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Around the Bay In LPA
official newsletter of the
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
Little People of America
Vol. 4, No. 3
Chapter founded in 1962
JACKIE EAST
IN MEMORIAM
MARY JANE CARLINO
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES
BY ROB HAINES
This year the SFBAC has lost three lifelong members. Anthony
Carolino, Mary Jane Carlino, and Jackie East have been members
of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter since the mid 1960’s, and
they were all instrumental in building the strong foundation that
exists within our chapter today.
Anthony Carlino passed way in March, 2001. Anthony was an
avid fisherman, and loved to go camping. Anthony attended
numerous national conventions in the 1970’s and 1980’s, and he
was an original member of the Stumps baseball team. Anthony is
survived by his son, Joey Hackl, 14, of San Lorenzo.
Mary Jane Carolino passed away at her home in Anderson, CA
on February 13. Mary Jane and her late husband Neno were
among the original founders of the SFBAC. Mary Jane attended
numerous national conventions and was instrumental in the
production of numerous district conventions. Mary Jane also
served as an officer within our chapter throughout the 1970’s and
80’s. Mary Jane is survived by her two daughters Peggy
July - September, 2001
ANTHONY CARLINO
UP COMING LPA EVENTS
Saturday, July 28 2-5 p.m.
Scandia Fun Center • Fairfield/Suisin
August 18
Over 21 Polyesters Nightclub
San Francisco
August 24 & 25
Chapter Camp Out And Picnic Social
Marin County
September 9
Swim Party • San Jose
September 22
Mom’s Retreat • West Petaluma
November 10
Over 21 Bocce Ball • Los Gatos
(CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 )
Around the Bay In LPA / July - September, 2001
1
AROUND THE BAY IN LPA
OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA CHAPTER
OF THE
LITTLE PEOPLE OF AMERICA
PUBLISHED QUARTERLY AND AVAILABLE ON-LINE
website: www.lpbayarea.org
CHAPTER OFFICERS
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
BY ROB HAINES
To All The Members and Friends of the San Francisco Bay
Area:
Summer is here, and our chapter is active as ever. We had
a wonderful attendance at Tilden Park, the Kids Athletic
Event at the Foos’ was once again a success, and everyone
enjoyed watching Jon Morato ride the mechanical bull at the
Saddlerack.
The Chapter sends its best wishes for healthy recoveries to two
of our members that have had back surgery recently. John Long
of Napa and Denis Calonico of San Mateo will each be spending
their summer doing rehab, and chapter members are urged to
serve as a support system for our recovering members.
As we move into the summer season, we will be taking most
of our activities outdoors to enjoy the sunshine and the warm
evening air. Coming up in late July the chapter will be hosting
an event at Scandia Fun Center in Fairfield, and for the second
year in a row we will have a swim party at the Throckmorton’s
in Santa Clara. Everyone had a wonderful time at last year’s
party, and I’m sure this year will be the same.
Rob Haines - President
[email protected]
Robin Cox - Vice President
[email protected]
Sonia Welch - Treasurer
[email protected]
Carol Skladany - Secretary
[email protected]
Karyn Noel - Newsletter Editor
[email protected]
Linda Peterson - Parents Committee
[email protected]
Jon Morato - Webmaster
[email protected]
Coming up in October, our chapter is honored to have Dr. Pauli,
Chairperson of the LPA Medical Advisory, join us. Dr. Pauli
will be giving a presentation and I encourage as many attendees
as possible. For more information on this event, please contact
Ginny Foos at [email protected].
The District 12 Fall regional will also be in October, however
the exact dates and location are still TBD. I will keep you all
posted as soon as I hear.
Chapter elections will be held at our annual Bring In the
Holiday’s Event at the Figone’s. Ever year this event is our most
popular, and if the weather is good to us, we will more than
likely have up to 90 to 100 attendees.
If you are interested in becoming a chapter officer, please contact
me either by phone or by email.
I hope you all have a wonderful summer, and thank you all for
supporting our chapter.
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SCANDIA FUN CENTER
JULY 28, 2001
CORDELIA JUNCTION/SUISUN CITY
2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Scandia Fun Center at the Cordelia Junction near Suisun City has a little something for everyone!
You expert golfers can master the two challenging 18 hole golf courses. Baseball fanatics can enjoy
the batting cages (both slow pitch and fast pitch), and those who enjoy water sports can jump into
the bumper boats and try to get your friends wet !! The center also has enough arcade games to keep
everyone busy for countless hours.
Directions:
Scandia Fun Center is located on I-80 at the junction of 680 just South of Fairfield on I-80. Heading
north on I-80 or 680, take the Suisun Valley Road Exit, and you will see the center on the right side. Disabled
parking is located on the left side of the parking lot near the main entrance.
HIGH TIME FOR TEA
GOOD LUCK TO THE DAGIT FAMILY
Chapter Vice President Robin Cox decided it was “high time”
the ladies got together to be splurged and pampered upon. She
planned the event at “Lisa’s Tea Treasures” in Los Gatos back
on May 5th. Lisa’s Tea Treasures is a very lovely and quaint
kind of place.
On behalf of the SFBAC I would like to wish Dan & Deb Dagit
the best of luck as they move to New Jersey. Deb has accepted new
employment in New Jersey and this will allow their family be closer
to Dan’s family in New Jersey. I am sure District 2 will welcome
them with open arms and we will all miss them greatly.
Carol Skladany, Robin and I were served some fancy cream
puffs, light and airy cookies, and delicate finger food along with
various flavored teas. The tea was poured for us and we enjoyed
being catered to!!
Good luck to you, and please remember that you will always be a
part of our Bay Area Chapter Family.
We had the ultimate service in which to sit back and savor.
The place was decorated with flowered wallpaper, white wicker
furniture, white linen table cloth/napkins and beautiful patterned
china.
WELCOME EMMALIA!
BY DONNA HUGHES
This was my first time to experience a “fancy” tea party and I
thoroughly enjoyed my time chatting with the girls. Thank you
Robin for planning this delightful event!
BY ROB HAINES
Patty Alsouqi and Matt Razis are proud to announce the birth of
their daughter Emmalia Andrea Razis, who made her entry into
this world on May 7th at 8:50 a.m. Weighing in at six pounds and
four ounces, Emmalia measured 17 inches long at birth. Her big
brother, Basil, is very happy to have a baby sister, and is only a
little jealous sometimes. Patty says she is a bit tired, naturally,
and Daddy is “gaga-googoo” for her. When Emmalia hears
daddy’s voice she already tries to turn around! We welcome
Emmalia to our Chapter and hope to see her at a gathering soon.
Congratulations to her family!
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(OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES
CONTINUED FROM PAGE
1)
Billree, Judy Stirrken, son Jack Carolino, two
grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
RIC GIL
Just last month, our chapter lost Jackie East. Jackie and
her late husband Bob were also founding members of
the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. After marrying
in 1966, Jackie and Bob said good-bye to her home
state of Texas and moved to Northern California.
Jackie was a strong supporter of LPA in every way.
She served as an officer within our chapter in the
1970’s, 80’s, and into the early 1990’s. She was
instrumental in the production of many national and
district conventions. Jackie’s family is also dedicated
to LPA and we look forward to seeing them at future
LPA events. In Lieu of flowers, the East Family
requests that donations be made to the LPA Billy
Barty Adoption Fund.
PHOTO BY
On behalf of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter,
I would like to send the East and Carlino Families
our deepest condolence’s on their loss. Although
Anthony, Mary Jane, and Jackie are no longer with
us, their spirits will live forever.
JACKIE EAST
MARY JANE CARLINO
ANTHONY CARLINO
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OVER 21 GROUP • SAN FRANCISCO NIGHT OUT
AUGUST 18, 2001
Lefty O’Doul’s 6:00 p.m.
333 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Polly Ester’s Night Club
181 Eddy Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Polly Esther’s Night Club in San Francisco will be the next location for our Over 21 Group. Polly Esther’s
is an 80’s nightclub in the Union Square area of San Francisco. Break out those white polyester bell
bottoms and join in for a night of fun and excitement.
Before we go to Polly Esther’s we will all meet at Lefty O’Doul’s Restaurant at 6:00 p.m.
Directions to Lefty O’Doul’s:
Be sure to look at a map of this area of SF before going! There is a public parking garage under
Union Square.
From the South: Take 101 North to 80 East. Take the 4th Street Exit towards The Embarcadero. Merge
onto Bryant. Take Bryant to Third Street, and go left on Third Street. Be in the left lane when approaching
Market Street. Third Street turns into Kearny St. at Market Street. As soon as you cross Market, turn left
on Geary and Lefty O’Doul’s is located at 333 Geary Street.
From the North: Take I-80 West over the Bay Bridge and Take the Fremont Street Exit. Take Fremont
Street to Howard Street and Turn Left on Howard. Follow Howard to Second Street and turn right. Continue
down Second Street and turn left on Mission. Continue down Mission and turn right on Third Street. Be in
the left lane when approaching Market Street. Third Street turns into Kearny St. at Market Street. As soon as
you cross Market, turn left on Geary and Lefty O’Doul’s is located at 333 Geary Street.
After dinner we will all travel to Polly Esther’s together. There will be no cover charge if we
arrive between 8 –9 p.m.
For more information on the dance club, please refer to their website at
www.pollyesthers.com
5
TILDEN PARK ADVENTURE
BY KARYN NOEL
What a great turn out we had at Tilden Park in the Berkeley hills
on Sunday, June 3rd! I think this is the fourth or fifth year that my
family has co-hosted this gathering with the Weber-Gil family. I
always look forward to it because Tilden is such a sweet spot and
because Ric Gil gets up before the birds to go save the spot.
Then I try
to get there
early, after
the birds,
and have
coffee and
visiting
time with
Ric before
the day sets
in.
We had the traditional pilgrimage to the Little Farm to feed the
animals. There are now a handful of kids too old to be interested in
farm animals, but there is a fresh young crop of chapter kids who
were extremely interested. I think Melissa Snyder visited the goats
a hundred times. Or at least that’s what her mom felt like.
The park was absolutely packed but our group is one that always
seems to outlast the others. Softballs were pitched, Frisbees were
thrown and young adult Rachel Keller kicked a mean soccer ball.
Meg Weber
and
I
Spencer Uniacke
traditionally drive around the park tacking up signs to help our
group find us. This time is so special to me because it is the one
time per year that we actually have time to visit--during the sign
posting. We always plan to get together at another time, but as busy
moms, we find another year has gone by without us getting together.
Sound familiar? And we don’t even live 5 miles apart!
It was great to see early arrivals, three year old Melissa Snyder and
her family, as Melissa is now a “grown up” kid—not a toddler, not
sleeping on mom’s lap the whole time. She had a blast with four
or more other girls age six and under. Ric and I we very interested
in learning about the artwork of Melissa’s grandfather Leondard, a
retired professional illustrator who is now in his early eighties and
making sketches of his remaining World War II buddies.
There
was
plenty of potluck picnic style
food to share,
and the WeberGil’s cupcakes
are always a big
hit with the kids.
I can’t tell you
how many times
I said “no more
Rachel Diamant, Art Jara and Rachel Keller
cupcakes,
Isabella!” Also joining us for the feast was a park raccoon who
seemed to prefer the fried chicken. Young boys Finn MartinezOwen from Fort Bragg and Spencer Uniake from San Francisco
were quite taken with Willem Winkleman and it didn’t take long
for the water play shootouts to begin.
Robin Cox, Ericka Peasley and John Long
During the quiet visiting taking place among the last to leave,
Tara Mills learned that she lives just blocks from Julia Jara in San
Francisco. Newcomers the Yantis family met my daughter Isabella
who has the same type of dwarfism (hypochondroplasia) as their
toddler son, Chase. At the end of the day, we were filled with food
and soda pop, toasted by the sun, warmed by the friendship, and
soaked from the water play. Just my kind of day!
Finn Martinez-Owen, Isabella Diamant, Chase Yantis and Natasha Leach
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TILDEN
PARK
PICNIC
Finn Martinez-Owen
and his mom
Rita Martinez
Ric Gil
Harold Weaver and Donna Hughes
Jessica Flannery
Daniel Margulies, Jessica Weld and Meg Weber-Gil
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CHAPTER PICNIC SOCIAL
SAMUEL P. TAYLOR REDWOOD PARK
MARIN COUNTY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25TH • LUNCH AT NOON
The annual Samuel P.Taylor camping trip and picnic is fast approaching. Mark your calendars for this
get-back-in-touch-with-nature event. We would love to have you join us this year! Every year we
continue to have a great time at this wonderful spot in the Marin County Redwoods. There is a creek
to play in and lots of hiking around the area. Bike trails are great there too. There is plenty of space
for roller skates as well as scooters. Many chapter members have also been known to bring their
water “weapons” (toys).
Camping space already overbooked so we are left with plenty of room for day-only visitors for
the Picnic Social.
Picnickers, the day to be there is Saturday, August 25th. Be sure to bring your own picnic lunch and
drinks for yourself and your family for the day. Barbecues are available in the park, so be sure to bring coals
and starter if you feel ambitious. Arrive early to enjoy the area. Swimsuits and a change of clothes for the
kids is a great idea. Also, don’t forget chairs, towels, sunscreen, kid’s bikes, skates, water shoes (great for
the creek if you have them), comfortable shoes and a sweater just in case.
Picnickers please plan on dropping off everything at the camping site and moving the car to the day use area as
parking is limited at the group site. There is a $5.00 day use fee for Samuel P. Taylor.
Contact Linda Peterson at for more information.
Directions:
From Hwy 101 in San Rafael, exit Central San Rafael and go west on 3rd street. Follow 3rd Street west
for about two miles until it runs into Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Bear right onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
and drive about 13 miles to the park entrance.
Shari Weiser
and
Spencer Uniacke
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SAN JOSE SWIM PARTY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
12:00 – 4:00
On Sunday, September 9th, the Throckmorton Family will host a chapter swim party for all ages. This
will be a potluck event, so everyone is encouraged to bring a salad or dessert and the Throckmorton’s
will provide a BBQ entrée and beverages.
Everyone is also required to bring their own towels, and don’t forget to bring any water games
or toys.
Please RSVP by September 5th to help the Throckmorton’s prepare for our group.
Melissa Snyder, Natasha Leach, Jessica Flannery and Isabella Diamant
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EDITOR’S TWO CENTS
KUDOS TO OUR GRADUATES
Where did three months slip away to? Here it is time to produce a
newsletter just as we are finishing the school year and packing for
our summer adventures. We have migrated from Mac to PC. Sad
to loose the Mac and all its ideology but it’s fantastic to have the
speed and power of a new PC. Now my husband Tom can do the
desktop publishing for this document at home at midnight instead
of at work at midnight!
It’s Graduation time and we are blessed to have three of
our members put on the cap and gowns as they accept their
diplomas
BY ROB HAINES
BY KARYN NOEL
The last newsletter was produced in the middle of a fiasco. First,
I inadvertently disappeared a bunch of email files containing
incoming newsletter articles. I had to ask people to resend their
documents to me, only I had no way of knowing what I’d lost.
I was banging on the keys and they all disappeared! Went to
digital heaven! Then we migrated platforms and I had to learn
new software and was already behind on our publishing schedule.
One week into it, with the newsletter just about finalized, the
brand-spanking-new hard drive crashed, taking the newsletter with
it. I gotta say, my husband is a real trooper. He slaved away
retrieving files from the old Mac. The same Mac he wanted to
get rid of and had relegated to the basement floor. But, alas, he
performed his wizardry and recovered what we thought was all
of the newsletter.
It wasn’t until well after the April newsletter was in the mail that I
learned what we had inadvertently omitted: the sad news of Mary
Jane Carlino’s passing, and information on a planned Over 21
outing to an A’s game. Agh! After all the software surgery was
over, we still had missing parts. I want to extend my most sincere
apologies to the Carlino family for our delay in honoring Mary
Jane in this newsletter. Donna Hughes has already forgiven me for
the slip up with the A’s game info.
During the last few weeks I’ve been working with the staff and
district personnel at Castro Elementary School on specifying
alterations and adaptations to be implemented for Isabella’s benefit
as she enters the first grade. It has been a great learning opportunity
for me, and I plan to write this up in our next newsletter. We’re
looking forward to next year as the school secretary has told
me that there will be two more “little people” attending Castro
next year!
Sunday, June 10th, I attended the 2004 Convention Planning meeting
and came away excited and anxious. It will be so much fun to
have the convention here in the Bay Area! Oh, no! There is soooo
much work to be done! And we need your help! Our chapter
has a wonderful opportunity here to give back to our national
organization. There were a lot of very creative ideas forthcoming
and I am most proud and enthralled to be involved in this endeavor.
Can’t wait to get this baby off the ground!
Do try to stay out of trouble this summer!
R
ebecca Hare recently graduated from the University
of California at Santa Cruz with a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Politics. Rebecca has also spent many years as The
National Youth Task Coordinator, and I’m sure we will see
her as a leader within LPA very soon.
J
onathon Morato recently graduated from the Academy of
Art College in San Francisco with a Bachelor of Fine Arts
Degree in Computer Graphics. Jon is also the webmaster of
our chapter website and he recently created the logo for the
national convention in Toronto.
J
ennifer Poret recently graduated from Santa Clara
University with a Bachelor degree in Theatre and Art.
Jennifer is currently involved in the production of “An Ideal
Husband”.
On behalf of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, I would
like to congratulate you all. You all have worked very hard,
and everyone is proud of you.
FUN IN THE SUN IN PLEASANTON
BY JON WELCH
A good turnout of about 30 to 40 people thoroughly enjoyed a day
filled with warm weather and athletic activities in Pleasanton. In
what has become a tradition, The Foos Family (Joe, Ginny, Alex,
Dasha, and Ben) graciously hosted the group at the Pleasanton
Swim and Recreation Center.
The warm weather enticed the children (and some adults) to arm
themselves with water cannons and water balloons, while others
grabbed shade without complaining too loudly if they were doused.
Other physical activity included an organized soccer game, which
was led by Joe. The kids demonstrated their soccer skills by
aggressively eluding the capture of attempted shots on goal.
After spending time in the park area, a number of us headed over to
the popular swimming pool area, where we all enjoyed swimming,
diving, and playing. The chapter hosted the small entry fee
for those who went swimming. A great time was had by all of
those in attendance. Thanks to the Foos family for hosting this
wonderful event.
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MOTHER’S OVERNIGHT RETREAT
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22
Finished conversations, uninterrupted chats with other moms, an hour on the patio or a dip in the hot
tub…superb taste treats and fine wine…
Linda Peterson once again invites the Moms for a retreat into the country in quiet solitude without the
spouse and kids. Plan on meeting with other Moms in the chapter and be able to compare notes and gather
information or just catch up on the latest news.
Sleeping arrangements are very casual so bring a sleeping bag (and sleeping pad if you like) and
plan on camping on the floor.
Meal preparation will be shared and we all know we will enjoy something “adult-like” to eat. Everyone
should choose a meal to help with. Food required will be snacks on Saturday afternoon, dinner Saturday
night and breakfast Sunday morning. We will pair up moms for each meal and they can plan, provide
and clean up as necessary.
Even if you cannot plan on spending the night, please come for the afternoon and evening. It is always good
for moms to get away for awhile and be themselves…it makes us better moms!
Don’t forget to leave the kids at home and plan some time for you. Hope to see you there!
Please RSVP to Linda at [email protected].
Willem Winkelman and Jessica Flannery
11
SFBAC GOES COUNTRY/WESTERN
BY HAROLD WEAVER
The Over 21 Group turned out in good numbers for an evening of
fun on Saturday, April 28th in San Jose. The early gatherers were
able to feast on some great pizza and suds at a local pizzeria, and
catch up on all the latest juicy tidbits of gossip and news with
friends and chapter members. A couple of hours later, an even
larger group gathered at the Saddle Rack Country & Western
nightclub for some “two-steppin” as well as the opportunity to
ride the mechanical bull.
The Over 21 Group displayed some pretty fancy footwork out on
the dance floor with the variety of music that was played. Some
jumped at the chance to join in some line dancing, others took
advantage of the opportunity to shake their booty to some good
old rock and roll.
For those more adventuresome folks, the Saddle Rack had a
mechanical bull, which did manage to catch the interest of a few
LPs. Jon Morato and Michele Figone climbed aboard and both
were smiling in the end.
Jack Carlino and Becca Hare
We’d like to extend a special thank you to those out-of-town guests
who joined the group, and also to Stan, who worked with the Saddle
Rack management to get the group terrific tables right next to
the dance floor.
Dana Garrison, Michelle Figone, Tanya Bell and Jon Morato
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FUN AT THE SADDLE RACK
Rob Haines & Dana Garrison
Becca Hare
John Long & Joan Hare
Donna Hughes & Harold Weaver
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CALENDAR
July 14 – 21
Toronto National Convention
Saturday, July 28 2-5 p.m.
Scandia Fun Center • Fairfield/Suisin
August 18
Over 21 Polyesters Nightclub
San Francisco
August 24 & 25
Chapter Camp Out And Pot Luck Social
Marin County
Natasha Leach & Jessica Flannery
September 9
Swim Party •San Jose
September 22
Mom’s Retreat • West Petaluma
October
District 12 Conference Santa Barbara/
Solvang
October 20
Dr. Pauli, • Location TBD
November 3 or 4
Bringing in the Holidays • Santa Clara
November 10
Over 21 Bocce Ball • Los Gatos
December 1
Adult Holiday Party • Pleasant Hill
December 15
Children’s Holiday Party • Mill Valley
Alex Foos, Erik Owen, Finn Martinez-Owen,
unknown girl with basket & Jessica Flannery
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OVER 21 GROUP NIGHT OUT
November 10, 2001
Can you say “Campo di Bocce”! That’s right, a night of eating, having fun and playing “Bocce Ball”
in Los Gatos as us LP’s know how to play the game, RIGHT! Campo di Bocce has a very nice setup
with indoor and outdoor court lanes.
Date will be Saturday, November 10, 2001
Cost: bocce ball fees are $10.00 per person for 1.5 hours. We can either eat while playing or eat family style
and then play… it all depends if we have over 12 people participating (which I know we will have).
More information to coming on the next Newsletter… so mark your Calendar for November 10th.
SFBAC TREASURER’S REPORT
JUNE 2001
Beginning Balance
Income
Expenses
6,552.57
Membership Dues Rebate
E-Script - December
E-Script - February
E-Script - March
E-Script - April
E-Script - May
Donations
Sunshine Committee (Jan-May)
Get-Well Gift (E. Blue)
Egg Hunt Supplies
Adoption Fund Donation
Newsletter - April
Newsletter _ February
Lifetime Membership (E. Blue)
Web Address
Income Less Expense
Ending Balance
297.00
14.42
34.39
37.56
36.70
21.66
2,000.00
60.03
48.41
89.20
700.00
488.15
475.00
300.00
70.00
2,441.73
2,230.79
210.94
6,763.51
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