YLI - Young Ladies Institute

Welcome to St. Bernard's Young Lady Institute Webpage


St. Bernard’s YLI #150 was formed on October 17, 1937. Since then, it has continued to grow and flourish. Prospective members, please join us at our monthly meetings, or at our public events for refreshments and fellowship!

We put the FUN in fundraising! We host several activities and events, to enable us to promote the work of the Church, including the maintenance fund and supporting seminarians, but also to support causes, local to our community, such as Tracy Interfaith Ministries, Animal Rescue of Tracy, Pregnancy Resource Center of Tracy, and McHenry House.


We invite you to cultivate new friendships and work together towards a better, more beautiful world. New members are always welcome!


 For more information please contact one of the officers listed below.

       Cynthia Reis 209-480-6478             Debbie Grinstead 209-601-6185            Joelle Garcia 209-914-0624


YLI-Application for Membership



President- Cindi Reis

Past President- Irene Woods

1st Vice President- Anna Gwerder

2nd Vice President- Alma Sablan

Recording  Secretary- Joelle Garcia

Financial Secretary- Debbie Grinstead

Treasurer- Suzanne Dykzeul

Marshall- Judy McDonald

Sentinel- Lorain Terra

Trustees-Vasa Spilmon, Monica Butch, Sonya Spilmon


UPCOMING YLI EVENTS

YLI: Answers the Needs of Today’s Women


  • An organization of Catholic Women dedicated to the
    Christian principles of charity and love
  • YLI was founded in San Francisco, on September 5, 1887, by three young women inspired to help an ill friend
  • Approximately 8500 women belong in California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii
  • Our history reflects a sisterly care and concern for each other and for those in need
  • Our purpose is to help others in our organization, our church and our community
  • We are an organization for all seasons of life; When there is a need — YLI Sisters will be there
  • To make new friendships and renew old friendships
  • To give love and charity to the less fortunate in our community
  • To promote the moral, mental and social advancement of Catholic women
  • To enrich your spiritual life by joining other Catholic women in prayer
  • To enjoy social events with other women and with their families
  • To help men with their education for the Priesthood
  • To help women in their goals to further their education
  • To participate in the Ways & Means to accomplish all these and more.