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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us at
this year’s <b>Staff Assembly Holiday Party, Scotty’s Slumber Party!</b> Seeing
our campus community come together in festive PJs and joyful spirits truly made
the event unforgettable. Your energy and enthusiasm are what make this
celebration so special each year. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1456573359805276&type=3">Please see photos here</a>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Thanks to your generous donations, the R’Pantry is now
well-stocked to support our students, and there will be many happy wagging
tails at Mary S. Roberts with all the food, treats, bedding and toys you helped
provide.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">This event would not have been possible without the
incredible dedication, creativity, and hard work of so many people across
campus. I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to everyone who
contributed their time, ideas, and talent.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">💙</span> Heartfelt Thanks to Our
Volunteers & Committees</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Raffle & Prize Team</b><br>
A huge thank you to everyone who helped gather our amazing raffle prizes.<br>
Special recognition to <b>Robert Stephens</b> and <b>Sharlene Grace Bucasas</b>
for your outstanding support.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Activities Team – Led by Melissa Zendejas</b><br>
Thank you for creating fun, engaging, and festive activities and games!<br>
Team members: <b>Jen Gerardi, Nancy Kane, and Beatriz Vindiola</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Decorations Committee – Led by Rochelle Lee Settle</b><br>
Your creativity transformed the space into the coziest slumber-party-themed
celebration!<br>
Team members: <b>Herlinda Bergman, Makbule Koksal, and Kiera Hebert</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>General Volunteers</b><br>
Thank you to those who attended planning meetings and assisted the day of the
event. Your willingness to jump in wherever needed helped everything run
smoothly:<br>
<b>Ayanna Robinson, Cortney Crooms, Marisa Espadaneira, Halim Alvarez,
Jacqueline Hernandez-Rico, Lizbet Calderon Armenta, Michael Gonzales, Laura
Cantrell, Jacob Contreras and Silvana Payne. </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We truly couldn’t have done this without you.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🌟</span> Thank You to Our
Sponsors</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Your generosity made our activities, snacks, and raffle
experience extraordinary. We deeply appreciate your support and partnership.</p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">UCR Facilities</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Gorilla Marketing </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">UCR Creat’R Lab </li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Schools First</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The Mission Inn</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Europa Village Wineries</li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Enter Escape Rooms</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Oak Mountain Winery</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Maurice Car’rie Winery</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Monte de Oro Winery</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Frangipani Estate Winery</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Julie’s Dream Winery</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Somerset Vineyard and Winery</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Peltzer Winery</li>
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</span></span>Lorenzi Estate Vineyards and Winery</p>
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</span></span>Churon Inn Winery</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>Bella Vista Winery</p>
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</span></span>Offstreet</p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">UCR Health Well-Being and Safety</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Taco Station</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Lumiere Winery</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">UCR School of Business</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">UCR The Barn</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">After Ours</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Altísima Winery</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Somerset Vineyard and Winery</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Glen Mor Starbucks</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">UCR Bookstore</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Chancellor’s Office</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Highlander Family Network</li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We are grateful for your support.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">To every staff member who attended, <b>THANK YOU,</b> for
showing up, dressing up, participating, and celebrating another wonderful year
together. Your presence is what makes this event truly special. We hope you
enjoyed the cozy, festive atmosphere of <b>Scotty’s Slumber Party</b> and wish
you and your families a wonderful holiday season and happy new year. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We look forward to creating even more fun-filled events for
you in 2026.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Warmly,<br>
<b>Cierra Covarrubias</b><br>
Co-Director of Events<br>
UCR Staff Assembly</p>
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