Michael Richardson of LAUSD's "We Build" program expressed his appreciation for the governor taking time to speak to
his students. The LA caravan traveled more than 800 miles over three days to help build the childrens' playhouse at the
capitol which later went to a local charity. The governor was swarmed by hopeful students as he went to check out the
playhouse project.
Sam Hassoun of AGC, and CCCC Executive Vice President Adrienne Monroe with Business Transportation & Housing
Director Sunny McPeak and friend of CTE, Matt Kelly of Sac Sierra Building and Construction Trades Council.
(Above Right) Ag/FFA students get briefing from Ag teacher Eric Dyer of Woodland, CA and Adrienne Monroe (CCCC) on how
to conduct meetings with members of the legislature. More than 75 Ag/FFA students blanketed the capitol with literature
on CTE while others had appointments with members and staff to talk about the importance of career technical education.
1st stop - Assemblywoman Lois Wolk (below) who quite a bit of her time to talk with students about career tech and the
legislative process. They also had appointments with Asm. Joe Baca, Jrs. office and Sen. Don Perata's office.
PG & E generously gave $1,000 to both the Winters and Woodland Ag/FFA programs in Yolo County.
Winters High School Ag/FFA teacher Mike Rooney stand with Senator Abel Maldonado and Adrienne Monroe.
The CA Automotive Busines Coaltion gave Woodland Auto Shop teacher Dave Trainer $1,000 to let him and his district
know that his industry is behind him 100%
Pacific Coast Building Products sponsored the playhouse project. All three construction programs were given checks for $1,000.
Elaine Keane (above left) of Pacific Coast is pictured with Senator and Host Abel Maldonado, Amador High School Construction
teacher Steve Boyes and students. Culinary students also went home with a check for $300 from teh CA Restaurant Association.
They prepared and served lunch for all under the direction of teacher Susie McGuire of Woodcreek High School in Roseville.
Teichert Construction generously provided the crew and equipment to safely remove the playhouse from the historic capitol
grounds to its new home at the Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Center in Yolo County where the Executive Director of the
center, Sarah Galetti turns little boy Sean loose to check it out. BIG THANKS TO TEICHERT ONCE AGAIN!