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NEWSLETTER - November 2002
It is not now, and has never been, our
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BE THE STAR YOU ARE™! is a library of books and other media donated to youth at risk to raise their skills and self esteem to improve their daily lives. This media ranges from education and advisement to inspiration and guidance which covers every aspect of life from abuse through money management. BE THE STAR YOU ARE™! has no religious or political agendas or affiliations as it caters to the literate and illiterate by providing audio tapes and videos as well as books to give these kids a head start in their lives so they can beat the odds.
"The fast pace of our lives makes it difficult for us to find grace in the present moment, and when the simple gifts at our fingertips cease to nourish us, we have a tendency to crave the sensational." Macrina WiederkehrEllen Peterson, of the
ACALANES DRUG/ALCOHOL TASK FORCE sends out a biweekly report on the community
concern about alcohol, drugs, and our young people.
She asks that this information be copied and shared so that
everyone can become more aware of the challenges facing our young people
today. Here is the latest report
which is extremely sobering.
Stress affects teens and children as well as adults. Terrorism and talk of war are recent stressors, but the fast pace of our culture and its confusing messages have been taking their toll on our young people for a long time without making headlines. According to Senator Vasconcellos’s office, adolescent suicide has increased 400% in 30 years, and adolescent depression has increased 1,000% in 40 years. Hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder have increased 700% in two decades. One in 30 youngsters aged 5 to 19 is using Ritalin. 30% of children in grades 6-10 are involved in bullying at school. 68% of high school students admit to cheating on tests and 84% of college students believe they need to cheat to get ahead. Alcohol and other drugs are ways to escape stress, but they actually just postpone dealing with its causes. If we are to reduce the effects of drugs in our culture, we need to reduce stressors. (Sources: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, U.S. News and World Report, Stephanie Mann, Street Safe Kids.)
Coping: is a learned skill. Children whose lives have been relatively carefree can have trouble dealing with the rejection, loss, fear and confusion that comes with adolescence. Because these feelings are new, some conclude that they are permanent, that the situation is more serious than it really is, or that there are no solutions. "Here--take this. It will make you feel better," suddenly has great appeal when a teen is looking for a way out. Alcohol and drugs offer a quick escape chute from pain. What can adults do? Talk helps. Listening too. And sharing stories about your own uncertainties and difficult feelings (either past or present) and what you do to cope without alcohol or drugs offers teens a roadmap through tough times. Honesty and humility go a long way with teens. It also helps them see that everyone struggles, even adults.
Sobering Thoughts: Ninth graders who drink are almost twice as likely to attempt suicide as those who don’t. (Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.)
Eating Disorders: are associated with stress too. Young people who starve themselves, overeat, or binge and purge may be seeking ways to control their environment through food. And there is a correlation between alcoholism and eating disorders, especially bulimia. Craving, obsession, and control issues are signs of trouble with eating disorders or drug addiction.
Thank you, Ellen, for your ongoing concern for our youth. We must all do our part to help our young people grow into productive citizens. Care, be aware, and share.
I hope to see you at our family fundraiser to support youth at risk at Chevy’s restaurant in Pleasant Hill on Monday, November 18, 2002. Pick up some great Christmas gifts at our raffle, silent auction, and book sale while making a tax deductible donation. Details are below.
Hasta la vista!Cynthia Brian
Founder
Be
the Star You Are!™ is throwing a party and you are invited.
We are calling it a “Party
with a Purpose!”
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
server 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:
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Bob Skelton Pull Out Shelf Company 3805 Hillsdale Lane Pitsburg, CA 94565 1-510-774-2059 |
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Rich Grable Budget Car Sales 5400 Marsh Dr Concord, CA 94520 925-674-0133 |
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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
Cynthia Brian
Pat Hallberg
The Sherrill Collection
Dr. Brian R. Sheaff, dentistry
Cynthia Brian
Paul Bogle
Dr. David Loveall, chiropractor
Ken Bronson Carpet Cleaning
Armand Cabrera and
Diane Burket
Loretta Walsh
Suzanne Anderson
Jackson Liquors
Rosenblum Winery
Carolyn Rovner
TJ Van Buren
Ristorante Umbria
Diablo Magazine
Monticello Inn San Francisco
Bates House Bed and Breakfast, Oakland
Bo’s Barbecue and Catering
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.
1.
We are pleased to offer a very special auction item to all our
subscribers:
Alice Abruzzini has donated a box
of vintage Christmas cards with their envelopes and stamps dating from the
early 1940’s –1980’s addressed to Fred Abruzzini, Winemaster of Beringer
Brothers Winery, St. Helena Ca.
Fred,
who died in 1986,
has been called “The Father of the Napa Valley” as he was the first
person to initiate visitor tours and wine tastings in the Napa Valley, opening
the underground caves at Beringer Brothers. Movie stars and celebrities from
all over the world celebrated his wines with him, including Clark Gable, Carol
Lombard, Charles Laughton, Max Baer, the Marx brothers, Frankie Laine, Rudy
Vallee, and many many more.
This box is desirable to collectors as well as artisans who like to
create new art out of historical pieces. The
beautiful and ornate cards are not sorted so this is a “buy as is” offer.
Hundreds of
cards, envelopes with their original stamps are included. This is your
opportunity to own a piece of Napa Valley history!
(Can
you believe stamps were only 3 cents in those days?)
Value:
Priceless
Minimum
bid: $500
Bid
closes at noon on November 17.
Email us your best bid at info@bethestaryouare.org or call
925-376-7126.
Winning bidder will be notified and may pick up the box if residing in
the area, or box will be shipped for additional $12.00.
2.We
are pleased to have a beautiful California landscape oil on canvas painting
donated to our silent auction by famed artist, Armand Cabrera and his agent,
Diane Burket. Armand brings to his canvas the insight gathered from years
of experience as a successful production artist.
A dedicated landscape painter, he finishes canvases as large as 24 x 30
on location. Armand’s style is to paint alla prima, completing his paintings
in one sitting in the studio or out of doors.
Armand Cabrera is represented by fine art galleries across the United
States. http://www.armandcabrera.com
Because
of the uniqueness of this donation, we are offering all of our subscribers the
opportunity to bid on this masterpiece valued at $2700.
The oil painting is 22” x 28” and framed in gold.
The painting will be shipped to the winning bidder.
We
started the bidding in the last newsletter, and the bid is already at
$2,000. Bids are in $100 increments.
To make a bid, you must add at least $100 and email us: info@bethestaryouare.org or
call us toll free at 877-944-STAR and name your price.
This is your chance to own an original Armand Cabrera and get a tax
receipt for your purchase. Everybody
wins.
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 TODAY, 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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Thank you.
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Tel: 877.944.STAR or 925.376.7126
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