News Release

IWV Campus

(Pictured L to R are Sundown Hittu, Robyn Gleason, Mike Riley, Jenni Melchor, and Sandy Johnson)

Student Vocational Nurses Club Hold 50/50 Fundraiser

April 9, 2008

The student members of the "Student Vocational Nurses Club" of Cerro Coso Community College sold 1,400 tickets for a 50/50 drawing that took place on St. Patrick's Day. Mike Riley, an employee in the Records Department at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital was thrilled to hear that his name had been selected. He plans to purchase a new set of tires for his truck with his lucky winnings. The Student Vocational Nurses (SVN), under the guidance of Program Director, Cheryl Gates, MSN, will use the $700 profit to attend conferences and to off set various graduation costs and program expenses. Sundown Hittu is the club photographer, Robyn Gleason serves as Treasurer, Jennifer Melchor acts as Secretary, and Sandra Johnson is President. The SVN Club wishes to thank all of the donors who participated in the fundraiser.

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