LAKEPORT
Friends of the Lake County Library receives support from 100+ Women Strong
Friends of the Lake County Library is a group of volunteers dedicated to supporting and expanding what the Library offers to children and adults. They received a total of $7,900 from 100+ Women Strong of Lake County.
100+ Women Strong is dedicated to supporting all non-profit organizations throughout Lake County. If you are interested in joining this amazing, giving group of special women or are a member and wish to nominate a non-profit organization, please visit our website to sign up: www.100womenstronginlakecounty.com.
Our next meeting is Wednesday, May 8, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Fults Family Vinyards (doors open at 5:30 pm). At this meeting, three non-profits will present to the members of 100+ Women Strong in the hopes of being selected to receive a big check.
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LAKE COUNTY
Inaugural Lake County health summit addresses shortage of healthcare workers in Lake County
The Lake County Healthcare Education and Workforce Summit held on April 18, 2024, brought together key stakeholders from various sectors to address the challenges and develop solutions for training healthcare workers in Lake County. Led by the North Far North Regional Consortium, Redwood Region K16 Educational Collaborative, Workforce Alliance of the North Bay, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Mendocino Lake Adult Career Education, Lake County Office of Education, Mendocino College, College of the Siskiyous, and Shasta College, the event aimed to foster collaboration and innovation in healthcare workforce development.
Sharon Goldfarb, the event’s keynote speaker and distinguished expert in healthcare, emphasized the importance of investing in workforce development and fostering strong partnerships between healthcare organizations and educational institutions. Her insights highlighted the need for tailored approaches to address the unique healthcare needs of Lake County, as outlined in the most recent Community Health Needs Assessment.
To further the momentum generated by the summit, plans are underway to establish a Lake County Healthcare Workforce Collaborative. This collaborative effort will focus on engaging the community to identify barriers to healthcare job recruitment, retention, and access to training programs. By piloting solutions and securing resources for implementation and sustainability, the collaborative aims to create career pathways that empower local residents while addressing the healthcare needs of the community.
For those interested in getting involved or learning more about a Lake County Healthcare Workforce Collaborative, reaching out to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at ceo@lakecochamber.com or calling 707.263.5092 would be a valuable next step. This initiative underscores the importance of collective action and partnership in building a resilient healthcare workforce to serve Lake County effectively.
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KELSEYVILLE
McGovern to speak at CalRTA’s quarterly meeting May 14 at Riviera Hills Restaurant
Judy Fletcher, President of Lake County Division 35 of the California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA), announced that the organization’s quarterly meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The luncheon meeting will be held at the Riviera Hills Restaurant located at 10200 Fairway Drive, Kelseyville, CA 95453
Registration and social time commence at 9:45 AM. The business meeting will be called to order at 10 AM. by President Fletcher. Current members are encouraged to bring a potential new member. Members delivering cookies to each of the Lake County Schools in recognition of the Day of the Teacher will pick up at the meeting.
Following the business meeting, members will welcome Julie McGovern the Executive Director of the Mendocino College Foundation. She will describe the “Adopt a Fifth Grader” program. Lunch will be served at noon. The menu consists of lasagna, salad, veggies, bread, and dessert. The cost of lunch is $23. A “tip jar” will be available to recognize the servers. Reservations for lunch may be made by May 8 to Lela 707-489-1338.
All CalRTA members are invited to attend as well as recently retired teachers, family members or other interested individuals. This is an opportunity to learn how the California Retired Teachers Association is working to protect the retirement and pensions of California teachers and to advocate for legislation improving education in California. In addition, the Lake County Division 35 provides scholarships to students pursuing a career in education, grants to local teachers and supports education in Lake County in numerous other ways. Additional information on Chapter 35 is available on the web at https://div35.calrta.org/
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