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Graduate Directories are Ready for Pickup

The newest, latest, and greatest version of the Graduate Directory containing contact information for the 700 movers and shakers who have graduated from LSR is now available for paid members of LSRAA.

If you did not get your copy at the BBQ, please contact Lisa Hemenway, our treasurer, to arrange a handover.
c. 290-9337
h. 571-1355
lisahem@sonic.net

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Highlights of 2009 25th Anniversary BBQ

Great turnout! Around 150 alumni and friends came out to celebrate 25 years of LSR;

Great time was had by all – friendships were renewed and networking accomplished, met new friends and new graduates;

Watch the slide show

Perfect warm weather;

The addition of delightful music from Mary Bates’ iPod selection;

35 valuable raffle items generously donated by alumni and coordinated Bob Parker and Shari Sbrazza raised $1300 to support LSRAA;

$2200 scholarships donated each to LSR and TLT = 4.5 LSR scholarships + TLT, solicited by Bob Parker;

Distribution of brand new directories delivered by Mary Bates and researched by entire Board of Directors;

Custom LSR Anniversary pens & wine glasses given as gifts to alumni-thanks to Mary Bates and Hans Dippel;

PA system so we could actually hear the program; picked up, set up and returned by Mary Bates;

All American menu planned and prepared by Bob Parker and Shari Sbrazza;

Alumni and local politicians Sue Gorin, Mayor of Santa Rosa, and Shirley Zane, County Supervisor, acknowledged;

Paul Schwartz recognized as an LSR founder;

Special help from Mike Arendt (set up), Billy Coughlin (grilling), Janice Marzlin (raffle sales), and Jim Sexton (grilling) made the event flow smoothly;

Groovy nametags designed and assembled by Lisa Hemenway;

Attendees generously donated about two barrels worth of food to the Salvation Army, which sent a van and crew at the request of Madeleine Keegan O’Connell;

Set-up, coordination, and clean-up by entire board and some guests;

Re-election of board officers after a great year of accomplishments:
Mary Bates, President, Rita Alonso, VP, Lisa Hemenway, Treasurer, Joan Demitz, Secretary;

Recognition of our President’s dedication, diplomacy, cheer and leadership which resulted in the following accomplishments last year:
• Creating board goals at the beginning of the year and accomplishing all of them;
• Organizing dates for all 4 events at the beginning of the year to allow better event planning, posting dates on website and newsletters;
• Bringing in a new board member;
• Big effort to update the Graduate Directory to contain accurate contact info for graduates;
• Direction in financing and budgeting
• Replacing our bookkeeping system;
• Hiring a new assistant to assist with newsletters and admin tasks;
• Hiring a book keeper to enter all financials into Quick Books;
• Writing and distributing newsletters;
• Replacing the out-dated website with a functional, interactive website;
• Managing and writing Virtual Response emails and postcards as a cost-effective and timely way to stay in touch;
• Coordinating communication with the Chamber of Commerce;
• Contributing to the Mike Hauser Algebra Academy;
• Adding fun new elements to the spring golf tournament and BBQ;
• Putting all the pieces in place to cost effectively communicate with alumni without need for paper newsletters;
• Building team spirit on the board.

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Huge Thanks to BBQ Sponsors

LSRAA is grateful for the generous support of our members. The following people and businesses have donated additional funds to sponsor scholarships for LSR and TLT, and support LSRAA. Please join us in thanking them for their additional support by patronizing their businesses.


  • Nancy Aita of Aita & Associates Insurance Marketing
  • Kris Anderson of Allstate Mortgage Co.
  • Michael Arendt of Luther Burbank Savings
  • Scott Bartley of Hall & Bartley Architecture Planning
  • Mary Bates of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Santa Rosa
  • Mike Behler of Behler Construction Co.
  • David Berry of Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery
  • Billy Coughlin of Hahn Automotive
  • Robb Daer of George Petersen Insurance
  • Tim Delaney of Linkenheimer LLP
  • Deirdre Frontczak of Sheen Communications Group
  • Ethan Glaubiger – Attorney at Law
  • Jeff Gutsch of Moss Adams LLP
  • Joe Imwalle of Imwalle Gardens in Santa Rosa
  • Dr. Leslie Jue – Leslie Jue Dentistry
  • Kenneth Keeney of Wells Fargo Insurance
  • Richard and Saralee Kunde – wonderful hosts!
  • LSR Graduates of Exchange Bank
  • LSR Graduates of First Community Bank
  • LSR Graduates of Merrill, Arnone & Jones, LLP
  • LSR Graduates of Sonoma Bank
  • Dr. Victor Lacombe – Plastic & Laser Surgery
  • Lagunitas Brewing Company
  • Mike Lopez of Vantreo Insurance
  • Mark Millan of Data Instincts Public Outreach
  • Dale Miller of Romelli Bail Bonds
  • David O’Rourke of Bell Investment Advisors
  • Bob Parker of Parker Financial
  • Mark Parnell, CPA of Biagi Bros. Trucking
  • David Poulsen of Sutter Investment Corp.
  • Chris Rosell of Sonoma Bank
  • Mike Runyon of Skyhawk Village Market
  • Alice Sanford of Sanford, Jigalin & Seymour Ameriprise
  • John Sawyer of Sawyers News
  • Sharie Sbrazza of Andiamo Travel
  • Warren Smith of JDSU Health & Safety Environments
  • Charmaine Stainbrook – Attorney at Law
  • Willie Tamayo of La Tortilla Factory
  • Don Tomasi of TLCD Architecture
  • Barry Weitzenberg of JDS Uniphase
  • Ellen Zalman-Rai of Clone Printing


Sponsors and donors – if you’d like your logo included on LSRAA’s website as an additional way to express our appreciation for your generosity, please email it to Jenifer Levini at info@webpresenceinc.com. (Logo size should be no larger than 100 X 100 pixels, at 72-96 dpi, .jpg or .gif format)


The following people and companies have donated raffle items:


  • Rita Alonso of CPS Homes & Land

  • Kris Anderson of Allstate
  • Robin Ameral of John Ash & Co.
  • Heidi Bernheim of Bernheim & Hicks
  • David Brown of Sonoma County YMCA
  • Bill Carson of Windsor Golf Club
  • Julee Cole, Director of TLT
  • Terry Cristani of Clos du Bois/Constellation
  • Ann Marie Curran of Chalk Hill Winery
  • Joan Demitz of LSRAA Board
  • Jody Forest-Stewart of Kunde Winery
  • Cindy Gillespie of Amy’s Kitchen
  • Lisa Hemenway of Hare Hollow
  • Henry Kaku of Memorial Hospital
  • Ann Marie Przyblyski of AM Communications
  • Jenifer Levini of Web Presence Inc. Marketing
  • Mike Martini of Taft Street Winery
  • Dennis Wilkinson of D & S Awards
  • Janice Marzlin of Bright Ideas
  • Dale Miller of Romelli Bail Bonds
  • Bob Parker of Parker Financial
  • Dave Pinsky of Pacific Coast Air Museum
  • Bob Reynolds of Innovative Business Solutions
  • Janet Rogers, Director of LSR
  • Bill Roop of Archeological Resource
  • Jane Rozga of CH2M Hill
  • Sharie Sbrazza of Andiamo Travel
  • Chris Smith of Press Democrat
  • Don Taylor of Omelet Express
  • Cathy Thomas of Circle Bank
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Fabulous Raffle Prizes at the BBQ

Gift to Charlie’s Grill Courtesy of Rita Alonso of CPS Homes & Land

$20 DiPaoli’s gift certificate Courtesy of Kris Anderson of Allstate

John Ash & Co. Restaurant gift certificate Courtesy of Robin Ameral

Bottle of wine Courtesy of Heidi Bernheim of Bernheim & Hicks

6 mo. membership Sonoma County YMCA Courtesy of David Brown

4 rounds of golf & carts Windsor Golf Club Courtesy of Bill Carson

3 bottles of wine Courtesy of Julee Cole, Director of TLT

2 bottles of Clos du Bois wine Courtesy of Terry Cristani of Constellation Brands

2 bottles of Chalk Hill Winery wine Courtesy of Ann Marie Curran

$40 Monti’s gift certificate Courtesy of Joan Demitz of LSRAA Board

1.5 liter Kunde wine Courtesy of Jody Forest-Stewart

Gift basket of Amy’s Kitchen delectables Courtesy of Cindy Gillespie

Hare Hollow Olive oil & vinegar Courtesy of Lisa Hemenway

Stuffed bear & tapestry Courtesy of Henry Kaku of Memorial Hospital

Kendall-Jackson Wine, shirt & hat Courtesy of Ann Marie Przyblyski of AM Communications

Hare Hollow olive oil & vinegar gift box Courtesy of Jenifer Levini of Web Presence Inc.

Cline Cellars Big White Truck Wine Courtesy of Jenifer Levini

Colander of kitchen items with wine Courtesy of LSR Friends

1.5 liter Taft Street wine Courtesy of Mike Martini

Engraving at D & S Awards Courtesy of Dennis Wilkinson

Stadium blanket Courtesy of Janice Marzlin of Bright Ideas

2 bottles of wine Courtesy of Dale Miller of Romelli Bail Bonds

Bottle of wine Courtesy of Bob Parker of Parker Financial

1 Year membership at Pacific Coast Air Museum Courtesy of Dave Pinsky

Wine Courtesy of Bob Reynolds of Innovative Business Solutions

$50 Josef’s gift certificate Courtesy of Janet Rogers, Director of LSR

Bottle of wine Courtesy of Bill Roop of Archeological Resource

Bottle of wine Courtesy of Jane Rozga of CH2M Hill

World atlas & tote bag Courtesy of Sharie Sbrazza of Andiamo Travel

$50 Gift to Skyhawk Market Courtesy of Chris Smith of Press Democrat

Omelet Express Gift certificate Courtesy of Don Taylor

Gift basket Courtesy of Cathy Thomas of Circle Bank

’05 Kunde Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Courtesy of Chris Smith of Press Democrat