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Victoria Gallagher is the new Development Director at Las Trampas School, Inc. in Lafayette.
Gallagher is originally from the Los Angeles area but says she fell in love with the East Bay after receiving her Bachelor's Degree in English from Saint Mary's College in Moraga. She worked in fund development at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for seven years where she managed teams of fundraising hikers and thousands of walkers at Walnut Creek's Light the Night Walk.
After serving on the board of Las Trampas and working closely with former development director Kathy Merchant, Gallagher was compelled to come on board full-time when Merchant decided to shift into semi-retirement. Gallagher met the clients and family member that Las Trampas serves and knew that raising funds for the organization would be a rewarding new role.
Las Trampas supports adults with developmental disabilities to discover their capabilities and to lead full lives in their home, at work, and in the community. For more information, visit www.lastrampas.org.
Moraga's Employee of the Month
Hannah Mattioda, a barista and front counter customer service representative at Si Si's Cafe, has been named the Moraga Employee of the Month for August.
Mattioda has been serving Moraga customers for the past two years and has helped create the warm, friendly environment at the coffee establishment.
"Hannah is not only extremely reliable but also has been just great in interacting with our customers," said Si Si's owner Cathy Corsi. "She keeps things organized and clean and always has time to have conversations with our customers. We are very lucky at Si Si's to have her working for us."
In winning the award, the Moraga Rotary and Chamber of Commerce will award Mattioda a gift card to Safeway as well as a gift card to The Graze restaurant in Moraga. Mattioda will be presented with his award and gifts at the September 13 Moraga Rotary meeting at Saint Mary's College
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Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
www.lafayettechamber.org (925) 284-7404
Ready for the Reservoir Run?
It's time to register for the popular Lafayette Reservoir Run, to be held Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. For more information to participate or volunteer, visit the Lafayette Chamber's website at www.lafayettechamber.org
Coffee with the Mayor
Join us for Coffee with the Mayor with Mayor Mark Mitchell from 8 to 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 23 in the Chamber Conference Room. This meeting is open to everyone. Please park on the street.
Moraga Chamber of Commerce
www.moragachamber.org (925) 323-6524
Click at Lunch
Learn the importance of digital strategies and social media at the Entrepreneur's Lunch & Learn event, with guest speaker Robin S. Fox. 11: 45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 at Amoroma, 360 Park Street, Moraga. Email kathe@moragachamber.org to register. Cost is $10.
Tee-up for a Good Cause
Don't miss the fifth annual Golf and Tennis Tournament and Fundraiser on Monday, Sept. 19 at the Moraga Country Club. For more information, visit with chamber website at www.moragachamber.com.
Orinda Chamber of Commerce
www.orindachamber.org (925) 254-3909
Start Your Engines!
Don't forget Dancing with the Cars, a gala evening that supports local charities, on Friday, Sept. 9. The theme is "The Italian Job." Then on Saturday, Sept. 10, it's the Classic Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Orinda Village. For more information, visit www.orindarotary.org.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA