“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?
Everybody Gets Lei'd Pub Crawl!!
Come meet the members of Petaluma's 20-30 community service organization for an exciting night at downtown Petaluma's bars and restaurants!!
Come join us for our second annual Pub Crawl in Downtown Petaluma! 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
What: Petaluma Active 20-30 bi-annual Pub Crawl!
When: Friday, Oct 14th from 5:30pm - when your personal party stops!
Where: Great local bars and establishments in Downtown Petaluma
Cost: $10, includes drink specials at each stop, two raffle tickets and a flower lei.
Attire:Anything Hawaiian goes,its not required, but highly recommended! :)
La Dolce Vita 5:30-6:30 *
Taps 6:45-8:00 (food available here)
The Shop 8:00-9:00
Andresens 9:00-10:00
Tres Hombres 10:15ish- close (live DJ music)
* If you cannot make 5:30, you can catch up with us at another spot to check in.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Petaluma Active 20-30 presents: The Neon Rose Golf Tournament
All Proceeds benefit Petaluma People Services
Petaluma People Services Center, in their 36th year, is dedicated to improving the social and economic health of our community by providing programs that strengthen the diginity and self-sufficiency of the individual.
What: Neon Rose Golf tournament
When: Friday, October 21st, registration and silent auction at 3:30, Shotgun Start at 4:30
Where: Rooster Run Golf Course 2301 E. Washington St., Petaluma, CA
Cost: $90 per player, includes casual dinner, green fees, cart, tee prizes, awards, on-course surprises, beverages & treats, silent auction, fun contests and much more
To register, email mdellard7@hotmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
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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
SEPTEMBER 2011
23 - Redwood Empire #1029 - 'Tinis for Tatas - see above for more info
24 - Greater Folsom #77 - Volunteering at Soil Born Farm - see above for more info
24 - Feather River Valley #669 - Uncorked in the 80's
26 - Sebastopol #63 - 2nd Trivia Night - see above for more info
OCTOBER 2011
1 - Sacramento #1 - 32nd Annual Special Kids Family Picnic - see above for more info
6 - North Bay #656 - Past Active Night - see above for more info
14 - Scottsdale #547 - 22nd Annual NiteFlite Glow in the Dark Golf Tournament - see above for more info
15 - Scottsdale #547 - 22nd Annual NiteFlite Red Carpet Gala - 4,000 attendees, live music, great food, a wonderful Arizona evening - see above for more info
15 - Golden Empire #1038 - 2nd Annual Cajun Boil - see above for more info
16 - Brentwood #1037 - Festival Nuestra Herencia Hispana/Festival Hispanic - Eisenhower Park, Nassau County, Long Island NY - 12pm - 3pm. Contact Carlos Siguenza at quiquesh78@gmail.com for more info
29 - Napa #57 - Halloween Extravaganza - see above for more info
NOVEMBER 2011
5 - Phoenix #99 - Noche de Gourmet - see above for more info
12 - North Bay #656 - Rocking Comedy Night 2011 - see above for more info
12 - Auburn #19 - Flashback "Totally 80's" - see above for more info
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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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