Patrons

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History

ARC Patrons Club began in 1958 with six women who were invited to meetwith Dr. Bill J. Priest and his assistant, Doris E. Raef, to discuss formingof a community women's organization to work with the college. The AmericanRiver Junior College Patrons Club was formed limiting membership to 60women, leaders in the community. The objectives and goals were built ona strong foundation, and remain the same today. The ARC Patrons Club, withthe support of our new president Dr, Marie Smith, ARC's fifth president,is growing stronger and continues to work for the college interest andthe community.

Objectives

0. To serve as liaison group between ARC and the community.
0. To add to the enlightenment of its members.
0. To contribute to the cultural enrichment of the community.
0. To provide counsel and support to American River College.

Some Outstanding Projects

0. Annual Patrons Chair and Honorarium for outstanding faculty member
0. Patrons Meritorious Service Awards for Classified and Management staff.
0. Assistance with Student Association projects and student clubs.
0. Gifts and donations to the Boettcher Library.
0. Contribution and volunteer assistance to ARC Children's Center.
0. Donations and gifts to the Arts Area.
0. Music Department, computer-assisted instruction.
0. Sponsor of Teachers of Tomorrow.
0. Counseling Center, computer-assisted articulation system.
0. Donations to Emergency Loan Funds.
0. Campus beautification programs--landscaping.
0. Volunteer assistance to Counseling, Community Service.

Programs

0. Annual recognition luncheon for professional and community leaders.
0. A yearly Spring Dinner Dance, a fundraiser, spotlighting ARC Facultyand Patrons.
0. Sponsor a Craft/Bake sale, a yearly fundraiser, for Patrons projects.
0. A holiday musical program featuring our Symphony Choir and Orchestra.
0. Speakers from the college and community enlightening Patrons ontoday's education.