Fellow Cabrillians:

The year has started off with a “Bang”!

I’d like to say thank you to Fresno Club #10 for hosting the 76th Annual Convention in Lemoore. You all should be very proud of doing an outstanding job. I’d also like to congratulate Past State President Rosemarie Dutra Huggins on a successful year and for hosting a first class convention.
We closed out 2010 with a total membership of 2,717 members. I look forward to continued growth this year.

All Sports Chairperson Gail Mascarenhas reported an all time high of $18,789.00 donated to organizations who help fight and prevent cancer and Civic Affairs Chairperson Jessica Lawrence reported 116,671 in volunteer hours and monetary donations of $90,262.96 given to our communities.

Additionally, Scholarship Chairperson Alda Lawrence announced 170 scholarships totaling $85,000.00 will be awarded to graduating high school students of Portuguese descent during our April State Board meeting.

Let’s not forget Americanization, under the care of Izzy Skidmore and Julie Grant, who highlighted in 2010 8 clubs reported participation in naturalization ceremonies, gift boxes gathered for soldiers overseas, many hours given to work with Veteran organizations and many patriotic events attended.

As you can see, our bar for 2011 has been set pretty high and I know with your dedication and hard work we will make this year a great success!

I congratulate each of you for all of your hard work!

I am looking forward to visiting all Cabrillo Civic Clubs this year and offer to you all of my support and help which may be needed throughout the year.
I’m honored to be your State President and look forward to seeing all of you at the April State Board Meeting hosted by San Diego Club #16.

Sincerely,

Scott J. Costa
State President
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California, Inc.
Spring, 2011