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   SIERRA PACIFIC REGION'S ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE
BIG BASIN STATE PARK, SEPT 2005   

Click for comprehensive photographic Webpage of Sierra Pacific Region's 2004 Memorial Service at Big Basin State Park.

New Chatliner, Donna Swedberg, SI Santa Cruz, wrote:

"This year was the 29th annual Big Basin Day celebration. I was chairman of the event this year and Susan was fabulous. I am in awe of anyone who can sing that beautifully without accompaniment.

"The small staff at Big Basin Redwoods State Park and the staff of the Sempervirons Fund were outstanding in their preparations and assistance in making the whole day run smoothly.

"It was lovely to see so many Soroptimists from around the Sierra Pacific Region in attendance. I believe there were 100 reservations for lunch which was catered by the newly re-named SI Capitola-by-the-Sea club (formerly known as SI Mid-Santa Cruz County).

"Next year will be the 30th year of our region's involvement with Big Basin Redwoods State Park and the Sempervirons Fund. During that time, we (collectively) have purchased 10 groves of trees and are working on our 11th. Each grove has a sign identifying it as a Soroptimist Grove, with a plaque for each tree that was purchased, naming the person or people in whose honor the tree was dedicated. It is heartwarming to know that by honoring or memorializing our families and friends in this substantial and permanent way, we are contributing to the preservation of these magnificent redwood trees."


Susan Joyce sent two photos:

Placing NAme in
"Governor Jo Ann, Donna Swedberg and husband of a deceased member placing her name in the memorial tube".



Governor Jo Ann &representatives of Big Basin Park
"Representatives of Big Basin Park presenting Governor Jo Ann with a lovely wooden walking stick."

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