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 […]
Jun
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 […]
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Jun
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.
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Jun
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 […]
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Jun
Hemacinto – Bettye Calkins Receives Ada Edwards Laughlin Award
Our 2016 Ada Edwards Laughlin Award Selection Committee chose Bettye Calkins. Bettye has been a Chapter member since 1980. She has been an active member of our “A-Team”, the committee that governs our Thrift Shop, and in charge of our popular book section. Bettye selects and displays the books weekly to keep things moving along. She is […]
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Jun
Long Beach – Rick Rackers Offer ‘Pearls of Wisdom’
On May 3, members of the Rick Rackers Auxiliary of Assistance League of Long Beach dressed in pearls to install the 2016-2017 governing body officers led by incoming chair, Sheryl Pearl. Assistance League president Suzanne Powell was on hand to present Sheryl with the Winifred Campbell white orchid corsage, a 74-year tradition for Rick Rackers […]
