April 3, 2002

I was at the Ronald McDonald house today when I ran into Brownie Troop #3255.  They had decided that instead of going to Disneyland with the money they earned selling cookies, they would give it to the Ronald McDonald house to help sick children and their families.  What a special group of girls!  I enjoyed talking with them and telling each one of them that they are a special kind of hero. 

April 5, 2002
Donating time
to judge the Miss Chula Vista Pageant along with fellow judges Michael Gall (above) and Tim Hampton (below).

April 7, 2002
Giving of herself at the St. Patrick's Church blood drive.

April 12, 2002
Shmoozing with CBS news reporter at the Avon Three-Day 60-Mile Breast Cancer Walk.

April 16, 2002
Carlsbad City Council Meeting
Miss Carlsbad 2002 Karissa Adame and Mrs. California U.S. 2002/Mrs. Carlsbad 2003 De'Anna Gullotta each took a turn at the podium to introduce themselves to the Carlsbad City Council and to let the council know of their availability to make promotional appearances for the City.  Pictured left to right are Mayor Pro Tem Ann Kulchin, Mayor Bud Lewis, Council Member Julianne Nygaard, Karissa, De'Anna, De'Anna's husband Tony Gullotta, and Council Members Ramona Finnila and Matt Hall.  Lions Tom, Elaine and Kathy were present as observers, and a good time was had by all!!

April 21, 2002

BEN AND JERRY'S at Seaport Village

I visited the Ben and Jerry Ice Cream Giveaway.  Scooped some ice cream cones to help Ben and Jerry support the Special Olympics.

With Mitch Gaylord, 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist.  Mitch was the first American gymnast to receive a perfect 10

With son A.J.

With other volunteers

April 25, 2002
Carlsbad Lions Club Meeting
Past District Governor Lion Leonard Locher inducted De'Anna Gullotta as a new member in the club, with Lion Elaine Brammell participating as her sponsor.

November 24, 2002

A holiday shopping spree
at the local Hillcrest Farmers Market