EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT GETTING YOUR CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK

Our speaker for November is Lillian Griffin of the Contractor's State License Board. She will be speaking on the qualifications and application process for obtaining a California state contractor's A, B, and C license. She will also talk about SWIFT division sting operations. Bring your questions and guests to this informative meeting!

**HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE **

NAWIC Orange County will be collecting donations for the Women's Transitional Living Center at the November meeting. WTLC is a non-profit, community based organization committed to seeking solutions to end domestic violence and human trafficking. WTLC was founded in 1976 to meet the need for shelter services in Orange County for survivors of domestic violence. It is the oldest domestic violence program in Orange County, and the 3rd oldest in the nation. WTLC provides Shelter, Supportive Services and Community Education & Advocacy, touching the lives of thousands of domestic violence survivors and their families.

Please help us re-stock the pantry at WTLC to provide meals for residents during the Holiday season.

Consider bringing canned or dry, boxed food items such as:

Canned tuna, chicken or salmon
Nut butters (peanut, almond, cashew)
Meals in a can (soup, stew, chili)
Low-sodium canned vegetables
Canned fruit in its own juice or water
Olive or canola oil
Spices (cinnamon, chili powder, cumin, salt-free spice blends)
Canned foods with pop-top lids
Low-sugar whole grain cereals
Pasta noodles and sauce
Boxed cake or cookie mixes
Healthy snacks (granola bars, nuts, dried fruit)

Please avoid items packed in glass. No candy or sugar-sweetened drinks.

Additional items to consider:

Travel-size / hotel toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soaps)
Toothpaste and toothbrushes
Hygiene products: deodorant, lotion / moisturizer, facial cleanser
Feminine products: pads, tampons
NEW Socks
NEW bras and underwear
Sun hats and baseball caps
Hair combs and brushes
Towels
Twin-size bed linens
Flashlights
Gift Cards for major retailers (CVS, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Target, etc.)

If you would like to SPONSOR a family or individual currently housed at WTLC, holiday wish list envelopes will be available at the November meeting. If you cannot attend, please contact Lynne MacVean via email lynne@mammothelectric.com