BREAKFAST MEETING MIMI'S CAFE CERRITOS TOWNE CENTER

Recapping FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008

Attendees

Jack Cheatham

Jim Duffin

Eileen Jasko Gallagher

Rudy Gonzales

Henry Wm. Kane, Jr.

Pat O'Shea Kelly

Ed Lane

Bill McGinnis & Pat Girard

Dee & John Palombo

Anthony Perez & Genevieve Kolkow

Celia & Robert White

Pat Ward Wrobleski

Special Guest:

Gina Rushing '67

SAHS President

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Gina gave presentation highlighting St. Anthony High School's progress and programs. Great news: expecting a Freshman Class of 100 in the Fall! Spoke of innovative new program, Marine Science Academy, open to 20 top students. If student qualifies as a freshman, will receive four years of college-level instruction at St. Anthony's and at the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, including internships.

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Gina encouraged SAINTS-51 to volunteer one hour/month as Mentors. The new Mentor Program pairs alumni with entering freshmen, staying in touch on a monthly basis over their four years. "Program benefits both student and mentor; if interested, let either Pat, patkellyo@aol.com , or I know, president@longbeachsaints.org ."

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Gina acknowledged Pat Ward Wrobleski for the Wrobleski's and Tom Van Petten's recent generous donation of $20,000 to the St. Anthony High School Foundation Legacy Campaign, designated for new flooring in the "Home of the Saints" Gym. http://www.gosaints.blogspot.com/ Said that $55,000 is now in the bank for refurbishment of the Gym, set for Summer 2008; however, the Archdiocese stressed that no work may begin until total of $100,000 is available.

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Following presentation, Pat Girard presented Gina with her beautiful Stellar SAINTS Quilt, for the DRAWING/LIVE AUCTION at the 25th Annual Golf Classic Dinner Auction, June 16, 2008, 4:30 PM, Recreation Park Clubhouse Grounds, Long Beach. For reservations, alise.ambrose@longbeachsaints.org 562-435-4496, X1222.

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Pat Kelly outlined plans for SAINTS-51 REUNION-57 in Solvang. This was followed by a presentation by Jim Duffin for a BAJA GETAWAY for some future date. Next meeting set for

FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2008

9:30 AM

SCHOONER OR LATER

Marina Drive, Long Beach

(Enjoy a perfect outdoor summer repast,

overlooking Long Beach Marina; suggested by Jim Duffin.)