Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association

Lisa Oliver Presented on Feb. 3 the topic How Is Climate Change Affecting Us and What Can We Do?

Earth Day has just passed, but concern for the environment is year-round. Milpitas Energy and Environmental Sustainability Commission member, Lisa Oliver, will be the Sunnyhills Community Breakfast guest speaker on Saturday, May 4. Ms. Oliver, a 36 year Milpitas resident and credentialed science teacher, will share information about climate change and significant climate events. She will also describe climate solutions, and provide information about how concerned citizens can engage in the climate movement.

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▶️ Watch a video replay of this inspiring presentation using this link: Click to play.

Norma Morales, School Linked Services Supervisor of Wellbeing of Immigrant and Refugee Support for Milpitas Unified School District At SNA Community Breakfast April 6

On Saturday, April 6, Norma Morales, School Linked Services Supervisor of Wellbeing of Immigrant and Refugee Support for Milpitas Unified School District for the last decade, will be sharing her story with the community at the Milpitas Extension of San Jose City College on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Complimentary light refreshments will be served by SNA at 9 am, with the program starting at 9:15. The in-person program will take place at the Milpitas Extension of San Jose City College Extension at 1450 Escuela Parkway. Please contact info@sunnyhillsneighborhood.org by Friday, April 5 at 5pm if you prefer to attend online.

And save the date for Saturday, May 4 for future breakfast presentations at 9 am at the Milpitas Extension!

Superintendent Jordan Provides Update At SNA Community Breakfast March 2, 2024

On Saturday, March 2, Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) Superintendent Cheryl Jordan provided a State of the District update for the community. At the breakfast, sponsored by the Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association (SNA) and San Jose City College (SJCC), Ms. Jordan shared how District educators are leading learning through MUSD’s Strategic Goals and pioneering the future with their Innovation Campus.

▶️ Watch a video replay of this inspiring presentation using this YouTube link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/LpNVaiPVspmSmBttvykfiuJNzL4UVvpPn9NtetTV2yFjsZS2qVIySDFCqgseGSeh.qLeXTghspXsZ146l
This passcode can be used to view and download the SNA meeting: Passcode: GF$Pb30?

Nyla Choates Presented at Annual Black History Breakfast on Feb. 3

For our Annual Black History Breakfast Presentation, Milpitas' very own Nyla Choates presented her story, starting with her experience growing up black in Milpitas and coordinating the Milpitas Black Lives Matter march as an MHS student! She also shared she is an author and founder of a nonprofit organization, with the mission to empower, inspire, and educate people about the rich history of African Americans and all their contributions to America.

▶️ Watch a video replay of this inspiring presentation using this YouTube link: https://youtu.be/GWaNvZIje_4

Assistant Fire Chief Presented at Jan. 6 Breakfast

For our first breakfast of the New Year on Saturday, Jan. 6, Asst. Fire Chief Galahad Zamora described his journey as a 25 year member of the Milpitas Fire Department, discussed funding, recruitment, and other MFD issues.

▶️ Watch a video replay of the presentations using this YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwNv9GHEV4M&t=494s

Assistant Chief of Police Presented at Oct. 7 Breakfast

At the Saturday, Oct. 7, breakfast Assistant Chief of Police for the City of Milpitas, Frank Morales. gave a presentation on crime and prevention, police responsibilities, community officers, and non-police resources. Morales has been with the Milpitas Police Department for almost 23 years, and has worked in most of its divisions.

▶️ Watch a video replay of the presentations using this YouTube link: https://youtu.be/2VhB4P2LHBQ

SNA hosted Emergency Preparedness Presentation at our Sept. 9 Breakfast

Paul Ellis, Chair of the Milpitas Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Commission, presented information on emergency preparedness. This is a topic of great importance given the year of fires, floods, and wind storms in California and beyond, and given our proximity to major earthquake faults.

Ellis has been actively involved in emergency preparedness in Milpitas for almost a decade. He is currently the Chair of the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Commission after serving as Vice-Chair the prior two years, and as a Commissioner for 3 years before that. Ellis is a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) certified Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) instructor. He is also the Emergency Coordinator and Chief Radio Officer for Milpitas ARES/RACES group responsible for providing amateur radio communications for the city in the event of a disaster or declared emergency.

For a copy of Mr. Ellis presentation slides, click here: https://sunnyhillsneighborhood.org/Make-A-Plan-Milpitas_V3.pdf

▶️ Watch a video replay of the presentations using this YouTube link: https://youtu.be/c0wf3OLQcbs

SunnyHills Neighborhood Association Receives Special Recognition from
U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna, State Assemblyman Alex Lee,
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and Sup. Otto Lee, and City of Milpitas for
First Juneteenth Celebration at Albert Augustine Jr. Park on June 17, 2023

This event made possible in part by a Milpitas Arts and Culture grant.

Red Level Sponsors ($1500+) Alex Lee for State Assembly
Black Level Sponsors ($500+) The Milpitas Historical Society, Sophisticated Gents, The Milpitas Police Officers Association, Loopworks, County of Santa Clara (Sup. Otto Lee), Merriwest Credit Union, Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Milpitas Electric, and Gary Correa;
Green Level Sponsors ($250+) Teri Lane, Danny Ness, West Coast Institute of Tae Kwon Do, Henry Nichols, and Bay Area Tutoring Association.

SNA Hosted Both Assembly Member Alex Lee's District Director Anurag Pal and
Senator Aisha Wahab at June 3 Breakfast

District Director Anurag Pal for Assembly Member Alex Lee, gave an update on Assembly Legislation and plans for the rest of this legislative session. Pal stepped in for Assembly Member Lee, at the last minute, due to illness. Following the presentation Pal was joined by Senator Aisha Wahab who also gave an informative update. After the presentations, there was an engaging Q&A session with the audience.

▶️ Watch a video replay of the presentations using this YouTube link: https://youtu.be/vTEnvtV61LE

SNA hosted presentation by
Supervisor Otto Lee at our May 6 Breakfast

Supervisor Otto Lee for Santa Clara County District 3, which includes the city of Milpitas, shared his priorities for the many programs and departments that the Board of Supervisors oversees. They include the Sheriff's Office, Jails, Probation, the Tax Assessor, Healthcare, Child Support Services, Emergency Management, Vector Control, County Parks, County Roads and Airports, Social Services, the Office of Supportive Housing, the Superior Court, and Watershed Protection. At the end of the presentation there was.

▶️ Watch a video replay of the presentation using this YouTube link: https://youtu.be/C55PfO-CfjE

The Mission of the Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association in Milpitas is to:

● Provide instruction in civic responsibility and community service;
● Enhance and support education to local residents in art, music, and science;
● Sponsor activities and public performances which enhance the quality of life for all residents in the area;
● Sponsor special events and public gatherings to promote a sense of community well-being and cohesion;
● Sponsor and conduct activities and social gatherings which bridge cultural gaps between different ethnic and cultural segments of the community.

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