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‘what we do’—we take care of the community and help others less fortunate,” said Johnson.

However, she wasn’t always certain she wanted that community to be Hancock Park.

“It’s funny, a few years ago I wasn’t sure I wanted to live in the neighborhood. I mean, I’d been here my entire life.

Everyone knew me.”

The Johnsons even considered moving to Pasadena where Sean works as a portfolio manager.

But in the end, the family decided to stay put.

“I think that sometimes we spend so much time looking for things that are right in front of us,” muses Johnson.

“Now I just feel so lucky to live here, and to be able to play a part in maintaining the specialness of this community.”

She also wants her children to have the same experience she had growing up. “It’s so nice to know that Edie at Landis will have no hesitation about calling me if she sees one of my kids misbehaving on Larchmont,” she said with a laugh.

She also points to the exciting opportunities available— “from schools to civic takingcare-of-the-community type things.”

Unlike her relatives, who Johnson says have very good leadership skills and were always presidents, “I’m a good Indian, but not necessarily a good chief. My forte is helping out on committees.”

But ask Pilgrim head of school Mark Brooks, and he’ll tell you Johnson is indeed a chief.

“If you want something done, ask Annie,” said Brooks.

“She is totally involved in everything and she is every head of school’s dream.”

No matter the event—from the book fair, readathon and art show to Earth Day and the school’s recent 50th anniversary celebration—“she asks ‘how can I help?’ and is right in the thick of it.

Annie makes my job easier,” Brooks added.

Besides that, “she’s really fun, and she absolutely bubbles with enthusiasm. In one year, she moved her kids over to Pilgrim, joined the church and became a deacon!” said Brooks.

A school event led her to First Congregational Church, which is affiliated with Pilgrim.

"I heard senior minister Dr. R. Scott Colglazier speak and I immediately liked his philosophy and started attending church there every Sunday."

She became a member of the congregation and was baptized last fall.

Now, she’s a deacon, whose main duty is serving other

members of the congregation. “We set up the church for services, greet the congregants and visit those who can’t attend.”

In her spare time, Johnson rides off-road motorcycles with husband, Sean, who helped her celebrate her 39th birthday by skydiving. The Johnsons are also taking rumba and tango dance classes.

“The Children’s Chain dance is coming up in October, and we’ll be ready!”

Johnson credits her family for allowing her to be who she is—from community servant to skydiver.

“I have always admired the women in my family, and I’ve never felt like I’ve had anything to prove. You only live life once, and I’ve had the luxury to be who I am.”

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By Laura Eversz Like her mother and grandmother, Annie Johnson, who grew up in Hancock Park, graduated from Marlborough.

In fact, both of her grandmothers attended the school on Rossmore Ave. But that’s not where the similarities end.

The three women, along with Johnson’s aunt, Carol Patterson, are all big on “giving back.

“My mother, Biddy Liebig, has always been a big volunteer—a person of service,” said Johnson, who lives on Gower St. with her husband Sean, daughter Maeve, 10, and six-year-old son, Bradley.

Her grandmother, Carolyn Liebig, was a founding member of Las Madrinas, and her aunt Carol was a founder of Children’s Chain at Children’s Hospital.

In many ways, Johnson, 41 and a stay-at-home mom, is following in their footsteps.

Her community service began at USC, where, as a member of the Trojan Junior Auxiliary, she helped raise funds for scholarships for women.

Later, she became involved with Children’s Chain, where she’s worked for the past 11 years to raise funds for Childrens Hospital.

As program chair for the Hancock Park Garden Club, she lines up speakers for the group’s monthly meetings.

“The women in the Garden Club are very special, and I’ve learned a lot from them about how to run a charity group,” said Johnson. “I’m inspired by their passion for both gardening and community service.”

The Club recently received the Garden Club of America’s Founder’s Club Award, she tells me proudly. In addition, its members maintain the Rose Garden at the Getty House, and raise money for Larchmont median projects.

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“Ever since we moved to Los Angeles 21 years ago, we’ve always lived in this area,” she comments. First on Orange Drive, and then on Wilton Drive., before moving to Fremont Place.

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“I’d never really known about Craftsmen style—we didn’t have them in Fort Lauderdale,” she said.

She uses her fine arts background from the University of Florida for a variety of projects. For a recent Open Days garden tours, she drew maps to the garden locations for attendees. She’s also on hand during the annual tour of city gardens each spring. Last May she attended a national meeting of the Garden Clubs of America in Rhode Island.

Vicki Martin, who is past president of the Hancock Park Garden Club, is pleased to have Patty as president.

“She is talented and enthusiastic. She has helped get our webpage up and running.”

The all-volunteer group is is instrumental in getting gardens installed on school campuses.

Her communication skills have been evident in her jobs handling public relations for insurance groups.

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By Jane Gilman Patty Lombard recently stepped down as president of the Fremont Place Association and stepped up to head the Hancock Park Garden Club.

As a wife and mother of two, her priorities are her family first, community second. But connected with each is a profusion of leadership roles.

As head of the Fremont Place Association, she undertook the design and installation of the new landscaping that greets residents and visitors alike at the front gate. The project included the planting of camphor trees.

She is most proud of leading the charge to prevent mini mansions and other unsightly architectural designs from marring the look of the 72home gated community.

It wasn’t easy to get all the owners to go along with new regulations, she said. “But now we have what is equivalent to an Historic Preservation Overlay District,” she said.

She and her husband Bill Simon serve on the board of the Natural History Museum.

She’s enthusiastic about the museum’s newest project— adding three new galleries.

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WOMEN OF LARCHMONT 2009

Her ‘yes’ led Kelley Nelson to unexpected journeys

By Sondi Sepenuk Guest columnist It just may be that Kelley Nelson, nee Kelley Salmon, has been swimming upstream her entire life.

The current president of the historic Ebell Club of Los Angeles, Kelley is a long way from where she started. She grew up on the picturesque farmlands of Union Island in the San Joaquin Valley, a member of one of the 10 oldest farming families in the valley. Kelley laughs at the grief she constantly receives from her family for moving down to urban Los Angeles. “I always laugh and tell my family, ‘Yes, I became a traitor! But I’m really a spy for Northern California!’”

While everyone else in her family played instruments, Kelley focused on dance and soon won a scholarship to the San Francisco Ballet at age

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KELLEY NELSON 13. Then, her high school’s computer made a mistake and dumped her into a theatre class. The combination of the two activities made Kelley realize that she loved to perform, so she set her sights on Pepperdine University’s theatre department.

After starring in productions such as “The Pajama Game,” playing the lead role of Babe opposite John Raitt (who originated the role of Sid Sorokin on Broadway), working with Debbie Reynolds and starring in her own one-woman show, Kelley ultimately moved into teaching and into the city of Los Angeles.

She eventually met and married Bill Nelson, and moved into Hancock Park. The couple has two young daughters, Lily and Grace.

Then, in the year 2000, Kelley became a member of the Ebell.

“The most powerful word in the English language is ‘YES,’” declares Kelley. “It immediately commits you to unexpected journeys—and it gets me into a lot of trouble!” she laughs.

After joining the Ebell, Kelley was asked to chair the Christmas Ball. She said “yes.”

She was asked to chair the Charter Day event. She said “yes.” She was invited to run for a board position as the Ebell’s Public Relations Chair, and of course, she said “yes.”

Next up came a two-year stint as vice president, and then in 2008 she was elected to the two-year term of president.

Kelley considers the Ebell her “third child.”

“I consider my role to be a guardian of the history of the Ebell… it’s critical to embrace the women who have

brought the Ebell through the Depression, natural disasters, financial debacles…

As a member you sort of take a pledge to preserve the Ebell and to continue its legacy.”

Though the Ebell is steeped in tradition, it is Kelley’s goal as president to move it into the future. “I have such respect for tradition, and yet I’m a woman who lives in ‘today,’ and I hope that I’m a good bridge from the past to the current.”

Two of the Ebell’s crowning jewels of achievement involve The Rest Cottage Association, which helps local women in need, and the scholarship program, which awards over 70 scholarships to local men and women.

In addition, Kelley’s existing goals for the Ebell involve obtaining grants, establishing an endowment, and being more environmentally sensitive, just to name a few.

“Lots of things are difficult to attain in two years, and my goals are long term, but if I can start the ground work, I’ll be pleased.”

It’s also very important to Kelley to share this experience with her two daughters.

“I want them to go through their childhood understanding about volunteering. I like to bring my children to the Ebell and explain to them what I’m doing and why I’m doing it.

It gets them thinking of the needs of others.”

To that effect, she is also trying to bring more young women into the membership.

“There’s something for everybody. Young women, mothers, retirees… I want to engage all of the membership.”

When Kelley’s tenure at the Ebell is completed, what will she do next?

“I want to continue to do something in a charitable way to help my fellow man and to focus on giving children the ability to do that, too.”

As she continues upstream, one would gather that there are an infinite number of "yes’s" still in Kelley’s future.

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Robby O’Donnell worked to preserve Wilshire Park

By Suzan Filipek Robby O’Donnell moved to the area 10 years ago to live in her dream house.

“This was the one. It was pretty dilapidated,” she says of her find on S. Bronson Ave. The 1912 home’s original mahogany molding and built-in cabinets appealed to O’Donnell, who was eager to put her wood-working and tile-setting skills to use. She also did some research, and pictures of the original family hang above the massive front door. It’s a Craftsman on the inside, Renaissance Italian on the out. “The Craftsman can be a little over the top; the Mediterranean is more subdued,” explains O’Donnell of the architect’s probable reasoning.

A descendent of Irish construction workers, her grandfather, a general contractor, came from Boston to reap the benefits of a building boom out west.

Growing up in Santa Monica, O’Donnell attended St. Monica School and learned the nuts and bolts of homebuilding sitting under her dad’s drafting table.

“I went to work with him whenever he would let me,” she recalls, pointing to the table, which stands in the library that now serves as a satellite office for her family—husband Guy Shaw and their children, Jeremy 24, and Erin, 22.

In an upstairs office O’Donnell creates graphs, charts and statistical calculations for litigation support companies.

Her software savvy paved the way to preserve Wilshire Park, an area of 527 homes on treelined streets between Wilshire and Olympic, Crenshaw and Wilton Pl. She was a modest board

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member of the Wilshire Park Association four years ago when the then president was overwhelmed with other matters and “begged” Robby to take over.

Hesitantly, she took the reins. Her speed hastened when a 24-unit, three-story condominium was built a block away from her home.

“It was a wake-up call.”

While the condo project was on a former parking lot, developers were eyeing the quaint early 20th-century homes that lined the street, and O’Donnell knew the city Dept. of Building and Safety was not enough to protect them.

Besides community support, $70,000 was needed to complete a historical survey, mailings and other city requirements to make the area an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. The ordinance prevents teardowns, McMansions and inappropriate condo projects, O’Donnell said.

The neighbors were eager and generous, sending $200

checks. “The people just love these houses and wanted to see this neighborhood stable and preserved.”

But the donations, T-shirt sales and home tour fundraising events weren’t enough, and the city, which had helped pay for the 20-plus other HPOZs already in place, was out of cash.

The pressure was mounting as a city moratorium on teardowns in the area was expiring, when a city planner suggested to O’Donnell they do the historical survey themselves.

“We thought it was hard and complicated,” recalled O’Donnell. But her colleagues among the 18-member board cheered her on: “’What have we got to lose? Go for it,’” they said.

She took a deep breath, “beefed up” her computer with extra memory, invested in Microsoft Access and designed the database.

That summer she walked up and down blocks, snapping a dozen photographs of each home, which she input along with its year built and a few other historical details.

An army of volunteers helped in the effort, city planning dept. staff advised and noted venues lent their halls for public meetings for a song.

“I was floored. We had so much generosity,” she says.

The HPOZ was approved last November by the City Council without a hint of controversy, most unusual in neighbor-

hood preservation drives.

“It’s the first home-brew to be accepted.” And, it was a deal at $10,000.

“If we had taken city money it would have taken the grass roots edge off of it. It was a mission by this point…”

After the ordinance passed, one day before the moratorium on teardowns expired, she sent a group e-mail, thanking a long cast of vital players from the folks at the city Office of Historic Resources to fellow board members.

“I feel like the starlet at the

Academy Awards who wants to just keep going,” she writes. “I can’t thank these guys enough for all their support and hard work and intelligence.”

After a whirlwind three-year presidential term, she is back to being a board member. She is still busy though, formatting a draft of the 90+page HPOZ’s Preservation Plan, yet to be approved by the residents, and she is feeling pretty good.

“Even in a bad market people are painting and landscaping houses that haven’t been painted in years. There’s a little bit more pride in the neighborhood.”

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The following is a list of organizations which include Larchmont women in their memberships. The listing for each club includes its name, number of members, officers, aims and meeting places. If your club is not listed in this section, please send the information to “Who’s Who Directory,” c/o Larchmont Chronicle, 542 1/2 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, 90004.

Philanthropic ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF LOS ANGELES 323-463-2858. Jenny Chow, president. 18 members. Meets second and fourth Wed. Purpose: To provide community service, develop leadership, foster international understanding and encourage fellowship by an international network of executives and professionals in diversified career classifications. Supports School on Wheels, Braille Institute, Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women, Hope-Net, literacy programs and International Foundation.

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Gretchen Theodore, president. 40 members who meets three times a year. Hosts an annual benefit event in March. Purpose: benefits Children’s Bureau of Los Angeles, which helps prevent child abuse and neglect as well as protects, nurtures and treats abused children.

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 323-469-1973. Judy Kloner, president, Sandy Doerschlag, chief executive director. 800+ members.

Local auxiliaries and their chairmen include: Anne Banning Auxiliary, Jackie Callas and

Wendy Fleming; Bookworms Auxiliary, Audrey Fimpler; College Alumnae Auxiliary, Mary ToolenRoskam; Fine Arts Auxiliary, Elaine Peters & Helen Westover; Hilltoppers Auxiliary, Anne Beasley; Mannequins Auxiliary, Nancy Wallan; Pre-School & Kindergarten Auxiliary, Wendy Overmire; Theatre for Children Auxiliary, Sheila Swicker; Founder Assisteens of Greater L.A. Auxiliary, Christie Angelich & Dakota Warde-Levie.

AVIVA CENTER STERLING ASSOCIATES 323-876-0550 ext. 504. Andrew Diamond, president/CEO. Ann Carli and Maggi Betts cochair of volunteers. 23 members. Welcomes new members throughout the year. Fundraising activities benefit Aviva Treatment Center for Abused Children, which provides care and treatment to abandoned, neglected, abused and at-risk youth and their families.

BLIND CHILDREN’S CENTER 323-664-2153. Caroline Newberry, president of the 27-member board. Meets third Mon. Purpose: family-centered early intervention services for the child (infant-6) who is blind or visually impaired, helping children build skills and acquire independence.

BRAILLE INSTITUTE AUXILIARY, INC. 323-663-1111, x3160. Michelle Sheridan, director of volunteer services. Vicki Liske, Asst. VP, Auxiliary liaison, x3137. Purpose: heighten community awareness and assist Braille Institute of America in providing free education and services to blind and visually impaired individuals through fundraising and volunteering.

CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S LAW CENTER 323-951-9864. Katie Buckland, president. Jenn Kang, develop-

ment manager. Purpose: works in collaboration with other organizations to protect, secure and advance the comprehensive civil rights of women and girls.

CHILDHELP USA LOS ANGELES CHAPTER

323-935-9766, Sharon Sindell, president. 100 members. Meets every second Thurs. of the month except July & August. Purpose: meet the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children

by focusing efforts and resources in the areas of prevention, treatment, research and advocacy.

Supports a residential treatment facility in Beaumont that is licensed to treat 84 children ages six to 18.

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THE COLLEAGUES. CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE, INC. 310-248-4909. Nettie Dart, president. 65 members. Nine meetings a year. Purpose: support Children’s Institute Inc., which helps children who are affected by violence, abuse or neglect, through their Valentine’s luncheon fundraiser at Beverly Wilshire and Colleagues’ resale gallery at 3312 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica.

THE COLLEAGUE HELPERS IN PHILANTHROPIC SERVICE, CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE, INC. (C.H.I.P.s) 213-385-5100. Adrienne Lee, president. Purpose: support Children’s Institute, Inc. through volunteering to visit and read to children, distribute toys during the holidays, and hosting creative fundraising activities such as theatre parties, boutique receptions, polo games and high-profile luncheons and fashion shows CUISINE A ROULETTES 213-484-7112. Daryl Twerdahl, executive director. 130 members.

Two general membership meetings yearly at St. Vincent’s Meals on Wheels, open board meetings monthly. Purpose: support St. Vincent’s Senior Citizen Nutrition Program, Meals on Wheels.

EBELL OF LOS ANGELES 323-931-1277. Kelley Nelson, president.

400+ members.

Luncheons on most Mondays, Oct.-June. Spring and Fall benefits. Purpose: educational, philanthropic and cultural.

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION 310-845-8050. Guy Shulman, Director of Development.

Purpose: provide services for children and adults with developmental disabilities through schools and job training. Annual fundraisers: Spring Gala; Jazz in the Garden; Golf Tournament.

FOOTLIGHTERS, INC. 626-795-1575. Jean Blasiar, president. 67 members. Meets second Wed. of every month. Purpose: provide support to needy children in city & surrounding areas. Supports Harbor UCLA and A Place Called Home in South Central LA. Annual fundraiser is the Footlighters Ball every spring.

FRIENDLY HOUSE 213-389-9964. Peggy Albrecht, director. Founded in 1951 as the first home for women recovering from alcohol and drug addiction in the USA. Purpose: provide an opportunity for women to recover physically, spiritually and emotionally from their addiction in an atmosphere of love, compassion and support.

FRIENDS OF JULIA ANN SINGER 310-836-1223, x 503. Leslie Askanas and Caroline Siegel, co-presidents. 300 members.

Purpose: support learning disabled, autistic or abused children and their families at the Julia Ann

Singer Center.

GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AUXILIARY 213-482-1834. Christine Lotts, president. Meets five times yearly in members’ homes. Purpose: assist at four centers for the homeless and raise funds.

GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS 213-482-1834. William Dahlman, president. 33 members. Purpose: provide four centers for homeless women and children and act as a policy- setting body.

HOLIDAY HUMANE SOCIETY 818-765-8196. Jeanne Anger, president.

350 members.

Purpose: support kennel at 7301 Fulton Ave., No. Hollywood, for stray dogs and cats; find homes for pets; operate daily clinic.

HOLLYGROVE 323-463-2119. Martine Singer,

executive director. Purpose: a family-centered community organization serving abused and neglected children ages 0-18, and those at risk of abuse, neglect or in poverty.

HOLLYWOOD WILSHIRE YMCA 323-467-4161 Charles Davis, chairman board of directors.

Purpose: build strong children, strong families, and strong communities. Fund-raising activities for various children’s scholarships.

HOLY FAMILY’S ADOPTIVE PARENTS 626-287-1032. Teresa Sapia, events coordinator. 150 families.

Executive board meets four times a year. Purpose: bring together adoptive parents from the Holy Family Services for social, fundraising and educational events.

HOPE-NET 213-389-9949. Douglas Ferraro,

executive director. 300 volunteers. Board meets first Tues. of each month. Purpose: provide food, shelter and self-help assistance to families and individuals in the Wilshire Center area.

JEFFREY FOUNDATION 323-965-7536. Alyce Morris Winston, founder and CEO. Annual fundraiser each May. Purpose: provide specialized child care services for special needs children and their families; includes typical children.

JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL, AL JOLSON CHAPTER 310-473-3761. Rena Melikan and Arlene Epstein, co-presidents.

200 members. Meets third Thurs. of every month. Purpose: support children by providing humor cart at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center pediatric ward and children’s home in Israel, Operation Stork, Battered Women’s Shelters and

Anti-Defamation League.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES 323-957-4280. Minna Taylor, president. 1,200 members. Six general meetings Sept – May. Purpose: address community issues and needs by developing projects and programs and offering trained volunteers for community service.

JUNIORS OF SOCIAL SERVICE 626-355-3461. Sabrina Wazzan, president. 125 members. Meets seven times per year, Sept.-June at members’ homes. Purpose: assist the Sisters of Social Service in their works and Regis House. Annual fundraiser is the Candlelight Ball in Dec. LAS FLORISTAS 310-375-3503. Dale Harbour Day, president. 50 members. Meets second Wed. of each month, Sept.-

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Camaraderie side benefit of Park La Brea quilting group

By Melanie Mulligan Guest Columnist Nothing says “small town values” like quilting. And devotees of the art form will be glad to know that traditional values and craftsmanship are alive and well in the heart of the big city, at Park La Brea Apartments every Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

That’s when Park La Brea with its 11,000 residents (actually a greater population than many small towns) turns its Activities Center into a quilting workshop.

Windows cover one full wall, allowing the natural light to flood in, making the room a perfect place to practice what 28-year Park La Brea resident Mary Jane Hopkins calls “painting with fabric.”

On one recent visit, summer vacations had reduced the number of quilters to four: the workshop’s founder Hopkins, longtime Larchmont Village resident Victoria Crayne, and two commuters who travel from Chatsworth every week to attend: Marty Boles and Ellaine Greitzer. Together, all the members (there’s usually a core group of eight) form what might be called a Sisterhood of the Raveling Threads: women bonding while working shoulder to shoulder on their indi-

members’ artistic efforts.

Of course, all the women also practice their art at home.

“There’s something very Zen about quilting at home alone,” explains Hopkins. “It’s cathartic, like meditation.”

The weekly group work session offers a whole different

dynamic: “There’s always an abundance of good energy here.”

And besides, adds one of her fellow workshoppers: “There’s a five-minute whining limit that’s strictly enforced!” This brings easy laughter and banter, then the Park La Brea Quilters go back to work.

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Hopkins, who started the workshop last year, wanted a place where creative people could gather to share their know-how and learn new crafts and techniques; where veterans and newcomers alike could work side-by-side.

Each participant brings whatever project they’re currently laboring over and all the materials needed: sewing machine, fabrics and other supplies. One of the members will bring an ironing board and iron, which are shared by all. Each works independently.

However, one of the benefits of quilting together once a week

is that if you have a problem, you can ask for help. “There’s no shortage of advice,” laughs Hopkins, “but we don’t always take it.”

Each quilter works toward her own goals: to enter competitions, to make gifts for family and friends—or for the sheer, stitch-happy love of piecing bits of cloth together.

In addition, all the members are affiliated with humanitarian organizations like The Painted Turtle Camp for ill children and the Project Linus organization that asks for blanket donations, just two of the numerous worthy causes that benefit from the group

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June at members’ homes.

Purpose: support children charities at Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center (including sports wheelchair program).

Fundraiser each April is the Las Floristas Floral Headdress Ball.

LAW ADVOCATES OF LOS ANGELES 323-465-1669. Pat Yeomans, president. 50 members. Three meetings per year. Purpose: support legal aid, child advocates office. Monitors Supreme Court decisions. Publishes bilingual law education booklet for high school students and other law-related philanthropies.

LES AMIES CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE, INC. 213-385-5100. Dusanka Schmidt, president. Purpose: provide fundraising and volunteer services for the Children’s Institute, Inc.,, an agency offering programs that benefit children and their families affected by violence, abuse and neglect in the Los Angeles Area.

THE COUNCIL OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES 213-228-7505. Joyce Kresa, president, Betsy Applebaum, chairman. 366 members. Hosts special literary events throughout the year. Purpose: fundraising and to increase public awareness of LA Public Library’s Central Library and 71 branch libraries. Invitation only.

LOS ANGELES ORPHANAGE GUILD 626-280-6510. Alice Palermo, president. Holds general meetings five times yearly. Purpose: raise funds for Maryvale, LA’s oldest residential treatment agency for girls age 6-18 who are placed there by the court.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY CHAPTER

FREEDOMS FOUNDATION AT VALLEY FORGE 310-275-2620. Diane Deshong, president. 85 members. Purpose: raise funds to provide scholarships to students and accredited teachers to participate in Foundation’s educational programs. Student groups study the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and free enterprise on campus at Valley Forge.

NGA, INC. 323-937-6786. Susan Kneafsey, president.

Formerly the Needlework Guild. Purpose: provide new clothing, shoes and linens to the homeless and needy. Supports: Good Shepherd, Hollygrove, McIntyre House, Alexandria House and Operation School Bell.

NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE LOS ANGELES FOUNDER CHAPTER 323-665-5981. Mrs. Stanley Vogel, president. 565 members. Purpose: mother-daughter philanthropy which supports and maintains National Charity League—USC, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic and Head Start.

NA’AMAT, USA LOS ANGELES COUNCIL 323-651-0981.

Brooke Ruttenberg, president. Approx.

1100 members. Purpose: provide education and social services (including scholarships, childcare and battered women shelters) for immigrants and the poor in Israel.

NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE CORONET DEBUTANTE BALL BOARD 323-665-5981. Mrs. Joseph Aponte (Fran), chairman.

Purpose: National Charity League supports the Coronet Debutante Ball in Nov. at the Beverly Hilton; fundraising supports philanthropic projects of the National Charity League, L.A. Founder Chapter, holds Bel-Air luncheon in Aug. ORPHANAGE GUILD JUNIORS

Twilight Thursdays at Descanso Gardens

5:30–8 p.m. | Every Thursday in August Bring picnics and blankets for great outdoor family fun—the kids can enjoy a ride on the diesel train replica for $3 a ride. The Gift Shop will be open.

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818-709-1751. Susan Frazier, membership. 70 members. Meets 20 times a year. Purpose: mentorship through activities and outings to residents at Maryvale, LA’s oldest residential treatment agency for girls age 6-18 who are placed there by the court.

PATRIARCH ATHENAGORAS ORTHODOX INSTITUTE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AUXILIARY 818-784-9260. Roz Halikis and Chris Haides, co-presidents.

24 members. Meets six times a year. Purpose: affiliate of the graduate theological program at U.C. Berkeley. Provides scholarships for and promotes Eastern Orthodox religion.

PEO, GU CHAPTER 323-559-4680, Jan Powell, president. 15 members. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. An educational organization that donates scholarships.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD LOS ANGELES GUILD 213-284-3316, x 3277. Melissa Effron, Dir. of Community Services. 200 members. Four general meetings per year. Hosts two events annually: a food fair and shop for choice. Purpose: raise funds for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles.

RECORDING FOR THE BLIND AND DYSLEXIC, LOS ANGELES 323-664-5525, x 107. Rob Young, Dir. of Volunteer Development.

550 volunteers. Bi-monthly board meetings. Luncheon each November. Purpose: provide audio textbooks for students who are blind, dyslexic or physically disabled. www.rfbdla.org.

WOMEN’S CANADIAN CLUB OF LOS ANGELES 818-763-6623. Cynthia Robinson, president. 67 members. Meets for lunch first Thurs. of each month except for Jan., July, Aug., Sept.

Purpose: support the Ronald McDonald House in Halifax, Canada; Covenant House and City of Hope in L.A. WOMEN’S CLUB OF HOLLYWOOD 323-876-8383. 1749 N. La Brea Ave. Margaret Sanders, president. 100-plus members. Meets (luncheons) second Wed. of the month, Oct.-May. Purpose: supports charities such as U.S.O and Meals on Wheels.

WOMEN’S OVERSEAS SERVICE LEAGUE, LOS ANGELES 626-447-1462. Helen Finke, president. 30 members. Meets second Sat., Sept.-June. Purpose: fundraising and to build awareness concerning the needs of women veterans overseas.

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SHIFT HYPNOSIS AND MOTIVATIONAL RESOURCES LLC For the past decade Rita Black has been assisting residents of Larchmont to “make a shift” towards greater health and happiness.

Both her Shift Weight Mastery Program and Smoking Cessation Session get successful results because they help clients break out of old limiting habits and beliefs with “Cognitive Shifting™” her unique blend of hypnosis, N.L.P.™, and cognitive behavioral techniques. A graduate of New York University, Rita and her husband and two children live in the Saint Andrew’s Square area of Larchmont. Rita is currently setting up the non-profit organization “Shift Kids” whose mission is to fight childhood obesity in L.A.’s schools. The next Shift Weight Mastery Process begins in September.

5455 Wilshire@Cochran • 323-988-4574 • www.maketheshiftnow.com

Angelique S. CAmpen, mD esthetic medicine Specialist and eR Doctor Angelique S. Campen, MD is a mother of three, an Emergency Medicine Physician, and an expert in the field of esthetic medicine. As a graduate of Marlborough, Georgetown University, and UCLA School of Medicine, Angelique practices Emergency Medicine at St Joseph’s hospital in Burbank and as faculty in emergency medicine at UCLA. She also owns an esthetic medicine practice called “The Best Kept Secret in Larchmont.” She offers in-home confidential botox and fillers (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, and Radiesse.) You have likely seen many of her clients either on the big screen, TV, or along the streets of Larchmont, but you would never know it (with her talent for achieving the natural look) and she would never tell. In her “free” time she volunteers her medical services at the LA Free Clinic, is a board officer of Club 100, and is a member of the Ebell Womens Club and Wilshire Rotary. She resides in Windsor Square together with her husband Chase, a realtor for ReMax, 4 year old twins Hunter and Paris, as well as 2 year old Scarlett.

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Patricia Carroll President HOLLYWOODLAND REALTY Patricia Carroll grew up in the real estate business as the daughter of Hollywoodland owner Ed Carroll. She is now president of the firm her late father Toni DeVito operated in two offices,Director since the 1940’ s on Larchmont Blvd. and of Development and Alumni Relations Beachwood Drive. Patti actively works for preservation, and serves Toni always meeting Pilgrim School alumni, and is on the Land Use committee of theenjoys Greater Wilshire Neighborhood excited about events for Pilgrim’s 50th anniversary beginning Council. She is a member of the Deco Society, Altrusa and members September 14,Art 2008.

All former Pilgrim community Friends of Hope-Net. She also commutes Paris withCongregational her hus- Church are invited!

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by First of Los Angeles, of Pilgrim educates students from for preschool band Mark where they are directors international marketing through Grade 12. The Congregationalists French Vogue and French Architectural Digest magazines. founded some

of the first universities in America including Harvard, Yale, and Dartmouth.

Pilgrim School follows that tradition of academic excellence while also providing 584 N. aLarchmont Blvd. • 323 469-3171 • 2700 N. Beachwood Dr. nurturing environment and access to the newest technology. The mother of a future Pilgrim alumnus (Gabriel, Class of 2010), Toni first visited Pilgrim as a potential parent. With more than twenty years’ of fundraising experience in the arts and education, she joined the staff three years ago. Toni enjoys travel, good food, and literature. She hasToni been part ofDeViTo a book group for 15 years; they are currently reading novels from the 1920s. Toni holds a BA in American Studies from Reed College in Portland, Oregon.

Director of Development & Alumni Relations

We Grow Students College Preparatory Day School since 1958 Pilgrim School • 540 S. Commonwealth Avenue • Los Angeles 90020 • (213) 385-7351 • www.pilgrim-school.org

In her four years at Pilgrim School, Toni has raised funds for the new Fine Arts Center (to be opened this fall) and Science Laboratories; for renovations of the school’s gymnasium and math classrooms; for the one-to-one laptop program; and scholarships.

Toni has enjoyed meeting alumni from all eras of Pilgrim’s 51-year history. She is especially proud of her son, who began at Pilgrim seven years ago and will be an alumnus as a member of the Class of 2010. Toni and her family live in Miracle Mile North. In her spare time she enjoys travel, gardening, good food (she purchases fresh produce weekly at the Larchmont Farmer’s Market), literature, and Iyengar yoga. Her B.A. in American Studies is from Reed College in Portland, Oregon.

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Directory

SuSan E. DownEy, MD Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Susan Downey is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery and has been in practice for 20 years. Dr. Downey’s practice includes all aspects of plastic surgery such as Facelift, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Breast Reconstruction, Abdominoplasty, and Body Contouring. She is nationally recognized for her expertise in Post Weight Loss procedures and is listed on the Best Doctors in Los Angeles. Dr. Downey has been a resident of the Larchmont community since 1988 and is an active member of the Los Angeles Tennis Club.

321 N. Larchmont Blvd., Suite 800 • 323-468-0127 www.DrDowney.com

Rebecca Fitzgerald, M.D. Dermatologist Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald hails from New Orleans, but has called Larchmont Village home for nearly two decades. With a down-to-earth, approachable treatment style, Dr. Fitzgerald enjoys a multi-faceted practice encompassing all areas of dermatology. While the bulk of her cases are cosmetic in nature, Dr. Fitzgerald is also trained in dermatological surgery and internal medicine.

A lifelong learner, Dr. Fitzgerald is a frequent speaker at national and international meetings and regularly publishes in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Fitzgerald earned her medical degree at Louisiana State University, completed an internship/residency in Internal Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and returned to Louisiana State University for her residency in Dermatology.

Approaching her practice with passion and commitment, she says, “In this profession you can do small things that make a big difference in people’s lives.

I find that very rewarding.”

321 North Larchmont Blvd., Suite 906 • 323-464-8046

Lisa Graeber Director of Marketing

Lisa Graeber has been part of the Park La Brea family since January 2008. She is the former Director of Training for SARESREGIS Group in Irvine, CA and has been in the property management field for over seven years.

Lisa is a graduate of the California State University, Long Beach and holds a BA Degree in Human Development. She is active in the California Apartment Association and is a member of the 2009 Regional Council for the LA chapter. In addition, she is also an instructor for their CCRM program. Lisa is a native Californian and is a huge dog lover.

6200 West Third Street • (866) 677-0134 • parklabrea.com

Lori roepke Hernandez Administrator Montessoriri Children’s World Lori Roepke Hernandez, has fond childhood memories of window shopping on Larchmont Street with her grandpa. Her family lived on Lucerne Blvd. for over 60 years, and now Lori is returning to her “roots” to open her family’s 5th Montessori Preschool.

A wife and mother of two, with a third child on the way, Lori is also a childhood graduate of Montessori Education. In 1993 she graduated from Pepperdine University and went on to become an Editor for Paramount Studios. After having her first child in 2000 Lori took a more active leadership role in her family’s Montessori business which was est. in 1973. Now the President of MCW Corp., Lori is thrilled to bring more quality Montessori Education to the families of the Los Angeles area.

650 S. San Vicente Blvd. • 323.677.2670 • MontessoriCW.com

ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) raises funds for outstanding collegiate science scholars.

BANNING RESIDENCE MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS 310-548-7777. Bonnie Winters, president. 500 members. Meets quarterly. Purpose: to support the Banning Residence Museum.

FRIENDS OF THE FAIRFAX LIBRARY 323-936-6191. Grace Friedman, president. 30 members. Meets monthly except July and Aug. Purpose: to support the library acquisition fund and various programs, including the children’s summer programs.

FRIENDS OF THE JOHN C. FREMONT LIBRARY 323-962-3521. Jackie Marple, president. 6 members. Purpose: to support all functions of the library. Holds monthly book sales to support library. Always looking for new members.

HANCOCk PARk GARDEN CLUB Patricia Lombard, president.

89 members. Meets ten times a year, second Mon. of the month at Masonic Lodge. Purpose: to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening and to contribute to the beautification of the community.

HOLLYWOOD BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN 310-674-3374. Jane Boyd, president. 25 members. Purpose: women helping women in and through business. Meets second Sun. of the month.

HOLLYWOOD HILLTOPPERS REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATED 818-766-4688. Carol Springford, president. 60 members. Meets every fourth Monday at Women’s Club of Hollywood, 1749 N. La Brea. Breaks during the summer.

Purpose: to promote Republican issues and to educate on propositions.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS, LOS ANGELES CHAPTER 213-368-1616.

Liza White, president. 500 members. Meets monthly Sept.-May. Purpose: non-partisan organization to inform citizens about government.

LOS ANGELES GARDEN CLUB 818-895-3236. Peter Buckley and Tina Chin, co-presidents.

75 members. Meets ten times a year, second Mon. of the month at Visitors’ Auditorium, Griffith Park at 9:30 a.m. Purpose: to increase knowledge and love of gardening and support philanthropic causes.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS, LOS ANGELES CHAPTER 213-622-3200. Jane Pak, CEO. 300 members. Meets second Tuesday of the month. Purpose: to promote educational and business interests of female business owners.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN, LOS ANGELES SECTION 323-852-8512. Cipra Nemeth, president. Hillary Selvin, executive director. Purpose: to improve the quality of life for women, children and families and to ensure individual rights for all.

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN (NOW), LOS ANGELES CHAPTER 310-398-5805. Shelby M. Mandell, president. 1,000 members. Meets last Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. Purpose: to take action and support legislation that brings women into full participation in American life.

NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, LOS ANGELESESCHSCHOLTZIA CHAPTER 818-783-6886. Deborah Palmer, regent. 155 members. Meets second Wed. from Sept. to May at 12 noon. Purpose: promotes American history, education and patriotism. razinastar@sbcglobal. net TOWN AND GOWN OF USC 310-832-1514.

Yvonne Bogdanovich, president. 900 members. Established in 1904.

Purpose: provide academic scholarships to students at USC. TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES 310-646-2270. Christine Okinaga, director of volunteers. 300 members. Training sessions three times a year for new volunteers.

Purpose: to aid travelers and teenage runaways in distress.

WILSHIRE ROTARY CLUB Chase Campen, president. 75 members. Meets every Wed. noon at The Ebell of Los Angeles, 741 S. Lucerne Blvd. Purpose: encourage and foster the ideal of service and high ethical standards in business and the community.

WINDSOR SQUARE-HANCOCk PARk HISTORICAL SOCIETY 213-243-8182. Fluff McLean, president. 300 members. Board meets quarterly at members’ homes.

Researches and preserves historical information of the Rancho La Brea; recognizes landmark institutions and residences.

WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES 213-892-8982. Kay Ono, executive administrator. 800 members.

Board meets monthly. Purpose: to promote interests and issues of women attorneys and judges and support legal rights of all women by advocating principles of fairness and equality. Works on improving status of women and their exercise of equal right and reproductive choice. Does not give referrals or do pro bono work.

Hospital-Medical AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, CENTRAL LOS ANGELES UNIT 213-386-7660, x 3. Shannon Lee and Gina Villegas, directors.

35 members. Multiple committees, breast health and special events. 3333 Wilshire Blvd. #900.

Purpose: educate about cancer and prevention.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DISCOVERY SHOP COMMITTEE 310-276-6812. Betty Maseda, manager. 35 members. Volunteers staff and stock quality resale shop at 844 S. Roberson Blvd. Purpose: raise funds for cancer research, education and family services.

AUXILIARY OF CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER 213-742-5940 or 213-742-6377.

Co-chairs: LaVera Otoyo, Geri Shaw, Judy Caddies. 185 members. General membership meets third Wed. Feb.-Oct. Also holds June luncheon. Purpose: promote and foster welfare of hospital and its patients. Volunteers comfort and cheer patients.

BEIT T’SHUVAH 310-204-5200. Nancy Mishkin, president. 250 members. Meets weekly. Purpose: fundraising and other support for program that integrates faith, A.A. and traditional psychotherapy.

BRENTWOOD GUILD FOR JOHN TRACY CLINIC 213-748-5481.

Nel Steele Taliaferro, president. 10 members. Meets 3 times yearly.

Purpose: assist hearing-impaired children and their families worldwide without charge.

CARES AUXILIARY 323-226-6941. Weta Mathies, president. 500 members. Board meets monthly except July, Aug. and Dec. Purpose: support LAC+USC Medical Center by volunteer work and donations.

CEDARS-SINAI WOMEN’S GUILD

Mat Classes Thursdays at Noon with Gia Marakas

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president. 2000 members. Board meets at hospital or in members’ homes six times a year. Purpose: support Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, primarily through fundraising, support programs, research and education.

CHEERFUL HELPERS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 213-387-7252. Jackie Sloan, president. 10 members. Board meets the second Tues. of each month at 3300 Wilshire. Purpose: support the Cheerful Helpers Child & Family Study Center.

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES ASSOCIATES & AFFILIATES 323-361-2367. Bonnie McClure, chairman. 35 Guilds and Auxiliaries. Purpose: raise money for Children’s Hospital.

CRIPPLED CHILDREN’S GUILD OF ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL 213-742-1537. Nancy Rossi, president. 28 members. Meets fourth Thurs. of the month at Orthopedic Hospital. Purpose: provide volunteer services at Orthopedic Hosp. and raise funds for charitable programs.

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY 213-977-2902. Collette Witt, president. 225 members. General meetings Oct., Feb. and May. Purpose: support hospital via fundraising and public relations.

JUNIORS FOR THE LEAGUE OF CRIPPLED CHILDREN 213-742-1508. Melissa Malone, associate director of development. 12 members meet once a month, go three times a year to visit satellite clinic in Calexico and assist doctors, help entertain patients.

LAS MADRECITAS AUXILIARY OF THE CRIPPLED CHILDREN’S GUILD 310-541-6617. Ann Tomblin, president. 90 members. Meets first Thurs of month, Sept.-June.

Purpose: fundraising and volunteer service for Orthopedic Hospital.

LAS AMIGAS DE LAS LOMAS 310-548-3663. Jenny Good, president. 28 members. Meets 2nd Monday of month at 7 p.m.

Purpose: volunteer service for Orthopaedic Hospital and fundraising event primarily through annual horseshow in July. This year had 180 horses.

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MADRECITAS 213-742-1537. Shannon Wheeler, president. Kathy Erickson and Cathy Allessandra, advisors.

90 high school-age members.

Meets second Wed. of each month Sept.-June. Purpose: provide volunteer services at Orthopedic Hospital and in the community. Fundraising projects include spring fashion show and Christmas See’s candy sale.

Makes toys for Orthopedic Hospital pediatric patients.

LEAGUE FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN 213-742-1508. Chris Wright Roper, president. 40 members.

Meets first Wed. of every month excluding July and Aug. at Orthopedic Hospital. Purpose: aid crippled children and fundraising through the Jack-O-Lantern Benefit held in Oct. LUMINAIRES, FOUNDER CHAPTER 323-442-7101. Barbara Heublein, president. 160 members. General meeting three times a year. Purpose: support the Doheny Eye Institute.

LUMINAIRES JUNIORS 323-442-7101. Darrin Elliott and Andrea Scharff, co-presidents.

165 members. General meetings three times a year. Purpose: support the Doheny Eye Institute.

PINAFORES OF THE LEAGUE FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN 213-742-1508. Melissa Malone, associate director of development.

20 members in first through eighth grades. Meets first Sat. of the month. Purpose: aid crippled children and fundraising through Easter Egg Roll.

SEARCHLIGHTERS Pennie Wetton, president. 30 members. Meets first Tues. of month. Purpose: support research, education and charity care for children at Orthopedic Hospital. mmalone@laoh.ucla. edu SISTER SERVANTS OF MARY GUILD 323-661-6788. Denise Nightman, president. 175 members. Meets once a month except June, July and Aug. Purpose: fundraising to assist sisters. The sisters are RNs, LVNs, CNAs who provide care to patients in their own homes regardless of disease, race or religion, free of charge.

ST. ANNE’S GUILD 213-381-2931 x212. Chickie Byrne, president. 140 members.

General membership meets two

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ST. JOHN OF GOD WOMEN’S LEAGUE 323-731-7141. Betsy Malloy, president. 200 members. Purpose: volunteering and fundraising to assist patients in St. John of God Retirement and Care Center.

ST. VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY 213-484-7328. Michele Crahan, president. 100 members. Meets five times yearly. Purpose: support the mission of the daughters of charity of St. Vincent Medical Center, Los Angeles.

SONANCE 213-353-7009. Marlene Dennis, president. 60 members. Meets monthly. Purpose: support House Ear Institute’s Care Center for Deaf Children.

SPECIAL CHILDREN’S LEAGUE 818-790-6167. Ruth Lyle, secretary. 46 members. Meets fourth Wed. Purpose: Raise money to support the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

Art-Music THE BLUE RIBBON 213-972-3347. Constance Towers Gavin, president. 500 members.

Meets on a special events basis by invitation only at different sites in the city. Purpose: raise funds to support resident companies in arts education program of the Music Center of Los Angeles County.

CENTER THEATER GROUP AFFILIATES 213-972-7564.

Stefanie Abramson, event manager. 120 members. Board meets every two months Sept.-June. Purpose: support activities of the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County, Mark Taper Forum, Kirk Douglas Theater and the Ahmanson Theater; fundraising to support P.L.A.Y. (Performing for Los Angeles Youth); furthers interest in performing arts.

CLUB 100 OF THE MUSIC CENTER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY 213-972-4326. Sheila Poncher and Stephanie Fischer-White, co-chairs. 100 members. Board meets monthly, Sept.-June, plus two membership meetings. Purpose: fundraising for Music Center & Bravo Awards for teachers of the arts in LA county schools; training seminars to develop leadership and support arts education. Invitation only.

COSTUME COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 323-857-6013.

Joni Smith, president. 350 members. Board meets monthly except July and Aug. Purpose: support the museum textile and costume department of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. DOCENT COUNCIL OF

WOMEN OF LARCHMONT 2009

BarBara Brandlin Hines President & CEO QueensCare and QueensCare Family Clinics A fifth generation Californian and native of Los Angeles, Barbara Brandlin Hines was raised in Fremont Place and attended Cathedral Chapel School and Notre Dame Academy Girls HS. She holds a B.S. in Management from San Diego State University and an MBA in Accounting & Finance from USC. In July of this year Barbara accepted the position of President and CEO of QueensCare, a nonprofit healthcare charity and QueensCare Family Clinics, a network of six safety net clinics offering a full range of medical services to underserved residents of Los Angeles County.

Barbara is married to Patrick Hines, a San Francisco native and together they have five children. This is a special year for Barbara and Patrick as their youngest will be leaving home to start college at Gonzaga University this fall.

QueensCare.org • QueensCareFamilyClinics.org

Marcella Kerwin

co-owner Boot Camp LA As co-owner of Boot Camp LA, the outdoor fitness program held at the La Brea Tar Pits Museum Park, I have had the pleasure of watching people’s lives and bodies change right before my very eyes and in just a few short weeks! Our company is based on this belief “what the mind can conceive, the body can achieve”! Boot Camp LA is for anyone who wants to get in shape. Many celebrities have joined in the fun and some mornings you never know who you’ll be working out next to! It’s really a lot of fun and for those who wonder, ”is it really fun” – a free trail workout awaits you!

323-938-6179 • www.bootcampla.com

Melinda leigh Koziol Vice President – Investments Wedbush Morgan Securities M’Leigh is a life long supporter of Larchmont & loves this special area of LA. She graduated from Marlborough and Pitzer College with a degree in Business-Economics. She has been a Financial Advisor for 28 years, beginning her career with E.F. Hutton & Co and last year joined Wedbush Morgan Securities. She feels very fortunate to be working with a premier private Investment Brokerage Firm and loves working in their Corporate Headquarters. Her focus has been to help clients obtain their financial goals, especially in the area of retirement planning. “The last few years have been very challenging, but I learned how to research the best stocks & bonds for clients and Wedbush enhances this process”. She owns Remember When, an antique store located in the Village for many years. Now her company is on the internet. She helps a number of different charities. As former President of Junior League, she learned that many shelters severely lacked even basic supplies. Each year she gathers and donates art supplies and toys for these shelters. “It’s great because I get to help the shelter support the needs of kids all year round”.

1000 Wilshire Blvd. 9th Floor • 213-688-8097

Dr. Mary Kurban

Principal Christ the King School Dr. Mary Kurban - teacher, linguist, musician, artist, principal - a potent combination of talents that have impacted the lives of hundreds of students at Christ the King School during the past eighteen years. Mary has succeeded in providing her students with a strong foundation in math and science and a lasting appreciation of music, art and literature.

Mary has been playing the piano since age four, performing Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto while still in high school.

After graduating university with a degree in Art, she taught for twenty years before being appointed principal. She earned a doctorate in Education Administration from Pepperdine. Her husband, Dr. Bill Kurban, is a LAUSD assistant principal. Achievement runs in the family. Their son, Mark, graduated summa cum laude from USC. 617 North Arden Blvd. • (323) 462-4753

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DEBORAH “DEBBIE” PALMER Regent

The Los Angeles-Eschscholtzia Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Currently serving the Los Angeles-Eschscholtzia Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) as Regent, Debbie Palmer is honored to be leading these talented, dedicated women. The DAR, founded in 1890, is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization whose objectives are historic preservation, patriotism and education. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership. The Chapter maintains its heart in the Larchmont/Hancock Park area.

Debbie serves as state National Defense Chairman, National Vice Chairman of the Friends of the DAR Museum and editor of The Museum Keeper. Additionally, Debbie organized the chapter’s Children of the American Revolution and is Senior Society President.

Professionally, Debbie has spent 35 years in the Country Music business in Marketing and Promotion. She is co-owner in the record label Spinville Records and a member of Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.

323-783-6886 • dgpalmer@pacbell.net

Lynne Leavitt and Corinne Pleger Partners

Brakensiek Leavitt PLeger Lynne Leavitt and Corinne Pleger are both Past-Presidents of the American Woman’s Society of CPA of LA. Together their passion is to help business owners create businesses that work. They offer both private consulting to business owners as well as seminars on topics ranging from business planning to managing cash flow. They provide traditional accounting services, i.e. tax planning and preparation, audits, business management, and peer review for other CPA firms. They are their clients’ trusted business advisors, guiding them through both business and personal financial decision-making.

Both Lynne and Corinne live in the local area and are active in the Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce.

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Kim Rudy

Corporate Sales Manager

Kim Rudy has been a member of the Park La Brea staff for nearly five years. As Corporate Sales Manager, she enjoys welcoming people from a wide array of corporations, consulates and colleges into their new Park La Brea homes.

Kim grew up in the Larchmont Village area. She attended St. Brendan’s, Marlborough and graduated from Santa Clara University with her degree in communications.

Kim is a member of the Wilshire Rotary Club, where she is happy to engage with fellow Rotarians in community service, fund raising and fellowship events. She is also a member of the Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce, which helps keep her abreast of local business issues and activities.

Her two-and-a-half-year-old son, Grant, keeps Kim very busy enjoying life outside of work. Together they have fun exploring the plethora of activities and venues this community has to offer.

Cheers to all the wonderful women of Larchmont!

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Lizzie TayLor Owner LizzarDesigns.com Artist, entrepreneur, writer and former corporate marketing and PR exec, Lizzie Taylor started www.LizzarDesigns.com because she spilled makeup on a favorite shirt. Being inventive and artistic (as well as frugal and pragmatic), she figured others would appreciate her ability to produce original hand-painted art on garments, new or gently worn. A Seattle native and oft-commissioned artist, she has called Los Angeles home for over 25 years, and now lives in Windsor Village. She volunteers at the Braille Institute, and acknowledges that the inspiration for her business comes in part from the awesome artistic accomplishments of Braille students. Her “wearable art” includes floral, abstract, and geometric designs done in washable/dry-cleanable acrylic paints, both matte and metallic, that are made specifically for fabric.

(323) 935-5820 By appointment • LizzarDesigns.com

LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 323-857-6119. Marilyn Walliger, chair. 564 members. Business meetings 14 times a year. Purpose: volunteer educational services in the form of lectures and tours. www.lacma.org.

EDUCATION GUILD OF THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY EDUCATION DIVISION 562-695-2266. Peggy Kiefer, president. 75 members. Meets throughout the year. Purpose: volunteer and support for Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County Education Division.

FOLK ART COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM 323-931-0497. Letha Greenberg, contact person. 100 members.

Purpose: to support the museum and foster interest in folk art.

Board meets first Tues. of each month.

FRIENDS OF THE RAGAN ART ACADEMY AT BARNSDALL ARTS CENTER/ FOJAC 323-363-4629. Shelah LeherGraiwer, executive director. 18 board members. Meets bimonthly. Purpose: volunteer and financial support to benefit educational arts programs at the Barnsdall Arts Center/FOJAC for children ages 12-16; outreach art program in schools; international child art collection.

GLENDALE QUILT GUILD 818-653-2165. Heidi St. Royal, president. Brandi Nalley, publicity chair. 225 members. Meets the 2nd Wed. of each month.

Purpose: to contribute to and promote quilting knowledge and appreciation, and to give quilts to those in the community that are needy through a committee called Loving Hands.

HOLLYWOOD BOWL SOCIETY 323-850-2165.

Constance Bessada, president. 180 members. Meets monthly. Purpose: support the Hollywood Bowl, L.A. Philharmonic and volunteer, child and family programming.

HOLLYWOOD BOWL PATRONESS COMMITTEE 323-850-2165. Linda Olson, president. 60 members. Meets twice yearly and holds annual Supper Dance, honored Bill Conti this year. Purpose: support of the Hollywood Bowl and the Performing Arts; raising awareness of the Hollywood Bowl; organization is celebrating its 60th year.

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC 323-850-2165. Founded in 1951.

Cynthia Catalino, president. 100 members. Meets once a month, Oct.-May. Purpose: encourage attendance at Philharmonic performances; fundraising, build bridges between cultures and countries through international

ball once a year; provide sponsorship to children and their families to attend concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

KCET WOMEN’S COUNCIL 323-953-5402. Margaret Black, Genevieve McSweeny, co-presidents. 80 members. Six gatherings and three board meetings a year. Purpose: to foster public interest in KCET and assist station with contributions of service and funds.

THE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC AFFILIATES 323-850-2165. Arliss Burkett, chair. 1,000 members. Meets 10 times yearly. Purpose: support the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association.

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC COMMITTEE 323-850-2165. Sydney Tanner, president. 65 members. General membership meets six times yearly in members’ homes. Purpose: raise funds to support Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra/ Music Center Endowment for Educational Initiative. Invitation only.

MASTER CHORALE ASSOCIATES 213-972-3113. Andy Brown, community program manager.

60 members. General meetings at Musicales and members’ homes throughout the year. Executive board quarterly meetings.

Purpose: serve as support for the annual high school choir festival. www.lamc.org or abrown@lamc. org.

MUSES OF CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER 818-986-3505.Beverly Schwartz, president. 200 members. Meets second Mon. of the month Sept.June. Purpose: fundraising supports youth educational science projects and the California Science Center. Supports and gives scholarships to California State Science Fair, Hands-on

Science Camp, and Curator Kid Club.

MUSEUM SERVICE COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 323-857-6228. Barbara Remedio, chair. 275 members. Annual meeting at museum. Purpose: council members staff the welcome center, host museum functions, provide research, office assistance and translations. Volunteer@ lacma.org.

OPERA READING CLUB OF HOLLYWOOD 75 members. Meets third Sun., Sept.-June, 12:30pm, at Hollywood Women’s Club, 1749 N. La Brea Ave. Purpose: raise scholarship funds for local opera students to study abroad.

RUSKIN ART CLUB 323-755-3530. Gabriel Meyer, president. 75 members. Meets most weekends, activities throughout the year. Purpose: sponsor community projects, art exhibits, musical concerts and play readings.

SO. CALIF. COUNCIL OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS 818-883-6219. Kathy Todd, president. 120 members. Board meets monthly. General members meet 4-5 times yearly. Purpose: support and promote the development of women artists and to gain recognition of their work. Sponsors exhibits, outreach programs and an art teacher in a LAUSD elementary school.

SYMPHONIANS Purpose: docent group for Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County. Meet once a month to learn about performing arts and Music Center.

Symphonians@musiccenter.org TEXTILE GROUP OF LOS ANGELES/TGLA INC. 323-931-4987. Brian Morehouse, president. 132 members. Meets six to seven times yearly. Purpose:

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Loyola tax law professor awarded by County Bar Aprill is the John E. Anderson Ellen P. Aprill, of McCadden er of the L.A. tax bar who has Pl., was honored with several made an outstanding contri- Chair in Tax Law and founding director of the Tax LLM firsts when she received program at Loyola. the Dana Latham Award Since she joined the for lifetime achievement faculty in 1989, she has in the field of taxation taught classes on indilaw from the L.A. County vidual, partnership, corBar Assoc. porate and estate and gift She is the first law protax, as well as employee fessor selected and the pensions and benefits and third female honoree in trusts and wills. the award’s 33-year hisShe is also a fellow of tory.

She and her husband, FIRST law professor and third female hon- the American College of Sandy Holo, are also the oree in award’s 33-year history, Ellen Aprill. Tax Counsel and a member of the American Law first spouses to each indebution to the community and Institute. pendently receive the award.

After graduating from In 2006, Aprill presented to the legal profession,” a L.A. the Latham Award to Holo, a County Bar Assoc. spokesman Georgetown University Law Center, she was a law clerk to partner at Musick Peeler and said.

She was awarded during the Honorable Byron White, an adjunct professor at Loyola a reception on June 5 at the associate justice, U.S. Supreme Law School.

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provide education programs on historic and ethnic carpets and textiles. tglainc@aol.com WOMEN’S COMMITTEE OF LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION 323-850-2165.

Norma Rae Sorianello, president. 60 members. Meets monthly, Oct.-June.

Purpose: raise funds for the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Education CATHEDRAL CHAPEL SCHOOL PTO BOARD 323-938-9976. Bridget Gray, president. 230 families. Purpose: fundraising events for Cathedral Chapel School and general support of school.

FRIENDS OF THIRD STREET 323-939-8337. Brad Rowe and Mary Rainwater, co-presidents.

350 members. Meets at 3rd St. auditorium second Tues. of each month at 8 pm. Purpose: raise

money for enrichment programs.

FRIENDS OF JOHN BURROUGHS MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA 323-549-5000. Leslie Lopata, president. Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month Sept.-May at 8 am in teachers’ cafeteria. Purpose: fundraising and community outreach.

HANCOCK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB 323-935-5272. Shari Cooper and Jessica Dabney, co-presidents. 13 officers plus parents. Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month Sept.

- June. Purpose: to act as a nonprofit volunteer-run organization to raise funding and implement projects that will benefit and enrich the lives of students at Hancock Park Elementary School.

HARVARD WESTLAKE SCHOOL PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION 818-980-6692. Laurie Ember, president. 1,400 members. Meets twice yearly.

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IMMACULATE HEART PARENTS’ COUNCIL 323-461-3651. Susan & Jim Theiring, co-presidents. Board meets monthly Sept.-May. Purpose: raise funds for the school and a forum for communication.

LOYOLA HIGH MOTHERS’ GUILD 616-799-4968. Betsy Ackerman, president, 900 members. Board meets quarterly.

MARLBOROUGH PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION 323-935-1147. Lisa Dun-Dern and Debra Shaw, co-presidents.

1000 members. Meets six times a year. Provides leadership and involvement opportunities.

ST. BRENDAN’S SCHOOL PARENT BOARD 213-382-7401. Angela Greene, president. 217 families. Board meets second Thurs. of each month. Purpose: fundraising for school and communication forum for families and school.

ST. JAMES’ SCHOOL PARENT SUPPORT FELLOWSHIP 213-233-0133. Sarah Bynum, Hannah Choi, Karen Cowan, Rodney Jeffries, Sooji Park and Ida Peter, cochairs. 314 family memberships.

Meets monthly Sept.-May. Purpose: fundraising and hospitality.

THIRD STREET SCHOOL PTA 323-939-8337. Alice Fries, president. 800 members. Board meets first Fri. of each month at the school at 8:15 a.m. Purpose: works hand in hand with Friends of Third Street School to raise funds for library staff, technology lab and music teachers.

WILSHIRE CREST PTA 323-938-5291. Mikki Morris, president. 50 members. Meets first Friday of every month.

WILSHIRE PRIVATE SCHOOL PTA 323-939-3800. Mr. Fierro, president. 120 families. Meets monthly Sept.-May. WILTON PLACE SCHOOL PTA 213-389-1181. Maria McCartle, president. 1,000 members. Board meets at the school every 3rd Thurs.

LesLie Vaughn Owner Miss Stevens Lingerie Leslie Vaughn, owner of Miss Stevens for Lingerie, is a native Angeleno.

Miss Stevens opened in October 1970 by her mother, Alice, and her aunt, Sylvia Stevens. Leslie’s aunt had undergone a mastectomy and needed a breast prosthesis. Having a “new foundation” herself, she saw a need for knowledgeable people to compassionately fit and assist other women with similar needs. Leslie soon joined the business, learning from both these women who served as incredible role models for her and the community. The three worked together for over 25 years. Today, Leslie continues the legacy, helping customers in her store as well as supporting several national organizations working to eradicate breast cancer.

After being located in Beverly Hills for 39 years, Miss Stevens will move by the end of August to 2235 S. Sepulveda Blvd. nearly doubling their square footage. The store will continue to provide full-service and personal attention to ensure a proper fit.

Leslie has been married for 24 years to her husband, Jack. She enjoys bringing her rescued German Shepherd, Sunday, to work with her everyday.

9230 West Olympic Blvd. • 310-278-7987

Terza WesT Present Terza West Insurance Agency Inc Terza West is owner and operator of the Terza A West Insurance Agency, Inc since 1996, representing State Farm Insurance Companies. Starting her career on 1st street and Larchmont, her Agency has grown and relocated to 875 N Gower Street, Los Angeles 90038.

Terza is a graduate of the University of Southern California and an almost native of Southern California. She and her team run a full service Insurance Agency serving more than 2,500 households.

Most people are unaware State Farm remains the leader of Insurance related products with a continued solid financial base.

Even though Terza has won numerous industry awards, she gets personal enjoyment from active community involvement and mentoring up and coming females.

(323) 462-1096 • terzawest.com

Kathy Whooley PT, OCS, CSCS, CPI, MBA

Owner

LArChMOnT PhySICAL TherAPy Kathy established Larchmont Physical Therapy in 1985 and has worked hard to build a quality outpatient physical therapy practice serving the orthopedic and sports medicine needs of the community.

A Boston University Magna Cum Laude alumna with an MBA from Pepperdine, she also has advanced credentials as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a USGFA golf-specific fitness trainer. An avid golfer and photographer, Kathy attained her Pilates certification in 2007. Kathy mentors a team of dedicated physical therapists with evidence-based techniques to produce positive functional results.

321 North Larchmont Blvd, Suite 825 • 323-464-4458 larchmontpt.com

Devoney Wolfus Co-owner

Landis’ Labyrinth Devoney Wolfus, a Hancock Park native, has been working in retail since she was 9 years old.

Learning the ropes in her mother’s business, Landis, and also working in Pumpkins Toys where she brought about new wrapping techniques, she has always shown the abilities of a creative shop owner. She went on to attend UCLA where she further sharpened her creative edge by studying interior design. Then in 2007 Devoney took over a division of her mothers business, Landis General Store, where her many years of world travel brought about a new and eclectically inventive side of the business. In 2009, she and her partner, Timothy Corrigan, took notice of the neighborhoods needs and opened Landis’ Labyrinth, the new toy store in Larchmont Village. Devoney and Landis’ Labyrinth are involved in the following charities: Children’s Hospital, Shriner’s Childrens Hospital, Toys for Tots, and from her recent visit to Zambia will be helping the Kawaza Basic School in the rural area of Chief Nsefu.

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The Women of Coldwell Banker Salute the

W omen of Larchmont JUNE AHN

JENNY CHOW

A long-time resident of the area Jenny specializes in residential and commercial real estate.

She has more than 20 years experience and is a consistent top producer. Jenny is a native of Taiwan & speaks three dialects of Chinese. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers & Altrusa International. She is married with two sons. 323460-7624.

TERRI C. HALL

JANET LOVELAND

June Ahn is a top producing agent and an estate director with Coldwell Banker Hancock Park South. A member of the International President’s Elite, June has been recognized as one of the top 100 agents of Coldwell Banker in all of Southern California. She has earned many awards for her outstanding achievements.

Please call 323-855-5558.

BARBARA ALLEN

CECILLE COHEN

NAOMI HARTMAN

MICHELE LIPKIN

PEGGY BARTENETTI

CHUN “KIM” COLTHARP

LISA HUTCHINS

#1 Agent in Hancock Park/ Windsor Square since 1994.

Only agent in Hancock Park e v e r a w a rd e d S o c i e t y o f Excellence, Coldwell Banker’s highest achievement level, for the fifth year in a row. Lifelong resident of H.P.-W.S., Graduate of 3rd St School, Marlborough School & Stanford University.

Contact her at 323.460.7626 or lbhutchins@aol.com.

ANNE LOVELAND

Chun has been in the real estate industry since 1981 with many years of experience in marketing properties. She specializes in communities of Hancock Park, Mid-Wilshire & Miracle Mile where she is a homeowner and resident.

Chun is a highly respected agent with a reputation for professionalism. 323-4607685.

VICKIE BASCOY

RUTH GILLESPIE

BELLA KAY

BARBARA MACDONALD

SANDY BOECK

KATHY GLESS

DIANA KNOX

TERRI MCCORTNEY

Barbara Allen, a Massachusetts native and Boston University graduate, specializes in residential homes and residential income properties. Active in Larchmont Charter School and the surrounding Hancock Park, Barbara strives to help people realize their real estate goals. In this changing market, Barbara’s tenacity, knowledge, understanding and determination are key to her success. 323-8604218

Peggy graduated from UCLA with a BA in English; studied design at Otis parson’s Art Institute for 3 years and completed a summer course in the ArchitectureofEnglishCountryHomes at Oxford University in England.

Peggy has been selling real estate for 11 yrs with Coldwell Banker South on Larchmont and has been a resident of Hancock Park for 38 years. Peggy is involvedinmanycommunityactivities & serves on the Board for Larchmont Blvd Assoc. 323.860.4250

Victoria is a Los Angeles native and a long-time resident of Hancock Park/Windsor Square.

Her real estate career spans 20 years with such achievements as Rookie of the Year, Assistant Manager, Top Producer and Woman of the Year. She has sold from Santa Monica to Palm Springs & is a member of numerous charitable & religious organizations. 323823-6869.

Sandy is dedicated to bridging the needs of buyers and sellers with personalized, one-on-one service from the starting line to the dotted line. She has the comprehensive knowledge, negotiating experience and marketing skills helping her clients since 1988 to achieve their goals. Sandy grew up in Hancock Park and has lived in Brookside for 35 years. 323860-4240.

LEAH BRENNER

Performance not promises” are the buzz words for Leah. A 27-year veteran in residential real estate, Leah is a memberoftheprestigiousInternational President’sElite.Shespecializesinbuyers & sellers in Hancock Park, Beverly Center & the Westside. She is involved inlocalcharitableorganizations&isthe proudgrandmotherof11.Leahandher partnerNaomiwerethetop-producing teamforbothHPCBofficesin2008,the top5%ofCBassociates internationally.

Call Leah at 323-860-4245.

MARY LOUISE BURRELL

Mary Louise is a consistent top producer who has been in real estate for the past 25-years. A native Californian and resident of Hancock Park, she is a graduate of USC. She is an active member of the Los Angeles Tennis Club, The Ebell of Los Angeles and Hancock Park Windsor Square Historical Society.

She especially enjoys working with first-time buyers, investors for income properties and clients who rehab properties for resale. 323-314-5718

SUE CARR

Sue brings her clients the knowledge & experience that can only result from hundreds of successful transactions over the last 25 years. Her patience, humor & attention to detail have created a great deal of comfort for her clients which have resulted in countless referrals from them. Sue serves as an appointee to the Windsor Square HPOZ. Sue has been a resident of Windsor Square since 1982 & is a proud grandmother of Kelsey. www.lovelandcarr.com.

AproudnativeofLosAngelesandafulltimeRealtorAssociatefornearly30years including the past 11 years at Coldwell Banker’s south office on Larchmont Bl. Terri is a member of the International President’s Circle, served on the CB president’s council, several committee’s of the LA Board of Realtors and is a certified Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES). She’s active in LA Tennis Club, Ebell Women’s Club, Hope-Net, Valley Inter-Faith Food Pantry & Downtown Women’s Center. (323) 860-4233

Naomi is the #1 agent in her market.

She owns the neighborhood. Her achievements are unparalleled.

Naomi is a neighborhood specialist, in Hancock Park and Miracle mile areas. Her determination and hard work have gained her the honor of being one of the 1000 top brokers in the country. Naomi and her partner Leah were the top producing team for ColdwellBankerHancockPark–2007, representingthetop1%ofCBassociates internationally. Call 323.860.4259.

Cecille is a member of the President’s Circle and has won many top awards. She and her husband are active in the orthodox community as past parents in Yahneh Hebrew Academy, volunteer for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association and she is a member of the Amit Woman’s Organization. Please call Cecille at 213-810-9949.

Since 1976 the business of real estate has been Ruth’s life-career.

She started after acquiring a Broker’s license with the original three-generational Hancock Park family firm of Dippell Realty Co. Ruth represents buyers and sellers of single family homes, condos & income properties in Hancock Park. She is well known for her integrity, tenaciousness, perserverance & loyalty. 323-860-4224.

Bella Kay, with over 20 years of experience in the local real estate industry, speaks five languages fluently: English, Arabic, French, Italian, and Spanish. Known for her patience, persistence, and enthusiasm, she has a loyal following of satisfied clients throughout Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and the Westside. 323-8604226.

A Windsor Square resident for 40 years and a USC graduate, Kathy is an Executive Sales Director, Previews Property Specialist & has received numerous awards. She is a member of the International President’s Circle and is involved in many community and charitable activities. Call 323-460-7622.

The culmination of sales & marketing, from TV shows to media clips has made Diana Knox one of Hancock Parks’ top real estate agents. From the beginning, she started off as “Rookie of the Year” to becoming a “Top Producer”. One year into the business she became a member of the International President’s Elite & has remained a Top Producer ever since. She is goal orientated & her clients always come first! 323-640-5473.

MARIA GOMEZ

JUNE LEE

Maria, a 30 year resident of Hancock Park and a Top Real Estate Sales producer for 15 years, is a Certified Real Estate and Neighborhood Specialist She represents buyers and sellers, in their Residential, Commercial, Multi-Family, Trust, REO & Probate Sales. Her areas of expertise are, but not limited to: Hancock Park, Larchmont Village, Greater Los Angeles Areas, San Gabriel Valley and San Fernando Valley.. 213-705-1603

June has been a long-time resident and prominent realtor in Hancock Park meeting the individual needs of each client with her expertise and knowledge of the area. In each of her year’s affiliation with Coldwell Banker, June has been named to the International President’s Circle / Elite and is a certified Previews Property Specialist. 323-860-4262.

MURIEL LEVIN

MAGGY BRIGIT GOUSSE

The benefit of a multilingual Certified Negotiator to navigate the deal to your advantage. The consistent merging of the latest technological tools to deliver wider marketing, faster communication and smoother transaction. The confidentiality of a Short Sale specialist to focus on anticipating solutions. The friendly assistance of your neighborhood new generation of Realtor. MurielLevin@ coldwellbanker.com 323-363-9140 www.muriellevin.com

Maggy is our new addition to the South Office & is also fluent in French.

A full-time Realtor, 12 yrs experience of Real Estate accomplishment in Los Angeles, is also licensed in Quebec, Canada. A seeker of higher knowledge therefore is already getting very skilled in our respectable Hancock Park area. Dependable & Constantly informative to you, in regards to selling your home is always available to you at (323) 860-4275 realtormbg@aol.com.

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Janet brings a wealth of experience to each new client having closed hundreds of transactions over 25+ years.

She has also gained valuable handson experience while restoring the 6 homes she’s owned and has a long list of trusted service professionals. Her historical perspective of architecture coupled with her background as an interior designer make her an invaluable consultant. Janet is a longtime Windsor Square resident and community leader. www.lovelandcarr.com

Michele has been ranked among the top agents in the Hancock Park South office since entering real estate in 2002. Michele received a B.A. in Political Science from USC. Before entering real estate, Michele worked as a Producer in the entertainment industry. She is a second generation Realtor. Contact her at 323.860.4228 or www.

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Anne brings practical hands on business skills to the real estate industry. Her previous successes building brands combined with her entrepreneurial spirit translates into a business professional who can get things done for you. Anne was raised in Windsor Square & resides in Larchmont Village. When she’s not on the tennis court, she serves on the Melrose Hill HPOZ Board & Young Literati Steering Committee. www.lovelandcarr.com

A real estate professional since 1974, Barbara holds the titles of Executive Sales Director, Previews Property Specialist and Assistant Manager/Training Director with the North office.

She is a consistent member of the President’s Club and has been awarded some of Coldwell Banker’s highest achievements.

A Hancock Park resident since 1968. Barbara can be reached at 323-460-7633.

Terri has lived in the Hancock Park area since 1971. She has been with the Coldwell Banker Hancock Park North office since 1995 where she has been a multi-million-dollar producer.

She specializes in Westside residential real estate to include Hancock Park, Miracle Mile, Hollywood Hills, Los Feliz and Silver Lake. Please call Terri at 323-460-7612.

LINDA MORROW HADLEY Linda has been a multi-milliondollar producer since 1972 and is a member of the prestigious International President’s Elite.

She is also an Executive Sales Director, a title awarded for o u t s t a n d i n g p ro d u c t i o n , dedication & service. A dynamo, Linda is active in many community organizations & loves to sing, play tennis & ski. 323-460-7601.

JILL MORSE-LANE

A well-known, award-winning real estate professional for the last 35 years, Jill has been a top producer in the Hancock Park area for the past 27 years.

Educated in Switzerland & England. Jill was raised in Connecticut & Thailand. She began her career selling real estate in Carmel/Pebble Beach and is in the top 1% of Coldwell Banker internationally. 213-3925857. jillmorselane@aol.com

SHAR PENfOLD

A Stress Free Real Estate Experience. Shar’s goal is to bring a professional, businessoriented approach to buying and selling real estate.

Consistent attention to her client’s needs and a practical hands-on approach allow her to achieve her goal and to help clients realize their potential in the real estate market. Please call Shar at 323-860-4258.