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SPECIAL NEWSLETTER - Fall 2002

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PARTY WITH A PURPOSE!

DATE: Monday, November 18, 2002 
TIME: Any time between11:30 am until 10:00 pm
WHERE: Chevys Restaurant
650 Ellinwood Way (off Contra Costa Blvd.)
Pleasant Hill, California
Phone: 925-685-6651

FOR WHAT?  Come enjoy lunch, happy hour, drinks, or dinner, mention to the waitress that you are supporting the Be the Star You Are!™ fundraiser, and Chevy’s will donate 20% of your entire bill to our charity. Grab your friends, family, and co-workers for a fun meal that has a purpose.  If you’d like to make reservations for your group, call Chevy’s at 925-685-6651.

EXTRAS: We’ll be selling raffle tickets and you have the opportunity to bid on several silent auction items.  Cynthia Brian will also be selling and autographing copies of her best selling books, Be the Star You Are!™, Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul, and The Business of Show Business. This is a great way to pick up some terrific gifts for Christmas, make a difference for kids, and get a tax write off, too! WOW!

IMPORTANT:  Make sure to tell your waitress that you are here for this fundraiser!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND DONORS:

A Gigantic THANK YOU  to Wayne Repich of Vanguard Financial, Ltd. for sponsoring our 1/3 page ad in the upcoming December issue of Diablo Magazine which will focus on charities.  Wayne was "The Mortgage Broker of the Year" and can be reached at 925-279-2200 ext. 17.  Look for a better Be the Star You Are!™ in 2003.

SPONSORS of our Chevy’s Event:
Bob  Skelton
Pull Out Shelf Company
3805 Hillsdale Lane
Pitsburg, CA 94565
1-510-774-2059

Rich Grable
Budget Car Sales
5400 Marsh Dr
Concord, CA  94520
925-674-0133

DONORS for silent auction and raffle items include:
Laren Rogers
Sheila Arkee
Taylor House Bed and Breakfast
Jillian Morrisey
Moraga Cleaners and Laundry
Suzette Lake
The Container Store
Changes Salon and Spa
Celeste Lott, Amethyst Salon
Hendry Ranch Winery
Scott's Seafood Restaurant
Kate Rogers
The Sherrill Collection
Dr. Brian R. Sheaff-- dentistry
Wayne Repich
Carolyn Rovner--personal shopping
Diablo Magazine
Chroma Art Design
KB Carpet Cleaning
Armand Cabrera--Diane Burket oil painting
Loretta Walsh
Suzanne Anderson
Jackson Liquors
Rosenblum Winery
Lani Taylor--The Sherrill Collection
Diablo Magazine -- Kristen Eng
Ken Bronson -- KB Carpet Cleaning

IF YOU’D LIKE TO SPONSOR THIS EVENT OR DONATE AN ITEM FOR THE RAFFLE OR SILENT AUCTION, PLEASE EMAIL Cynthia@bethestaryouare.org and you’ll be listed in all our future announcements.

PURPOSE: Be the Star You Are!™ is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that collects and distributes books and other positive media to youth at risk as a way to raise their life skills and self esteem. This media ranges from education and advisement to inspiration and guidance and covers every aspect of life, from abuse through money management.  Be the Star You Are!™ is an ALL volunteer organization that operates through contributions, in-kind donations, and proceeds from fund-raising events.  Be the Star You Are!™  does not receive state or federal funding and is solely dependent on contributions from the community and corporations. Be the Star You Are!™ has no religious or political agendas or affiliations.

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
*Donate your vehicle, boat, or trailer, running or not,…call us, we’ll do all the work for you! 
*Send a tax deductible contribution or offer a monetary tribute or memoriam to a loved one 
*Donate goods that can be auctioned off at an event  
*Sponsor an event making Be the Star You Are!™ the charitable beneficiary
*Ask your company to match your donation or make a contribution
*Volunteer time 
*Become a Benefactor
*Establish A Charitable Giving Account with an Investment Firm in the name of Be the Star You Are!™.

     FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL US at 925-376-7126 or visit us on-line www.bethestaryouare.org. Contributions can be sent to: 
Be the Star You Are!™
PO Box 422
Moraga, Ca. 94556

See you at Chevy’s Restaurant on Monday, November 18, 2002 !  Come and PARTY WITH A PURPOSE!

Be the Star You Are!™
PO Box 376
Moraga, Ca. 94556
877-944-STAR
http://www.bethestaryouare.org
Cynthia Brian is the Founder and President of Be the Star You Are!™.  Please visit www.bethestaryouare.org for biographical information.

Be the Star You Are!™  a 501(c)(3) non profit organization

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Visit our web site at http://www.bethestaryouare.org.  Please note, by responding to this email, you do not reach the charity.  To reach Cynthia Brian directly, email her at cynthia@bethestaryouare.org. Thank you.

Be The Star You Are!™
PO Box 376, Moraga, CA 94556
Tel: 877.944.STAR or 925.376.7126
Fax: 925.376.7142

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