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November/December 2024 Newsletter

November & December 2024 Newsletter

At the fall luncheon SBA members enjoyed a lively presentation with the dynamic Wilma Melville, founder of the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, in conversation with Debra Roets, NDSDF Director of Philanthropy. Wilma and Debra were so engaging that we asked for more! A group visit to the Search Dog Foundation training facility in Ojai is in the…
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Wilma Melville

September & October 2024 Newsletter

We are very much looking forward to our luncheon on Thursday, September 19 featuring Wilma Melville, founder of the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation. Still active with the Foundation, Wilma serves on the Board of Directors and is involved with the National Training Center. A fun fact about Wilma, when time permits, she enjoys piloting her…
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Self-Portrait by Mary Grace at the Tate Britain

July & August 2024 Newsletter

SBA members enjoyed the official start to summer at our annual party on June 20th. The Fountain patio at the University Club was lovely, with the sun shining and a lovely breeze to keep us cool. During the evening there was much discussion about recent trips and upcoming travel plans.  I shared a story from…
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Rachel Quittner, SBA Member, choreographed a routine for the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade.

May & June 2024 Newsletter

Santa Barbara Associates Members and guests enjoyed a terrific "You are the Speaker" luncheon last month. Attendees spoke of their adventures and accomplishments; the highs, the lows, and the laughs and tears along the way. Thank you to all who participated. We are all so busy in our daily lives and it was a pleasure to…
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March & April 2024 Newsletter

Message from the President  Dear Santa Barbara Associates and Friends, It was a full house for the Annual Meeting held on February 22nd at the University Club. We certainly were a lively group as we mixed and mingled in the bar before moving into the dining room for a delicious buffet dinner. The program included the acknowledgement of the…
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January & February 2024 Newsletter

Message from the President  Dear Santa Barbara Associates and Friends, Welcome 2024! We are happy to start the year with the much-awaited launch of our new website! We are grateful for the work of Marci Friedlander, Christine Gregory, Sue Larsen, and Lori Sullivan for their dedication to this challenging project. Special thanks go to our IT guru Christine Gregory who has worked…
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November & December 2023 Newsletter

Message from the President  Dear Santa Barbara Associates and Friends, SBA members and guests enjoyed a terrific private docent tour at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art last month with the wonderful Patty Santiago, SBMA Docent Council President. The tour was followed by Drinks and Nibbles in the University Club’s library for a fun and casual get together. A fun…
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September & October 2023 Newsletter

Message from the President  Dear Santa Barbara Associates and Friends, SBA members and guests enjoyed a wonderful Fiesta-themed summer party last month in the beautiful dining room of the University Club. The delicious Mexican buffet dinner and the delightful company made for a perfect evening. The complimentary wine provided by Seagrape Cellars winemaker Karen Steinwachs was a treat. Thank you to Chris…
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July & August 2023 Newsletter

Message from the President  Dear Santa Barbara Associates and Friends, SBA members enjoyed a wonderful luncheon last month featuring speakers from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. President/CEO Luke Swetland gave us an informative overview about the Museum and Sea Center, and introduced us to Andrea McFarling, their new Philanthropy Officer of Legacy Giving. We then…
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