2024 Fall Advisers’ Conference in Redondo Beach

Sep 12, 2024

Join the CSF/CJSF State Board in Redondo Beach on October 26, 2024, from 9:30am – 2:00pm for the Fall CSF/CJSF Advisers Conference.

You will Relax, Reconnect and Receive the latest information to help you in your role as Chapter Advisers.

The conference will be hosted by St. Lawrence Martyr School, CJSF Chapter #37. Principal Jannel O’Dowd has generously agreed to host this annual event at her school in Redondo Beach.

The conference provides good opportunities to talk to CSF and CJSF board members and meet and share ideas with Advisers from all around the state.

Led by Erin Woodward, President-Elect of CSF, topics will include:

  • Membership: Qualifications and Drives
  • Chapter Meetings: How, When, What to Do
  • CSF-CJSF Website: Resources available to Advisers
  • Essay Contests: CSF Michelson, CJSF DiGiovanna
  • Awards: Huhn and Seymour

Break out sessions will allow CSF and CJSF advisers to talk to their VPs in small groups.

You will not go hungry! Continental breakfast and coffee will be available, and a delicious lunch of sandwiches and salad from Riera’s.

Get more relaxation after the conference in nearby Riviera Village, shopping dining and beach only a few minutes from St. Lawrence Martyr School!

For more information and to register go to https://csf-cjsf.org/fall-advisers-conference/.

Virtual Workshops for CSF and CJSF Advisers in September

Aug 25, 2024

Join your CSF/CJSF board members on Zoom for first person help with any questions you have about your role as a Chapter Adviser.

2024 Fall CSF Advisers’ Workshop
September 5, 2024
Focus: Course Lists, Membership Drives, Dues, New Advisers
Stay tuned for a virtual workshop in January focusing on nominating for the Seymour Awards.

2024 Fall CJSF Advisers’ Workshop
September 18, 2024
Focus: Membership Drives, Dues, New Advisers

 

2023-2024 HUHN AWARDS

May 9, 2024

2023-2024 HUHN AWARDS SOUTH REGION

Congratulations to the South Region Recipients of the CJSF Marian Huhn Awards for 2023-2024!

Juan Pablo Alvarado
Chapter 881
St. Junipero Serra Catholic
Adviser Elaina Stokes

Makena Owens
Chapter 868
Van Avery Prep
Adviser Theresa Bolton

Bryce Ribao
Chapter 868
Van Avery Prep
Adviser Theresa Bolton

Areli Valenzuela
Chapter 1332
Las Palmas Middle School
Adviser Christy Thiel

Gina You
Chapter 155
Carmenita Middle School
Adviser Ruthel Kim

Also nominated:

Chizitere Nzeogu, Chapter 155 – Carmenita Middle School, Adviser Ruthel Kim

2023-2024 HUHN AWARDS NORTH REGION

Congratulations to the North Region Recipients of the CJSF Marian Huhn Awards for 2023-2024!

Cheyenne Hunt
Chapter 676
Brittan Elementary School
Adviser Lindsey Hall

Axel Johnson
Chapter 1389
Portola Jr./Sr. High School
Adviser Niecea Freeman

Paige Kermen
Chapter 923
Marsh Junior High School
Adviser Sheila Snyder

Ryleigh Lemenager
Chapter 676
Brittan Elementary School
Adviser Lindsey Hall

Charlie Medina
Chapter 280
Sycamore Middle School
Adviser Christine Santerre

Also nominated:

Lilah Letcher, Perla Olazo, Tyler Hughes, Meredith Heringer, Natallie Craig, Ruby Angel-Aguilar

CJSF 2023-2024 South Central Huhn Award

Meet the South Central Region Nominees for the CJSF Marian Huhn Awards for 2023-2024. Congratulations on your nominations!

Recipients

Toby Ojo
Chapter 905
Bert Lynn Middle School
Adviser Jay Lee

Angelica Ilagan
Chapter 905
Bert Lynn Middle School
Adviser Jay Lee

Cassandra Kay-Smith
Chapter 1254
Culver City Middle School
Adviser Cristina Hernandez Avalos

Paulina Betancourt
Chapter 1394
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Adviser Frank Guerrero

Also Nominated:

Amarpreet Gharu
Chapter 1394
Thurgood Marshall School
Adviser Frank Guerrero

CJSF 2023-2024 Central Region Huhn Award Recipients

Congratulations to the Central region Recipients of the CJSF Marian Huhn Awards for 2023-2024!

Sophia Aguiar
Chapter 1219
Emilie J. Ross Middle School
Adviser Gary Grant
Principal Mary LaRosa
Hughson Unified School District

Samuel Ahmad
Chapter 448
Lammersville Elementary School
Adviser Keshia Stiles
Principal Jennifer Duran
Lammersville Unified School District

Krishna Karthika Valli Sure
Chapter 1170
Sebastian Questa Elementary School
Adviser Sarah Ghannadan
Principal George Vierra
Lammersville Unified School District

Anna Allen
Chapter 976
Wallace Middle School
Adviser Meg Hairell
Principal Frank Flores
Kernville Union School District

Cooper Bryski
Chapter 976
Wallace Middle School
Adviser Meg Hairell
Principal Frank Flores
Kernville Union School District

CJSF 2023-2024 Central Coast Huhn Award Nominees

Meet the Central Coast region CJSF members nominated for the CJSF Marian Huhn Awards for 2023-2024.

Maya Kodayam
971 Diablo Vista Middle School
Heather Croel-Clay
Jeff Osborn
San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Iniyavel Manoj
370 Pine Valley Middle School
Maria Ciriaco
Sandy Kontilis
San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Ashaleia Pili
668 Sequoia Middle School
Leilani Montoya
Douglas Corbin
Mt Diablo Unified School District

Rithik Ramkumar
971 Diablo Vista Middle School
Heather Croel-Clay
Jeff Osborn
San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Arnav Saraf
1167 Moreland Middle School
Jill Davis
Theresa Molinelli
Moreland

Yazmeen Vallis
668 Sequoia Middle School
Leilani Montoya
Doughlas Corbin
Mt Diablo Unified School District

The 2023-2024 Marian Huhn Award Recipients are: Rithik Ramkumar, Iniyavel Manoj, Ashaleia Pili, Yazmeen Vallis, Arnav Saraf

2023-2024 SEYMOUR AWARDS SOUTH REGION FINALIST – LUKE SONDERMAN

Apr 14, 2024

Luke Sonderman, Chapter 1234 – Palm Valley School
Adviser Susie Zachik
Principal Peter Koehler

A four-year member of CSF, Luke is the current ASB President and captain at Palm Valley High School in Rancho Mirage using his skills of leadership to help coordinate CSF and other clubs. According to his advisor, Suzanne Zachik, she explains that “from his position in ASB, he makes sure CSF, and all clubs on campus, are slotted into consistent meeting spots, help to further their causes, run their Winter Olympics, and organize their dances.” Outside of school Luke is currently a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has attained the status of Eagle Scout in December of 2022 by organizing and constructing a garden around the handicapped parking lot at the Desert Cities Baptist Church. At this same church, Luke is currently the director of Media for which he averages 200 hours each year to complete all aspects of the position. He got his start when the Covid Lockdown forced his church” to close its doors. According to Luke, he explains that he decided to step in and put his dedication to service to good use. I called our pastor and told him that I could live stream the church’s services. As if you need to know that he does even more things, he’s also an accomplished drummer, is in a band, gives drumming lessons, and is a co-founder of Sondy Studios which provides affordable recording services for young musicians. Beginning in the Fall, Luke plans to attend Chapman University, major in Business Administration, and minor in Music Industry. An impressive young man, this is Luke Adam Sonderman.

2023-2024 HUHN AWARDS SOUTH REGION NOMINEES

Apr 14, 2024

Congratulations to the South Region Recipients of the CJSF Marian Huhn Awards for 2023-2024!

Juan Pablo Alvarado
Chapter 881
St. Junipero Serra Catholic
Adviser Elaina Stokes

Makena Owens
Chapter 868
Van Avery Prep
Adviser Theresa Bolton

Bryce Ribao
Chapter 868
Van Avery Prep
Adviser Theresa Bolton

Areli Valenzuela
Chapter 1332
Las Palmas Middle School
Adviser Christy Thiel

Gina You
Chapter 155
Carmenita Middle School
Adviser Ruthel Kim

Also nominated:

Chizitere Nzeogu, Chapter 155 – Carmenita Middle School, Adviser Ruthel Kim