Our purpose is to support the Arts and Humanities at Sierra College and provide Cultural Enrichment to the Community.

Meetings

Held on the first Monday of each month (except July and August). Most meetings are held at 12:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room on the Sierra College Rocklin Campus. Meetings include lunch, business and a short program that highlights artists, musicians, students and more. Programs are always interesting and informative or entertaining.

Lunch reservations can be made by calling Joan Edwards at 916-663-3408 by the Thursday prior to the meeting.

Dues

Membership dues are $40 per year. Members joining after January 1 pay a prorated amount.

History

Patrons was organized on January 9, 1984 as an arm of the Sierra College Foundation with 28 charter members. Miriam Lockard served the organization as its first president.
Past presidents
There are currently 45 members for 2007-2008.

Philanthropic Activities

Annually Patrons provide $5000 in grants to the Arts and Humanities Departments. Emphasis is on grants that directly affect students. Faculty applications are due September 30th and February 10th. Here is a link to application (.doc).

Additional funding is awarded during the year as the opportunity arises. Patrons award an annual $300 scholarship to a student in the Arts. (Music, Art, Drama) Patrons give three $50 awards annually to students competing in the student art show.

Since Patrons was established in 1984 more than $140,000 has been donated to Sierra College. Notable work includes the “Take a Seat Project” which raised $16,500 to refurbish the seats in Dietrich Theatre, and over $9000 given as scholarships to local music students to attend Donner Mine Music Camp (grades 6-12).

A listing of contributions is available here (.doc)

Patrons donate a sculpture created by Artist Miles Addison Pepper to the Rocklin Campus.

Annual Events for 2008

• Country Garden Flea Affaire
  Saturday, May 17, 5130 Moss Lane, Granite Bay
  Antiques and Collectables - refreshments available

Volunteer Activities

• Honors Program: Patrons members serve as hosts - distributing programs and providing a floral tribute to each honoree.
• Graduation: Rocklin Campus - Patrons members serve as hosts -distributing programs and serving refreshments.
• Ridley Art Gallery: Members regularly serve as hosts in the Art Gallery located on the first floor of the Learning Resource Center on the Rocklin Campus.

Officers for 2007- 2008:

President: Julie Stringham
1st Vice President: Linda Farley
2nd Vice President: Candy Lehman
Treasurer: Barbara Vineyard
Recording Secretary: Carole Kane
Assistant Secretary: Ann Fellows
Corresponding Secretary: Paulette Janca
Historian: Ann Fellows
Parliamentarian: Linda Manion
Membership Chair: Norma Forney
Hospitality Chair: Joan Edwards

Past Presidents

• 2006-07 Linda Manion
• 2005-06 Linda Manion
• 2004-05 Edna Goldenberg
• 2003-04 Nancy Kelley
• 2002-03 Dorothy Hawkins
• 2001-02 Joan Edwards
• 2000-01 Joan Edwards
• 1999-00 Valeta Procise
• 1998-99 Julie Stringham
• 1997-98 Julie Stringham
• 1996-97 Willa Comstock
• 1995-96 Tommie Moller
• 1994-95 Tommie Moller
• 1993-94 Betty Oakley
• 1992-93 Betty Oakley
• 1991-92 Ann Deets
• 1990-91 Pat Bryant
• 1989-90 Helen Phillips
• 1988-89 Kay Baugh
• 1987-88 Anne Deets
• 1986-87 Marjorie Sanchez
• 1985-86 Valeta Procise
• 1984-85 Miriam Lockard