Assistance League of Long Beach Spring 2022 Newsletter

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Mentee Daisy Pena and Mentor, Rosa Ruiz

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Mentor Elena Roman, with Mentee Sherlyn Juarez

Former Students Return as Mentors

ince 1986 CAMEO, an auxiliary of the Assistance League of Long Beach, has supported under-served, academically promising high school and city college students, guiding them to help identify and develop scholastic and professional opportunities. Recommended by school counselors based on need and academic promise, prospective CAMEO students complete an application and interview. Students then participate in a comprehensive curriculum, which includes monthly enrichment workshops, cultural activities and paid summer internships with local business partners. Most importantly, CAMEO students are paired with an adult mentor who guides them toward their desired goals.

For the 2021-2022 year, the impact of the CAMEO mentoring program on the Long Beach community was never more apparent. Maria Harris, the CAMEO Mentoring Program Chair, was especially gratified to see former mentees return as successful professionals, eager to give back to their community.

Elena Roman, Rosa Ruiz and Sara Manangon returned to the program eager to help others. This year’s mentors have brought the program full circle!

Elena Roman, one of the newest mentors and a literacy teacher for elementary school students, explains how the CAMEO program helped her visualize her future. “I knew I wanted to go to college, but I didn’t have the tools.” Roman, who originally thought she wanted a career in science, learned through her CAMEO experiences that she was destined for a career in education. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree, teaching credentials and a master’s degree in linguistics.

Rosa Ruiz, a former re-entry student and mother of three, describes her experiences as enriching and inspiring: “I grew

up in Mexico and wouldn’t have been able to have these opportunities without CAMEO.” Ruiz completed her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and earned her teaching credentials from California State University, Long Beach.

“The overall experience with CAMEO was amazing because you have this big support system of mentors, not just your own,” stated Sara Manangon, another mentor who graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a degree in marketing.

Male and female mentors are working or retired professionals who provide one-on-one mentoring support to enhance each student’s educational and personal development.

Each mentor commits to mentoring a high school student for the full three (3) years of the program, allowing the mentor to provide stability and consistency in the mentee’s life. Meetings are held on Saturdays. Mentors are privileged to watch their mentees gain academic and personal skills.

Learn more about joining or donating at https://www.assistanceleague.org/long-beach/membership/cameo/.

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President’s Message Shelly Barbre

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pring, a time of new beginnings, is especially welcome after our roller coaster year when we were open one day and closed the next. Words like re-evaluate and regroup became part of our vocabulary as we planned for in-person meetings and then quickly transitioned to Zoom calls.

Assistance League of Long Beach 2021-2022 Board of Directors Shelley Barbre...........................................................................President Charlotte Hart.............................................................. President-Elect Sue Westphal...... 1st Vice-President Philanthropic Programs Janice Peterson.........2nd Vice-President Fund Development Judy Anderson.......................3rd Vice-President Special Events

My theme We are all One promotes unity and a sense of togetherness while working toward our common goals. I would like to thank my Assistance League of Long Beach Board of Directors, the auxiliaries, each program chair, the leadership in our sixty-three committees and all the member volunteers who together have achieved great things. Two examples of greatness come to mind: small but mighty, our Rick Rackers Auxiliary was able to provide an astonishing 14,000 uniforms for underserved students, and the Orthodontic Center worked daily to effectively treat over 730 patients.

Molly Ficarra.........................................4th Vice-President Finance

Our young Assisteens also learned new ways of doing business. Often their tasks had to be conducted in small groups at home or in electronic meetings, but in spite of these obstacles, their membership stayed strong at 100 plus. CAMEO mentors charted a beautiful course for their mentees and contributed to many life-changing decisions. They, too, overcame the difficulties of the pandemic and yet provided their mentees with enriching experiences and produced a dazzling fashion show.

A springtime celebration will honor Las Hermanas Auxiliary as they celebrate their 60th Anniversary. Their years of support and commitment to our programs have strengthened the backbone of this organization.

Maria Harris.........................CAMEO Professional Auxiliary Chair

We are now ready for the joy of a changing season. It has truly been a labor of love to serve as president of Assistance League of Long Beach, especially knowing that because we are all one, the corporation will continue to thrive and flourish.

Karen Williams..........................5th Vice-President Membership Karna Bramble......................................................................... Secretary Julie Tonks..................................................................................Treasurer Julie Wilson..........................................Thrift & Vintage Shop Chair Liz Krummell..........................Marketing Communications Chair Gail Meredith..............................................Strategic Planning Chair Holly Reinhard....................................Rick Rackers Auxiliary Chair Carol Thorburn...............................Las Hermanas Auxiliary Chair Wendy Whelan...........................................Assisteens® Coordinator Patti Brown.................................................................Parliamentarian* Annette Kashiwabara.......................................Executive Director* *not an elected position

Annual Report Contributors: Editors Liz Krummell, Jeanne Vitale Annual Report Contributors Judy Glaister, Liz Krummell, Irma Macias, JoAnn McDonald, Daisy Ramirez, Oscar Reyes, Christina Mansour and Jeanne Vitale Assistance League of Long Beach is a nonpolitical, nonsectarian, 501(c)(3) corporation.

Front row L to R - Carol Thorburn, Molly Ficarra, Patti Brown, Charlotte Hart, Shelly Barbre, Gail Meredith, Sue Westphal, Judy Anderson, Maria Harris Back Row L to R - Liz Krummell, Julie Tonks, Julie Wilson, Janice Peterson, Karna Bramble, Holly Reinhard, Karen Williams, Wendy Whelan

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A Year with CAMEO September kicked off the new year with new student orientation  Eleven LBUSD sophomore high school students have been selected from Long Beach schools to join the mentoring program and each met with a mentor  CAMEO currently has 25 mentees and 29 mentors including our first male mentor  Starting the year out for juniors and seniors was a college prep class held via Zoom.

In October, Mentors Gloria Dacanay and Maria Harris went to CAMEO student Amya Hart’s Book Launch.

Her book is titled, Finding My Way and is on Amazon! Gloria has been her mentor since she started with CAMEO as a sophomore.

Bite of Reality Financial Literacy – Thanks to the Orange County Credit Union team, CAMEO students received an insightful presentation on Financial Literacy.

Each student received a scenario with a job, salary and family size. They were then tasked to go to each of booths to purchase a home or rent an apartment, figure out transportation, food and other monthly expenses. The exercise was eye opening for many of our students.

CAME0 students and mentors hosted a Holiday Celebration for the children of LBCC students participating in the Basic Needs program. The 14 families and 41 children enjoyed an afternoon with hot chocolate, cookies, snacks and games. CAMEO students gave the children presents, made holiday crafts with them and Each family had a photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Each family also received a gift card for Target.

As the new year started, mentors and mentees prepared for summer internships. Mentors worked with mentees on how to dress professionally for job interviews. With the Omicron variant widespread, students and mentors shopped together online reviewing the pluses and minuses of different choices. Each student received a $150 gift card for Kohl’s.

In person field trips were back! Exposure to cultural activities has long been an integral part of the CAMEO experience. In February, mentors and mentees visited the Broad Museum in Los Angeles. As a contemporary art museum, students saw the many ways art is expressed.

On March 12, CAMEO hosted a fundraiser fashion show luncheon called “Charting the Course Together” to raise funds for the CAMEO program. Over 375 guests attended to learn about the CAMEO Mentoring Program. Mentees participated by working on centerpieces and preparing display boards. All of our mentees were introduced on stage to a standing ovation, a first time for many of them!

Sophomores and juniors prepared to apply for summer internships through resume writing and mock interviews.

Seniors learned what is needed to apply for individual scholarships offered by Assistance League of Long Beach.

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A Conversation with Cynthia Terry “All the world’s a stage,” and one woman has played many parts. From her playground schooldays to being named Rick Rackers Woman of the Year, Cynthia Terry has journeyed through a life of interesting entrances and exits, prompting Past President JoAnn McDonald and Executive Director Annette Kashiwabara to ask for a sit down interview.  Rick Rackers Chair Holly Reinhard, Woman of the Year Cynthia Terry and Event Chair Katey Conley

J.M. You used the words lamp, ladder and lifeboat in your presentation at the Woman of the Year tribute. How are these words manifested at Assistance League of Long Beach?

C.T. Often they all work together in each program. For example, providing uniforms for school children overcomes an obstacle and becomes a lifeboat so they can be exposed to the lamp of learning which then leads to climbing life’s ladder of success.

A.K. Tell me something about yourself no one else knows.

C.T. I loved volleyball and played a critical position as setter at Long Beach City College. I was continually invited to join teams. I am also a capable calligrapher and plan on refining my skills by taking an online class.

J.M. When did you first demonstrate a talent for leadership?

C.T. My school had a Big Playground and a Little Playground.

When we were in 7th grade, a friend and I decided to cross over and interact with the 1st and 2nd graders by structuring a recess program for them. The children enjoyed the attention and we enjoyed being the “Big Girls.” This project was the beginning of my emerging leadership skills.

J.M. What impact has your faith had on your life?

C.T. It is huge. It serves as my core principle and purpose. I attend church on Sunday to reinforce my commitment to ministry and service. It grounds me in being the best that I have been called to be. I credit this to my mother who nourished a culture of reverence in our household and instilled a belief that one should live outside oneself.

A.K. What do you consider your greatest Assistance League of Long Beach achievement?

C.T. No doubt, the Capital Campaign under the tutelage of Mary Newkirk and Annette. Two reasons: I loved working with every single participant, and I loved the sequential pacing of the entire campaign because each logical step led to the final product, which allowed us to expand our programs.

When I drive on campus and witness the enlarged campus, it is truly a gift that keeps on giving. Another achievement that comes to mind was the addition of Launching Literacy to our mission. Not only did a great need exist, but the excellent reputation of Assistance League of Long Beach made it possible. Reigniting the program this fall is essential because the pandemic severely impacted reading skills.

A.K. What do you see as your greatest strength?

C.T. Working with people. It is always about what they bring to the table. I believe that within each person lies an inner gift.

Because I am classified as a “relater,” I try to understand where people are coming from. It moves people along a spectrum of motivation because mutual respect has been established.

J.M. If you could have a superpower, which would you choose and why?

C.T. That’s easy. The ability to read as much as I like because it is enriching and takes me somewhere else. Beautiful writing is a gift. I always enjoy content with strong female characters.

J.M. Like me, perhaps your heaven is a kind of library, and the topic of heaven seems a good place to conclude this interview!

Our Rick Rackers gathered to celebrate the Woman of the Year Front row Holly Reinhard, Cynthia Terry, Katey Conley and Christina Mansour Back row Sandra Maness, Jennie Martinez, Gloria Reyes, Karin Jenkins, Kari Crook, Judy Cullen, Nancy Beesley, Blair Carty, Mary Lee Freeman,Vicki Nelson Hollis, Bonnie Weiss, Megan O’Connell, Maureen Reifer, Staci Keller

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Thrift & Vintage Shop Reopens

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he Assistance League® Thrift & Vintage Shop has been an anchor in the Retro Row community on 4th Street for over thirty years.

The amazing staff and member volunteers contribute to the Thrift & Vintage Shop’s success, but the loyal 4th Street customers are truly a valuable resource. The stories customers share often reinforce its importance in their lives.

Our customers use the Thrift & Vintage Shop for basic needs.

Not a day goes by without people coming in to buy a single towel, a pair of shoes, a dish or two—just the things they need at an affordable price. One day a young lady entered to buy an outfit for her new job as a hostess. She had $12 to spend, yet with the help of member volunteers, she managed to find a white shirt, black skirt and a cardigan. She left the store smiling and confident that she would look smashing on her first day. We agreed.

Loyal customers are the heart of our customer base. One customer, Nancy, who has been shopping at the shop for over fifteen years, recently shared the first day she came to our store after visiting her father who was ill. She recalls entering the store and

starting to cry as one of our many caring volunteers approached her: “It was like an angel appeared. The volunteer told me to just forget about everything and have fun. It meant so much to me. It’s not just what’s in the store. It’s the people, too.”

Our member volunteers are often surprised by the number of customers from out of town who find our store. We often ask where they are from, and on one post pandemic day in March, we welcomed customers from Florida, New Mexico, Washington, Norway and local communities throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties. They are impressed with the quality of our merchandise, the cleanliness of the store, and of course, the friendliness of our volunteers and staff.

Our customers are all ages, and the staff and member volunteers work hard to assist them —whether the shopper is a child looking for a special toy, a teenager buying affordable clothes, or a young couple needing a lamp or even just a lampshade. One customer, Marian, shared she used to purchase children’s clothes for her students in Ecuador: “My students benefitted from the $1 clothes.”

As the store continues to grow and change, we learn more about our customers and their needs. Our helpful staff will continue to provide welcoming smiles and kind words.

The Thrift & Vintage Shop strives to improve services, help customers, and support the Long Beach community.

 Working at the Shop is one our member volunteers’ favorite things to do - Beth Paul, Maren Separa, Judy Glaister, Jan Rosson, Donna Lenihan, Barbara Kedwards  Seen with member volunteer Penny Wilds is Isis who has been shopping at the Thrift & Vintage Shop since she was 7.

Penny remembers her following her around the store and helping her put things away. This year Isis will be starting at Wilson High School and will be applying to Assisteens!

Top Photo: Our customers were overjoyed when the Thrift & Vintage Shop reopened after its latest, and hopefully last COVID 19 closure in January.

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Raising Readers!

Operation School Bell® Donates Books to Willard Elementary

A heartfelt thank you from students.

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n coordination with National Assistance League® our Operation School Bell program participated in the nationwide ACTION! Week to put books in the hands of children to encourage them to read.

Kathryn Flippen entertains students with Kids on the Block puppets.

On February 22, tables at Willard Elementary School were overflowing as each student choose three books to take home. At Willard Elementary School more than 90% of the student body qualifies for the reduced fee/free lunch program and 20% are English learners. Teachers believe there are few, if any, books at home available for students to read.

Originally the goal was to collect 450 books. However, thanks to our amazing book drive donors and sponsors, including Toyota Auto Body Company (TABC) and City National Bank for underwriting the purchase of books, Operation School Bell was able to surpass the original goal by more than a thousand books.

In addition to Operation School Bell volunteers, the Launching Literacy Committee helped students pick out their favorites. Member volunteers from Kids on the Block, our educational puppet program with child size puppets, helped entertain students.

Donna Snyder helped students choose books.

Ramon Aguilar, (third from bottom row) President of the Multicultural Greek Council at CSULB lead the way with the assistance of students from various fraternities and sororities to help pack over 800 backpacks last fall.

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Assault Survivor Kits®

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or many years, Interval House of Long Beach and Las Hermanas Auxiliary have worked together to help the community. This was certainly true this year.

Interval House plays a large role in providing emergency shelter and support to women and children experiencing domestic violence in both Los Angeles and Orange County.

During the pandemic, domestic violence increased, so throughout this past year Las Hermanas Auxiliary continued to provide Interval House with hygiene kits. Over 300 adult and child hygiene kits were packed and over 40 clothing kits were packaged.

In December, Interval House Director of Operations, Christine DeLabre, asked Assault Survivor Kits Chair Janie Matt to donate home goods to two families that had recently been placed at Interval House. The families had arrived at Interval House with next to nothing.

That same afternoon, Janie Matt emailed her Assault Survivors Kit Committee asking if anyone had any household items or “extra” wares they could contribute to the needy families. Within two to three days, the lengthy list of needs

Interval House of Long Beach Assistant K To, Interval House Director of Operations Christine DeLabre and Las Hermanas Assault Survivor Kits Program Vice Chair Arlene Todd pack the SUV with donated household goods

plus much more were donated to help these families. Assault Survivor Kits Program Vice Chair Arlene Todd offered her home as the staging area. With the help of member volunteer Linda Kimberly’s SUV, donations were loaded and delivered to Interval House on the Tuesday before Christmas. The two families were notified and picked up the items that same day. The generous purchases and donations made a tremendous difference in the lives of two Long Beach families.

The Wassail event in December is a Las Hermanas tradition and a fundraiser for gift cards which are donated to Interval House. This year $2815 was raised.

Gift cards were delivered to Interval House of Long Beach. Pictured are ALLB member volunteers Maren Separa and Carol Choate, Interval House of Long Beach Director of Operations Christine DeLabre, Las Hermanas member volunteers Janie Matt and Arlene Todd, and Interval House of Long Beach staff Margarita Merlo and Inshirah Oweini.

Las Hermanas is responsible for staffing the welcome desk at the Cherese Mari Laulhere Philanthropic Center. Going through training are Chair Carol Thorburn, Orientation Co-Chair Jean Tanaka, Office Reception Desk Chair Marge Cammack and new member volunteers Pamela Chester, Cynthia Burnham, Sally Moore and Susan Sheby.

New members enjoyed getting to know each other with a walk around Colorado Lagoon followed by brunch.

Las Hermanas new member volunteer Betty Schmicker, Orientation Chair Karleen Fox, new member volunteers Jan Bearman, Sally Moore, Susan Sheby, Back Row, Orientation Co-Chair Jean Tanaka and new member volunteer Cynthia Burnham.

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ne of the most fun events we had this year was our Mardi Gras fundraiser held on Fat Tuesday. Guests were transported to New Orleans with sounds from the Southern Brass Consortium. Chefs Shelly Barbre and Cindy Bambam served up a delicious dinner, including Cajun Shrimp salad, Ya Ya chicken and sausage gumbo and New Orleans bread pudding. The food was fantastic, the entertainment delightful and the attendees loved the decorations. In keeping with President Shelly Barbre’s theme, We Are All One, the serving team included members from Chapter and each of our auxiliaries.

Char Hart, Sharon Denham, Ann Arnold

 Nancy Kellison and Pat Denny  Kathy Robinson, Jennifer Lazzar, Barbara Roberts, Nancy Thomas, Pat Reyes

Left to Right front row Trish Denny, Cindy Bambam, Shelly Barbre, Judy Anderson, back row - Wendy Whelen, Darlene Hopkins, Daniela Garcia, Sallie La Porta, Jan Haas, Lynne Burleson, Nancy Kellison, Sharyn Baker, Claudia Yoon, Jennifer Williams

Rosemary Zarn, Karin Gill, Janie von Seggern, Sharyn Baker

OUR THANKS & APPRECIATION FOUNDATIONS $100,000+ The John Apostle and Helen Apostle Foundation The Earl B. and Loraine H. Miller Foundation RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach

CORPORATE PARTNERS Supports Operation School Bell

Senior Partners ($10,000+) City National Bank Marathon Petroleum Corporation TABC UPS

$50,000 - $99,999 ($5,000+) The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Partners American Business Bank Dion & Sons, Inc $25,000 - $49,999 Long Beach Police Motor Patrol Josephine S. Gumbiner Association Foundation Norm Wilson & Sons Marathon Petroleum, Inc. P2S Inc $10,000 - $24,999 The Piemonte Foundation The New L. Family Fund

Las Hermanas member Barbara Kedwards sharing a laugh with “Gabi” from the Orthodontic Program, along with chapter members Elaine Grodin and Lorie Merrill. The team attended the YMCA Healthy Kids Fair to promote Assistance League of Long Beach’s Orthodontic Program.

$5,000 - $9,999 Lawrence P. Frank Foundation Funari Family Foundation Schulzman – Neri Foundation

Associates ($2,500+) AES Alamitos Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo Evalyn Bauer Foundation The Boeing Company Gift Match Program Enterprise Holdings Foundation Insul-Quilts Inc. Kensington Investment Counsel Michele & Jeffrey Wimbish Rocky Suares

Friends ($1,000+) The Albertsons Companies Foundation, The Vons Foundation and The Pavilions Foundation Energy Tubulars Bob & Mary Alice Braly Kiwanis Club of Long Beach LBS Financial Credit Union Seascape Stereoscope Coffee Tafapolsky & Smith, LLP Supporters ($500+) The Annex Archibald’s Restaurant Andy & Leslie Sehremelis Glenn Daly with Essex Mortgage DaVita Gail & Jim Gray Family Foundation Long Beach Transit Ohana Music Corporate “It’s in the Bag” Program ArrowHeart Foundation (Arrowhead Credit Union) Employees of The Boeing Company

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Our Donors are Timeless Assistance League of Long Beach held its annual Donor Recognition Reception in late April welcoming back cherished donors to the Cherese Mari Laulhere Philanthropic Center. Participants enjoyed the opportunity to visit with friends and supporters of our philanthropic programs.

Wendy and Gregg Whelan

Chapter members Merideth Joyce, Sue Foat and Sandi Sherman.

Corporate Partner Chris Wu (Ohana Music) and Board member Janice Peterson.

John Krummell and Mike Deaderick with chapter members Liz Krummell and Lisa Deaderick.

TO OUR DONORS & SUPPORTERS City National Bank College Park Church Key Club – Division 13 South Ninjas, Region 8 LB Walker Automotive LMP Heating & Air, Inc. Long Beach BMW Schneider Electric Tafapolsky & Smith, LLP TARGET Tenni-Moc’s Shoe Store Corporate In-Kind Gift Donors Barnes & Noble Gazette Newspapers Minuteman Press Press-Telegram Rotary Club of Long Beach Kathryn Wade Fine Framing William Wade Fine Photography

Key Club – Division 13 South Ninjas, Region 8 LBS Financial Credit Union Molina Healthcare P2S Inc UPS DONATIONS (June 1, 2021 – March 15, 2022)

$25,000 + Diane Owen Barbara & Richard Smith Julie A. Tonks

$10,000 - $24,999 Liz & Jim Breslauer JoAnn Kuroda Sandra K. & Dr. Terrence F. McCarthy McDonald Operation School Bell Packing JoAnn Margie & Frank Newell Partners Jan O’Leary ArrowHeart Foundation James A. Reep Family Foundation (Arrowhead Credit Union) & Jim Sullos Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud Vickie Pat & Jim Warner & Romo Allan Weiss BOEING Julie & Randy Wilson CSULB, Multicultural Greek Ann & Darrell Wilson Council

$5,000 - $9,999 Faye & Bob Alperin Virginia Baxter & David Pagnotta Shirlee Bouch Blair Carty Cordoba Corporation Lisa & Michael Deaderick Gloria Deukmejian Farmers and Merchants Bank Emily Goesel Gail & Jim Gray Foundation Charlotte Hart & Marshall Waller Valerie & Skip Hayward Christine Jurenka Georgia & Roger Klinkers Chris & Larry Laulhere Norma Marter Sally & Donald Moore Suzanne & David Nosworthy Jennifer & Kevin Peterson Alida & Chris Steinhauser Susan Stuhlbarg $2,500 - $4,999 Patti & Paul Brown Laura Chasin Jerene Chiaro & Edward Chavez Sue & Bruce Foat Nancy & Eric Forsberg Pat Harper

June 1, 2021 – March 20, 2022 Annette Kashiwabara & Marty Isozaki Linda & Dick Landes David Lepo Kathy & James Lingle Port of Long Beach Kiwanis Club of Long Beach Linda McCarley Connie Mistretta Pamela Ormiston May Pinkman Suzanne & Doyle Powell Linda & Allan Rahn Cindy & Ron Summers Cynthia Terry Susan & Mike Westphal $1,000 - $2,499 Jeanne Badgley Nancy Beesley & Tunia Kaawa Naomi Blackmore Mary Alice & Bob Braly Karna & Larry Bramble Fran & Steve Briggs Bette Brightman Marge & Jim Cammack Daphne Ching-Jackson & George Jackson Colleen & Tim Conley Kathleen Costello-Pitts & Michael Pitts

Darlene Dameron & Gary Taylor Sharon Denham Trish Denny Kathy & Don De Silva Diane DeWalsche Melanie Dietz Margaret Dineen-Kern & Morton Kern Karen & Brian Donaldson Bonnie & David Dorrans Linda & Doug Drummond Sandra Facon Molly & Ed Ficarra Mara Figueroa Marjorie Fleming Nancy Foster Vivian Frew Peggy & David Frostad Cindy & Hal Gillis Harriet & David Golding Barbara & Gayle Grubb Carmen & Robert Hedges Marilyn Heron Darlene Hopkins LeAnn & Eugene Johnson Roberta & Bob Keester Linda Kimberly & Kent Huber Janis Krantz Eloise & Larry Kroeze Liz & John Krummell Sandy & Douglas Leafstedt Judie Lecesne Dr. Howard Lee

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Nancy Lewis Darlene & Richard Lunde Pam Lydon Pam Mabry Nancy & Kevin Malloy Sandy & Kevin Maness Christina & Antony Mansour Melinda & Jim Martin Patti & Randy Martin Janie & Ted Matt Evelyn Meacham Gail & Dean Meredith Melva & Dick Miller Marilyn & Jerry Montgomery Estate of Ginny Oleen Jennifer Olvera Bonnie Price Debra & Jay Refold Joyce Ricci & Michael Donnelly Debbie & Tim Richmond Ann Robertson Ruth & Al Rudis Annie & John Russon Dr. Khalid & Hashmat Saeed Nancy Sansum Lesley Scheller Linda & John Sinclair Karen & Warren Sprague Bridget & Bill Taylor Carol & Michael Thorburn Catherine Vandenberg & David Smith Diana & Chris Wade Janet Watt Sandy Wells Meg Westlund Clayton Whisenant Penny Wilds Tim Williams Karen Williams Jennifer Winograd Fudal & Scott Fudal

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Barbara Loureiro Irma & Edmond Macias $500 - $999 Jeanne & Brent Kathleen & Dennis Mathews Akiyama Dorothy McDermott Judy Anderson Dianne & John Pat Paris Appleby & McGinnis Phillip Appleby Julie & John Mendell Kay Bailey Mary Jo & Randy Mizer Paul Bailey Joyce & George Shelly & Tom Barbre Murchison Susan & Dick Bell Lorrie & Don Murray Kerri & Scott Birnie Rebecca & Darren Lynn & Larry Boren Nelson Lynn & Mike Carlyle Kathleen & Andy Kathy Hughes Owens Casanova & Joe Wendy & George Casanova Parden Sandra Caulfield Mary Kay Petersen David Omar Chavez Janice Peterson & Colleen & Tim Conley Henry Willner Katey Conley Holly & Larry Reinhard Kathleen & Daniel Pat & John Reyes Conley Oscar Reyes Judy & Matt Cullen Ross Riddle Diane DeWalsche Susan & Mike Rivard Joyce Dockery Jan & Ray Rosson Stephanie & James Loree & Dennis Eiler Scarborough Bunny Estrera Dr. Joshua Schneider Diane & Ed Fagan Maren & Thomas Linda Fletcher Separa Karleen & Gary Fox Leslie Shaw Nanci & Lynn Gee Darick Simpson Karin Gill Nancy & Preston Smith Beverly & John Gillette Diawn Stanley Diane Gleason Joel Surfus Kathy & John Green Jean Tanaka Kathleen Grubb Karla & Al Taylor Marilyn Haas Marlene Temple Gail Hamilton Marisol Thomas Harbor Dental Society Claudia Thompson Foundation Karen & Jim Turner Jane & Tyler Jackson Jeanne Vitale Pauline Johnson Janie & Albert Claudia & Roger von Seggern Langner Kathy & Bill Wade Daryl Leabo Arline & Mike Walter Susan Lenahan Donna & Dick Webben Joanne & Jeff Levin Myrna Wigod

Kathleen & Larry Wisinski Carolyn Yamaoka Rosemary & Randy Zarn

Pat Estrellas Robin Evans Mimi & John Fox Linda Frankel Nancy Freelander-Paice & Richard Paice $250 - $499 Sandy & Dave French Frances Abdoo Carol & Andy Garcia Ann & Edward Arnold Colleen Gardner Assistance League of Soraya Gerard Long Beach Class Judy & John Glaister of 2021 Elaine & Gerald Assisteens Auxiliary Goodnoe Dale Michele Asti Betsy Grajeda Corky & Gary Baggett Judy Griggs Virgie Barnes Shirley & Claus Grote Terri Bauer Helene Halperin Rick Beall Karen Haney Carol & Leo Black Judith Hardy Ann & Rich Blay Jo & Richard Hayslip Susan & Rich Blough Judy Hess Jim & Char Bockholt Lynn Hodson The Boeing Company Doris Hogue Carol & Bruce Brisson Sherry & Leslie Hom Janet Brubaker Harriett Ibbetson Greta & Donald Budai Stephanie James Vicky Cahn Karin & Neal Jenkins Ellen Calomiris & Barbara Jewel Dale Hills Terri & Bill Jones Penny Carey Staci & Eric Keller Carolyn & Charles Lisa & Chris Kelly Carlstroem Janis & Richard Carol & Steve Choate Kleinberg Lisa Clare Claudia Kreis Judee & Paul Comings Barbara Lane Sharon & Ed Cox Ann Lentzner Mary & George Crane Chrisi & Joe Libeu Kathy Dadourian Marcos Lopez Susan & Neal Denno Tina & Al Mangoian Fay & Roger Denny Janet & James Martois Lynda & Michael Mary Lynn McMillan Dowlen Sally & Keith Miller Joey & Rick Duree Emma Morrison Marian & George Peggy Murray Duthie Jo & David Murray Charlene & Mark Naples Rib Company Ebright Barbara & Michael Jody & Michael Ellison Newton Jane George Erlbaum Beverly O’Neill & Alan Erlbaum Beth Paul & Leon Back

Corporate Partners such as P2S pictured here with Assisteens members, Sofia Wolovich and Miranda Paduano, are regular supporters of Operation School Bell - packing hundreds of backpacks throughout the year.

Anna Piercy Judith Poindexter & James Chaplin Carolyn Powers Rita & John Primrose Barbara RadulescuHendren Zelda & Chuck Rice Beth Roach Caren & Jim Roberson Kathy & Charlie Robinson Leslie & Ronald Rogers Shelley & Joey Rooney Laura & Michael Sanders Helen Satorius Audrey Shuster Crowe Marci & Don Smith Jean Smith Donna & Dennis Snyder Carlene Strobel Julia Taboada Delores & Merlin Thimlar Nancy Thomas Donna & Bruce Toll Judy & Tim Tombleson Pamela & David Tuebner Nancy Valencia Wendy & Craig Van Sickle Kathy & Phil Van Wey Linda VanCouvering Lisa Viets Doris Weinert Evelyn & William Weisman Melanie Werts Julie & Mike Westmoreland Joyce & Howard Weyker Wendy & Gregg Whelan Toni Whitesell Betty & Gene Wohlgezogen

Sheila Yee-Murrin & Jim Murrin Claudia Yoon Angie Zarifes

Lida & Jim Cook Gloria & Gus Dacanay Nanette Dahlen-Wan Patricia Daugherty Cheryl Davis Jackie de Jung $100 - $249 Jeanne Del Nigro Sherri Aiken Susan Dilday Zoey Allen Pamela E. Dingwell Theresa Alletto Karen & Will Dotson Amazon Smile Linda & Kirk Edgar Peggy & Karl Anatol Barbara Ellis Shirley & David Armes Christine & Scott Fagan Brenda Ashkar Jan & Dale Fairbanks Joyce & Don Bailey Tina Farley Sharyn & Bruce Baker Ann H. Farris Cindy & Richard Bambam Joane & Bruce Ferguson Linda Barker Lynne Finley Debra & Darwin Barrad Marcia & Scott Fitzgerald Toby & Larry Basche Valarie & Ron Fleming Bonnie Bateman Kathryn & Robert Flippen Lisa & Michael Baum Flippin’ Pizza Jan & Chuck Beaman Marie Flowers Barbara Becker Marilyn Fortier Maureen Bell Mary Lee & Doug Freeman Susan & Thomas Bibby Geri Fuchigami Janis Bigelow James E. Galligan Patricia & Harold Biggerstaff Nohelia Gavarrete Barbara Blackwell Barbara & Ned Gaylord Cynthia Blackwell Diana Geosano Patti Blevins Ellen Goldenberg Mary & Jerry Breuer Jennifer & Mark Golison Marilyn Brock Desiree & Dan Gooch Susan & Terry Buckley Judy & Don Gould Tricia & Donald Burdge Jacquelyn Grandt Daniel & Tina Burke Linda Griffin Lynne Burleson Mary & Rick Griggs Cynthia & Paul Burnham Anita Griswold Barbara & Milt Butler Elaine & Martin Grodin Deni Butler Jan & Bill Haas Jill Buyan Betty Hagman Patricia Calabrese Ellen Halloran Catherine Campion Jill Harding Susana & Jorge Carrillo Maria Harris Sherri Cassara Carol & Cris Hass Center For Spiritual Living Dana Hauser Seal Beach Kelli & Brent Hayward Cindy & Linda Chaffee Lindsay M Hayward Sharon & Ernie Chavez Diana Hensley Betsy & Ron Cheek Sally & Ed Hirsch Mary Patricia Cheng Meg & Jim Hogan Betty & Bruce Cholakian Tonnie Hollingsworth Joann Clark Michele Hubbs Cynthia Clark Charmel Huffman Charlotte Cochrane Jeffree & Pete Hunt Barbara & Rick Coffey Bette Iapello Michael Cole Donna Insulander Jane & Alan Combs Jennifer Jeffries Phyllis Comiskey Connie & Terry Jensen Nancy & Bob Conway Dr. Joan Jernigan

The Member Recognition Award honors member volunteers providing exemplary service beyond their duties. Recipients of the award this year are Linda Rahn, Joey DuRee and Lynne Burleson.

TO OUR DONORS & SUPPORTERS Maralyn M Jones Sharon & Robert Jones Tracy & Carl Joseph Merideth Joyce Barbara & Jeff Kedwards Pam & LeRoy Kehret Suzanne & Patrick Kennedy Loree & Lance Kenyon Mary Ann Keyfauver Timothy Kikalo Linda Kilinski Michael Kisska Nancy & David Koehring Jeanette Kolar Becky & Matt Kovacs Carol & Charles Kunkle Dolores & George Kuper Sally Lane Sallie & John LaPorta Esther Larsen Jennifer & Marc Lazzar Patrice & Doug Litchfield Anne Little Jeanne & Don Lomont Sandra Luboviski Frances Lyon Carol MacGinnis Theresa Jo Marino Claire & William Marmion Joanne & Richard Marsh Linda Matlock & Cindy Chaffee Ralph Mauger Marilyn Mayer Mary McCarthy Andrea McClintock Elizabeth McDargh Lillian & Lawrence McDowell Jill & Lyndel McGougan Nancy & Dan McKercher Teri & Tom McLaughlin Cheryl McNulty Kathryn Meacham-Shirley & Richard Shirley Jessica H Meichtry Robert Mest Elaine Metz Mildred J Metzger Shannon Miller Sue Monsoor Pat Montague Greg Moore Valerie Morgan Beth & Philip Morse Kathy & Terry Morvan Peggy Mulligan Nina & Alden Muns Laurie Murrin Jane M Nadeau

Virginia Naeve Patricia Naughton Lisa Noack Martee Nott Carol Opstad Elizabeth O’Ryan Pam Ott & Tracy Conn Doris & Les Padfield Beverly Pandora Panera Bread Jan Patten Sheryl & Doug Pearl Donna & Mark Pearson Diana & Ruben Perez Paula & Bob Piercy Linda & Rick Pillsbury Pat Pinckney & Robin Read Patricia & James Pollock Sarah Pool Janice Pope Katherine & Art Ramos Claire & Bill Rand Nina Rattner James Layton Redding Fatima Reep Denise & Dave Reid Gloria Reyes Holly Richards Susan Ridgeway Sandra Riehl Sofia Riley Patricia & Tom Roberts Barbara & Russ Roberts Lynda Roberts Netta & Ray Roberts Jean & Augustus Rose Linda & Terry Rowland Terry & Patrick Royce Marilyn Ruppart Dody & Richard Russell Joya Ryerson Hajra Saeed Andria & Melvin Salsman Hilda Sanchez & Dave Rigby Jeannette Santage Wendy Sauls Sharon & Roger Schlesinger Betty Schmicker Sally Schmidt Trina Schneider Gail Schwandner Leslie & Andy Sehremelis Judith Seitelman Natalie & Stephen Sellers Susan Sheby Sandi Sherman Tish & Eric Sigman Myrna & Leonard Simon Catherine & Robert Sinnigen Wendy & Ron Smith

Victoria & George Somlo Sally & Eric Springer Candice & Larry Stacy Martha & Don Stegen Ingrid & James Stern Heather Summers Aime Sundal Anne & Charles Supple Ann Tarango Karen & Lindon Thomas Teresa Thyden Ramona Tippett Arlene Todd Susan & Wayne Townsend Carol Tuntland Nancy & Brad Valencia Elissa Viglietta Wendi Vodhanel Cheryl Walker Dawn Walsh Cheryl Ward Julie & Eric Weinstein Bonnie & Ryan Weiss Margaret & John Wetzel Shirley & Bill Wild Jennifer & Brad Williams Judy Willis Phyllis Wilson Martha Wittenberg Marilyn & Richard Wittkop Clare Workneh Jessica Zifer

Gloria Culpepper Nilmini Dailey Elizabeth Day Dianne DeYoung Christian Dommell Dynamic Diamonds Class Pauline Eades-Sheppard Debra Feintech Joanne Feldman Andrew Fineberg Marcia & Scott Fitzgerald Rebecca Flammang Joan Flax Lisa & Ryan Fogg Maria Gandarilla Ocampo Daniela Garcia Oscar Garcia Ruth Golden Wendy Golden Joan Gustafson Rose Hamm Patricia Handy Maria Haubrich Patricia Hayward Manny Hernandez Jennifer Howe Deborah Iglesias Darl Incledon Daryl & Lauren Isozaki Pat & Terry Jakubs Marie Johnson Megan Kerr Abdollah Khodadoust $1 - $99 Gillian & Phillip Klinkert John Almanza Julie & Don Knabe Mary Anne & Terry Anderson Karen Knapp Phyllis Arias Steven Kracmer Barbara Bell Las Hermanas Auxiliary Betty Bell Andrew Linde Kay Berg Lea Lindley Susan & David Blackwell Jorge Lopez Sally & Kozell Boren Elizabeth Lucas Frances Bowman Sarah Madril Gail Bradley Juliette Mahoney Pamela Branch Lainie Manning Pamela Brude-Roe Maureen & David Mardesich Jill Buczkowski Unze Karena Massengill Maria Calimquim Yepez Carol Masters Cate Caltrider Deborah Mather Mia Canning Nancy Mazurek Joshua Canteo Thomas McCabe Karen Carrizoza Gonzalez Judi & Timothy McCall Stella Catanzarite Lynn McCune Karey Cazares Erin McRae Erin Centeno Lindee Mctigue Michael Cole Mary Meronk Dr. Jody Cormack Sylvia & Jon Meyer Terri Craig Claudia Miller Amy Crevino Linda Moore C.J. Crockett Pam & Mike Mundy

SPRING 2022 Vicki Nelson Hollis Carol Opstad Our Promise: California State Employees Giving at Work Thomas Payne Scott Pearl Chloe Pearl Diana & Ruben Perez Nicole Pipoly Daisy Ramirez Shelley & Ron Reed Guillermo Reyes Jazlyn Reyes Rose Richard Stephanie Richardson Sandra Riehl Roland Riopelle Elena Roman Cheryl Ryman Sadie Sacks Nancy Sallstrom Nancy Schwartz Therese Shea Joan & Samuel Smock Julie & Mike Stanford Bernie Stearns Sheryl Stewart Travis Stock-Tucker Gladys Storey Diana Summerhayes Tina Tessina Elsie Tiede Gisella Uriostegui Sara Valencia Karen Wade Julia Warner Margaret & Danny Warren Julie & Eric Weinstein Shirley & Tony Widdershoven Patricia Williams Jeff Williams John Woodward Joe Yamasaki Caitlyn Yoon Scott Young Kelly Zachary David Zamora

You can help. Here’s how! VOLUNTEER for one of the philanthropic programs. Help out where and when you can.

SHOP OR DONATE at our Thrift & Vintage Shop at 2100 E. Fourth St. (562) 434-7121 or thriftshop@ALLB.org.

DONATE to support our philanthropic programs.

You may donate online.

ATTEND one of our fundraising events in support of our programs.

JOIN in our mission and vision.

Membership is open to all. https://www.assistanceleague.org/long-beach/volunteer/

Enjoying the Rick Rackers Woman of the Year luncheon: Judy Anderson, Kerri Birnie and Julie Wilson

Pam Lydon and Shirley Grote, Las Hermanas members.

Cynthia Clark, Janie Matt, Mary Kay Peterson and Theresa Thyden pack hygiene kits.

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Las Hermanas members Judie Lecesne and Joane Ferguson.

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Behind the Scenes

2021-2022 saw Assistance League of Long Beach continue to find inventive ways to contribute to the community and to improve our programs between COVID 19 closures ALa Carte Unable to visit in person, members continued to support the Child Life team at Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital with books and monthly craft and supplies deliveries for the patients. In April, the first group of in-house volunteers was able to return!

Howard and Asian Art Committee Pre-COVID 19 our museum-quality collection of Asian artifacts located in the lobby of our Philanthropic conducted tours for 7th graders who were studying Asian history. During the period the Philanthropic Center was closed the committee photographed and recorded all of the artifacts and put them into an online inventory system. Cases were deep cleaned and displays were rearranged to facilitate better transitions between Chinese and Japanese artifacts. Another change was the display of art in our Orthodontic Pavilion. Our first featured artist was Sigrid Zahner, whose whimsical art focuses on sculptures. The committee has also been revising their scripts and will be inviting adult groups to tour our collection.

Kids on the Block Puppeteers In partnership with the Camerata Singers, Kids on the Block participated in an educational filming project for the Horizons Daycare program. Three short plays, each one teaching different concepts of music, were filmed at a studio in Signal Hill. Each play had a puppet character which interacted with the singers on stage. Our puppeteers also participated in Action Day at Willard Elementary School. It was so much fun working with kids again!

Orthodontic Program The Assistance League of Long Beach Orthodontic program continues to grow.

We currently see over 700 patients a month and are averaging 30 new patients each month. Always looking for ways to publicize what we offer, Dr Schneider and his staff attended an Operation School Bell onsite event at Lindsey Academy and met one on one with families, resulting in 17 new appointments! Our member volunteers provide office help and financial screenings for new patients. (far left clockwise) Susan Lenahan and Maria Harris sort books for Willard Elementary ACTION! pack day. Dr Schneider meets with students and their parents at Lindsey Academy and working in our new Orthodontic Pavilion. Getting ready to see students again, Kids on the Block puppeteers undergo training with member volunteer Suzanne Nosworthy.