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NEW MFF BOARD MEMBER?
The annual Menard Family Foundation Board of Directors Meeting was held in October 2009 and included a visit to the World Famous San Diego Zoo. Trustees Marlene Miller, Marcel Menard and Barbara Menard were treated to encounters with
a cheetah, the giraffes, and two Indian rhinoceroses! |
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MFF FUNDS NEW CLASSROOM AT USF
Director Barbara J. Menard toured the
classroom in the newly renovated and
rededicated Kalmonovitz Hall at the University
of San Francisco. The large corner room
includes windows on two sides, moveable
tables and chairs, and state of the art
equipment. This Theology classroom is
named in memory of Bernard P. Menard
and James R. Menard, S.J. Fr. Menard
served on the Theology faculty at USF.
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USF'S CALIFORNIA PRIZE
The University of San Francisco recently honored Ms. Alice L. Waters with the 2009 California Prize for Service and the Common Good for significant service with the poor or marginalized and groundbreaking achievements in pursuit of the common good of all members of society. Ms. Waters is credited with helping found the “slow food” movement that has revolutionized how we think about sustainable and organic agriculture. As owner of the legendary Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley, her influence is felt across the country as she raises consciouness about how the food we choose affects our health and our planet. She established the Chez Panisse Foundation in 1966 to support educational programs that use food to nurture, educate and empower youth and thus help children better understand nutrition and sustaining the universe. MFF is pleased to support the University of San Francisco in its academic service programs that “integrate classroom learning with community action for social justice seamlessly, working both locally and globally in pursuit of a more humane and just world for all.” |
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GIRAFFE EXHIBIT AT THE SAN DIEGO ZOO
As part of the new Elephant Odyssey exhibit
at the San Diego Zoo, the Menard Family
Foundation funded the relocation and
renovation of the giraffe enclosure. The
area provides more walking space
for
the animal, closer viewing for zoo-goers,
and an area for giraffe feeding. Be sure to
stop and see the plaque recognizing the
Menard Family Foundation the next
time you are at the zoo. |
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MFF FOUNDERS HONORED
Mary K. Menard and Bernard P. Menard have
been recognized by Fr. Joe Carroll at St. Vincent
De Paul Village, Joan Kroc Center, for their philanthropy and long-time support. Bernard was among the early group of advisors that Fr. Joe consulted when establishing the center. A plaque remembering them has been placed in the Chapel at the Joan Kroc Center.
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MFF DIRECTOR ON STAGE!
The Menard Family Foundation sponsored the
third annual Senior Follies, a production of the
Christian Community Theater of El Cajon, CA.
The cast included 65-70 seniors who ranged
in age from 55-94 years. The program,
“On The Road Again,” was a singing and
dancing tour around the United States
including our own Trustee and Director,
Barbara J. Menard in Carolina. |
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