May 17th Career and Life Expo (Vallejo Middle School, corner of Amador & Nebraska)
May 19th North Bay #656 Fishing Derby from 8-10am
May 21st Sebastopol #63 Trivia Night @ Aubergine in Sebastopol
May 23rd Napa #57 Past Active Night (site tbd)
May 25th Healdsburg #205 Barn Dance, Healdsburg (site tbd)
Jun 2nd Napa #57 Campout – Open to Region 6 and all members
Jun 3rd Napa #57 ‘George Carl Kids Fishing Derby’ @ Lake Hennessey
June 6th Redwood Empire #1029 Bob Burke’s Ice Cream Social
June 8th Napa #58 ‘Tee Off Fore Kids’, Eagle Vines Golf Course, 580 Kelly Rd, Napa *Mike Carson is Chair, mikecarson@umpquabank.com*
June 9th 2012 National Convention registration will close, register early!
June 21st-24th A20-30 National Convention in Reno, NV @ the Peppermill, hosted by Reno #8
June 27-July 4thNorth Bay #656 will be selling fireworks in Rohnert Park the entire week
June 30th Redwood Empire #1029 Installation of Fall 2012 Officers
July 4th Santa Rosa #50 presents ‘Red, White & Boom’ @ So Co Fairgrounds
July 14th Redwood Empire #1029 Past Active Celebration for Penny H, Gioia H & Kristi H-S
July 18th-22nd A20-30 International/WOCO Convention in Costa Rica
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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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