DEDICATED TO PRESERVING A HISTORICAL LANDMARK DESIGNED BY RENOWNED ARCHITECT, JULIA MORGAN
TMC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
We are proud of the many things Monday Club members have done for our Community. Here are some highlights!
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1925: |
Founded |
| 1926: | Lighted US Route 101 city entrances |
| 1927: |
Requested milk and meat inspections Lobbied for stop signs Beautified city by planting nasturtiums in vacant lots Supported Children's Home/Sunny Acres Preserved Painted Rock and Dinosaur Caves Planted City trees Acquired lease for Mitchell Park Lobbied for Southern Pacific passenger depot |
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1928: |
Peak Club membership of 350; Landscaped Mitchell Park |
| 1930: |
Purchased and Incorporated Monday Club Property First Walking Tour and Brochure; Preserved Fremont's campsite |
| 1934: | Completed and dedicated Monday Club building |
| 1940-50: | Held annual flower shows with up to 460 entries |
| 1942: | Raised $15,022 for war bonds at our Victory Tea |
| 1943: | Collected 30 tons of scrap metal |
| 1942-45: | Scanned daily for enemy planes |
| 1949: | Raised money for high school band uniforms |
| 1951: | Raised funds from Bridge Dessert for Nuss Pool, SLO High School |
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1962: |
Awarded first Music Scholarships |
| 1968: | Donated Portola Fountain at Marsh/Higuera Streets |
| 1974: | Initiated Art Scholarships |
| 1978: | Planted trees at Meadow Park |
| 1982: | Supported new facility for Children's Home; Organized SLO Friends of the Library |
| 1983: | Commenced support of Women's Shelter |
| 1994: | Added Scholastic Achievement Awards to annual high school music & art awards:Tri-Awards |
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1997: |
Award from San Luis Obispo Beautiful Association for Meritorious Upkeep of Historical Building |
| 2002: | Award from Cuesta College for Re-Entry Scholarships |
| 2000-14: | Held Architectural Tours |
| 2014: | Commenced support of the National Raising A Reader program by raising funds and volunteering at school sites |
| 2014-16: | Architectural Tours |
| 2014: | Brought focus back to music and art and renamed Tri-Awards to Fine Arts Awards |
| 2016: | The Monday Club nominated to the National Register of Historic Places |
| 2017: | Established The Monday Clubhouse Conservancy to protect and preserve our historic clubhouse |
| 2019: |
Completed renovation of the Monday Club to allow accessibility and more efficient use while respecting the historic building design. Also renovated the gardens, front and back. |