January 2012                                                      www.tustincommunityfoundation.org

 

TCF Happenings!

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2012 Chili Cook-Off Grant Applications Available

January 3 - March 15

 

LIVEgreen Recycling Seminar

Tustin Senior Center

January 18

10:30-11:30 a.m.

 

TCF Fundraiser

Thursday, February 2

Tustin Ranch Golf Club

Board of Directors

Charles E. Puckett 

  President

 

Gene Micco 

  CFO/President Elect 

 

Kay Kearney 

  Vice President - Grants

 

Scot Proud

  Secretary

  

Paul Irby

  Immediate Past President 

 

Pat Butress 

Mary Lynn Coffee
Susan Dobak 

Archie Dove

Scott Jordan

Steve Kozak

Maria Lazaruk

Kim Leason

Lindburgh McPherson

Steve Nelson

Ed Reynolds

Community Advisory Council

Pete Beatty

  Holiday Tree Lighting

Randi Bernstein

  Done in a Day Projects

Lori Browne

  Thanksgiving Breakfast

Susan Browning

  Volunteer in Tustin

  Community Calendar

Jennifer Coulson

  Inaugural Dinner

Lis Fortner

  Partners in Parks

Pam Gooderham

  Foundation Videos

Maggie Hart

  Teen Safe Driving

   d'Vine Wine Affair

Irene Jones

  Pancake Breakfast

Jon Kimbrell

  Tustin Bands Together

Jill Leach

  Board of Directors Liasion

Erin Moore 

  City of Trees Keepsakes

Cindy Moran

  CPR Classes

Jodi Ristrom

  Volunteer Luncheon

Christine Uribe

  High Tea at Wilcox Manor

Charlotte Waggoner

   Newsletter

 

Kimberly Alberian

Debora Brawley

Libby Buckley

Julie Chay

Sandra Chuang

Susannah D'Arcy

Wendy Greene

Jaimie Haver

Maggie Hogan

Mary Kane

Alice Krietzer

Barbara Lodolo

Kelly Meyer

Sharon Nicola

Shelleyanne Rein

Marge Redmond Flamme

Nancy Ryan

Sharyn Sakimoto

Bonnie Solomon

Gretchen Whisler

Peggie Winters

Tracy Zimmerman  

Executive Director

Erin Nielsen

 

American Heart Association Logo
NEW YEAR
NEW YOU 
Give yourself the gift of good health.
The American Heart Association,
Orange County Division
invites you to join an
important phone call on
January 18, 2012 at noon to learn how to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke.  
Call-In: 866-819-5686
Participant: 9122622
 
sycamore benefactors logo

 

Sycamore trees, the Tree of Vitality, are the oldest and most treasured trees in Tustin ....
The Tustin Community Foundation is grateful for our Sycamore Benefactors! 

 

It's FREE and easy to promote your programs, fundraisers and activities on our interactive

Community Calendar 

     Just enter the information about your events and we'll help you get the word out on "who you are" and "what you're up to" so others can help.

 

Need Volunteers? 

Register your Organization on Volunteer in Tustin!

 

Partners in Parks

Art Wall Update

Next Month ...

Mayor's Inaugural Dinner 

 

The Tustin Community Foundation thanks newly elected Mayor John Nielsen for allowing the Foundation to use this dinner to raise funds for our community programs that enhance the greater Tustin area. Underwritten by local individuals and businesses, this year's event will be held on Thursday, February 2 at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club and looks to be the most exciting dinner yet. Guests will mingle with business and community leaders, friends, elected officials, and city and county representatives, The evening will kick-off with hors d' oeuvres, cocktails, music by the fabulous Beckman High School Orchestra and a Silent Auction. Excellent entertainment and a "friendly" roast of the new Mayor will follow a first class dinner. 

CLICK ON THE LOGO BELOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS ... Don't miss out on the fun!

 

The Foundation thanks our generous DINNER SPONSORS:

RD Olson Development

EnderleCenter

Standard Pacific

* At Play Photography * Cox Communications * LSA Associates, Inc * Honorable Doug Davert & Mrs. Davert * Mr. & Mrs. George Jeffries  * Nossaman LLP * Saltarelli Law Corporation * Tustin Ranch Golf Club * Tustin Community Bank * Tustin Graphics *

Sponsorships still available

Mayor's Dinner

Chili Logo 
SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2012 IN OLD TOWN TUSTIN

 

Every year the Chili Cook-Off & Street Fair Steering Committee asks the Tustin Community Foundation to help them select one or two local non-profit organizations to receive a portion of the event proceeds. Applications are now being accepted from nonprofit organizations on the Foundation website.  The deadline to submit applications on the Foundation website is March 15, 2012.

 

GRANT APPLICATION and MORE INFORMATION

 

Over 37,000 people are expected to attend this year! Consider raising funds or visibility for your organization or business by operating a vendor booth.

 
YMCA IS A TCF GRANT RECIPIENT
 
The Estock YMCA Childcare Program, a program of the YMCA of Orange County based in Tustin, is a proud first-time recipient of a Tustin Community Foundation Grant. Funds will be used towards a computer software program aimed at developing children's skills towards digital movie making and digital photography. The new computer program will be used by all 48 children served annually by the Y program at Estock Elementary and will compliment Estock Y's new collaborative relationship with Orange County High School of the Arts. The children of OCHSA will be joining the Y program occasionally in 2012 to share their talents with children in Y Afterschool Care right here in Tustin. Special thanks to Estock YMCA Program Director, Elizabeth Medina for her efforts on this grant and in making children's lives brighter everyday in Tustin.

non profit spotlight
TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL
MODEL UNITED NATIONS 
                THS Flags

The THS MUN Program has a goal to purchase all

192 Flags of United Nations Members

and they need your help!

$50 Flag Sponsorship

All 192 flags will be proudly displayed at the annual

THS MUN Conference Opening and Closing Ceremonies. The flags give the conference an official United Nations atmosphere, welcome international guests and honor past achievements of THS MUN students.  In addition, the plan is to have the flags permanently displayed in the new 

Tustin High School Events Center.

THS Crest 

Select your flag & find out about MUN here

 

ATTENTION RUNNERS ....

There's a new race in town!

 

Tustin Chamber of Commerce

Leprechaun Leap 5K

March 17, 2012

The District at Tustin Legacy

 

 

The Inaugural Leprechaun Leap 5K will be a fun and competitive 5K run and will include the Leprechaun and Snake Race Team Divisions  A special contest for the best Leprechaun Dog Costume will also be awarded.    Post race festivities include an expo throughout The Promenade at the District at Tustin Legacy as well as a beer garden at The Auld Dubliner.  

The Tustin Community Foundation is honored to have been selected to receive a portion of the proceeds from the Leap.

 

 REGISTRATION and RACE INFORMATION

 

 BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER 
The Tustin Community Foundation is currently recruiting volunteers for event planning committees and day-of-event support. Events include the Community Volunteer Recognition Luncheon (May) and d'Vine Wine Affair (Sept) or Sycamore Benefactor and LIVEgreen activities. Fundraising events contribute a significant percentage to the Foundation's grant fund and working on the Events Team is a great way to give back to our community while having fun! 
To volunteer contact the Foundation office at 714-393-8506
 RECYCLE ART

 

It's a sunny day in Tustin but January is a good time to remember that there are quite a few ways to save money on your heating costs this winter besides putting on a sweater and lowering your thermostat.

  • Install a programmable thermostat
  • Consider turning off the heat or just closing vents in rooms that are not heavily used
  • Change your filter monthly so your furnace doesn't have to work as hard
  • Plug leaks around windows and doors

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