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Ann-Marie Bjorkman 3
Co-Owner of California Leasing
Nominating Organization
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley
Organizations
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley, 21 years,
Board President & Auction Chair; Legacy Christian
Academy, 9 years, Fundraising Committee;
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Golf Tournament,
20 years, Committee chair/member;
Old Town Newhall Association, 10 years, member;
SCV Sheriff Foundation, 1 year, Board Member; Mothers Fighting for Others, 6 years, member; Soropti-
mist, 2 years, member; Chamber of Commerce, 20 years, member; 2020 Mom, 4 years, member
Organization Impact
Ann-Marie’s volunteerism has impacted the Boys & Girls Club in more ways than we will ever know. Not only
is she the current Board President setting an example for current Board Members, but also she has her hand in
almost every aspect of the club. She shows up for not only the staff, but she also supports the club members
however she can. Whether its by attending the talent show and cheering on the kids, or coming to the club to
help staff with a project or to drop off a treat, we all know that Ann-Marie will be there to provide comfort and
support. The connections Ann-Marie has in the community has done wonders for us in terms of fundraising
and donor support. She isn’t afraid to approach potential donors to ask for the things the Club needs in order to
succeed.
Other Contributions
Ann-Marie’s greatest contribution is her time and effort. She is always finding ways to involve the club in
her conversations so that we are on the forefront of other people’s minds. She truly donates the same amount
of hours to the club that she would working a full time job. Ann-Marie’s family also contributes monetarily,
whether it’s by purchasing a table or an item at a Special Event, or by donating or making a pledge at our Great
Futures Breakfast. Her leadership is invaluable and her passion towards the club is priceless.
Biography
Ann-Marie Bjorkman was born and raised in Valencia, California and currently resides in Placerita Canyon
with her family. Ann-Marie has 5 children (6 if you include her husband Mike Bjorkman), 2 humans, Andy and
Maximus, and 3 fur babies, Lucky, Maverick and Jack-Jack. Ann-Marie was first introduced to the club 21 years
ago when Mike Bjorkman, her husband, shared with her his story of growing up in the club. Because of the role
the Boys & Girls Club played in Mike’s life, Ann-Marie felt it was her calling to get involved. She has seen
first hand how the club can positively impact someone’s life and wants nothing more than to help provide that
opportunity to the local youth. Her countless years of service have changed the lives of so many and I hope we
are blessed with her continues support for a long time to come.

Maria Christopher

Docent, Ranch Camulos Museum
Nominating Organization
Rancho Camulos Museum
Organizations
Docent, Rancho Camulos Museum (2003 to date);
Director, Heritage Valley Tourism Bureau (2005 to date)
Organization Impact
See bio below
Other Contributions
See bio below