SIX YEARS OF WOMEN'S PRESS

A look at six years of hard work and dedication.

Thank you Kathleen!!

WCC SLO

KATHLEEN'S FUTURE PLANS

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And to end a magical evening of sisterhood, Kathleen told us about her future plans, we all listened with a smile, because we feel she is going to have such a wonderful journey!!

KATHLEEN REMEMBERS BACK TO SIX YEARS AGO

After the presents, cheers and hugs, Kathleen told us the story of how she becamed involved with the Women's Community Center of San Luis Obispo, how she was offered the post of editor of Women's Press and how she and other women started the task of making it the wonderful newspaper it is today.

WCC PRESENTED KATHLEEN WITH A CRYSTAL PLAQUE

After our delicious chocolate dessert, WCC Board Members, Angie King and Sonia Paz Baron-Vine presented Kathleen with a crystal plaque to thank her for the six years as editor of Women's Press.

The poem was written by Sonia Paz

To Kathleen,

For the many dreams you made possible
to the many women you guided it
with your words and your deeds
and to the many dreams to come...

In sisterhood,

Board of Directors

WCC SLO
2008

CHEERS FOR KATHLEEN!!

We all got together, women of all ages and professional backgrounds and one by one, read outloud a phrase that described Kathleen's talents, kidness, efforts, guidance, patience and above all, her superb editorial skills.

Cheers Kathleen!!

( again my apologies for the weak audio, the staff serving our delicious dinner kept on opening the dinning room doors, and the noise was at times too much for our little video camera)

DINNER FOR KATHLEEN DERAGON AT THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTRY CLUB

Many of the women who write articles, have been involved with the Women's Press or assisted Kathleen all these years, got together at the San Luis Obispo Country Club to celebrate her and wish her well in her future plans.

I went around the room and got some of them to speak on camera, and send greetings to Kathleen.

( the audio is kind of weak, due to the excitement in the room, as friends chatted and laughed in the background)

WCC BOARD MEMBERS SALUTE WOMEN'S PRESS EDITOR KATHLEEN DERAGON

WCC President, Angie King and WCC Board Member, Sonia Paz Baron-Vine
salute Women's Press Editor Kathleen Deragon, as she retires.

" BIG CHILL" AT "THE GRAD" IN SAN LUIS OBISPO

WCC had a fundraising on October 4, 2008

I got there around 9 pm and the place was full of people 40 and over, dancing to the songs of the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's

It was a lot of fun.

We got one dollar for every ticket sold.

I took this photo using my cell phone, just to give you a taste of a fun night!
thank you to all who came and supported us.

Sonia Paz Baron-Vine
WCC Board Member

PLAYING DRUMS AT THE MISSION PLAZA

Our "Day with Creative Women" was a total success!!!
The Drum Circle played drums to celebrate our sisterhood.
The public danced along and I took this little video to show the great celebrating feeling at the Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo.

At the WCC booth our president of the board Angie King, worked hard along volunteers that helped us sell drinks and raffle tickets.

I walked around the mission plaza with Jennifer Alton, and we visited Amber and Lisa Furr's booth and looked at their art. And finally the dance group Tribal Mosaic entertained all of us, dancing to an oriental tune.

WOMEN'S PRESS COVER

Art by Amber Furr

"DAY WITH CREATIVE WOMEN"

We arrive from near and far
smiling, hugging and laughing
happy to see each other

Every year under the sycamores
by the creek we meet
bringing our creations
sharing our art

Creative women we all are
our hands magical tools
our voices sweet melodies
our words pure poetry

A day with creative women
our banner announces
and the young girls
walk among our art
with bright eyes
filled with wonder

And the old sisters
visit us with tenderness
happy to see our unity
blessing us with smiles

Welcome sisters
old and new
here we meet again
to show our art,
to make new friends
to sing along
the ancient
song of sisterhood

Copyright 2008
Sonia Paz Baron-Vine

Welcome to our blog!!

"Women's Community Center of San Luis Obispo" (WCC)
is an all volunteer organization originally founded in 1973 under the name of
"Women's Resource Center"

TO EDUCATE...

ENLIGHTEN...

EMPOWER...


OUR MISSION

TO enhance women's opportunities in the private and public sectors by facilitating access to services...

TO educate women to the possibilities in our society...

TO enlighten by facilitating communication between local, state and national organizations that serve women's interests...

RESOURCES

WCC offers assistance in areas such as;

Family Matters, Counseling, Employment, Legal Issues, Education, Healthcare, Childcare and Housing.
Referral to Community Agencies and Organizations.
Workshops and Seminars.
Many workshops require pre-registration.

For more information call (805) 544-9313
or visit www.wccslo.org


FAMILY LAW ACTIVITIES

WCC offers a monthly legal clinic for self-represented litigants.
Volunteer attorneys provide a one-on-one legal advice to participants.
WCC also offers a monthly non legal divorce advice class.
WCC mantains a court watch program, monitoring the family law courts to ensure women's voices are heard.

WOMEN'S PRESS

Our unique newspaper includes WCC news, calendar of events, workshop and program information and issues of special concern to women.
It is also a forum for creative writing, letters and poetry.
We encourage you to submit articles for publication.

"WOMEN AND THE ARTS"

"DAY WITH CREATIVE WOMEN" is our annual fundraising event that celebrates art, music, poetry and other forms of creative expression.

We hope you will explore your creativity while assisting WCC at this event.

August 9 at the Mission Plaza Downtown San Luis Obispo, California.
For more information, please call (805) 544-9313 or visit www.wccslo.org

WCC STAFF

Trained volunteers donate time to answer the phone, greet visitors and provide information and support in a safe and confortable enviroment.
While effectively helping other women, we increase our own understanding.
We welcome new volunteers!!!