October 2022 Nurturing Learning, Creating Change

IN THIS ISSUE

• 8^th Annual Gala Raises $60,000!
• Thank You, Supervisor Richard Valle
• 4^th Annual Let's Talk About Housing Seminar - November 5^th
• Join Us! Chabot Community Hike at Lake Chabot on November 6^th

8^th Annual Gala Raises $60,000!

The Friends of Chabot College (FCC) held its 8^th Annual Gala on Thursday, October 6^th, 2022 at TPC Stonebrae. It was a sold-out event with over 110 district, college, business, and community leaders in attendance. Many thanks to all those who attended, donated auction items, made contributions, or lent words of support. Every little bit helps! Preliminary estimates show we raised almost $60,000. This includes $8,675 for emergency aid during the fund-a-need live auction!

In addition, we honored leaders who have made sustaining contributions to Chabot College and the community:

• Mr. Rob Stoker - Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 and the Alameda County Building & Construction Trades Council
• Ms. Irma Torres-Fitzsimons - Principal of Burbank Elementary School
• Ms. Shweta Joshi, HMC Architects and Ms. Adrienne Luce, the HMC Designing Futures Foundation

Deepest thanks go to:  

• Fundraising chair: Obray Van Buren, Friends of Chabot College Board
• Centerpiece design and assembly: Vanessa Morales, Chabot College Office of Student Life
• Donated photography services: Michael Craig
• Graphic design and printing: Craig Shira and Sarah Flores, Chabot College Reprographics
• Planning committee: Sarah Flores, Christine Herrera, Vanessa Morales, and Nicole Albrecht

We are already looking forward to next year!

For photos from the 8^th Annual Gala, visit:

https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-vj7zfr/

For complete details about the 8^th Annual Gala, visit:

https://www.supportchabotcollege.org/gala.php

Thank You, Sponsors!

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Thank You, Auction Item Donors!

Thank you to all our amazing auction donors!

Christina Read

Denny's

Gabriel Chaparro

Karin Richey, Plethos

Melinda Matsuda

Miguel Colón

Nikki Green, Green Chameleon Collective

Patricia Shannon

Santa Cruz Warriors

Theresa Fleischer Rowland

Total Wine

Thank You, Supervisor Richard Valle

Photo Above: Supervisor Richard Valle, presents check to Friends of Chabot College Board Chair, Mark Salinas and Chabot College President, Susan Sperling

Alameda County District 2 Supervisor, Richard Valle presented a $12,000 check to The Friends of Chabot College in support of revenue lost due to the cancellation of fundraising events during the pandemic. Funds came from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Thank you, Supervisor Valle!

4^th Annual Let's Talk Housing Seminar

November 5^th

A-1 Community Housing Services is hosting the 4^th annual "Let's Talk Housing Seminar" on Saturday, November 5^th from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Chabot College.

Learn about available resources and information regarding: first time homebuyers, down payment & grants, renters & landlords, homeowners, and below market rate properties. 

Featured speakers include: City of Hayward, AC Boost, Bank of America, Silicon Valley Bank, Wells Fargo, East West Bank, and HERA.

Event admission is FREE! Space is limited. Please register in advance.

Questions? Contact: (510) 674-9227

Join Us! Chabot Community Hike at Lake Chabot on November 6^th

Who: Alumni, Friends, & FYE

What: Hike at Lake Chabot

Where: 17600 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546

When: Sunday, November 6, 2022, 8:30 A.M.

Cost: FREE!

RSVP: https://forms.gle/zmqurugTXuCabRHT6

A special shout to the 20 Chabot Alumni, friends, First-Year Experience (FYE) students, and canines who joined us in early October for a four-mile hike at Lake Chabot. Four miles goes by quickly with great company!

Join us on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 8:30 A.M. for our next hike at Lake Chabot. Enjoy a refreshing, casual walk while meeting and networking with Chabot alumni, friends, and first-year students.

We will meet in front the parking/dog fee pay station at 8:30 A.M. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Please bring your own water, snacks, and anything else you might need to make your walk comfortable. If you are driving to the event, note that street parking is free.

Questions? Contact: FriendsofChabot@chabotcollege.edu

Please complete the RSVP form below, so we can get a head count of who is interested.