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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020

FEATURES 12 Community Grants Womanâ€™s Club Boosts Enrichment Programs

16 Living Arts Nonprofits Find Creative Solutions to Covid Limitations

22 Happy 100 Birthday! Celebrating the 19th Amendment & Equality

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34 Custom Curriculum Students Excel at McKinna Learning Center

34 DEPARTMENTS 6

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Giving Back

28 DIY 30 Travel Destination 34 Local Limelight

M. Asif Asif Taqi, M. Taqi, MD, MD.FAHA FAHA Dr. M. M. Asif Asif Taqi Taqi is is an an interventional interventional Dr. and stroke stroke neurologist neurologist who who is is an and an expert for treatment of brain expert for treatment of brain aneurysms and blockages in brain aneurysms and blockages and neck blood vessels. in brain and neck blood vessels He did his initial research fellowship He did hisUniversity initial research fellowship at Brown in Rhode Island at Brown University in Rhodehis Island and and went on to complete went on to residency complete his Neurology Neurology training at the University training of Tennessee. He further of residency at the University completed aHe clinical Tennessee. furtherfellowship completed a in Neurocritical Vascular Care, clinical fellowshipCare, in Neurocritical Neurology, and Endovascular Vascular Neurology, and Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology at Medical Surgical Neuroradiology at Medical College of Wisconsin in 2012. College of Wisconsin in 2012 Dr. Taqi runs stroke programs at Dr. runsRegional stroke programs at Los LosTaqi Robles Medical Center Robles Regional Medical Center and and West Hills Hospital and Medical West Hills andmember MedicalofCenter. He is a senior Center. HeHospital is a senior member of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS), the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS), a fellow of athe fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA) and American Heart Association (FAHA) and a member aof the member ofVascular the Society Vascular and Intervention Society of andofIntervention Neurology (SVIN). Neurology (SVIN). In 2019 Dr. Taqi treated the first brain aneurysm patient in In Taqi the first brainComaneci aneurysmembolization patient in the2019 USADr. with thetreated minimally invasive the USA with the minimally invasive Comaneci embolization assist device. assist device.

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TO BE OR NOT TO BE? If acting is something on your to-do list, consider enrolling in a virtual Shakespeare Summer Camp. "The Intensive Globe Package" for participants 18 and up takes place August 3 to 7, and includes access to four live interactive sessions and several pre-recorded instructional sessions with industry professionals. The package also includes access to two, 30-minute personal monologue coaching sessions with seasoned, professional Kingsmen company members. KingsmenShakespeare.org

DRIVE UP FUN This summer, look for special events featuring live music, entertainment and films enjoyed safely from your car! Malibu Film Society in conjunction with The Malibu Foundation recently announced plans for a film viewing (visit MalibuFoundation.org for updates and details). In Ventura, "FOREVER PLAID": The 30th Anniversary Reunion Concert takes place August 3 through 5, at Rubicon Goes Retro, a series of five 75-minute concerts viewed from the safety and comfort of your car (parked 6’ apart, of course!) in the parking lot of the Ventura County Fairgrounds. The line-up includes a stellar mix of performers from the worlds of Broadway, pop and rock who will perform on an elevated stage with video projected on four large video screens on all sides of the stage. All CDC guidelines will be observed for attendees, singers and musicians; and net proceeds support the artistic and educational programs of Rubicon. Music legend Jimmy Messina of Poco, Buffalo Springfield and Loggins & Messina takes the stage in Jimmy Messina and Friends August 17 to 19 (with surprise guests, including Kenny Loggins). The series closes September 7 through 9 with Music of the Knights: The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John and Paul McCartney. RubiconTheatre.org

TOAST TO TENACITY The 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote takes place August 19. Ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment was certified eight days later. In honor of national Women's Equality Day and in commemoration of the day the 19th Amendment was ratified, Vision 2020 presents a virtual celebration, Toast to Tenacity, documenting the suffragists' journey. Registration information for the free event is at Vision 2020 Ventura County's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Vision2020VC. 10

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THE PACIFIC PALISADES WOMAN’S CLUB MAKES

the support of grants from groups like the Pacific Palisades

SERVING THE COMMUNITY A TOP PRIORITY, HOSTING

Woman’s Club.” Learn more at BeBetterAngels.org.

ANNUAL EVENTS, AWARDING GRANTS AND OFFER-

Another grant recipient is the Canyon Charter School

ING THE USE OF THEIR FACILITY TO ORGANIZATIONS

Booster Club, a parent-run fundraising organization at Canyon

IN NEED AT DISCOUNTED RATES. The organization

Charter School. The club focuses on fundraising for programs

has a long-standing history beginning in 1925 when it was

that are not covered by the school district, and grant funds will

originally named The Forum. In 1926, they officially changed

go toward purchasing science supplies, such as microscopes,

their name to the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, eventually

slides, beakers, rock and mineral sets, and other equipment.

establishing a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Pacific

“Every year our Booster Club must raise significant

Palisades Woman’s Club has awarded $1.5 million in grants

funds in order to maintain our high quality enrichment

to local organizations through the years, thanks to the gener-

programming at Canyon Charter School,” says Canyon

osity and partnerships with area businesses, nonprofits and

School Booster Club President Amanda Rosen-Prinz.

individuals and its annual fundraising events.

“Grants from generous community organizations like the

This year in March, the PPWC awarded grants to 24 local

Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club are an important part of

organizations that support the community through efforts

our fundraising program. Their support has been crucial.

in the following categories: Arts, Recreation, Beautification,

Canyon is a special school with many amazing enrichment

Community and Charitable Groups, and Education.

programs and we are always grateful for all the support we

“The organizations are chosen based on who applies for the grant program. They all have a connection to the

receive from our community.” For details about the club, visit CanyonCharterMembershipToolkit.com.

Palisades community. They all also need to have non-

The PPWC also awarded a grant to Friends of the Marquez

profit status,” says PPWC Grant Chair Joanna Curtis.

(FOM), a local fundraising group for Marquez Charter

Organizations must abide by certain ramifications, and

Elementary School. The grant will cover an entire year of

grant funds must be used within a certain time frame

Music Enrichment for 5th graders, which is no longer covered

and for outlined purposes.

by the district. For more, go to FriendsOfMarquez.com.

“Schools must be based in the Palisades or offer ser-

Palisades Charter High School will use their grant money

vices that benefit the Palisades community,” says Margaux

to update and repair a mosaic in their quad area that has

Glaser, Grant Co-Chair. “Supporting education is an import-

fallen into disrepair. The quad is the central gathering place

ant focus for grants provided from the Pacific Palisades

for students and over the years the tiles have broken and

Woman’s Club. Whether it’s serving the arts, music, sci-

the mosaic needs cleaning and sealing. The school also

ence or programs that offer test preparation, each worthy

plans to add the word Charter to the mosaic.

cause warrants financial support, as schools are often left without funding for necessary enrichment in these areas.”

“We are really honored to be a recipient of their grant,” says Michael Rawson, Director of Development. “Their gifts

Better Angels is one such nonprofit that helps low-in-

are very appreciated by our school. They go to things that

come students with the extensive college application

we can’t seem to tackle.” The mission of Palisades Charter

process and costs. Founded by a Palisades High School

High School is to empower their diverse student population to

graduate who attended Harvard and established the orga-

make positive contributions to the global community by ded-

nization to give back, Better Angels will use the grant to

icating their resources to ensure educational excellence, civic

fund biweekly test preparation classes for low-income stu-

responsibility and personal growth, as noted at PaliHigh.org.

dents taking the ACT.

At Palisades Elementary Charter School, the Palisades

“The grant Better Angels received from the Pacific

Enrichment Programs, Inc. (PEP) is a parent volunteer

Palisades Woman’s Club empowered dedicated students to

and fundraising organization that raises funds to provide

reach for their dreams,” says Program Director Tiyhannah

enrichment opportunities for students. They plan to use the

Shuntich. “We have been thrilled as our hard-working

PPWC grant for a Design Lab that provides a hands-on

students push past the boundaries of their circumstances

learning space where students can learn and explore by

and let their intelligence and hard work shine through, and

using a variety of materials and real construction tools in a

those steps for a brighter future were made possible with

safe classroom setting.

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED) “We were delighted to receive grant money from the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club,” says Camille Schoenberg, of Palisades Elementary. “It is gratifying to obtain local support that will enable us to provide enrichment programs for our students. Especially in this difficult time, it is more important due to the scarcity of available funding.” PaliElementary.org The PRIDE Booster Club, a nonprofit that aims to enhance the curriculum and emotional development and stability of the student body at Paul Revere Charter Middle School, also received funding. The club will use its grant to purchase paint and supplies for art-based projects. PaulRevereMS.com Another grant recipient is the Lucas Scholars Program at St. Matthew’s Parish School. The five-day project-based STEAM learning program hosted during the summer by St. Matthew’s Parish School serves approximately

underserved

middle

school students from the greater Los Angeles area who may not otherwise have access to technology-rich instruction, maker spaces or project-based learning. “I was blown away when a Scholar insisted on calling out the Lucas Scholars Program... she explained how she learned to code and can become a scientist. That’s confidence and validates that our message is getting through—we’re changing lives,” says Djjanna Figueroa, Director of Lucas Scholars’ STEAM Program. The grant will fund daily bus transportation for one week for low-income students to travel to and from nonprofit partner sites to the campus at St. Matthew’s Parish School. LucasScholars.org Thanks to the efforts of the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, these educational organizations can provide art, science, theater and music programs, as well as fund special projects for their students and serve their community, which is especially helpful during these uncertain times.

To learn more about the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, visit ThePPWC.org.

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KEEPING THE ARTS ALIVE

ARTS COMMUNITY GATHERS (ONLINE) TO BRAINSTORM SOLUTIONS & BREAK THROUGH CHALLENGES

KEEPING THE ARTS ALIVE DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS REQUIRES COLLABORATION, CREATIVITY AND A RELIABLE HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MYRIAD LIVESTREAM EVENTS. With the pandemic-fueled lockdown forcing schools and businesses to close or operate virtually, these past five months have presented major challenges for community arts organizations. “Staying in business while we’re not generating income, reaching out to the community without creating online fatigue, and not knowing when we can perform live again is keeping us in a state of limbo,” says Cindy Murray, executive director of 5-Star Theatricals, during a recent virtual roundtable meeting of area arts representatives. Organized by Niki Richardson, director of TOArts, the online meeting of the minds provided a forum for leaders from local arts and nonprofit organizations to discuss the specific challenges posed by the pandemic as well as ideas for adapting to a new normal.

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"Sister Act" Zoom Reunion Photo Credit: 5-Star Theatricals

Photo Credit: Pacific Festival Ballet

“The hardest thing is being in a state of limbo and not knowing what we can plan,” says Pacific Festival Ballet’s Artistic Director Kim Maselli, adding that directors usually plan their seasons two or three years in advance, so “it’s hard to stay in no-man’s land and keep morale up; not having any concrete answers has been challenging.” The uncertainty created by the virus means the future is unknown, making planning presentations and live events extremely difficult. “Are people going to come? Are we allowed to perform? Are people going to be afraid to perform?” These questions are at the forefront of Village Voices Chorale President Bonnie Hicks’ and others’ minds as they navigate these unprecedented times. “We miss the community, getting together and doing the art that we all love,” says Hicks, noting that Village Voices Chorale has been training singers and entertaining audiences since 1969. Young performers are also feeling the pain of cancelled performances, notes Phyllis Rautenberg of the Thousand Oaks Philharmonic. “The disappointment among the student performers who have worked so hard on their music” is understandable, says Rautenberg, adding that the Philharmonic is “trying to work out a way that maybe they can perform in 2021.” Dedicated to their heartfelt missions of providing Photo Credit: TOArts

students the opportunity to participate in the arts, local organizations are determined to overcome obstacles and continue serving the community through high caliber arts programming. While in-person events and performances have been put on hiatus—the City of Thousand Oaks announced the BAPAC will remain closed for live events until January 2021—alternatives are being offered via Zoom and livestream events. “Since March, the BAPAC staff has been tirelessly working through every possible scenario for reopening, all the while ensuring the health and safety of our audiences, artists and staff,” says BAPAC General Manager Jonathan Serret. “We’ve considered a wide variety of factors for a reasonable timeline to reopen and it became clear to us with restrictions and limitations on capacity and not knowing when live events will be allowed to resume that there is no reasonable way to open before 2021. Should health officials become more optimistic about a safe timeline to resume live events, we will work as quickly and safely as possible to open sooner.” “We’re waiting to figure out what guidance will be given to the county and the state, waiting for that green light so we can all get back to doing what we love to do,” says Serret, adding that although the performing arts center will not hold live events with audiences, the

Photo Credit: TOArts

theatres may be used for potential filming and streaming opportunities without live audiences.

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THE SHOW MUST GO ON

The Kingsmen Shakespeare Company also shifted gears

Adapting to Covid challenges entails moving to the

from its usual live summer performances, holding a vir-

virtual arena for most arts organizations. Programs from

tual opening night in June. And the New West Symphony

music lessons to performances and fundraisers have

overcame technical difficulties and learned how to offer

moved online via livestreaming platforms, such as Zoom

online programs and classes, including music imagery and

and Facebook Live. The ability to go virtual allows students

mindfulness, virtual concerts celebrating Mother’s Day and

and teachers to interact with one another without the safety

Memorial Day, and a fundraiser featuring a “battle of the

concerns of meeting in person.

sections” with patrons contributing to their favorite team.

Debbie Siemer of the Music Teachers Association of

“It was a fun competition,” says New West’s Natalia

California, for example, provides one-on-one music les-

Staneva, adding, “We started talking about creating expe-

sons for students via Zoom.

riences and stopped talking about Covid.”

Acknowledging the “huge learning curve required in learning how to use Zoom, and the expense of acquiring the necessary equipment to achieve better online sound,” Siemer points out the silver lining of the circumstances. “I’ve discovered how capable the students can be. When necessary, they can independently mark their own

Looking forward, arts organizations plan to maintain their programming through digital options and creative new forms of engagement. Virtual events in the works include festivals, camps, classes and presentations.

music and set their own metronomes. It’s also nice to be

“Teachers have been remarkably creative in the oppor-

able to see the students’ home piano and meet their pets.

tunities and options they’ve given to students,” says

And I no longer hear ‘Oops, I left that book at home!’” She

Cindy Goldberg, executive director of Conejo Schools

adds that this online format also presents opportunities for

Foundation. “It’s been amazing to see the creativity of

teachers and students to continue their lessons remotely

both students and teachers.”

should a student move out of state or if they’re not well

Through its virtual summer camps, Kingsmen Shakespeare

enough to come to a lesson in person. “Remote lessons

Company offers students expanded opportunities to work

provide an option when in-person lessons are not possi-

“more one-on-one with people from across the country,”

ble. I do see a hybrid future for us,” predicts Siemer.

says Executive Director Tim Hengst, noting that numerous

The online format also opens up a world of options for

students have expressed interest in helping with their junior

students, says Rautenberg. “As summer camps throughout

apprentice program. “Many students want to work online

the country are all online, kids can go to these camps without

helping with virtual summer camps,” says Hengst.

traveling… many are taking advantage of this opportunity.”

The Conejo Youth Orchestras plan to hold video audi-

Providing online summer classes for children allows 5-Star

tions and possibly one-on-one in-person interviews and

Theatricals to “stay engaged with the kids,” says Murray, noting

small rehearsal groups, in anticipation of its 60th anniver-

their (virtual) free masterclasses and past show reunions have

sary celebration, says Executive Director Cheryl Marvin.

been well-attended and their online summer classes quickly

Support from patrons is key to the success of these

filled to capacity. “Parents and teachers are reaching out and

organizations’ new endeavors, and nonprofits have been

it shows how much we love our arts,” she adds. Continuing its

encouraged by the generosity of Conejo Valley residents.

service to the community, 5-Star Theatricals provided a video

“People are being very generous, sending in checks to

to stream into rooms at senior centers featuring last year’s

help support the arts,” says Murray. “Conejo Valley is just

Starlight Kids performance. “We can’t get in there; we encour-

a spectacular community.”

age anyone to help senior centers,” says Murray. At California Dance Theatre, alumni participate in a curriculum offered on Zoom, and the company has created a YouTube channel for dance classes and archived past performances. “Quite honestly, dance and ballet are different than music—you need space to do your craft,” says Maselli. “Our dancers’ wings have been clipped to a certain degree, and

BRIGHT FUTURE

Connecting with members and collaborating with the community is essential to keeping the arts centerstage. “I do hope that everybody embraces the arts,” says Murray. “The artists have really stepped up; it’s the artists and the arts that’s keeping our souls alive during this time.” As the community awaits the return of live performances, Serret is optimistic.

they will do anything to get up, put their dance clothes on

“Rest assured, when we do get the green light and get to

and move—it shows the hearts and soul of the artist, and

reopen, we have a plan. When we get that opportunity to do

for those that are serious, nothing is going to stop them.”

what it is we love to do, we are ready.”

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Photo Credit: TOArts Photo Credit: 5-Star Theatricals Photo Credit: Village Voices Chorale

Photo Credit: Pacific Festival Ballet

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SUPPORT COMMUNIT Y ARTS BANK OF AMERICA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

KINGSMEN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

One of the largest performing arts centers between Los

In its 24th season, the organization is dedicated to present-

Angeles and San Francisco, BAPAC is funded through

ing professional programs and performances of the works of

a unique public/private partnership between the City of

William Shakespeare for the education and entertainment of

Thousand Oaks and Thousand Oaks Arts (TOArts). It consists

people of all ages. KingsmenShakespeare.org

of the 1,800-seat Fred Kavli Theatre for the Performing Arts and the 394-seat Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre, which

MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

combine outstanding arts and entertainment with state-of-

Incorporated in 1897, the organization promotes excellence

the-art technology and acoustics. Historically, over 200,000

in the music teaching profession through high standards for

patrons and 50,000 schoolchildren attend more than 300

membership, strong ethical values, and continuation of musi-

performances annually. BAPACThousandOaks.com

cal education to cultivate personal, professional, and artistic excellence. MTAC.org

CALIFORNIA DANCE THEATRE & PACIFIC FESTIVAL BALLET

NEW WEST SYMPHONY

Since its inception in 1994, Pacific Festival Ballet has worked

Inspires passion for symphonic music through live perfor-

to create a strong tradition of civic support through public

mances and education initiatives that engage and enrich our

performances, local outreach and children’s educational pro-

diverse audiences. NewWestSymphony.org

grams. As resident ballet company of the Bank of America Performing Arts Center since 2001, PFB makes dance acces-

PERFORMANCES TO GROW ON

sible to a wide range of people and continues to give aspiring

Uses performing arts to enhance education curriculum. PTGO.org

dancers trained at its official school, California Dance Theatre, an opportunity to perform on stage with seasoned profes-

THOUSAND OAKS ARTS

sionals while entertaining audiences of all ages throughout

TOArts provides fundraising and programmatic support to the

the years. PacFestBallet.org

Bank of America Performing Arts Center at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza with a vision to ensure arts thrive for all. TOArts

CONEJO SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

presents headline shows, grants performance credits to local non-

The Conejo Schools Foundation mobilizes resources and

profit arts groups to reduce the rent at BAPAC and brings over

partners with the community to protect, strengthen and grow

3,000 kids a year to see a live production at no cost. TOArts.org

quality educational experiences for all CVUSD students. ConejoSchools.org

THOUSAND OAKS PHILHARMONIC The Organization provides opportunities for young artists in

CONEJO VALLEY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

Ventura County and its surrounding areas to perform with a

In its 60th concert season, the organization aims to inspire

professional orchestra in front of a live audience. It provides

youth through Classical music. CVYO.org

educational and culturally enriching experiences for the communities it serves. TOPhil.org

5-STAR THEATRICALS (formerly Cabrillo Music Theatre), the Ovation Award-winning

VILLAGE VOICES CHORALE

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Vision 2020 Commemorates the 19th Amendment CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL OF WOMEN'S RIGHT TO VOTE

ARTICLE ADRIENNE WIGDORTZ ANDERSON

VOTING SHOULD BE A PRIORITY FOR EVERY CITIZEN. Not only because who we put in office profoundly affects our lives, but also voting is the cornerstone of democracy. “We cannot have a healthy democratic form of governance without an informed and engaged electorate,” says Dawn Dyer, President of Dyer Sheehan Group and, since 2018, a California delegate to Drexel University’s Vision 2020, a non-partisan national coalition of organizations and individuals advocating equal rights for women. As a delegate, Dyer promotes Vision 2020’s mission: reaching 50/50 shared leadership of women and men in business and government; increasing the level of civic engagement among women; educating students about the role women have played in shaping our history; and creating economic parity. With these goals in mind, Dyer, who also serves as the Public Policy Director of the National Association of Women Business Owners-Ventura County and was named 2018 NAWBO California Woman Business Owner of the Year, has actively Photo Credit: Harvey Champlin 22

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backed state legislation supporting women in business,

over the last 100 years,” explains Lynn Yeakel, founder of

including SB 826, passed in 2018.

Vision 2020 and Director of Drexel University’s Institute

“This groundbreaking law requires publicly-held cor-

of Women’s Health and Leadership. “When women earn

porations based in California to have a representative

less than men for the same work and hold a fraction of

number of women on their board of directors,” she says.

leadership roles in business and government, we have

Additionally, Dyer is raising awareness of the 100th

not achieved the equality women deserve. The 19th

anniversary of the 19th Amendment, granting women the

Amendment was a critical first step, and this Centennial

right to vote. It was ratified on August 18, 1920 and certi-

year is a perfect time to take stock of how far women have

fied eight days later.

come, as well as determine where we still need change.”

“I’ve always been passionate about women’s equality

Our Founding Fathers didn’t think of the Founding

as a practical matter,” says Dyer. “When I started my real

Mothers when writing the Constitution. Women were not

estate career in 1985, I was denied a credit card in my own

given equal standing with men.

name, without a male co-signer.”

“During the nation’s first century, a married woman

A divorced mother of two young children, it was crucial to

was legally considered the property of her husband,”

the family’s survival she be taken seriously as a businessper-

says Dyer. “In 1848, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia

son, Dyer noted. Discriminatory rules made that a challenge.

Mott organized the first women’s rights convention at

Dyer appreciated the trailblazers who came before. “But

Seneca Falls, New York.”

I was disappointed at the political apathy around me—par-

The suffrage movement was launched and over the

ticularly among younger women who were unaware we

next 7 decades, women campaigned for enfranchisement.

only secured the right to vote less than a hundred years

“They were arrested for picketing and sent to jail;

ago,” she says. “It frustrated me to hear people say they

many were beaten and endured hunger strikes,” says

don’t vote because it really doesn’t matter.”

Dyer. “In 1913, suffragists organized the first massive

As the Centennial of the 19th Amendment approached, she looked for ways to engage people in the democratic process. Her search led to Vision 2020.

political march on Washington.” Congress passed the 19th Amendment in 1919. The following year, it was ratified by the states and adopted into law.

“Our initiative is called Vision 2020 because when we

To mark the Centennial, Vision 2020 headquarters in

began this work a decade ago, we viewed the Centennial

Philadelphia and branches throughout the country planned

of women’s voting rights as an important marker for mea-

a series of events, topping it off with a Toast to Tenacity

suring the degree of positive change in women’s lives

honoring the suffragists’ perseverance.

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Dyer and her committee organized events as well. Dressed as suffragists, they marched in local parades—including the 2020 Tournament of Roses—gave presentations and had planned voter registration drives on college campuses. All “in-person” activities came to a halt with the pandemic. The committee was not deterred and instead, posted messages about voting and vignettes with portrayals of suffragist leaders on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Vision2020VC). The live activities were to culminate with Ventura County’s Third Annual Toast to Tenacity. Photo Credit: Harvey Champlin

The committee—Dyer, co-chairs daughter Tiffany Emhoff, Assistant Principal at Buena High School, and Marni Brook, Director of Lending for Women’s Economic Ventures, and 45 members representing a variety of local groups, including the League of Women Voters, the AAUW, and the Girl Scouts— planned to start the public event by marching in suffrage attire through downtown Ventura. The parade was to end at the Museum of Ventura County where guests could enjoy musical entertainment and fun activities at booths hosted by Vision 2020 sister organizations. The Passion Players, a group created in 2019 by Dyer, her daughter, and NAWBO associates, were to stage an original, 10-minute play showcasing famous suffragists called, “Use Your Voice! Use Your Vote!” Additionally, the Museum planned a special 19th Amendment exhibit of stories, photos and artifacts collected from Ventura County residents. Because of the pandemic, the program will now be held on Zoom from 4 to 6 p.m. on August 26, National Women’s Equality Day and the date when the 19th Amendment became law. (Registration information for the free event: https://www.facebook.com/Vision2020VC.) The event will close with celebrants across the nation raising a glass to toast the courageous suffragists. “By honoring the past, we can help shape the future,” says Dyer. “Understanding history helps us appreciate the rights we have today, while recognizing the work still to be done. Although women won the right to vote in 1920, many women (and men) of color were denied access to the polls until the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Even today, voting rights are challenged and restricted in many parts of our nation. Don’t take your vote for granted.”

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