Chapter News

Rancho San Dieguito – Carol Jones receives Ada Edwards Laughlin Award

Carol Jones joined Assistance League Rancho San Dieguito just two years ago but is already an integral member of the chapter. The Chapter Board proudly chose Carol as the recipient of its 2016 Ada Edwards Laughlin Award. This award is presented annually to a behind-the-scenes member who has made a sizable contribution to Assistance League […]

Rancho San Dieguito – Welcomes New Class of Assisteens

The Assisteens® of Assistance League Rancho San Dieguito held their first meeting on June 12th with 16 of the 17 members attending. The meeting was led by Claire Killeen and Greta Obispo who are mothers of an Assisteen member and themselves new members of Assistance League. The girls are 8th grade students from Oak Crest […]

Santa Monica – Awards $16,500 in Scholarships

There were speeches by students and educators, caps flung into the air and flowers cradled against gowns. There was a feeling of joy and a sense of curiosity about what’s ahead. There was even some cash awarded. Olympic High School held its graduation ceremony outdoors on its campus earlier this month, when principal Anthony Fuller […]

Rancho San Dieguito – Installs New Board of Directors

Assistance League Rancho San Dieguito held their annual June Luncheon and Installation of Officers on June 15th. New Board Members as pictures left to right: Mitzi Lobelson (Hospitality/Social Chair), Judy Zinger-Weiss (Marketing Chair), Judy White (Recording Secretary), Jan McEachern (Assisteens® Coordinator), Cheryl Mallory (Parliamentarian/Bylaws), Roberta Waterman (President), Loie Pinch (Corresponding Secretary), Claudette Chaisson (Fourth VP […]

Fresno – Beth Avedesian receives Ada Edwards Laughlin Award

At the Fresno chapter’s annual luncheon and meeting, Beth Avedesian was presented the Ada Edwards Laughlin Award. Beth was overcome with emotion as she was extolled by our presenter. Beth is always on the spot for whatever need arises, and graciously completes the tasks without hesitation or adulations. She is MOST deserving of this honor.  

Santa Monica – Receives New Landscaping from Eagle Scout’s Project

Six Santa Monica teenagers will be awarded the highest rank one can earn in the Boy Scouts of America on Sunday June 12. Parker Racie Furlong, Ronald JJ Hawthorne Harris-Gavin, Aiden Jeffrey Metz, Matthew Lee Morawiec, Sasha Steffes, and Eli Warshauer will be honored with the rank of Eagle Scout at the Troop 2 Eagle […]