The Mission Viejo Community of Character Committee welcomes...
Rachel’s Challenge For Middle & High School Students*

Powerful video/audio footage of Rachel's life and the Columbine tragedy holds students spell-bound during a one-hour presentation that motivates them to make positive changes in the way they treat others. The program features Rachel’s Challenge Speaker Dave Gamache who will provide an influential understanding and appreciation of Rachel and her challenges for us all “to make a difference”.

Wednesday, March 24th 7:00 pm Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way *Parents are invited!

FREE! For more information or to R.S.V.P., please call Police Services at (949) 470-8433
The City of Mission Viejo’s Community of Character Committee, with support from the Orange County Sheriff's Department, has been working to bring Rachel's Challenge to the community through a series of events during the school year.

Newhart Middle School has hosted the Rachel’s Challenge program and Principal George Knights says it is a powerful program with remarkable results. “Once you start to focus on Caring and Kindness, it snowballs and students really want to make a difference.”

CELL PHONE USE NOT ALLOWED DURING SCHOOL

This is a reminder that cell phone use by students is prohibited during school hours. When students become ill during the school day, we ask that they report to the health office for assistance. We have had a few instances recently where students are texting their parents to pick them up without first coming to the health office. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and for reminding your kids!

9TH GRADE REGISTRATION INFO COMING FROM DHHS

On Wednesday, March 10, the DHHS Academic Advisors will be on campus presenting incoming 9th grade registration information to all 8th graders through their English classes. Each 8th Grade English class is to report to the Blue Commons first thing after the bell for their high school registration information.

SPRING FAMILY PORTRAITS

Jack Randall Photography Studio and the NHMS Video Production Program are offering on-location family portrait sessions during the months of February and March. Families can sign-up for a photo session at one of the following locations: Tablerock Beach, Casper's Park, SJC Mission, or Serrano Park.

The entire session fee of only $50 goes to the NHMS Video Production Program. Families will receive two FREE 8x10 satin prints or one FREE 11x14 satin print. In addition, the student who signs-up the most families will win a 32 GB iPod touch. Please email questions to Mike Schreiman at meschreiman@capousd.org or go to http://niguelhills.schoolloop.com/ to download the flyer for more details. Flyers are also available in the front office.

PAPER DONATIONS WELCOME!

This year with budget cuts and money being tight, our supply budget will most likely run out before the end of the year. Because of this, NHMS will most likely be short on copy paper. Any donations of copy paper (even just a ream) would be welcome and much appreciated! You can donate to your child’s teacher or to the office…it will all be put to good use. Thank you in advance for any assistance you can give us in this area.

MARQUEE BIRTHDAY WISH

Parents:
You now have the opportunity to place your child’s birthday message on the marquee for one day while helping our Associated Student Body raise funds for student needs and activities throughout the school year. The cost is only $20.00 to make your child’s birthday extra special. Space is limited – the message will read: “Happy Birthday (first name, last name)”, or simply the first name if preferred. You may download a Marquee Birthday Wish form to fill out from our school loop page, or pick one up in the front office. Please return the bottom portion of the form to the office with a $20.00 check (per child) payable to NHMS ASB.

Tim Reece
Principal

BEAUTIFICATION DAY-------PART 2

Calling all parents and students!
Due to the rain we had to reschedule the outdoor portion of the event.
We have over 100 donated plants to get in the ground and mulch to put in the planting beds for water conservation and weed control. We need your help!

Saturday, March 20, 2010
From 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Refreshments provided!

What to wear/bring:
Sunscreen, gloves, shovels, hand trowels,
brooms, rakes, wheelbarrow and garden clippers
(mark all items with name)

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS WILL BE EARNED!

Check in at STAFF LOT! Be sure to sign in and out to receive credit.

We request that you commit at least 2 hours

If you have any questions email: Sharon Campbell at cam.fam@cox.net

“A Clutch Powers 4-D Adventure” is coming exclusively to LEGOLAND® family theme parks worldwide and is running several times daily in the LEGO® Show Place Theater at LEGOLAND California beginning March 20.

Clutch Powers is a brand new character from LEGO and is the best builder and explorer in the LEGO universe. The 10-minute film features amazing 3-D effects combined with rain, wind and a giant LEGO monster for an action packed and fun-filled 4-D experience. Kids 3–12, Seniors 60+ $57; Adults $67. General Parking $12. For Information: (760) 918-LEGO or www.LEGOLAND.com.

SUPER DIAMOND TO HEADLINE FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT AT 2010 STARS & STRIPES EVENT

– The Stars & Stripes Fishing, Golf & Music Festival announced today that Super Diamond will be the musical guest for the event’s Friday night festivities. The 14th Annual Stars and Stripes Fishing, Golfing and Music Festival will be held June 24-27, 2010 at the Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort.

The Stars and Stripes Tournament has raised more than $10 million over 13 years, including more than $5 million over the past three years alone. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a beneficiary of the event.

San Francisco-based Super Diamond is one of the most popular live shows at major venues all over the country. Lead by front man "Surreal Neil," Super Diamond passionately immerses itself in Neil Diamond's huge repertoire and delivers a high-octane show of unforgettable classics such as "Holly Holy", "Sweet Caroline", "Forever in Blue Jeans" and many others.

Super Diamond has been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone and Spin Magazine; seen on CNN, Fox, The Today Show, Late Night with David Letterman and MSNBC; and have even the subject of a question on Jeopardy.

Delivering a glittering, smoke-filled show performance of Neil's power ballads and up-tempo hits with unrestrained enthusiasm, A Super Diamond show is pure entertainment - classic music combined with fun, energy and passion - creating nostalgia for the good old days and excitement for today's generation.

Registration information and additional details can be found at www.starsandstripestournament.com.

About Stars and Stripes

Started in 1996 by Dick Gebhard, then a board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, Stars and Stripes has grown from a new idea by a creative visionary, to one of the most significant and innovative charity fundraisers in the country.

The event has donated over $10 million to Southern California charities over its 13-year history and over the past three years has expanded its list of beneficiaries which this year includes: Orangewood Children’s Foundation, Boy Scouts of Los Angeles and Miracles for Kids. Additionally, Stars & Stripes gives back to communities in the Cabo San Lucas area, including contributing a fleet of new ambulances to the local Red Cross, providing metical care to children in need and aiding in the construction of a new state-of-the-art medical facility in San Ignacio. This year, monies raised will also benefit Mexico’s Green Scholarship Program.

Affectionately known as “The Feel Good Tournament,” Stars and Stripes seeks to be an effective charity fundraiser which creates lasting memories for both the organizations it assists and those participating in the event each year.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County is a donor-supported volunteer organization that changes children’s lives. We depend on donations to ensure child safety and provide support for children, families and volunteers to build and sustain strong relationships. Our programs are proven to reduce a child's risk of dropping out of school, becoming violent, using drugs and alcohol, and falling victim to other negative cycles that threaten our society. In addition to financial support, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County needs volunteers to become Big Brothers or Big Sisters. To donate or volunteer, visit www.BigBroOC.org or call (714) 544-7773. Office address: 14131 Yorba Street, Suite 200, Tustin , CA 92780 .

California High School Exit Exam for Sophomores

Capistrano Valley High School will be administering the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) on March 16th and 17th. Important points for ALL students are below.

Sophomores:

„« All sophomores are required to take the English portion of the test on Tuesday, March 16 and the Math portion on Wednesday, March 17. Students must take and pass both sections of the test to meet graduation requirements.

„« Sophomores will eat lunch at 12:40 p.m. Please encourage your student to eat a nutritious lunch. The cafeteria will be open for sophomores only on test days.

„« Sophomores must quickly report to their assigned room at the end of lunch at 1:15.

„« Prior to the test days, room assignments will be posted on the Guidance Office and Library windows.

„« Students must show a photo I.D. when they check into their assigned classroom. If students have lost their ID, they must obtain a student print out from the Guidance Office for a .25 charge.

„« Although there is no time limit for taking the tests, past experience has shown that most students will be done by 4:30 on Tuesday and somewhat earlier on Wednesday. For students who normally ride the school bus, service will be available at 4:30 p.m. on both days. Students who finish later will need to make arrangements for alternative transportation.

Attendance at school is always a priority, but these days are especially critical as this is an important step toward the goal of high school graduation. Please don¡¦t schedule any appointments for your student on these days in order to ensure your student will be in attendance on both days of the CAHSEE administration.

All other grade levels (9,11,12)

„« EARLY RELEASE - On CAHSEE test days there will be a special minimum day schedule for all students in order to allow sophomores to test in the afternoon. Specifically, at 12:40 p.m. all classes will be dismissed and 9th 11thand 12th grade students will leave campus. Please plan your pick-up times accordingly.

„« Regular bus service will be available.

Thank you!

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Our First Ever St. Patty's Day Celebration!
Hosted by the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce!!!

Wednesday March 17, 2010 from 5:30pm-11:00pm at:

Bobby D's Bar & Grill
23532 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630

It's our "St. Patrick's Day"/"South of The Border" Party
• Terrific Opportunity Drawing Prizes (including a 20" flat screen computer monitor)
• Great Mexican Food
• DJ/Karaoke
• Dancing
• Special "EMERALD ISLE" ENTERTAINMENT
• Darts, NTN Trivia/Poker, Lotto, Video Games & More
Meet Your Local Officials & Your New Lake Forest Chamber Members
Space is limited to the first 90 people who Sign-Up & Pre-Register
on our Website
Admission: $20 Members & $25 Non-Members

Margie Matsil is the Event Chair
949.637.5312
margie.matsil@gmail.com

Contact Us:
The home of the NEW Lake Forest Chamber is at the offices of:

Spectrum Specialties & Awards
26239 Enterprise Court
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Visit Our Website

Cypress Recreation and Community Services

SPRING EGG HUNT SATURDAY, APRIL 3rd AT 10:30.a.m SHARP!!

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Stroll down to Oak Knoll Park and join us for our 35th annual Spring Egg Hunt scheduled for Saturday, April 3rd. Hosted by the Cypress Recreation and Community Services, the hunt is conducted at Oak Knoll Park, 5700 Orange Ave, at 10:30 a.m. sharp. The egg hunts are for children ages 11 and under, which will include toy and candy-filled eggs.

There will be four different designated areas for the four different age groups. 0-3yrs and 4-5yrs will begin at 10:30 a.m., 6-7yrs will begin at 10:45 a.m., and 8-11yrs will begin at 11:00 a.m. American Legion Post #295 will be serving FREE hot dogs and drinks to all participants and their families assisted by Boy Scout Troop #295.

Come on out and enjoy a morning full of free arts & crafts, face painting, activities, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and more! The Easter Bunny will be available for visits or pictures from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Please bring your cameras to capture the memories of the City of Cypress’ annual Spring Egg Hunt.

For more information regarding this special event, please call (714) 229-6780.

San Juan Capistrano, Calif. – Over 130 entries are preparing for the 52nd Swallows Day Parade in downtown San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Fiesta de las Golondrinas – meaning Festival of the Swallows - activities pay tribute to the annual return of the swallows and San Juan Capistrano’s Spanish and western heritage.

One of the nation's largest non-motorized parades, the Swallows Day Parade will features 500 horses in various equestrian entries, high school and military marching bands, floats, folkloric dancers, historical reenactments and dozens of local community groups. Highlights include the United States Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard from Barstow, the 1st Marine Division Band and two Platoons from the 1st Battalion 11th Marines from Camp Pendleton.

Longtime San Juan Capistrano resident Wyatt Hart will serve as grand marshal and this year’s parade is being dedicated to the memory of former Rancho Mission Chairman Richard O’Neill. His sister Alice O’Neill Avery is expected to represent the family in the parade

The parade begins 11:00 a.m. at Ortega Highway and Del Obispo Street and continues along Camino Capistrano. Attendees who arrive early can catch the annual Pancake Breakfast from 6:00 – 10:30 a.m. at the Women’s Club located at 31442 El Horno St. Another major parade-day attraction is the Mercado Street Fair with food booths and a variety of vendors that takes place at the historic Town Center Park off of El Camino Real and Ortega Highway from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The Fiesta Association will host a Shuttle Bus from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with pick ups at Endevco and FluidMaster along Rancho Viejo Road between Ortega Hwy and Junipero Serra. Roundtrip fee is $2.00 for adults and kids under 10 free.

The Fiesta de Las Golondrinas is tied to the legendary return of the swallows to the Mission San Juan Capistrano on St. Joseph's Day, March 19th. The square-tailed cliff swallows spend the summer in San Juan Capistrano and leave in late October to travel 6000 miles for a winter in Goya, Argentina.

For more information about the Swallows Day Parade or Fiesta de las Golondrinas events, call 949.493.1976 or visit www.swallowsparade.org.

Hoos’Gow Day
Hoos’Gow Day is a long standing fundraising tradition the day before the parade held this year on Friday, March 19 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Throughout downtown San Juan Capistrano, the Fiesta Association sheriff and deputies – dressed in their traditional black and white western wear – will search the city and arrest anyone not dressed in western attire or any man who is clean shaven. There will be two roaming jails (Hoos’Gows) in the city and the “jail birds” must pay a fee (purchase a souvenir) to be released.

About the Fiesta de las Golondrinas and the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association
The San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association is an all-volunteer organization that manages and produces the annual Swallows Day Parade and other Fiesta de las Golondrinas events throughout the year. A nonprofit, nonpolitical organization, the Fiesta Association is led by a board of directors and is entirely self-funded through donations and various fundraising activities.

Barbara Kimler
Fiesta de las Golondrinas Publicity

Get more referral business!

The most successful business relationships that lead to more business are built over lunch and dinner, where you get to know someone on a personal level. It all gets back to the fact that people like to do business with people they Know, Like and Trust .

Unfortunately, many people meet someone new and automatically expect business from this new relationship only to be disappointed when it doesn t happen. Think about how many people you know and how many of those people do you give or refer business to? If you re not getting the number of referrals you would like, most likely, you re not spending quality time to develop relationships that will lead to referrals.

At the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce our #1 objective is to provide you with opportunities to meet new people and develop quality relationships that will generate you new business.

Please join us Wednesday the 10th @ 5:30 p.m. at Lucille s to meet new friends and make new business connections over dinner. To guarantee you ll have a seat at our Business Roundtable (highly recommended) pre-register at www.lakeforestcachamber.com and experience what everyone is raving about.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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And The Lake Forest Chamber

“Challenging Prayer Fatigue”

Prayer is thinking, thinking of God, thinking of others. What is fatigue, but the burden of mortality. So the antidote is the lifting up to immortality, the prayer that puts us in the presence of Spirit, the consciousness of God and His creation. Jesus said, “It is the Spirit that quickeneth, the flesh profiteth nothing.”

When our thought feels heavy by the issues of the flesh, this profits us nothing. Haven’t we felt quite a bit of that lately from Haiti to Chile? But the prayer of the Spirit quickens, enlivens us, because God, Spirit alone is Life. God, Spirit, alone is good, the good that is needed. Prayer brings energy, newness of life to thought and action, right where the flesh is profiting nothing.

Prayer is something we all can do and is proven to have an effect on the object, situation for which we pray; a powerful combatant to a feeling of hopelessness, apathy or fatigue. Prayer is something we must do, so we don’t mentally resign ourselves to more of profitless mortality. Prayer is what is most needed to bless and reaches farther than any action we can ever take, as well as impel and fuel the benevolent actions we may be guided to take. Prayer for me, reveals God’s right, intelligent ideas and actions that adjust, calm, comfort, align, heal, provide, uplift and unite first with God’s Love and then with that natural reflection of His love and goodness in Her creation.

As we stay with prayer, it frees and strengthens us to not just endure, but overcome. It is a source of supply of good that we can’t find through the mortal perspective, even though we continually look to its lack and are surprised to keep finding its temporal nature so unfulfilling. I think we are surprised because our innate spirituality is always looking home to the perfect Principle that underlies all that really is. We just forgot to look and start from the right standpoint in order to reach the right conclusion, God.

In a world where materialism has tried to put God on the sidelines, we find ourselves spiritually hungry and needing to reevaluate our premises. But in this reevaluation, let’s make sure we have an intelligent view of God too, an understanding beyond making Deity a variable, glorified manlike god to the worship of the Almighty “in spirit and in truth,” as Jesus tells us. Then our prayers help us interpret all things spiritually, through God, not look at mortality and materiality and base God on that basis. We will also stop giving law and causation solely to matter and its variableness and give that authority back to its original Source, a constant, eternal Principle, divine Spirit.

What a change this would bring to our expectations and forecasts for the future. Isn’t this what Jesus knew and saw that enabled him to heal? A divine law or divine Science on which to base understanding and prayer? Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science, commented of her Lord, “Jesus of Nazareth was the most scientific man that ever trod the globe. He plunged beneath the material surface of things, and found the spiritual cause.” Now that is the kind of prayer that is needed today, a prayer that Jesus showed us will actually calm the sea instead of teetering on a fragile foundation of the earth’s shifting premises and stormy outlooks.

Anne Cooling
Sunday School Superintendent
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Laguna Niguel

March 13-14, 2010

Let’s head to Ruby’s…in SJC

With SPRING drawing closer and closer, what better way to anticipate getting some SPRING back in our lives than by gathering at the San Juan Capistrano Ruby’s Diner THIS Thursday, March 18 (from 7:00 am. – 8:00 p.m.) for our Corpus Christi Diner’s DAY experience. 20% of all food and beverage eaten in-store, or to go, will be donated back to our Building Fund efforts. Located at 31781 Camino Capistrano, the SJC Ruby’s is about 3 blocks from Mission San Juan, easy to find with plenty of street and lot parking. March 18th at Ruby’s…let’s make it a DATE!

FISH FAMILY Stations of the Cross: Did you know Corpus Christi has a beautiful, lavender lined meditation pathway running alongside the parking lot? Come join us for a family centered meditation on the Stations of the Cross, THIS Friday, March 19th. Open from 6 to 8 pm, take a family stroll, and then light hospitality – which, this year includes nice warm cups of soup . . . mmmm. Wear walking shoes (no strollers please) and jackets. Rain check date – Friday, March 26th.) For further information, contact Peggy Armenta at (949) 389-9209 or peggyarmenta@corpuschristialisoviejo.org.

FISH (Faith Initiative Starts at Home) is Corpus Christi’s K to 5th grade faith formation support network. Home centered faith formation support, Sacramental Preparation, Family social events, educational support and fellowship. Want to know more? Go to avcatholics.org and click on Ministries, or pick up registration and information at the concierge shelves or the Good Shepherd room. Questions? Contact Peggy Armenta at (949) 389-9209 or peggyarmenta@corpuschristialisoviejo.org.

Hey Mom and Dad – it’s not too late to sign up your 4th and 5th graders for CLUBHOUSE!! Christi Kids (K-3) is reaching top capacity but we still have room for a few more 4th and 5th graders in Clubhouse. We have great activities planned for everyone! In addition to all the fun arts and crafts and outreach activities we offer to K through 3rd graders, Christi Kids upper classmen (4th and 5th graders) meet downstairs for music, bible study and cool games and time to hang out with our high school Havenites. This is a great way to decompress with friends after school and get to know your fellow Corpus Christi pals. Special attention will be given to Lent, including a Seder Supper and Stations of the Cross for kids. The fun happens Wednesdays, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm, through April 21st, . K through 3rd grade meet in the Good Shepherd room, 4th and 5th graders meet downstairs. Registration forms are available on the concierge tables and in the Good Shepherd/Childcare room, or by contacting Peggy Armenta at peggyarmenta@corpuschristialisoviejo.org.

Looking for a job? We can help! Looking for talented and qualified people to hire? We can help! Life coaches, career and job counselors, business analysts, professionals, and an array of talented people who make up the Corpus Christi’s NETS Ministry are dedicated to supporting your quest to find your ideal job. NETS hosts free monthly mini-seminars offered by experts to assist you on your career path.

In these tough economic times many of us, Employers and Employees, are undergoing severe stress dealing with today’s challenges and trying circumstances. How do you identify signs of feeling down and stressed and how do you cope with them? Please join us on Thursday, March 18th from 7:30-9:30 p.m., when Michael Pons, PhD. will be presenting: Staying Positive During Your Job Search. Please RSVP by contacting Ed Jordan at ejordan@noletspirits.com or 949-389-1715.

Corpus Christi Catholic-Christian Community presents
The Eleventh Annual South Orange County Good Friday Prayer Breakfast
‘This day you shall be with me in paradise…’
Featuring: Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J., founder of Homeboy/Homegirl Industries in Los Angeles.
In 1992, in response to the civil unrest in Los Angeles, Fr. Greg established Homeboy Bakery with a mission of creating an environment that would provide training, work experience and the opportunity for rival gang members to set aside their gang-affiliations and work for a common good. Growing into Homeboy Industries, Fr. Greg and his team have offered a safe haven for thousands of those caught up in the cycle of gang violence. Providing the youth of Los Angeles a second chance to develop job skills and educational accomplishments, Homeboy Industries has been hailed as one of the premier gang-reform efforts in the nation. Their motto: ‘Nothing stops a bullet like a job,’ has rung true for the many youth who owe their lives to Homeboy Industries.
Friday, April 2, 2010 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa, Grand Ballroom $55.00 per person
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Corpus Christi Adult Faith Formation presents “The Passion Narratives,” by Shawn Wehan, a multi-week (Bible study) course exploring the genre, symbolism, theology, Christology and differences amongst the four Gospel passion narratives. Remaining course dates are: March15 at 7pm & 16 at 10am; and March 22 at 7pm & 2310am
Additional Adult Faith Formation Lenten Opportunities:
March 19th Fish Fry and Reflection 6:30-8pm
Come join the Corpus Christi faith community for a traditional Lenten Fish Fry and a special reflection on “The Hour” presented by Mark Furlan (parishioner). Meeting location will be in the Lower Hall and $5.00 will be collected at the door.
March 26th Lenten Participation Drama - The Night Christ Died 7-8pm (Lower Hall)
The Night Christ Died is a unique “modern” passion experience involving prayer, video, scripture, drama, music and silence. Come prepared to think about the Passion of Christ in a new and profound way. The doors to the Lower Hall will open promptly at 7PM. This event is free.
Mark your calendars : Holy Week - Easter
March 24 Lenten Reconciliation Services, 10:00 a.m. (1 priest) .; 7:00 p.m. (4 priests) Grand Hall
March 27-28 Palm/Passion Sunday, distribution of Blessed Palm, special SUNG Passion Narrative
April 1 Holy Thursday, Triduum begins, 7:00 p.m., Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Altar of Repose in Meeting Rooms 3 & 4 until Midnight.
April 2 Good Friday Prayer Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. (previous reservations required)
Triduum continues with Good Friday Liturgy with veneration of the Cross, 7:00 p.m.
April 3 Triduum continues with Easter Vigil at 7:00 p.m., reception of catechumens and candidates into the Church through Baptism or Profession of Faith (please note….NO 5:00 p.m. Mass.)
April 4 EASTER SUNDAY –REGULAR SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE, 8, 10 and 12 Noon, Masses INDOORS in the GRAND Hall…(see following bulletin article.) With overflow seating outdoors…dress accordingly. Special extra parking ON THE STREET has been arranged for EASTER SUNDAY ONLY. Please only cross the street at the lights.

Let’s welcome our newest family members!
On Holy Saturday evening, (April 3), the following people will be fully received into our Catholic faith, either through Baptism or through Profession of Faith: Jordan Baksic, Kameron Baksic, Christina Bays, Casey Buchert, Katherine Ferriers, Haley Howard, Boris Jocoy, Ayla Kumano, Jackie Leeman, Danielle Logan, Linda McLeer, Samantha Muniz, Jennifer Myers, Cammi Phillips, Farhad Solati, Clint Stalker, Julia Van Grol, Deja Whitney, Brad Anderson, Cole Anderson, Julia Anderson, Jerry Beck, Susan Bialek, Holly Jocoy, Haleigh Klem, Rebecca Regalado, Ryan Spicer This is an opportunity for you to write them a note of welcome, which will be presented to them on Saturday evening, April 3rd, following the Vigil. Your kindness means so much in reaching out and welcoming these newcomers to the Eucharistic table….they are strengthened by your love and embrace…and we are strengthened (and challenged) by the their fresh vision. You may drop your cards off at the parish office throughout the upcoming weeks or you can of course mail them over to us, but please get them to us no later than Good Friday, April 2nd. Thanks.

Are you presently CIVILLY married but have never had your marriage blessed by the Catholic Church? Then perhaps our Late-Spring Marriage Blessing Event on Sunday, June 13h is for you!? In order to participate, the following requirements need to be understood:
1. Both persons have NEVER been married before (this is a first marriage for both) and at least one spouse needs to be Roman Catholic.
2. If one or both persons have been married previously (in any manner or capacity) the prior marriage(s) need to have ALREADY been annulled by the Roman Catholic Church (or the previous spouse is deceased.)
3. The couple needs to be already REGISTERED and participating within Corpus Christi as of March1, 2010. (Sorry, this is not available for extended family or friends who are not already REGISTERED Corpus Christi parishioners.)
4. Both spouses need to attend a preparation meeting on Sunday, April 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grand Hall. This is an adult-only meeting, please arrange to leave all infants, toddlers and children with sitters.

All necessary paperwork will be explained at the April 18h meeting, no documents need to be brought with you at that time. Please call our Front Office Receptionist, Susie Hays, at 389-9008, and let her know of your plans to attend.

Adult Confirmation for those ALREADY 18 and Registered….
Are you an Adult (over 18) who is a Baptized Catholic and who has received your First Reconciliation and First
Eucharist…BUT….have never received the Sacrament of CONFIRMATION? Well, on Memorial Day Weekend
(May 22nd to be exact) the VIGIL OF PENTECOST is coming, and on that occasion, Bishop Tod authorizes parishes to offer the Sacrament of Confirmation to ADULTS who are our own parishioners. So, if you are a REGISTERED ADULT, 18+ here in
Corpus Christi (sorry, no outside family or friends who are not already registered and participating here at Corpus Christi) as of March 1, 2010, and would like to be CONFIRMED on Saturday, May 22nd …please contact Shawn Wehan at 949-297-8516 for information and the Adult Confirmation Prep schedule. Thanks. (P.S. We will eventually need a copy of your Baptismal Certificate and a copy of Your First Communion Certificate so you may want to start scrounging around for them.)

Shades of The Academy Awards… THEATER is coming to Corpus Christi this summer …
Hey Kids! Let’s put on a show!!! SAVE THE DATE – for our very own Corpus Christi Summer Theater Camp!! Two weeks have been scheduled: – July 26 to 30 for elementary level and August 2 to 6 for middle schoolers. M-F, 9 am to 1:00 pm., each week will include theater games, music, bible study, lunch… all focused on producing a final performance for family and friends. Registration forms are available on the concierge shelves and in the Good Shepherd room. (Maximum participants is 100 per week, minimum required is 25 participants per week) For further information, contact Peggy Armenta at (949) 389-9209 or peggyarmenta@corpuschristialisoviejo.org.

March 13-14, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Joshua 5:9-12 Second Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-32

And for your Lenten consideration this weekend our chef is pleased to offer some tasty specials: indignant righteousness, youthful stupidity, conniving, tenderness, unexpected compassion, manipulation, implacable disdain, celebration, anger, and judgmentleness. All of these come with a vegetable and salad. With the approach of Spring many of us are growing weary with the severity of our Lenten Scripture selections.

Nonetheless, with this weekend’s imagery of a youthfully dumb son and the goody-good son who grows indignant with his compassionate father, we are urged to look at the inner ugliness to which we cling in the hopes of being proven ‘more worthy of God’s love’ than those we deem unworthy. In general, we Americans are mystified by the blood feuds that linger within some cultures for centuries. We are relatively quick to forgive and move on. Thus, we are now on speaking terms with former enemies, Vietnam is a trading partner as are China and Russia. While Toyota is having problems, Japan is a valued international partner as is the unified Germany. (With a little grace and courage Cuba may someday become the new Cancun!) We have no time or interest in seeking revenge or retribution for perceived darkness’ done centuries ago. YET, we do enjoy playing one-upmanship when it comes to those who we don’t understand…or don’t play by our rules….especially when it comes to faith. ‘May you burn in hell’ is the retort of many victims of crime…victims who otherwise describe themselves as pious Christians….except for that part about forgiveness and doing unto others as we wish they do to us.

As is true of many of the Scripture stories, all the characters in today’s parable can exist within each of us. Most of us have done stupid things. Many of us have gloated over someone’s foolishness…especially if we counseled them to choose differently. Many of us have felt that ‘life isn’t fair’ when those we deem unworthy are more successful than ourselves. And not a few of us have been the father figure caught in-between trying to do the right thing for everyone. At the end of the day it is important to remember that God is always free to do whatever God desires to do….just because we have wished someone to go to hell does not mean that we have the power to do that. God is always ready and able to forgive….and how does that make us feel? If God does not do our bidding….are we tempted to spitefully turn away from him…or even begin to see God as ‘the enemy?’ Some interesting thoughts to chew on during this last week of winter. Enjoy your meal.

Thank you for joining with our Corpus Christi Community on this Lenten weekend. As is our tradition, in anticipation of all-things Irish, those of you 21 and over are invited to enjoy some Irish holy water after Mass. May you be blessed with many good things that make you smile and laugh and may you find unexpected blessings in the things that make you weep and angry. Our Good Friday Prayer Breakfast is drawing closer and closer; please make your reservation soon to insure a choice table location for you and your guests. The Bulletin has news of other Lenten events as well as news about the Holy Week schedule and Easter Weekend schedule….please take a copy for your refrigerator door or to pass along to your neighbors who may have recently moved into the neighborhood but have not yet found their Catholic parish niche. As the ‘road rises to greet you and as the sun always shines upon your back’…may you also remember you are loved. FKB

RECYCLING WEDNESDAYS

Crown Valley will be accepting recycling items each Wednesday morning. Any plastic bottles or aluminum cans with the CRV label (CA Redemption Value) can be recycled. Look for the bins and the volunteers by the office. March is designated K/1 month! If you are a Kindergarten or first grade parent, we would appreciate your help with the recycling efforts. . . just show up before school on Wednesdays. Help from parents of other grade level children is appreciated, as well.


Anthony Bogle
Principal
Crown Valley Elementary School

March ongoing, Malcom Mariners vs Moulton Hawks -- THE RECYCLING CHALLENGE IS STILL ON!

The Recycling Competition between the mighty Malcom Mariners versus the Moulton Hawks is still under way! So save, collect and bring in your CRV (California Redemption Value) aluminum cans every Monday and your CRV plastic bottles every Wednesday! Drop-off points are located adjacent to the carpool thoroughfare, and near the front-office/library portico as well as on campus. Our aim is to load up that recycling bin--often referred to as the big, beige bin--before Moulton Elementary fills theirs! It means big cash for our schools, a big cleanup for our earth, but most important: Malcom Pride is on the line! ...Okay, so maybe that's not the most important benefit, but competing in the first-ever intra-school recycling challenge has its merit. It's US versus THEM, people! Go MARINERS!

March FAMILY Restaurant NIGHT: Please help Malcom make up the difference and order dinner from Family Restaurant Night. We have 3 options a month. The first Thursday of every month is Baja Fresh Night. The second Thursday is Domino's Pizza Night is our third dinner of the month which changes monthly! Join us for Family Restaurant Night at Ball Park Pizza with your friends and family this month on February 18th! Do something for the school that does so much for your kids. Check the PTA website for flyers and further information.

PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS CHALLENGE/FITNESS VOYAGE

All Malcom students will be participating in the Presidential Fitness Challenge on March 24th and 26th. Students will receive a Malcom Mariner for recording their training each day for January, February, and March on the Fitness Voyage log. You can download your Fitness Voyage logs from Malcom School and PTA websites. Please check out the Presidential Fitness website it describes the events and lists the qualifying standards www.presidentschallenge.org.

Thanks,
Jennifer Brisbin

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Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile are actively assisting in relief efforts and determining how the LDS Church can be of most assistance in the wake of one of the most powerful earthquakes of the last century. With over half a million Latter-day Saints living in the country, the LDS Church has a substantial presence in Chile.

Local leaders and members began relief efforts shortly after the quake distributing food and water already located in Concepción. Early reports indicate that one LDS Church member has died (this is a correction from a previous report that stated three LDS Church members were presumed dead).

LDS Church leaders have identified that food, water, tents, blankets, hygiene kits and sleeping mats are needed to assist people in the affected region. Representatives of the LDS Church in Chile have been in contact with the country’s Interior Ministry to determine how the LDS Church can most appropriately assist in relief efforts. Emergency response personnel at LDS Church headquarters are poised to provide assistance as appropriate.

Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile delivered six tons of food from local bishops' storehouses to the city of Talca on 2 March to help meet needs in several cities north of Concepción. A second shipment of 20 tons of food is expected to reach Concepción on 3 March. Two additional shipments of food have been sent to affected areas to the south of Concepción.

“While any loss of life and destruction of great magnitude is a tragedy, we don’t anticipate that the situation in Chile will be nearly as devastating as what we’ve seen in Haiti,” said Lynn Samsel, director of emergency response for the LDS Church.

Most Latter-day Saint meetinghouses in Chile fared well in the quake, though many are filled with dust. At least three meetinghouses suffered extensive structural damage, and another was severely flooded. A house that also served as a meetinghouse was swept away in the tsunami triggered by the earthquake.

Contact has been made with all missionaries. All are reported safe and many are assisting in relief efforts. Missionaries who are unable to return to their apartments are staying with members or in meetinghouses. While communication has been somewhat unreliable for local Church leaders, they have had their best success communicating through text messages.

The epicenter of the magnitude 8.8 earthquake was located off the central coast of Chile, causing significant damage in the nearby cities of Santiago and Concepción.

The shaking lasted about three minutes, buckling highways and snapping utility lines. Transportation, communication and electrical power were severed across much of the country. Chilean officials have confirmed more than 720 people died in the earthquake, with more confirmed casualties expected in the coming days.

An estimated two million Chileans have been affected by the earthquake, with at least 500,000 homes sustaining considerable damage. Dozens of aftershocks, some registering as high as 6.9 on the Richter scale, continued to rattle the region over the weekend.

Those wishing to donate to the LDS Church Humanitarian Aid Fund can do so here. Resources from the LDS Church Humanitarian Aid Fund make it possible for the LDS Church to conduct humanitarian activities all over the world. One hundred percent of all contributions are used to help the needy.

Humanitarian Aid Fund

The generous donations by individuals, corporations, and foundations to the LDS Church's Humanitarian Aid Fund make it possible for the LDS Church to conduct humanitarian activities all over the world. These activities bless the lives of millions of men, women, and children. One hundred percent of all contributions are used to help the needy—the LDS Church uses other funds to cover administrative expenses.

You can donate to the Humanitarian Aid Fund in several ways:

Through local units of the LDS Church. Donation slips are used for the collection of LDS Church contributions, including tithing and fast offerings, and can be obtained from a bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On this donation slip, there is a category entitled "Humanitarian Aid."

By mailing donations to:
Humanitarian Services
50 East North Temple Street, Floor 7
Salt Lake City, UT 84150-6890

Online through LDS Philantrophies. Should you desire your contribution to be used for a particular program, you may do so on this Web site. However, not indicating a particular program gives the LDS Church flexibility to use your contribution where it is most urgently needed.

ldsphilanthropies@ldschurch.org

EXHIBITS, WORKSHOPS AND SPEAKERS
Event held at:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
310 Avenida Vista Montana, San Clemente, CA 92672

For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

Matthew 25:35–36, 40

Stay for one workshop or for the entire day.
See the schedules section to customize
your learning experience.

Casual Dress

Enjoy a day full of instruction, encouragement, ideas, and resources to help you, your family, and friends become more self-reliant so that you are better prepared to serve others.

•Humanitarian services
•Social and emotional strength
•Education and literacy
•Employment
•Emergency response communications
•Physical health
•Personal and family finances
•Food storage

FREE ADMISSION TO EVERYONE
FREE FOOD
FREE CHILDCARE

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH “This Is Not the Life I Ordered!”9AM & Noon, Room 111
Getting free from the discouragement and despair that comes from looking back, and trusting that you can move forward from wherever you are.
Anne Arnold

Strangling Your Husband Is Not An Option — Ten Do’s & Don’ts of Marriage9AM & Noon, Chapel
We will discuss the unique role of being a spouse with specific helps on what to do and on what not to do as you work to strengthen your marriage.
Merrilee Boyack

Get Control of “I’m so Busy, I don’t have time for that!”10AM & 1PM, Chapel
We will analyze how to use our time and how to add new learning and risk
taking into our lives. There will be specific emphasis on choices and trying new directions.
We will discuss conscious direction in our lives.
Merrilee Boyack

“Help! My child has died her hair green!”9AM & Noon, Room 112 (Primary)
How do we resolve these “values” collisions? How can we create a home environment where our children want to embrace our values? What do we do when they don’t?
Kathryn Humberstone

FOOD STORAGE Store What You Eat and Eat What You Store 10AM & 1PM, Room 107
For the past 30 years, Kathryn has had a rotating year’s supply of food that is based on her family’s traditional eating habits. All the food is purchased at the local market and rotated in a simple way. You can have your own plan that truly becomes a “no brainer”.
Kathryn Humberstone

Living on Your Food Storage 11AM & Noon, Room 107
Jill offers practical tips from personal experience on the importance of a family food supply and how to thrive during times of emergency or need. Come receive ideas and sample proven recipes.
Jill Lutz

EMERGENCY RESPONSE What to do when the phones don’t work!10AM, 11AM, 2PM, Room 108
Amateur Radio has been around since before World War I and provided needed communications when nothing else worked. Learn what it takes to obtain your own FCC amateur radio license and be able to talk on the air to other radio operators - both in times of emergencies and for fun.
David White

FINANCE Family Dollars and Sense 11AM, Room 109A (Relief Society)
Elder Sorensen draws on his vast experience as a businessman, a church leader, and head of a busy family to give practical advice on how to get your financial house in order to better allow you to be of service to others.
Elder David E. Sorensen

Wealthy on Any Income 9AM & Noon, Room 109A (Relief Society)
In this fun and informative seminar, Greg Stapley, successful businessman and self-described tightwad, will divulge the time-honored and closely-guarded secrets of financial independence and success. Learn how to escape the twin treadmills of debt and doubt for a life of peace and prosperity.
Greg Stapley

“I’m responsible for an elderly parent, what now?!”10AM & 1PM, Room 109A (Relief Society)
What to expect as family members age, and how to care for them. There will also be some handouts about how to access Medicare or Medicaid, and other critical resources for the elderly population.
Nanci Wilson

All Things Insurance 11AM & 2PM, Room 112 (Primary)
Let’s talk about 10 ways to better understand our Insurance Needs and how to make informed decisions on how to spend our Insurance Dollars!
Barbara Smith

Why You Need Estate Planning NOW 2PM, Room 109A (Relief Society)
Whether your nest egg is tiny or significant, learn how properly structuring your estate planning now will preserve your assets and save your survivors untold time, expense and frustration upon your impairment or death.
Arlin P. Neser

Tips To Improve Your Financial Situation Today10AM & 1PM, Room 112 (Primary)
Practical advice you can apply today to improve your financial situation and teach your children about managing finances as they prepare for the future.
Michael Johnston

PHYSICAL HEALTH My Kind of Healthy: Finding Physical Health for Maximum Happiness 10AM & 1PM, Room 111
Empowering people to be self-sufficient in taking care of their body. 7 easy steps to feel like your best self.
Dr. Brad Powell

Scary moles, Melanoma, and other skin cancers — Detection and Prevention 11AM & 2PM, Room 111
Learn how to lead an active lifestyle while still protecting your skin from the effects of cancer and aging. Also, learn how to detect skin irregularities now that could lead to problems in the future.
Dr. Luke Bingham

Seed to Plate — Grow Your Own Food for Better Nutrition 10AM & 1PM, Room 105
In this class you will learn the secrets to thriving physically through garden-based meals that will help you and your family avoid the pitfalls of fast food. Recipes included!
Kimberly Phelan-Dalley — Chef

Karen Mallard — Registered Dietician
EDUCATION Paying for Higher Education — Be Ready!9AM, Room 105
Financing higher education is part of the process of higher educational attainment. The class will discuss saving for, getting scholarships for, and borrowing money for eduation past high school.
Jan Schiefelbine

Earlier Literacy Noon, Room 105
Literacy opens doors to progress and prosperity across a lifetime. This class will provide specific guidance showing how to teach reading skills to young children in the home at an earlier age.
Verla Sorensen

Getting In — How to ready students for acceptance by CES colleges and universities11AM, Room 105
Acceptance to LDS educational institutions is more competitive than ever. Learn how a student can plan ahead to stand out from the crowd in the application process. Also, learn about enjoying the CES experience in non-LDS institutions across the country.
Russ Greiner

Music lessons — How to Get Your Children to Practice Without Resorting to Violence11AM & 2PM, Chapel
All parents, even those without a musical background, can become partners with their children in developing musical abilities and personal discipline through effective daily practice. Help your child avoid the regret, “If only my parents hadn’t let me quit!”
Barbara Bell

EMPLOYMENT Recession-Proofing Your Job, Building Your Resume, & Successful Interviewing TechniquesThree 20-minute presentations repeated continuously throughout the day,
Chapel Overflow
Professionals from LDS Employment Services will show you where you can find the resources to help optimize your resume, how to improve your job prospects through networking, and will review the powerful new LDS Employment website that directs you to the best job opportunities available.

WORKSHOPS PRESENTED IN SPANISH — EN ESPAÑOLAprende estrategias divertidas para enseñar las bases del evangelio a tu familiaNoon, High Council Room
La enseñanza del evangelio a nuestros hijos ayuda a crear un cimiento solido para obtener felicidad y dirección en sus vidas. En esta clase aprenderemos algunas estrategias e ideas que nos ayuden a crear una Noche de Hogar divertida y dinámica para nuestros hijos.
Isa Reichner
Juntos contra el derrame cerebral1PM, High Council Room
Hablamos de los puntos pricipales sobre las causas, síntomas y como podemos evitar el derrame cerebral por medio de una alimentación sana, ejercicio e información médica.
Lilia Elizabeth Gallardo
La economía familiar2PM, High Council Room
Principios básicos del plan de Bienestar de la Iglesia, aplicado a las necesidades de los miembros de habla Hispana.
Gilberto Arteaga
Como bendecir la vida de sus hijos por medio de la educación3PM, High Council Room
La educación a nivel universitaria está disponible a cualquiera. La clave es aprovechar de las oportunidades. La educación universitaria para sus hijos viene a los que se entran en el sistema con fuerza y ahinco. Como puede usted asegurar que la educación será la bendición que debería de ser.
Don Sedgwick

For More information call: 949.433.2839

Event held at:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
310 Avenida Vista Montana, San Clemente, CA 92672

By Gene Siciliano

Growth and profitability. Most entrepreneurs would consider these to be the Holy Grail of business ownership. So it¡¦s not too surprising that many participants in the financial workshops I lead are surprised when I tell them that instant profits and rapid growth aren¡¦t always a cause for celebration.

¡§How can this be?¡¨ you might be wondering. The best way to explain it is to tell the story of the Wonder Widget Company. Haven¡¦t heard of them? Well, this is a fictitious company I made up to help me explain business financial concepts in an easy-to-understand way.

A Hot New Launch

Wonder Widget Co. launched last year with $100,000 in cash and the hottest new product in its market, the amazing Wonder Widget. It was so hot that the owners had sales and profits the very first month of operations. So they quickly leased and outfitted a factory, production equipment and furnishings (all with minimal initial cash outlay), bought materials, hired workers, and manufactured and shipped widgets. Then they mailed invoices totaling $50,000 to customers in the first month. Amazing!

They paid their bills as they came due and collected from customers in the normal course of doing business. Meanwhile, sales continued to grow, increasing by $50,000 every month with no decline in margins and no serious competition, and profits climbed without a pause.

But a strange thing happened on the way to the bank: The owners were shocked to find that they didn¡¦t have enough cash to pay their bills. Soon, they couldn¡¦t buy any more raw materials to manufacture Wonder Widgets or make their payroll. Instantly profitable Wonder Widget Co. was insolvent six months after they opened the doors.

On the surface, it¡¦s hard to see how something like this could happen to a profitable and growing business. But when you dig a little deeper, it becomes clear that there¡¦s a whole lot more to running a successful business than just profits and growth¡Xnamely, cash flow.

The Cash Flow Cycle

Understanding what happened to Wonder Widget Co. starts by understanding what¡¦s known as the cash flow cycle. This is the time lag that exists between when cash is paid out by the business for things like equipment, raw materials and salaries and when accounts receivable are collected. In manufacturing, the cycle usually consists of converting cash into raw materials, finished goods, receivables, and then back to cash again.

At the beginning of the cash flow cycle, nearly every business starts out with¡Xyou guessed it¡Xcash. But from that point on, the central purpose of the business is to convert that cash into other kinds of assets or to leverage or extend it with liabilities, and ultimately to turn it back into cash again¡Xbut this time, more cash than the business started with. This process continues indefinitely and simultaneously throughout the life of a business.

When the company started up, its first activities revolved around setup¡Xrenting facilities, getting phones and utilities installed, etc. At the same time, it was purchasing assets so it could start operations. These included office equipment, computers and the like. Of course, the company also needed employees to answer phones, run the office, and produce and sell Wonder Widgets. The owners financed some of these costs, but obtained credit via bank loans to cover most of them.

With all this in place, the company was ready to begin production, or the manufacture of Wonder Widgets. Unfortunately, the process consumed even more cash: wages, taxes, sales and marketing, more raw materials, and so on. In fact, this is the period of greatest cash consumption for most companies, as they are in full production mode but no cash is coming in yet.

Finally, Wonder Widgets was ready to sell its products and begin the process of recovering all the cash it has been spending (or investing) in the business. However, while sales were brisk, they were made on ¡§net-30¡¨ day terms, which means the company won¡¦t actually receive cash from these sales for another 30 to 45 days, at least.

To add to the challenge, growing sales means the company had to buy more raw materials than they did the first time around. Since they were selling more each month than the prior month, they needed to not only replace inventories consumed but also buy additional goods to satisfy their growing sales demand. Purchases can actually exceed sales in such a fast-growing environment.

Collections are the final step in the process. While this might seem like a minor activity in comparison to production or sales, it¡¦s actually the most critical task in making every other step pay off. Unfortunately, it¡¦s the step that many businesses, including Wonder Widgets, neglect¡Xand that leads to their ultimate demise.

Don¡¦t Give It Away

Are you starting to see how Wonder Widgets failed despite having strong profits and sales right out of the gate? Nolan Bushnell, the founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese Restaurants, put it this way: A sale is a gift to the customer until the money is in the bank. This final step is the one that turns the entire effort¡Xsetup, purchasing assets, hiring employees, obtaining credit, and producing and selling products¡Xback into cash again.

At this point, the answers to some important questions will begin to surface, like: Did the company ultimately make a profit on its business activities? Did it plan adequately for the working capital it would need to finance the cash flow cycle in it¡¦s entirety? As the Wonder Widget story makes clear, answering ¡§yes¡¨ to just the first question isn¡¦t enough to ensure business survival. There are three key takeaways from this story:

1. Fast growth is a double-edge sword. Fast-growing companies need more working capital than those growing more slowly or not at all. When incoming cash flow is delayed while fixed costs continue and paydays come every week, there¡¦s a limit to how long a company can operate comfortably, even if it¡¦s profitable.

2. Cash flow needs must be forecasted months in advance. This is especially critical during the early months of a startup. And cash flow results must be tracked separately from profits.

3. Business goes with the flow. The health of a business depends on the health of its cash flow. As Wonder Widget Co. makes clear, more businesses fail due to a lack of cash flow than a lack of profits.

Gene Siciliano, CMC, CPA, is an author, speaker and financial consultant who works with CEOs and managers to achieve greater financial success in a dramatically changing economy. As ¡§Your CFO For Rent¡¨„¥ and president of Western Management Associates, Gene has spent more than 23 years helping his clients build financial strength and shareholder value through applied knowledge and process improvement. His best selling book, ¡§Finance for Non-Financial Managers,¡¨ (McGraw-Hill, 2003) is available in bookstores and online. More information and free articles are available at www.GeneSiciliano.com.

YEEHAW!

Let's kick up our heels for our Teachers at CVES: "The Best in the West!"

Tuesday, bring a pirty flower for yer Teacher.

Wednesday, dust off yer hats, spit & polish them boots & grab yer bandana for a day of dressin' in yer best western wear! The Staff'll be mosin' down for a hoedown hosted by the PTA.

Thursday, bring in yer school supply fer yer Teacher.

PTA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Please join us for the CVES PTA General Membership meeting, Tuesday, March 9th at 9:00am in the MPR.
Come join other parents and learn how you can enrich your child’s education and school experience by becoming a part of Canyon Vista’s PTA!
Come hear the latest information about: Fundraising monies,
where your PTA dollars are being used, and information for fundraising to replace our outdated computers. We hope to see you there!
SMOOTHIES – Don’t forget to send your croc money to school for a smoothie on Thursday. The cost is $4.00 for a 20oz. smoothie available in two delicious flavors! Look for our car hop service at the fire lane in front of school. Weather Permitting!
SHOW YOUR CROC SPIRIT! – Don’t forget that Fridays are spirit wear day. Wear your favorite CVES item to show your croc spirit! If you don’t have spirit wear or just need something new – stop by the office and see Trish Fitterer!
PENNIES FOR PATEINTS - Canyon Vista is participating in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients program which raises funds to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research for patient services. From March 1 to March 12, our school's students and our friends and family can assist in collecting as much spare change as possible to help the Society cure blood cancers and provide services to patients and their families. All you have to do is collect coins and dollar bills and put them in your classrooms collection box. The top fundraising classroom will win a prize for the classroom and maybe the for the school. While pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters certainly add up, we know that more must be done to find cures and help patients. FUNDRAISING GOAL: $1,200. EVERY PENNY COUNTS!!!!!!!!!!! If you have any questions, please contact Larisa Owen at lowen@cffutures.org .

NEW CVES PTA TOOLBAR-Search and earn money for CVES!
We have something new and exciting we'd like to share with you! It's the new Canyon Vista Elementary School PTA toolbar - once added to IE or Firefox, each time you shop at more than 1,300 stores (from Amazon to Zazzle!) a percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated toCanyon Vista Elementary School PTA - at no cost to you (and you may even save money as the toolbar provides coupons and deals as well!). The toolbar also has a search box and each time you search the Internet, about a penny is donated to Canyon Vista Elementary School PTA.http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/canyon-vista-elementary-school-pta

And please pass this along to all of your friends. The two minutes it takes to add this toolbar to your browser can make a lifetime of difference!

Get the toolbar NOW! http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/canyon-vista-elementary-school-pta

Diane Peters
Attendance Clerk