La Sierra Guild’s Newsletter
January, 2010

Sixty-Eighth Edition

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Happy Twenty-Ten!  We are beginning our Eleventh year as a non-profit in support of Children’s Hospital. 
Please mark your calendars for our first general meeting at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 10^th, in the
Oakhurst Lutheran Church social hall, Road 426, Oakhurst.

Officers:

• President – Patricia Privett
• Vice President--Roberta Lindman
• Secretary--Linda Fisher
• Treasurer--Buffy Swire
• Coordinating Council Representative--Margaret Starr
  

Committee Chairs:

• Cinco de Mayo--Carol Besselievre
• Corresponding Secretary--Wanda Chatelle
• Fall Raffle--Judy Hanson
• Historian--Pat Meadows
• Kids Day--Carol Besselievre
• Membership--Jerrie West
• Newsletter--Jeanette Newton
• Parliamentarian--Patricia Privett
• Publicity--Harvey Left
• Tray Favors for Children's Hospital--Lori Howard

Our first fundraising event of the year is Kids Day: Tuesday, March 9^th

For the past 23 years, Children's Hospital has benefited from the thousands of volunteers that hit the streets every March
to sell the special "Kids Day" edition of the Fresno Bee for $1. This special newspaper is loaded with stories about the
children and their successful outcomes at Children's Hospital.  By participating as a Kids Day volunteer, you not only help
Children's Hospital raise important funds, but also help Valley residents learn more about the vital healthcare services and
programs Children's Hospital provides.  Kids Day is a joint project between the Fresno Bee, ABC 30, and Children's Hospital. 

The La Sierra Guild sale’s site is located at Highway 41 and Road 417 in Coarsegold.  Typically, our hours of operation are
6:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M.   Kids Day Chairman, Carol Besselievre, can answer any questions you may have.  There will be a
sign-up sheet at the front desk at our February meeting.  Until then, here are the Sales & Safety Instructions provided by
Children's Hospital.

SALES & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Please wear your Kids Day Apron, flashing star and/or light colored clothing so you can easily be seen by drivers.
• You must be at least 16 years of age to sell papers from medians where vehicles are making left turns, NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Sales are permitted from right hand curbs and corners.
• Please do not step off the curb to sell.
• Do not walk in front of traffic to sell. The normal flow of traffic must not be interrupted.
• Sales may take place only when the traffic is stopped.
• Do not reach into cars with money or change in hand, you run the risk of having someone try to take it.
• Do not make change for $100 bills. Suggest customers get change from a nearby bank or convenience store.
• When the light turns green, please remain still. Should prospective customers try to get your attention, please motion them to “move on.”
• Papers may not be sold on any freeway (i.e., 41 & 99) highway (i.e., Golden State Blvd.), or the on/off ramps to/from the freeways/highways.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Be respectful and courteous to all drivers and fellow volunteers.
• Follow the instructions of safety monitors and your team leader. Team Leaders; you are responsible for the conduct of your volunteers.
• Volunteers that do not follow safety instructions will be asked to stop selling Kids Day papers immediately.
• Thank you for helping the kids!  And, remember…SELL SAFE!