Gold Rush #1034: In January of 1999, a group of women in Placerville decided to charter their own club. Great supporters of Hangtown #43, they developed their own club so they could help even more children with projects close to their hearts. On May 9th, 1999 the group was chartered.

This dynamic group of women come from all walks of life: construction management, real estate agents, stay at home moms to business owners. All of them have the same goal of helping the children in El Dorado County while they make friendship and develop their own leadership abilities. Gold Rush #1034 raises money through various fundraisers. In addition the club does several hands on projects throughout the year.

GOLD RUSH EVENTS 2009

Heroes Night - This event is hosted by the Western Slope Boys and Girls Club and each year the members volunteer their time to help with the Silent Auction and the Live Auction, as well as set up and clean up of the event. Hangtown and Gold Rush also donate a Live Auction prize, a Taco Feed for 80 people, for this even. The prize is greatly received and the two clubs have been able to raise thousands of dollars for the Boys and Girls Club with this donation.

Spring Fashion Show -March 22 Held in March 2008 for the first time. It was a great event that displayed 14 local clothing stores outfits. The event had 108 people in attendance for the first year.

Kid’s Expo - April 18 During this famous El Dorado County event hosted by Choices for Children, each year Gold Rush has a hands on booth with different activities for the children. The club members get to work directly with the children of El Dorado County.

10th Anniversary Black Tie Event - May 2nd You’re invited to celebrate our 10th Anniversary, held at Cold Springs Golf & Country Club May 2, 2009 @ 6:00pm.

Tee for Tot’s - This golf tournament has been going on since 2000 and has over 80 golfers attend. Held in May each year at the Cold Springs Golf and Country Club, the money raised at the event is used for the Kids Spree in August.

Bowling Tournament - July 18th Held at Knotty Pine Lanes in Pollock Pines. Open to all levels of bowlers. A fun way to raise money for children in need.

Kids Spree - August 1 This is a “National Project” for all Active 20-30 Clubs. Gold Rush holds the back to school shopping spree in August each year.

Koats for Kids - November 7 This hands on event is held in November each year. The club collects coats all year long from a number of sources and given to needy families in the county through a giveaway at the Masonic Lodge in Placerville.

Gold Rush members get together on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at Spanky's Pizza, 197 Placerville Drive, Placerville at 7 PM. The members also try to get together once a month for a social with Hangtown #43 or other 20-30 members from around the area. Come and be apart of group. Contact goldrush1034@yahoo.com.