AIDS Walk UPDATE.

Ok so the weekend is upon us!!!! This is going to be flippin' great as in COW-A-BUNGA great!!! So Please, please, PLEASE don't forget to register and check the event Facebook page that the Library Club has created. There are links for those of you who will be individually driving/carpooling to the walk. Also, if you are taking the metro/bus with the group I took the liberty of making a GOOGLE map on how to arrive at the station parking lot. REMEMBER********* We will be meeting at 6:45am at the station parking lot!!!! Please don't be late :)

Also, check the comments for the event and post your cell phone number so we could all just be sure on directions.


--Enrique.

AIDS Walk Information.

Hello dear Library Club Members!

Tons of things have happened since the last blog update.  The first thing that's coming up this weekend is the Aids Walk Los Angeles.  If you haven't registered, do it now!  Click Here then select join a team, then click "Please Select a Team" and "Cerritos College Library Club" will be listed.  After you have selected your team, feel out your information and then submit.  It's all very easy! 

INFORMATION!!!

AIDS Walk Los Angeles Day of Event Information: 
Date: Sunday, October 17


Time: 
8:30 a.m. Sign-In
9:15 a.m. Opening Ceremony
10:00 a.m. Walk Begins


Location: West Hollywood Park (647 N. San Vicente Blvd. in West Hollywood)


Length: 10 kilometers / 6.2 miles


The AIDS Walk will start and end in West Hollywood Park, at the corner of Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Blvd.


In order to ensure the safety of the walkers, the Departments of Transportation for the City of Los Angeles and the City of West Hollywood will establish the following street closures from 6:00 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m.

Meeting Spot for Club Members:

Transportation is scheduled to be the Los Angeles Metro leaving around 7 am from the Norwalk Station in Norwalk, CA. The Norwalk Station is located at the interchange of the 605 and the 105, parking is free or you can just have someone drop you off. I would suggest buying a day pass, they are available for $6.oo, and they can be purchased at the station in the kiosk it will also be used to board the 550.  DO NOT BOARD THE TRAIN W/o A PASS!  We will be catching the green line to the 550 express bus all the way to the walk.  THERE IS A CHANCE THAT THE BUS WILL HAVE A ROUTE CHANGE DUE TO THE AIDS WALK, if this happens we will have to carpool.  I will update if this happens, we will also need to know who will be willing to drive.

 

Preparation:

Remember guys, we will be walking 6.2 miles so try and prepare your body sometime before if your body isn't used to walking this far.  Drink plenty of water days before the walk to make sure your body will be well hydrated.  Don't forget to stretch before the walk and wear comfortable walking shoes.  You don't have to go out and buy some fancy schmancy walking shoes but also DO NOT come in your flip-flops or your ballerina flats.  Again, keep in mind we will be walking for 2-3 hours straight.  There will be stations during the walk that provide water and knick knacks so also bring a backpack so you won't have to waste plastic bags.  

IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES TO OUR PLANS WE WILL MAKE SURE TO UPDATE THE BLOG OR OUR FACEBOOK PAGE SO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR UPDATES.  FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE AIDS WALK VISIT THE AIDS WALK FAQ'S OR YOU CAN MESSAGE OR COMMENT THIS BLOG OR OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.

First Fall 2010 Meeting - Success!!!

Hi club members,

Last week we had a very large crowd during the first club meeting of the Fall semester. Elections were held and several candidates stated why they should be an officer. Members voted on their favorite candidates and here are our brand new Fall 2010 officers:

President: Enrique Siliezar
Vice-President: Fernando Ibarra
Secretary: Bianca Barires
Treasurer: Karen (Mimi) Palomares
Co-Treasurer: Jessica Ann Foster
Media/Events Coordinator: Iliana Ochoa

Past President: Rodolfo (Rudy) Pina
Past Secretary: Diana Cuauhxicalli
Co-Treasurer: Mia Abdoun

Congratulations to all new officers!

Below are a few pictures of the meeting. 

President Enrique Saliezar explains club activities to members.

The members listened attentively.

Some of the present members on the classic "end of meeting" picture.

A few of the current and past officers just having fun after a successful first meeting of Fall 2010.

Hope to see you all next meeting.

Paula

Planning Activities - Fall 2010

Hi All,

A couple of weeks ago, library club officers and advisors had an unofficial meeting to plan all the wonderful activities for this semester. Join us for our first official club meeting this Thursday, September 2, at 11:00am in LC133 to find out more.

We hope to see you all there!

Paula & Monica

Big Bear Camping - June 4-6

Camping at Big Bear was a huge success, members couldn't get enough of it.. We are looking forward to more trips similar to this one in the near future.. Thanks to everyone who went, it was a great experience. This trip definitely pulled the club together like never before. For those who couldn't make it, get ready for the FALL Semester.

Getting Ready for Big Bear - June 4-6

During our Souplantation Restaurant celebration, club members had a chance to plan for the the Big Bear trip. Here is a list of personal items you should bring to make your camping experience an enjoyable one: sleeping bag (or comforters), blanket, pillow, extra clothes, flashlights (lantern), jeans, gloves, bennie, sunblock, bug repellent, backpack, trash bags, toilet paper, among others. Also, don't forget your personal hygiene items like toothbrush, dental floss, toothpaste, shampoo, hair brush...

Each member participating on this unofficial club 

activity will contribute $10.00 towards food and 

$6.00 towards gas, if you are carpooling.  

Disclaimer: Here are the main items that will be purchased with your contribution:fire logs, charcoal, ice, meat patties, franks, buns, basic breakfast food, soda, juice, and water. Additional items will be purchased on an availability basis. If you would like to help shopping, Monica and other club members will meet @ COSTCO, Tuesday, June 1, at 1:00pm. Let us know if you are interested - just post a comment here.

Among the confirmed adventurers are: Jesus, Diana, Rudy, Claudia, Mandy, Fernando, Jessica, Laura, Iliana, Enrique, Mimi, Stephanie, Bianca, Monica, Paula and Joao. Lizeth and Ben also showed interest.

Everyone is welcome to bring extra goodies to share!!

Important: Bring a first aid kit, your own medicine and don't bring valuable items.

Big Bear, Here We GO!!!! :-)

Paula

We are Going to BIG BEAR - June 4-6!

(click on the map to enlarge it)

Pine Knot Campground (Big Bear, Beautiful California)

There are 16 spots available for you to go to Big Bear! We already heard from many of you, but we need to CONFIRM with you to know you are still interested, so hurry up. Take a look at the map I created for you to know what is waiting for us! This is going to be a memorable trip we will all remember on our 100th birthday! :-)

Please post a comment to this post if you want to join us! Remember, this is an "unofficial" Library Club activity. It will be so much fun. I can barely wait to get the car started on June 4!

Camping Info:

Check in: 2:00pm

Check out: 12:00pm

Fire rings and barbecue grills are available. We just need to take charcoal and food... we will even have flush toilets on the facility - fancy stuff!!! No showers though. We will need to go to the Serrano Campground, which is a couple miles away to take a shower for $3.00 a person.

Are you ready for the fun? We are!!! :-)

Paula

Club Members Receive Awards & Certificates

On May 7th, club members Iliana, Karen (Mimi), Deanna, and Mia were recognized for their academic achievement and their commitment to club activities that enhance their educational/ personal goals. They are focused on their education, and their commitment to the campus and to the well being of other students are noticed and appreciated. We are proud to say that they are library club members!

As a side note, do you happen to know who is the gentleman next to me? I was honored to share the table with him. His name is Wilford Michael and our lovely library was named after him! He was the president of our college for 13 years and he retired in 1986. He was delighted to hear about our library club and how determined you all are.

Let's keep you the good work, library club family!


















Paula

Nice Bake Sale Experience

The food was tasty and the whole experience was a lot of fun!
Great Job + Great People = Library Club Members

Paula

Another reason why our club is so sweet!!!

You won't want to miss this...

Date & Time: May 4, 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: in front of the library

Paula

Our Library Newsletter is HERE!

Hi favorite people,

The new Library Newsletter is now available. Guess what? The Library Club members are everywhere. Check it out and learn more about what the library has to offer you!

http://cms.cerritos.edu/uploads/Library/newsletters/LibraryNewsletterSP10.pdf

Enjoy!!!

Paula

End of Spring 2010

New officers: 
Karen Pineda aka mimi: Co- Treasurer
Iliana Ochoa: Events Coordinator

- Officers kept their current positions, except Soumia. Soumia left her Co- Treasurer officer position. She is now a member. Both Paula and Monica (advisers) will keep advising us!
- Opened new officer position called "Events Coordinator".
- A vote was passed to change the constitution.
- Camping trip for two nights, next to a beach with bonfires at night. Part of the club money will be used for this trip. May 28-30 (Unofficial date)

Officers for Fall 2010:
President: Rodolfo Pina (Rudy)
Vice-President: Enrique Siliezar
Secretary: Diana San Juan
Treasurer: Bianca Baires
Co-Treasurer: Karen Pineda
Events Coordinator: Iliana Ochoa

Advisers for Fall 2010:
Paula Pereira & Monica Lopez

Next official meeting will be next Fall!

Rudy

Elections - Officer positions

Want to become an officer? 

Here's your chance, don't miss the next club meeting.
04/22/2010 @ 11AM in LC 133

Please post a comment here or vote on the poll to let us know if you are interested in becoming an officer.

National Library Week - April 11-17

The Library Club members are helping to promote the National Library Week! Not only this video was created but our brand new display was also assembled by club members! Thank you all!

Paula

Equilibrium

The Library Club has officially reached a respectable equilibrium! You should all be proud of yourselves for
all your contribution to our club so far. Your hard work is GREATLY appreciated.

Our recent Book Sale was a SUCCESS! Thanks again to those of you who made this happen.

ESL Book Discussions, Regular Book Discussions, OneCerritos, and Children's Reading will continue normally thanks to the club members running these activities.
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*Future Field Trip plans: Camping @ Pismo Beach for two days this Summer!
*End of the year Potluck! (more info coming soon)
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If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please contact me. (562- 215 1229)

Thanks, keep it up guys.

Rudy (President)

PS: Further details of everything will be posted in our OneCerritos forum.

Hiking and Griffith Observatory - What a Lovely Day!!!

Sit back and relax... turn your speakers on...

Lots of adventures!!! For those of you who could not go, try to join us next time! :-)
Paula

Say Cheese!!!

Hi everyone,

It was a beautiful day in Southern California! Our lovely hiking led us to a breathtaking panoramic view of L.A! We all had a lot of fun! More pictures of our adventurous day will soon be posted. If you didn't have a chance to go with us this time, don't cry, other fun activities are on the way. :-)

Paula 

Making it Happen!!!!

Hi guys,

Today's meeting was very productive! Field trip tomorrow, updates from book discussions, and National Library Week events coming up soon. Our book sale titled "Book for Bugs" will take place in front of the library on April 6 (9:00am -1:00pm) & April 7 (9:00am -2:00pm). I will post more details soon. Here is a picture of most of the members that showed up today! :-)

REMEMBER: Those of you planning to go to our field trip tomorrow (March 26, 2010), please go to the circulation desk (inside the library) at 8:30am – We have a few spots left if you need a ride!
Paula :-)

We are Making a Difference - Join Us!

Our club has been super busy with several activities. Last meeting we had close to 30 students in LC133. It was our largest crowd ever! This week the club participated on the Hoe Down Day event and some money was collected for our club. We are loaded with upcoming events/activities, so mark your calendars, and PLEASE join us and help us spread the word!

• ESL Book Discussion:
Tuesdays -(12:00am–1:00pm) LC51*(or LC62-also inside the library)
Wednesdays -(1:00am–2:00pm) LC51* (or LC62)

• Book Discussion:
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, (11:00am-12:00pm) - starts 03/18 - LC51. Last week, excited members finished reading "The Princess" by Anton Chekhov - from the Short Story Library at American Literature. More interesting short stories will be selected for upcoming meetings.


• Reading for Children:
Started Thursday 3/18. If you are interested and are available, join Diana San Juan (Library Club Secretary) and other club members. Who is available to read for kids from 4:00pm-4:30pm on Thursdays?

• Next Club Meeting:
Thursday, March 25, at 11:00am in LC133

• Field Trip:
Griffith Observatory –Friday, March 26 - make sure you go to the next meeting to find out more. Let us know if you are interested as we want to do our best to provide transportation to everyone! :-)

Join us members! We need your participation to make our club even more amazing! :-)

Paula & Monica

Feb 25 - Club Meeting

Our club had a few new members today, which is good news. It looks like some of the activities we had planned are going to start soon, so if you signed up for any of them, make sure to contact the person leading that activity. If you don't remember who is leading what activity, always remember you can always contact me. The officers leading the activities are highly motivated about what they're doing, that's a GREAT thing.

See you all next meeting
Rudy

Next week:
Want to help ESL students learn English and the american culture? ESL Book Discussion - starting 03/02/10 in Library Orientation Room @ 12:00pm. For more info e-mail Diana at sanjuand@ymail.com
Paula

Ready, Set, GO!

Hi People,

Our first meeting was great, except I forgot to eat cake.. and it was right in front of me the entire time. Anyways, we are now one quarter into the semester, currently leading about five continuous activities. If you have any ideas on improving our current activities or have a new activity in mind, share them in our next meeting. Also, start thinking of field trips we can go to, let's try to go to at least two field trips before this semester ends. We have a total of five official club meetings remaining this semester. Next meeting we will mainly discuss about our present activities, new activities, and field trips.

See you all soon.
Rodolfo, Pina (Rudy) - President

E- mail: rpina19@gmail.com
Cell: 562- 215 1229

As a side note from what Rudy mentioned, we will be talking about our progress with the ESL Book Discussion. Lots of ESL students need our help and over 40 STUDENTS already signed up for our program! If you want to participate in this activity, please go to our next meeting to find out more. How exciting!!!!
Paula :-)

New Year, New Members, New Activities!

Hi Everyone,
We are thrilled to announce that the library club has now over 100 MEMBERS! During the Club Welcome Day last week we had more students joining us. Many of them seem very interested in the ESL book discussions, regular book discussions,library orientations, reading for kids, volunteering at the library, book sale, and joining us for lots of other FUN activities. So let's just welcome our new members. :-)

For the upcoming weeks we will have very interesting activities going on. Please mark your calendars!!!

• Club Meeting - Thursday, February 11, at 11:00 am (LC133)
• ESL Book Discussion - come to the meeting to find out more. If you would like to join, please contact Diana, our lovely secretary, at sanjuand@ymail.com
• Book Sale (coming soon) - Please donate your books to the club at the library circulation desk.
• Library Orientations - Learn more about library resources.

Take care and we hope to see you all at the meeting!
Paula Pereira & Monica Lopez (club advisors)

2010- Introduction

Hi everyone, Happy New Year!!! :)

Hopefully everyone enjoyed their time off from school. We went through Christmas and New Years, and now we’re back. Well, almost back. This is where we left off since our last club meeting and Carl's Jr,

Upcoming events:
•  Reading for kids
•  ESL Students
•  Book Discussions
•  Book Donations
•  Club info day (Jan 26)
          *Note: They are not in order.

Club Meetings will be held the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 11:00am. Room will be assigned soon, as well as our first club meeting date.

- Rudy