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INSIDER January 2026

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE… Continued from Page 1

$7,000 more than last year at his time! Thank you to everyone who supported the
campaign, and special thanks to Danielle James for her generous $3,000 matching gift
for donations made before the end of the year. That push netted almost $20,000 in
donations! (If you have yet to make your annual contribution to Member Giving, it’s
certainly not too late and you can do so here.)

What a pace! We are thriving—thanks to all of you. Best wishes for a very Happy New Year
to you and your loved ones. I eagerly look forward to all that 2026 will bring.

Warm regards,

Leslie K. Bruce, President
ARCS Foundation, San Diego Chapter

Holiday Tea & Bubbly Party
(December 13, 2025)

Over 60 ARCS members, spouses, and guests gathered on Saturday,
December 13 at the beautifully decorated La Jolla home of
Barbara McColl to celebrate the holiday season. While sipping
tea and wine, we enjoyed an array of delicious pastries and
charcuterie and delighted in the opportunity to reconnect and
reflect on another outstanding year for ARCS.

Our sincere thanks to Rachel Collins and her team for organizing
this joyful event, and to Michael Roeder, Barbara Bry, and
Leslie Bruce for capturing the festive spirit in these photos.
Cathie Atkins, Rachel Collins

Clint Bruce, Leslie Bruce, Ann Hill Barbara Doren Laurie Roeder, Yolanda Walther-Meade,
Joy Kirsch, Paulette Roberts Cindy Goodman, Laurie Roeder
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