South Bay Women's Network

2019 Scholarship Winners

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Monica Randeen (SBWN), Valerie Perillo (SBWN), Melissa Zak, Brigette Daniels and her mom, Alisha Enns, Samantha Stanko, Deborah Howe (SBWN President), Gila Zak (SBWN Immediate Past President) Winners not pictured are:
Elizabeth Delgarza, Elizabeth Dingey, Morgan Morrison, Andrea Schultz

South Bay Women’s Network (SBWN) awarded (8) scholarships of $600 each this year to Cuesta College re-entry female students. Funds for these scholarships were raised through our Annual Summer Evening Scholarship Benefit, Pennies for College luncheon meeting fundraiser and generous donations from Corporate Sponsors and SBWN members.

June Luncheon Featured Speaker – Jill Stearns, President of Cuesta College

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SBWN Member and Guests at June Luncheon
  • SBWN President Deborah Howe
  • Dr. Jill Stears
  • Lovely setting at Stax Wine Bar & Bistro

On Tuesday, June 4th, 12 noon at Stax Wine Bar & Bistro in Morro Bay, Dr. Strearns shared with SBWN Members and guests the growing programs at Cuesta College to support the community and education.

SBWN has provided over $20,000 in scholarships for Cuesta College female re-entry students since 2002.

March Luncheon Meeting with Featured Speaker Hope Merkle

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  • Deborah Howe, Gila Zak to lead the meeting
  • SBWN member Ke Kai Kealoha
  • Jill Hamblin, SBWN Membership Director
  • Our featured speaker, Hope Merkle from Los Osos Valley Nursery

Our March luncheon meeting was held at Lunda Garden Bistro in Cayucos on a rainy day. Hope shared tips on way to care for yards and garden with natural products.

Stand Strong Donation Presented at February Luncheon Meeting

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  • Members enjoyed our first luncheon at Stax Wine Bar
  • Karen Borges shared information about Stand Strong
  • Members enjoyed a tasty menu
  • Gila Zak, Gabby Rivera and Karen Borges
  • Gila Zak, SBWN President presented a check for $3000 to Karen Borges, Director of Development and Communications at Stand Strong. The money was raised at the Annual Holiday Dinner & Benefit.

Our February luncheon meeting was held for the first time at Stax Wine Bar in Morro Bay where our featured guests were Karen Borges and Gabby Rivera from Stand Strong (formerly Women’s Shelter of SLO)