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CARE Reunion CARE sponsors a member reunion that is the highlight of our social calendar, with good food, entertainment, and most important, an opportunity to connect with the friends and colleagues you worked with for so many years. Seeing them once again is a reminder of why you loved your job! These scenes from past reunions give a sense of
the event: 2025 Reunion Fresh and Natural might capture the atmosphere of our 2025 CARE Luncheon Annual Reunion held 11:00 am to 2 pm, October 10 on the sunny Las Positas College Faculty Dining Hall patio. Forty friendly retired CLPCCD faculty, staff and administrators enjoyed catching up with each other.
Tom Gerrits, CARE President convened the Annual Meeting just before noon and introduced Art Tenbrink, CARE Activities Director, who called up speakers:
Unexpectedly, we were unable to serve the planned LPC Campus Hill wines due to a permit snafu related to the recent relocation of the college’s Viticulture and Winery Technology program, so Tom drew our attention to offerings of non-alcoholic wines made available for our luncheon. These included two whites, a Giesen 0% New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, and a FRE Pinot Grigio, plus a delicate vintage red “hand on heart” 2020 cabernet sauvignon. Tom then introduced Brianna Lopez, LPC’s new Chair of the Viticulture and Winery Technology program who gave us a rousing report on the Spring waiting list only Oenology classes and invited all members of CARE to drop by any Wednesday afternoon at the on-campus Viticulture Building for a tour of the facilities and an opportunity to taste and purchase a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic LPC vintages. After a white ballot CARE board election for 2026-27, the buffet was opened where upon convivialities continued into the sun-splashed afternoon. If you missed the fun this year, rumor from
Katherine Tollefsen, new Activities Director, has it that next year
may be just as much fun for all on the Chabot College campus. Don’t
miss it! 2024 Reunion The Oct 11, 2024 CARE Reunion Luncheon was held
on the patio of the cafeteria at Las Positas College. There were 54
retirees and their guests in attendance, plus invited guests of
CARE: LPC President Dr. Dyrell Foster, who welcomed us, VP of
Instruction Dr. Nan Ho, David Everett (a soon-to-be retiree) who
gave us an update on LPC's new Campus Hill Winery venue, and LPC
student Josef Rager who gave a recap of his journey at the college.
Following the luncheon, Josef and two fellow students gave a tour of
the campus to the retirees.br> Photo highlights: (Click thumbnails for full image.)
2023 Reunion The 2023 CARE Member Reunion was a great
success! After an extended hiatus due to covid, the reunion returned
on Friday, October 20 2023. Nearly 50 CARE members gathered for
socializing and a buffet lunch on the delightful outdoor patio
adjoining the Faculty Dining Hall at Las Positas College.
2020 Reunion This year, we met on Thursday, January 23, 2020 and experienced a presentation by CARE grant winner David Everett, Faculty & Program Coordinator for the Viticulture & Winery Technology Program at Las Positas College. David described his work and his program's exciting plans. After a brief business meeting, we enjoyed socializing and a fine luncheon, raffle prizes, and best of all, a chance to socialize with friends and worklife colleagues. Event photos photos taken by Mark Smythe show a few higlights: 2018 Reunion Our reunion this year took place on Thursday, January 25, 2018, and included a presentation by CARE grant winner Carol Edson, Las Positas College Geology Lab Technician, who shared some of her grant-winning projects. Good friends, good food, and a good time, with CARE mugs for everyone to take away. Event photos photos taken by Don Nilson, CARE Photographer, show a few higlights:
2017 Reunion Members once again gathered at the San Ramon Country Club on January 21, 2017 for our annual business meeting and social reunion. Here are a few highlights of photos taken by Don Nilson, CARE Photographer:
2016 Reunion After a wonderful opportunity to socialize with friends and coworkers, the CARE Board held a brief annual business meeting for reports and the election of officers for 2016. Then we enjoyed a buffet lunch accompanied by Don Nilson's slide show of historic and current photos. The event concluded with a fun prize drawing and lingering conversations. Event photos:
2015 Reunion CARE members gathered at the San Ramon Country Club on January 24, 2015 for our annual business meeting and social reunion. Here are a few highlights of photos taken by Don Nilson, CARE Photographer:
2014 Reunion
Photo highlights:
Social groups were the order of the day:
Guests in attendance included Las Positas College President, Kevin Walthers, and General Manager and CEO of the Chabot Federal Credit Union, Larry Schaffer. Both Kevin and Larry contributed gifts to the door prize drawing. Photo highlights:
2012 Reunion
Then CARE Vice-President Chet Rhoan introduced
the CARE Board and conducted the Board and Officers election for
2012.
Following lunch, Bob Wiseman conducted the door prize drawing with assistance from the team of Linda Barde-Zimmerling, Les Bridge, Clyde Allen, and Don Nilson. All prizes were contributed by CARE Board members and by the Chabot Federal Credit Union. As usual, members lingered in conversation long after the reunion was adjourned.
Joel Kinnamon and Larry Schaffer offered brief remarks, and then we conducted our annual business meeting. During the meeting, two new members joined the CARE Board of Directors: Bob Wiseman and Rachel Maldonado Azimina. The membership elected a new slate of officers, with Linda Barde serving as President, and they ratified minor changes to the CARE Constitution and Bylaws. Minutes of the business meeting are available here.
As
lunch was served, members enjoyed a terrific and expanded slide show
of nearly 300 historic and current photos of Chabot, Las Positas, and District
staff and facilities prepared by Don Nilson. The slide show brought
back many memories and triggered lots of enthusiastic remarks.
Five copies of this great set of pictures were given out during the
door prize drawing. Following lunch, new CARE Board member Bob Wiseman joined Clyde Allen and Linda Barde to conduct the door prize drawing, with lots of prizes being won by retirees. The Chabot Federal Credit Union contributed a number of high-value door prizes for the event.
2010 Reunion
Guests included Joel
Kinnamon, CLPCCD District Chancellor, Celia Barbarena, Chabot
College President, Larry Schaffer, General Manager and CEO of the
Chabot Federal Credit Union, and Heidi Finberg of the Chabot
Foundation.
We were delighted to have 17 new retirees among
us, and look forward to their vitality and interest in CARE and its
activities. Click the photo at right for a larger view of most
of them.
The event closed, but retirees lingered for conversation and photo sessions.
Guests were introduced, including the two
college Presidents and Credit Union General Manager.
The
success of the event was shown by the socialization that continued
after the formal program ended. Conversation groups lingered
until after 2PM! .
2008 Reunion
In a short business meeting, members approved CARE Board appointments for the upcoming year. Helen Bridge will continue as CARE President, providing outstanding leadership for our organization.
Entertainment was provided by an excellent student jazz band from Las Positas College. The luncheon buffet, as usual, was bountiful and delicious.
2007 Reunion On January 20th, 2007, about 80 CARE members gathered at the San Ramon Golf Club for our annual reunion lunch. As in years past, the event was a tremendous success.
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As
always, Don Nilson served as CARE's official photographer, capturing
the prize winners seen here.
On
Saturday, January 21, nearly 80 CARE members came together at the at
the San Ramon Country Club for our annual reunion meeting.
After a welcome remarks from CARE President, Linda Barde-Zimmerling,
several guests were recognized, including the new Las Positas
College President, Kevin Walthers, General Manager and CEO of the
Chabot Federal Credit Union, Larry Schaffer, and retired CLPCCD
Trustees Gary Craig and Fred Duman. Both Larry Schaffer and Kevin Walthers
offered brief comments. 
During
the CARE Business meeting, several brief reports were delivered:
Helen
Bridge, CARE Past President, announced her retirement from the CARE
board and was recognized for her years of
outstanding service to CARE.
Don Nilson's slide show of historic and current
photos was projected throughout the meeting and lunch period, and it
provided a fine stimulus for social conversation. 
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The
reunion offered good food, great pictures, and best of all, a
wonderful opportunity to visit with friends and colleagues.
Conversations continued well after the formalities concluded.
Our
business meeting included the election of a full slate of officers, with
Helen Bridge returning to serve as Interim President. JoAnne
Neu re-joined the Board and three
new Board members were elected: Linda Barde, Isabel Polvorosa, and
Sophie Rheinheimer; we are confident that they will provide an
infusion of new energy to help sustain CARE's efforts. The
membership also approved minor changes to CARE's constitution and bylaws.
These changes provided for a slightly larger Board and established the
position of "Director Emeritus." Minutes of the business
meeting are available
About
75 CARE members met on January 24, 2009 at the San Ramon Country
Club, our traditional venue for the reunion.
the
Reed Buffington Award winners who were in attendance. During a
brief business meeting, three new CARE Board members were elected:
Dick Albert (At Large), Lettie Camp (Secretary), and Chet Rhoan (At
Large). Esther Goldberg was elected President for 2009.
Finally, outgoing CARE Board members and officers were recognized
for exemplary service.
After
final remarks by outgoing president Bridge and incoming president
Goldberg, Gay Conner introduced the Chabot Jazz Band members, who
performed while attendees had a delicious lunch. Following
lunch, Clyde Allen conducted the prize drawing, with about fifteen
prizes being won by lucky retirees. All prizes were
contributed by CARE Board members and by the Chabot Credit Union,
which provided six outstanding gifts.
The
2008 reunion was held January
19th at the San Ramon Country Club.
Joel
Kinnamon, CLPCCD District Chancellor spoke briefly, offering words
of praise for CARE. Larry Schaffer, General Manager and CEO of
the Chabot Federal Credit Union generously provided a number of door
prizes that delighted the winners.
Following a
brief business meeting, members approved CARE Board
appointments for the upcoming year. We are fortunate to have all of
our outstanding board willing to serve another term, with the only
change being our newsletter editor. After several years of service,
JoAnne Neu felt it was time for a change, and our own Heidi Spearer
has agreed to begin with this newsletter as our editor. JoAnne will
stay on as vice president. We'll be in good hands!
Feedback
from members who attended the luncheon suggested that everyone
enjoyed the afternoon, and particularly the opportunity to visit
with old friends and colleagues. The luncheon buffet, as usual, was
bounteous and delicious. Entertainment was provided by Myrna Bowman,
whose singing and on-stage banter impressed everyone, and by two
first-year forensics students from Chabot College doing brief
readings. We were also fortunate to see some beautiful paintings by
Gene Houck's wife, Mary Ann. This event continues to be the
highlight of the year. 
