Fund Development by Albert DeSilver, Development Coordinator
Why We Give by Kelly Hunt-Miceli and Kelly Lawson
The San Geronimo Valley Community Center (SGVCC) is a GIFT to those who live here in the Valley! SGVCC has provided enrichment for our family members by dovetailing two generations and connecting us with a tapestry of fabulous year-round activities. Every season brings different types of richness that embrace offerings of creative and fun activities that include art, music, education, sports, food, health and wellness, caring community forums, meet- ings, support, and fellowship. Plus the team, volunteers and board at SGVCC are always positive, hardworking, dedicated, caring and thoughtful. The people are what makes this wonderful establishment standout. All this is what makes Community here in the Valley!
We Are Setting the Stage in the San Geronimo Valley!
I am so excited to celebrate our brand new community stage! The pour on April 29th and the finishing touches are in the process of completion. We are in the heart of our stage paver fundraiser and want to thank all of our amazing community supporters who have stepped up so far to get a paver and support the completion of our community courtyard. There is still time! If you haven’t heard . . . the stage will complete this extraordinary world- class community venue which will be the central hub for LIVE creative performances in the Valley. This is the space where we host our annual gala, community theater presentations, celebrations of life, award-winning musi- cal performances including the McQuilkin Family Music Hour, and other special community events. A 300+ square foot area of the courtyard in front of the stage will be reserved for special engraved pavers. We are reaching out to our beloved community to participate in the successful completion of this stage project by inviting them to purchase a celebratory or commemorative engraved paver. It could be etched with their family names, a special valley group name, a business name, or a commemorative name in honor of someone’s memory. A couple of my favorites so far; “Let there be songs to fill the air,” (a quote from the Robert Hunter/Jerry Garcia song “Ripple,”) and “We love our community!” from the Rebscher family. We have four sizes to choose from at different price points. For more information please go to www.etchedinstone.co/sgvcc to order your paver TODAY! We are starting to run low on some paver sizes, so please order yours soon. The deadline to order a paver is June 30. The pavers will be installed right in front of the stage probably mid to late summer. If you haven’t seen the new stage, please be sure and come by to take a look. Even better yet join us for the Summer Music Festival starting off with the incred- ible banjo impresario Tim Weed on June 2, followed by Jesse DeNatale on August 18th. For questions about the stage paver campaign, please contact me at the Center or via email: adesilver@sgvcc.org The Heart of the Valley Gala SAVE THE DATE: Saturday October 5th, 2024 is the date for our spec- tacular “Heart of the Valley” Annual Gala happening once-again in the new courtyard featuring our brand new permanent stage! This year we are so happy to be honoring the exceptional volunteer work of Carol Rebscher. Carol has given so much to our community through her lifetime of volun- teer work including a variety of roles including Community Center board member our Gala Chair, and has been an active Senior Lunch volunteer for more than fifteen years. In the words of our staff, Carol is “awesome,” “incredibly reliable” and “super-dependable,” acting informally as lead vol- unteer, helping to not only mentor, but inspire new volunteers.
Kelly Hunt-Miceli and Kelly Lawson
From the past, to the present and looking forward into the future, it is impor- tant that we keep the amazing attributes of SGVCC thriving, well rooted and continuing for generations to come. That is WHY WE GIVE - We give as a family! We give of our Time, Talents, and Treasures. Part of HOW WE GIVE is the process of donating stock that we have held for more than one year and has appreciated considerably. As a family we are grateful for being able to plant the financial seed into a stock that finds itself growing substantially. Giving and sharing is important to us. Discussing our charitable endeavors as a family cre- ates awareness, enlightenment and thankfulness for our blessings and encourages us to give. Collectively we decide if it might be a good time to trim from this stock position and derisk. Instead of selling some part of this stock or simply holding it, we give it away. SGVCC is a qualified 501c (3) tax exempt organization and donating directly to SGVCC is a tax-smart way to maximize your giving and reduce your tax burden while SGVCC gets the full market value of your stock donation. We would not be able to give as much by selling the stock, paying the capital gains, and then cutting a check. By donating some of our stock directly to SGVCC’s Fidelity account, we can leverage our giving exponentially. This process gets more to SGVCC and keeps more money in our pockets. We don’t pay capital gains tax nor do they - It is a “win win” for everyone! Please check out “Ways to Give Now” on the San Geronimo Valley Community Center’s website at: https://www.sgvcc.org/ways-to-give/ways-to-give-now to learn more about giving securities.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Gala is our most important fundraising event of the year and kicks off our annual campaign where we raise the majority of our yearly budget. You can support the Community Center by becoming an event sponsor. All sponsorship levels offer tickets, donor benefits, and of course contribute to our vision and mission of fostering healthy communities. Contact Albert DeSilver adesilver@sgvcc.org
Please consult a tax professional as each persons situation is unique. With Respect
With Joy New Community Members to Welcome and Celebrate
Kimberly Kirkman Wallach, devoted mother, pillar of the Nicasio com- munity, and owner of Susan Hayes Point Reyes in Point Reyes Station, died peacefully surrounded by her immediate family on April 7 at age 68 after a brief illness. She was an active member of the Nicasio Parents Club, President of the Nicasio School Foundation, and later served as President of the Nicasio School Board. Marin County Superintendent of Schools Emerita, Mary Jane Burke, issued the following statement about Kim: “As the Marin County Superintendent of Schools, I had the opportunity to work with close to 1000 district school board members. Kim was extraordinary, a true public servant in every way, she spent hours every week supporting the Nicasio School and always put the needs of the students first and foremost she inspired all who had the opportunity to interact with her.” Kim made heartfelt connections wherever she went, be it traveling the world, or back home with longtime customers and Point Reyes tourists who wandered into her shop. - excerpted from the Marin IJ
Bejamin Rowan - Feb 29, 2024 Parents: Alex & Sarah Potter
Atley Faelen Levens - March 17, 2024 Parents: Ariel Harrison and Chris Levens
Jolene Skye DeBollt - March 9, 2024 Parents: Mercedes McCallister and Casey DeBolt
Wade Domecus - April 30, 2024 Parents: Fiona O’Sullivan and Steve Domecus
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