13

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.  

11

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 […]

10

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 […]

05

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 […]

04

Jun

Redlands – Dental Center Committee Recognized

At the Assistance League of Redlands’ annual meeting this month, two Redlands Unified School District staff members thanked the league’s Dental Center committee and volunteers. Each year, volunteers organize teams, including a registered hygienist, to go to schools and check kindergartners for dental problems. The children receive dental supplies, instructions on how to brush and […]

03

Jun

Redlands – Gala Will Feature Dan Westfall

The Assistance League of Redlands will present its third annual gala fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. June 25 at the Redlands Country Club. The event will include cocktails, dinner and a musical tribute to Sinatra by entertainer Dan Westfall. There will also be silent and live auction. Among the items up for bids are four tickets […]