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March 2009

Welcome to Variety Children's Charity of
 Northern California
 
Dear Friends:
 
We know you recognize the seriousness of the current environment and we are extremely grateful for your commitment and generosity in the face of the economic crisis. We want you to know that Variety has taken important steps to ensure our stability and ability to continue to serve our clients.  
 
First, we secured a matching grant so that the impact of your contributions will be doubled.  Second, we plan to bring up to 4 new members onto our Board of Directors this Spring, and third, we have asked Red-Ember, Inc. to help with our board development. They are leadership development experts who offer a unique combination of real-world experience and results-oriented executive coaching and business consulting that increase human productivity. 
 
We don't slow down when times get tough. Instead we redouble our efforts by sharing our vision.  This year we aren't taking anything for granted and will carefully count our blessings as we remain optimistic about the future.
 
Yours in partnership,

Ellen
Reading to Kids 
As part of our Kids on the Go! social mobility program, Variety partners with a number of community organizations, including BookPals and the Monument Crisis Center (mentioned in the Bowling with Teens article). This partnership expands Variety's outreach into the community and our positive impact with Northern California families.

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    Each year Variety buys Dr. Seuss books for BookPals to distribute to shelters and underserved public schools.  Our relationship with Book Pals goes back almost a decade.   Last year we joined forces with Book Pals to read in local schools and shelters.  We have several donors reading throughout the city weekly.  On Monday nights Variety volunteers to read-a-loud to kids who live at the Hamilton Family Shelter on Golden Gate Ave. 
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Save the date! Thursday, Sept. 17th
Please note the date change from a previous announcement 
Variety's Annual Golf Tournament
 
Presidio Golf Course, San Francisco
11 a.m. - Golfer Registration 
Noon - Putting Contest
1 p.m. - Tournament Play/Shotgun Start 
BBQ Lunch on the Course
Reception 5:30 p.m.
 
$295 per golfer, $1,180 per foursome
Includes golf, lunch, wine tasting and food pairing reception 
 
This year we're inviting Variety donors, members, volunteers, and friends to join our golfers for a sunset wine tasting and food pairing event. Please join us for live music, delicious wine, sumptuous morsels and dancing
$35 for non-golfers
 
 Call about Sponsorship Opportunities
All proceeds benefit www.varietync.orgTo register or for more information, contact Ellen@varietync.org
415.781.3894
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In This Issue
Reading Events
Golf Tournament
Bowling with teens
Upcoming Events
Bowling with East Bay teens! 
 
As part of Variety's ongoing partnership with community agencies, we recently spent an adfternoon with the youth group from the Monument Crisis Center in Concord. The energy and enthusiasm of the kids was amazing. They are actively working to improve their lives and it was an honor to host them for an afternoon of bowling.
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS
 
March 26th, 6 p.m.
Young Variety film screening Watchmen
 
March 27th
Duplicity, member screening. 6.p.m. 
 
April 4th
Young Variety at KEEN's Ester Egg Hunt in Golden Gate Park. Help hide and find eggs while playing games and activities with kids who have developmental disabilities 
 
April 29th, 6 p.m. - Board Meeting, open to guests. RSVP
 
May...Online Auction. Please call us if you have something to donate.  

June Great Gatsby theme party and dance. More details coming soon! 
 
June 14th Giants/A's game. Tickets on sale now. 415-781-3894 
 
June 23rd, Spamalot. Tickets on sale now. 415-781-3894
 
Sept. 17th - Annual Golf Tournament.
 
Check our website for film screenings 
  
Plan your next event at the  Screening Room!  The Screening Room is owned and operated by Variety Children's Charity,   a nonprofit organization serving the needs of children throughout Northern California.
For booking information contact steve@varietync.org  or  415.781.3894.
 
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Ellen Goodman
Variety Children's Charity of Northern California
415.781.3894
For more information please go to www.varietync.org