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Six women representing
Fresno, Kings, Merced and Tulare counties have been selected as the 2008
honorees for the Common Threads Award, which recognizes women from the
San Joaquin Valley for their agricultural, philanthropic and community
service.
Common Threads is a collaborative effort of Ag Leadership, California
State University, Fresno’s College of Agricultural Sciences and
Technology, and Fresno State’s Ag One Foundation.
The recipients have strong agricultural backgrounds and are active
participants in their counties through philanthropic endeavors and
community service. They are: Rose Marie Burroughs, Denair; Linda
Glassman, Fresno; Marlene Miyasaki, Fowler; Isabel Avila, Lemoore;
Teresa Evangelo, Hanford; and Irene Bly, Ivanhoe.
The honorees will be recognized at a special luncheon on April 18 at the
University Courtyard Dining Hall (formerly called Residence Dining Hall)
at Fresno State. An educational workshop on planned giving and
philanthropy at 9 a.m. will begin day’s in the University Student Union.
David O’Connor of Mill Valley, retired president of Merle Norman
Cosmetics, will offer observations and insight about volunteer service
and philanthropic giving.
The 12th annual Common Threads luncheon will begin at 11:15 a.m. and
will feature award-winning Fresno State wines, a raffle and the Common
Threads Award presentation. Tickets are $35 prior to April 4; $50 per
person after the deadline. Space is limited. Net proceeds raised from
the luncheon go to the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (Ag
Leadership), Ag One Foundation and charities of the honorees’ choice.
For ticket information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Amy
Christensen Wolfe at Ag Leadership, 916.928.2249, or Christy Melvold at
Ag One, 559.278.4266.
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