conferences
Dear Friends at Tools for the Journey,
We have taken a little breather to catch up on our lives but are ready to start working toward the future. We hope you all enjoyed the conference on the 8th. We were so happy to see the connections and conversations that went on that day. It was such a gift to us to be able to learn so much. Barbara and Claire were amazing and their 20 years of experience is such a gift. For many of us it felt like we were getting water in a dry land. We are so thankful for the ongoing relationship that we will have with them as we set up CLUB 21. As we debriefed among ourselves we were grateful for the ways we were on “track” yet we also realized how much we needed a community to help us reinforce the tools we have and to encourage each other in thinking in new ways. But… most of all we realized the possibilities and potential ahead if we work together – teachers, parents, organizations.
We can’t thank you teachers enough for coming. We know that there are some teachers right now who are modifying things in their classroom and thinking in news ways. We hope that you enjoyed your day, learned new tools, and felt appreciated. Your presence spoke volumes to us. It is with a full heart that we thank you for caring enough to come on your day off and learn with us.
Nancy Litteken,
President
Tools for the Journey would not have happened without the support and contributions of the following organizations and individuals.
Our hearts are full of gratitude!
Sponsors
Early Childhood Intervention Center – ECIC ~ Judy Packard
Fuller Seminary ~ Bert Jacklich
Pasadena Unified School District Special Education Department ~ Teacher scholarships & duplication of materials- Thank you for valuing your staff to provide funding for 25 to attend this conference
Supporters
Nancy Berger ~ On-site Photographer day of event
Ann Beurskens ~ Graphic Designer www.BeurskensDesign.com
East Los Angeles Family Resource Library & Assistive Technology Center ~ Translation equipment
Elizabeth Eilers ~ Frames for photos
Flintridge Preparatory School Leo Club ~ Time, energy and talent
Gayle Harris – Strawberries
Love Birds ~ Tea treats - 921 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106
Nancy & Steve Norris – PREP staff gift baskets
Janel Pahl ~ Amazing Photography of our children - www.janelpahl.com
Jenni Perkins – Multi-talented Registration Coordinator
The Regional Centers who supported families to attend:
East Los Angeles Regional Center Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center
North Los Angeles Regional Center Orange County Regional Center
San Gabriel Valley Pomona Regional Center Westside Regional Center
Spanish Translators who volunteered their time and talent:
Rachael Castell-Mendez - Rosie Maldonado – Milton Navarrete
Tracy Webb ~ On-site Photographer day of eventFriends of Club 21
Elizabeth Toms for organizing Friends of Club 21
Donors
We wish to acknowledge the generous contribution of raffle prizes & teacher gifts from the following businesses and individuals in the community.
Please thank them as well by frequenting their locations!
Angels School Supplies ~ 3 Gift Packs
600 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
Lynn Beria – Financial Donation
Lucy Bleecker ~ Cookie Lee Jewelry Ensemble-$50 Gift Certificate
Lucy Bleecker Independent Cookie Lee Jewelry Consultant,
www.cookielee.biz /lucybleecker, 626-457-1464
Burke Williams ~ Gift Certificate
39 Mills Place, Pasadena, Ca 91105
Jaclyn Cole ~ Bath Collection
Lisa Cole – Financial Donation
Dinosaur Farm ~ Social Skills Flash Cards, Gift Certificate
1510 Mission St. South Pasadena, CA 91030
Karlyn Flesch ~Creative Memories Photo Album
Creative Memories Consultant, mycmsite/KarlynFlesch, 626-289-8052
Lexington Place ~ teacher bags, quilt, framed print
255 Mission St., San Marino, CA 91108
Marston Products – Six cookbooks
Morton’s Steak House ~ Gift Certificate
735 S. Figueroa St. Suite 207, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Milton Navarrete – Votive candles
Bryan Perez & Live Nation
PF Changs ~ Gift Certificates
260 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101
PlayWorks ~ Gift Cards (4-$25), 200 pens, discount cards
667 West California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105
Marjorie Pollack ~ Assorted books
Janne Shirley ~ Starbucks gift cards
Karen Spinelli of Salon Aguayo ~ Hair Cut & Style
1202 E. Green St. Pasadena, CA 91106
Trader Joes ~ Assorted Teas
613 Mission St. South Pasadena, CA 91030
Trader Joes ~ 200 reusable tote bags
Store 43 - 6451 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA
Whole Foods ~ reusable bags, personal care items
465 South Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA 91105
Mary Wiesner ~ Artistry Skincare Products
Mary Wiesner, SMW Enterprises, maryw@wwdb.org
Scott Wiesner ~ Nutrilite Health Products
Scott Wiesner, SMW Enterprises, smwent@wwdb.org
WineStyles ~ Wine tasting for 2
1007 Mission St. South Pasadena, CA 91030
World Caravan
170 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101
Nancy Berger
Julie Blackshaw
Amanda Blackwood
Lisa Cole
Kim Flowers
Phillip Harris
Nancy Norris
Julie Sanders
Vicki Thompson
Reggie Ursetti
