The rancho santa fe news, february 6, 2015

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FEB. 6, 2015

Erin Browne will fill the executive director position with the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club. Courtesy photo

RSF Garden Club has new executive director By Christina Macone-Greene while Browne will help

Clearing the trees Before the light rains earlier this month, workers at the Del Dios Ranch in Rancho Santa Fe climb ladders tall enough to pick the navel oranges off the trees. The ranch is certified organic that produces citrus fruits. Photo by Tony Cagala

The Ranch readies for poker tournament By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center will transform its interior to a No-Limit Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament this month. Its theme, “Put Your Hearts on the Table” gives those 21 and over an opportunity to hold or fold at the poker tables. Those interested are encouraged to have fun in polishing up their game and poker lingo. The cards will hit the table Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. and the fundraiser is expected to draw 100 players for this third annual event. “Each year the event continues to grow in participants, guests and sponsors. This event is unique in the sense that it brings various groups of people together for one common goal, to support our Community Center,” said Kimberly Swaney, events coordinator. “There is great camaraderie among guests and many opportunities to participate in various activities offered throughout the evening.” Swaney wants everyone to know that players TURN TO POKER ON 18

RANCHO SANTA FE — It’s official. The opening for executive director at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club has been filled by Erin Browne. The name may sound familiar because Browne has been the office manager at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center for the last couple of years. Browne is thrilled step into her new position on Feb. 17 and honored with the opportunity. Browne said she is looking forward to raising awareness in the community about the special work the RSF Garden Club has done over the years and continues to do. And she wants to help raise the bar even higher. “I will be reaching out to new families in the community and even families that have been in the community for a long time who are not necessarily a part of the Garden Club,” Browne said. The Garden Club has a longstanding history and

continue that legacy, she also intends to amplify what an important part of the community it truly is. One area of focus will be on membership. “I also want to start networking a little bit more, not only in Rancho Santa Fe, but throughout San Diego with other garden clubs and organizations that are like-minded,” she said, adding how her goal is to give the RSF Garden Club more spotlight presence. Browne freely admits she has a penchant for nonprofit organizations. She began working at one when she was 18 years old, left for a little bit to work in the for-profit sector, and eventually returned to the nonprofit world. “For me, it’s kind of just been a natural path and my goal has always been just to continue to work in nonprofit related organizations,” Browne TURN TO GARDEN CLUB ON 18

Meet and greet soirée slated for new association manager

The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center is readying to hold its annual No-Limit Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament Feb. 28. Courtesy photo

RANCHO SANTA FE — As the new Rancho Santa Fe Association manager, William “Bill” Overton Jr. settles into his new position at the Ranch, members of the covenant are encouraged to attend a “Meet and Greet” party Feb. 18 at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. The event will give covenant members the op-

portunity become better acquainted with its new chief administrator of the Association. The soiree will take place in the 1929 room at the Golf Club between 5 to 7 p.m., with hors d’ oeuvres and spirits. For more information, please call the RSF Association at (858) 756-1174 or visit rsfassociation.org


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