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

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;

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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.