Patrons

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.

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

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.

Additional funding is awarded during the year as the opportunity arises. Patrons award an annual $500 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 $150,000 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).

Annual Events

• February: Crab Feed in conjunction with Sierra College aquatics teams
• May: A Flea Affaire - Antiques and Collectibles in garden at 5130 Moss Lane, Granite Bay. Held the Saturday after Mother’s Day 9 am to 3 pm. Donation at Gate.