The 2000 Provisional Class of the Montalvo Service Group are, from left, Dotti Bonner, Carol Lonberger, Gerry Stees, Jane Hamil, Jeanne Holst, Gale Burt, Jane Jones, Joann Cameron, Barbara Snyder, Betty Kunz, Pat Albert and Susan Collins. Not pictured is Margaret Struthers.
Montalvo's Service Group honors its new members
The Montalvo Service Group is honoring its new provisional members with a gourmet Italian dinner and dance, titled A Tuscan Evening at the Villa, on Oct. 6, at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga. Before becoming a full member of the nonprofit group, an applicant is considered a provisional member for one year, during which time experienced members of the MSG act as advisors.
Provisionals also learn about the many activities undertaken by the group. This includes attending meetings, participating in outreach programs, serving as docents for The Gallery at Montalvo, meeting Montalvo's artists in residence, helping with the brunches and lunches held periodically at the Villa and making craft items to be sold during the annual Yuletide at Montalvo holiday fundraiser.
* Pat Albert of Saratoga is a Santa Clara Valley native. She owns a beauty shop in Campbell and enjoys the MSG's Tuesday sewing group.
* Dotti Bonner moved to Los Gatos from New York state many years ago. She is talented in wreath-making and dried-flower arranging.
* Gale Burt came to Los Gatos from New Jersey. She is also talented in arts and crafts.
* Joann Cameron is a Santa Clara County native and lives in San Jose. She is proficient with computers and will help bring the MSG into the new millennium.
* Jane Hamil is a Minnesota native who is now established in Saratoga. She is an active volunteer with many organizations. She also owned a glass import business.
* Jeanne Holst, another Saratogan, has been active in many music ensembles, including Gilbert and Sullivan. Along with her musical skills, she has a modeling background.
* Jane Jones of Los Gatos looks forward to sharing her time and her variety of talents with the community, as part of the MSG.
* Betty Kunz of Monte Sereno is a former school teacher and plans to help with the organization and discipline that every group needs.
* Carol Lonberger, also of Monte Sereno, is the marketing vice president for an industrial firm.
* Barbara Snyder grew up in the South Bay and now lives in Los Gatos. Following in her mother's footsteps, she is bringing her artistic talent to the MSG.
* Gerry Stees left Chicago and came west to study at Stanford University. She now lives in Saratoga and has been active with many community groups.
* Margaret Struthers is a newcomer to Saratoga from Texas. She works as an attorney.
The MSG welcomes new members. Call 408.961.5823.
Saratoga, California Since 1955
