Boy Scouts of America Greater Los Angeles Area Council
12TH ANNUAL USINESS B EADERS’ L REAKFAST B H 2019 H
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019
2019 BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR
Christopher C. Rising Co-founder and CEO, Rising Realty Partners
WITH A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO Nelson Rising Chairman, Rising Realty Partners
FIRESIDE CHAT MODERATOR Stephen R. Silk Senior Managing Director, Eastdil Secured
GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA COUNCIL | BSA | 1 12 TH ANNUAL USINESS B EADERS’ L REAKFAST B H 2019 H
WELCOME Thomas G. McDonald
INVOCATION Joseph Vega, Troop 668
COLOR GUARD CEREMONY Scouts of Troop 668 & 1044
NATIONAL ANTHEM Eagle Scout Michael Tanny
BREAKFAST
WELCOME Timothy R. Greenleaf, President & Chairman of the Board, GLAAC
A SCOUTING STORY Dylan Roberts, Life Scout, Troop 1323
A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO NELSON RISING
INTRODUCTION OF 2019 LEADER OF THE YEAR Christopher C. Martin, 2018 BLB Honoree
2019 LEADER OF THE YEAR FIRESIDE CHAT Christopher C. Rising Stephen R. Silk (Moderator)
HELPING TODAY’S YOUTH BECOME TOMORROW’S LEADERS!
2 | 2019 | ANNUAL BUSINESS LEADERS’ BREAKFAST GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA COUNCIL | BSA | 3 The Greater Los Angeles Area Council gratefully acknowledges our generous sponsors for their support of Christopher C. Rising in receiving the 2019 Business Leaders’ Award COUNCIL EVENT HONOREE COMMITTEE PLATINUM EAGLE SPONSORS Steven A. Balmer* Timothy R. Greenleaf Tim O’Brien The Spartan Group Michael Barker Susan Porter Griego Steve Olson William Barrett, Jr.** David Herbst Robert W. Renken GOLD EAGLE SPONSORS Andy Barth** Lew Horne Robert F. Scoular** Brian W. Matthews / Payden & Rygel Michael P. Birkholm Jeff Hunt John Semcken, III** SILVER EAGLE SPONSORS Paul Brindley Rob Jernigan Kevin Shannon John C. Cushman, III Robert F. Scoular / Dentons US LLP John C. Cushman, III** John H. Kedeshian Stephen R. Silk Cushman & Wakefield Kevin A. Shannon / Newmark Knight Frank Todd Doney Daniel Klein Gary A. Sinise* Bruce G. Davis / Davis Bacon Stephen R. Silk / Eastdil Secured Anthony A. Ferguson / BDO The Trust Building Kevin Ehrhart Christopher C. Martin* Timothy J. Sloan* Timothy R. Greenleaf The CalEdison DTLA James Ellis* Brendan McCracken Rex W. Tillerson* Kennedy Wilson 1 Cal Plaza Curtis Estes Andrew McDonald Reverend Mark Whitlock** Christopher C. Martin / AC Martin David L. Tomblin / Highgrove Holdings Realty Alfred A. Plamann George Fatheree Thomas G. McDonald, Chair John Winnek Jeffrey M. Worthe / Worthe Real Estate Group Lisa Gallo Scott McMullin Jeffrey Worthe BRONZE EAGLE SPONSORS Robert M. Gates* Reverend Cecil Murray** Steve Young* Michael D. Barker / Barker Pacific Group CBRE Group *Past Business Leaders’ Breakfast Honorees CommonWealth Partners ** Past Good Character Gala Honorees Jones Lang LaSalle Frank & Mona Maple Thomas G. McDonald The Person to See, LLC Stratford Hospitality, LLC SCOUT OATH On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country EAGLE SPONSORS and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself Paul Brindley / HFF James G. Ellis physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. David Herbst / Vectis Strategies Ron Jernigan / Gensler TABLE SPONSORS Phillip Attalla / NAI Capital John Barganski / Brookfield Properties SCOUT LAW William R. Barrett Jr. Michael P. Birkholm / Birkholm Direct A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Janet Braun Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent. Steven M. Craig / Craig Welding Supply Co. John R. Harbison / Tech Coast Angels Peter Johnston / OUE John H. Kedeshian Steve Olson / O’Melveny & Myers, LLP Eric Schirding / United Western insurance Brokers Michael L. Shannon Christopher Smith / Fidelity National Title
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12 TH ANNUAL Nelson C. Rising USINESS Co-founder and Chairman, Rising Realty Partners B Nelson Rising is a veteran of over 40 years in the real estate industry and EADERS’ the Cofounder and Chairman of Rising Realty Partners, LP, a real estate investment and operating company. He has led two large publicly L REAKFAST traded real estate companies, chaired the Federal Reserve Bank of H 2019 H San Francisco and built some of the most iconic buildings and new B communities in California and the West. Mr. Rising has also served as a top political strategist to some of the most powerful elected officials Christopher C. Rising in the United States and has the distinction of having a street named Co-founder and CEO, Rising Realty Partners after him in San Francisco, CA: Nelson Rising Lane.
Christopher Rising is the Co-founder and CEO of Rising Realty Partners Prior to forming Rising Realty Partners, Mr. Rising was President & (Rising), a family-owned, Los-Angeles based, vertically-integrated real estate CEO of MPG Office Trust, Inc., the owner of over half of the institution- investment and operating platform with more than four million square feet quality office space in downtown Los Angeles. From 1994-2005, Mr. under ownership or management. Rising’s approach to real estate focuses Rising served as Chief Executive Officer of Catellus Development on advancing environmental, technological, and social improvements at its Corporation. During his tenure, he oversaw the company’s successful properties. Rising Realty Partners currently owns some of the most iconic evolution from a railroad land company to a diversified development properties in Downtown Los Angeles, including: company and a real estate investment trust. Most notable of the many Catellus developments is Mission Bay in San Francisco, the largest • 1 California Plaza mixed-use development in the history of the city. Catellus merged • The CalEdison DTLA with ProLogis in September 2005 in a $5.5 billion transaction. • The Trust Building • The Park DLTA • West 7 Center From 1983-1994 Mr. Rising was a senior partner of Maguire Thomas Partners. During this time he was the partner-in-charge of the Library Square development in downtown Los Angeles, which included the 73-story, 1.3 million square foot US Bank Tower (tallest office building West of the Mississippi) and the 54-story, 1.4 million square foot Gas Company Tower. He was also partner-in-charge of Playa Vista, located between Under Christopher’s visionary leadership, Rising is credited with kick-starting the revitalization of historic buildings in Downtown Los Angeles Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Marina del Rey. Playa Vista is one of the largest and most complicated multiuse developments in (DTLA) into creative office buildings, attracting new and unique businesses back to the region. Rising’s transformation and subsequent sale of the history of Los Angeles and it includes the re-use of what was the heart of the Howard Hughes aircraft empire, including the famed “Spruce the PacMutual Campus, one of the oldest functioning office structures in the heart of DTLA, was described by the Los Angeles Times as selling Goose” Hangar. for a “record price for a pure office building downtown.” Christopher is recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the 500 most influential people in Los Angeles. A former Chairman of the Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Mr. Rising is recognized as an authority in corporate and public finance. Mr. Rising is Chairman Emeritus of Washington, DC-based Real Estate Roundtable, which brings together leaders of the nation’s top Rising Realty Partners has recently announced plans to invest $300 million in properties across the Western United States over the next few publicly-held and privately-owned real estate ownership, development, lending and management firms to jointly address key national policy years. Prior to Rising Realty Partners, Christopher served as Senior Vice President/Asset Transactions at MPG Office Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPG) and in issues relating to real estate and the overall economy. 2003, he founded The Rising Real Estate Group (RREG) which partnered with Barker Pacific Group (BPG) to establish Hamilton Capital Partners (HCP). Christopher sat on the investment committee for HCP, a co-investment vehicle which has acquired more than 25 real estate assets. He Mr. Rising has also served as Chairman of the Grand Avenue Committee, and real estate advisor to and negotiator for the Joint Powers Authority, began his professional career as an associate at the law firm Pillsbury Madison & Sutro (now known as Pillsbury Winthrop), spent several years in the Office of the President at Cushman Realty Corporation, and was a Director at Cushman & Wakefield. which consists of the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency, and the County of Los Angeles.
Christopher is a graduate of Duke University, where he attended on a football scholarship, playing under legendary head coach Steve Spurrier, The Joint Powers Authority oversaw the Grand Avenue Project, a 3.6 million square foot, $3 billion development located on Bunker Hill in and Loyola Law School. He currently serves on the Board of Overseers at Loyola Law School, the River LA Board and the Duke Athletic Advisory downtown Los Angeles. Mr. Rising currently serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of The Irvine Company, which controls Board. Christopher is a past President of the Board of Chandler School in Pasadena and served for ten years on the Board of Regents of Loyola over 98 million square feet of commercial, office, residential and resort properties in coastal California. He also serves on the board of Foley High School, where he chaired the Investment Committee. Timber & Land Company and the W.M. Keck Foundation. Mr. Rising is also a Life Member of the California Institute of Technology Board of Trustees. Christopher lives in Pasadena with his wife, Anna-Christine, and their three children, Annelise, John-Carl and Arianne.
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Thomas G. McDonald - BLB Master of Ceremonies Stephen R. Silk - Senior Managing Director at Eastdil Secured, Fireside Chat Moderator
Tom McDonald joined the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Area Council Steve Silk specializes in arranging major sales and joint ventures for large institutional in 2013. He has chaired twice the Business Leaders’ Breakfast and has also owners of office and industrial properties nationwide. During his career, Steve has been served as master of ceremonies for this event every year since 2014. Through involved with some of the most significant real estate transactions in the United States. the Event Committee’s vision and Tom’s direction, the BLB has transitioned from a friend-raiser to one of the Council’s most important annual fund- Steve has taught as adjunct faculty at USC’s Marshall School of Business since 2013. He raising events. Since 2014, Tom’s “Ask” at the BLB and Gala has raised more is a board member of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate and the YMCA Metropolitan than $335,000 in support of the Greater Los Angeles Area Council’s programs. District. He also serves as a Policy Advisory Board Member for the UC Berkeley Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics, and is active for the Union Rescue Mission. Tom spearheaded tying corporate sponsorships to merit badge days and provided an opportunity for Scouts from GLAAC and surrounding councils to learn more about architecture, aviation, plumbing, woodworking, personal Steve is a former board member of the Greater Los Angeles Area Council, Boy Scouts of finance, railroading and traffic safety, while earning these merit badges. America and continues to be very supportive of Scouting over the years. His son, John, is an Eagle Scout from T355 in San Marino. He and his wife of over 30 years, Sue, are both USC graduates. They have two children, John and Natalie. Tom is an Executive Vice President in Jones Lang LaSalle’s downtown Los Angeles office. Active in the commercial real estate industry since 1979, Tom’s core practice is the representation of corporate and professional firms in the acquisition and disposition of office facilities in the Central Business District and Tri-Cities markets. Tom is a passionate outdoorsman. Most Saturday mornings he is chasing cattle as a team roper at the Saddle & Sirloin Club of Los Angeles. He is a fly fishing and firearms enthusiast and has traveled all over the country in search of blue ribbon trout streams, usually with a fly rod that he built himself. Tom has been married to Eileen Callanan for 31 years and they have one son, Hunter, and two daughters, Katie and Momo.
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
Michael Angelo Tanny - Singer, Artist, Eagle Scout Timothy R. Greenleaf - President and Chairman of the Board, GLAAC
Michael is honored to be singing for this Business Leaders’ Breakfast. Michael recently Tim Greenleaf has had a 30 year successful private equity and venture capital career. earned his Associate of Arts in Performance Degree from the Young American College Prior to his investing career, Mr. Greenleaf was a partner at the law firm of Fulbright & of the Performing Arts and as a member of the Young Americans has entertained Jaworski L.L.P., specializing in mergers and acquisitions, and complex tax and corporate audiences throughout Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. structuring.
As a proud graduate of Palos Verdes Peninsula High School in Rolling Hills Estates, Mr. Greenleaf has turned his attention to helping youth - both through BSA and Michael has performed in “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Seussical The Musical,” “Hello Dolly,” “Sound through volunteer service and mentoring at universities and business schools. He is of Music,” “Oklahoma,” “Pirates of Penzance,” “My Fair Lady,” “Tommy,” and “Curtains.” He currently the President and Chairman of the Board of the of the Greater Los Angeles was also a member of Varsity Voice and performed in New York City at the Riverside Area Council, Boy Scouts of America and on the Board of Trustees and Audit Committee Church and throughout Italy with a highlight performance at the Vatican. He worked at the University of California, Riverside Foundation. with Maestro Zotti and his group, Arte Musica, as they sang concerts throughout Los Angeles, including the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion. Michael finished his Associate of He has also served on a number of boards of directors, including Green Dot Corporation General Studies and Associate of Arts Degrees from North Central Michigan College. He (NYSE:GDOT), Green Dot Bank, Fairmont Capital, Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. is curently studying Psychology at Harbor Community College. (Souplantation) and Shari’s Management Corp. Mr. Greenleaf holds a dual Bachelor of Arts. in Business Administration and Political Science from the University of California Michael wishes to thank Susan Griego, his former Troop founder and Advancement at Riverside, a J.D. from Loyola Law School and an L.L.M. in taxation from New York Chair, for her constant support as he earned his Eagle Rank and for inviting him to this University Law School. Tim served as Council Commissioner for the legacy San Gabriel special event. Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America and held several positions at Troop 358 in San Marino for 7 years, where he was Scoutmaster.
PREPARED. FOR LIFE. HELPING TODAY’S YOUTH BECOME TOMORROW’S LEADERS!
8 | 2019 | ANNUAL BUSINESS LEADERS’ BREAKFAST GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA COUNCIL | BSA | 9 CHARLIE STEINMETZ - STEINMETZ FAMILY FOUNDATION PAST BUSINESS LEADERS’ BREAKFAST HONOREES
Christopher C. Martin - 2018 Steve Young - 2013 BECAUSE OF YOU, THOUSANDS OF SCOUTS LIKE THOSE IN WATTS, HAVE A CHANCE Chairman and CEO, AC Martin National Football League, MVP TO DISCOVER WHAT THEY CAN BE THROUGH SCOUTING. YOUR INVESTMENT TODAY IS CEO and President, Martin Project Management Steve Young is a 15 year veteran of the NFL. He was the Christopher C. Martin is the Chairman and CEO of AC League’s Most Valuable Player in 1992 and 1994, as well as TRANSFORMING LIVES. Martin, the nation’s oldest family-owned architecture, the MVP of Super Bowl XXIX. He was inducted into the Pro In a community infamous for its gang activity, one man made the brethren of Scouting “the planning, interior architecture and research firm. Chris Football Hall of Fame in 2005. coolest gang in Watts”. Charlie Steinmetz is a founding board member of St. Lawrence Brindisi and four generations of the Martin family have designed Catholic School in Watts and a champion of Scouting in disadvantaged, inner-city communities. and engineered many of the most iconic buildings in Gary A. Sinise - 2012 A locally-raised Eagle Scout, Charlie views Scouting as a Curiosity Coach that encourages and downtown Los Angeles. Actor, Patriot & Humanitarian supports youth to discover new interests and future careers. Inspired by his mother’s focus on Oscar-nominated for his role in Forrest Gump and star of the early childhood literacy, the Steinmetz Family Foundation is a long-time supporter of the Greater Steven A. Ballmer - 2017 CBS show CSI:NY, Gary Sinise is a tireless supporter of our Los Angeles Area Council’s inner-city outreach programs. In addition to his financial investment, Co-Chair, The Ballmer Group and Owner of the military and veterans. In 2008, Mr. Sinise was awarded the Charlie leverages his philanthropic and community networks to identify new partners and help grow Scouting in our most disadvantaged and challenged communities. Los Angeles Clippers Presidential Citizen Medal by President George W. Bush. Steve Ballmer is co-chair of the Ballmer Group and owner Led by Cubmaster Coach Maye, Athletic Director and Assistant Principal of Operations and of the Los Angeles Clippers NBA basketball team. Ballmer Colonel John Fer - 2011 Discipline at St. Lawrence Brindisi, and Scoutmaster Ms. Patty, who has 2 children in the program, retired as Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft in 2014 after USAF Retired & Former Vietnam POW Cub Scout Pack and Scouts BSA Troop 1044 has 47 Scouts who meet weekly and regularly attend leading the company for nearly 14 years. Colonel John Fer was a highly decorated pilot in the United Council-hosted events. This summer, thanks to the generous philanthropic support of our States Air Force. On February 4, 1967, he was shot down over donors, Troop 1044 Scouts will attend summer resident camp at the Council’s Hubert Eaton Scout James G. Ellis - 2017 North Vietnam and spent more than 6 years as a Prisoner of Reservation near Lake Arrowhead. This will be their first high-adventure resident camp experience. Professor of Marketing & Former Dean of Marshall School of War where he was imprisoned alongside future U.S. Senator Business, University of Southern California John McCain. Upon repatriation, he served in various staff “At St. Lawrence Brindisi, we are developing the concept that Scouting is the coolest gang in Watts,” states Charlie. The result? “St. James Ellis was appointed Dean of the USC Marshall School assignments around the world. Lawrence is well-known and respected as a model school for others. Parents are supportive and engaged with the school and of Business and holder of the Robert R. Dockson Dean’s Chair church. All the local high schools want the kids from St. Lawrence.” in Business Administration in April 2007. William H. Tilley - 2010 Chairman and CEO of The Jacmar Companies The Greater Los Angeles Area Council thanks Charlie Steinmetz, Coach Maye, Ms. Patty and all our volunteers and donors who William Tilley served as the Chief Executive Officer and support Scouting and transform lives in our most challenged communities. Timothy J. Sloan - 2016 Former Chief Executive Officer Chairman of The Jacmar Companies, a holding company with Wells Fargo & Company operations in equity investments, real estate management Tim Sloan was elected Chief Executive Officer and a member and restaurant and wholesale food service. of the Board of Directors of Wells Fargo & Company in October 2016. Commander Michael Edwin Thornton - 2009 Robert M. Gates - 2015 USN Retired, Navy Seal Former Secretary of Defense of the United States Medal of Honor Recipient Past President of Boy Scouts of America Commander Michael Edwin Thornton is a retired United Robert Gates served as the 22nd Secretary of Defense of the States Navy SEAL and a recipient of the U.S. military’s highest United States from 2006 to 2011. He served for 26 years in decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Vietnam the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security War. Council, and was Director of Central Intelligence Agency under President George H. W. Bush. Major Brian Shul - 2008 USAF Retired, SR-71 Pilot Rex W. Tillerson - 2014 Major Brian Shul is a Vietnam War-era attack pilot and a Former Secretary of State of the United States retired major in the United States Air Force. He flew 212 Past President of Boy Scouts of America combat missions and was shot down near the end of the war. Rex Tillerson was the 69th Secretary of State of the United States. He is the former Chairman, President, and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation.
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ACHIEVEMENTS WHAT IS AN EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT? Eagle Scout Awards 567 Merit Badges Earned 19,777 The Eagle Scout Service Project is the opportunity for a Scout, Varsity Scout, or qualified Venturer, at the Life rank in the Boy Scouts of America, to demonstrate leadership skills by performing a project of benefit to his community. Completing an Eagle Project is Arrow of Light Awards 642 the culmination of the Scout’s leadership training and it requires a significant effort on his/her part. The project must benefit an organization other than the BSA and it cannot be performed for an individual or a business or be commercial in nature. Completion COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS 181,734 of an Eagle Project is a requirement for a Scout to attain the Eagle Scout rank. Economic Impact $3.2 Million Evan Lucas Bowdle is the 2018 GLAAC Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award winner. His Eagle Scout Project was selected by the GLAAC Eagle Scout Association as the best example of what an Eagle Scout Service Project should exemplify, in how it is planned and executed. MEMBERSHIP AND YOUTH SERVED Registered Youth Members 18,399 Evan’s Eagle Project was the design and construction of a liturgical set and podium for Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in Other Youth Served (Camps & Activities) 11,718 San Dimas, California. This project presented significant design and creation difficulties that Evan overcame through the planning Total Youth Served 30,117 process and execution of the project. For example, the staining of the wood required four steps and because of the toxicity of the materials, Evan found professionals willing to donate their time to the project using their spray booths and proper safety equipment. Adult Volunteers 8,871 Girls in the New Family Program 373 His leadership skills were tested in many ways but his Scouting experience helped him through, with the added learning that one Cub Scout Units 220 can not do it all and your team will deliver if your planning and leadership has prepared them. He also noted how much he had to Boy Scout Units 235 learn new skills, like the elements of furniture design and manufacture, to even complete the project planning. The liturgical set and podium will be used for additional masses especially during holiday seasons like Christmas and Easter. The podium is also available Venture Units 41 for regular events. Exploring/Learning for Life Units 103 Total Units 599 Within the Greater Los Angeles Area Council, each Eagle Project averages 200 hours. The cost to execute each project on average is $2500 in goods, either purchased by the Scout from his own fundraising efforts or from donated materials from generous local vendors. CAMPING Cub Scout Day Camp Attendance 299 The total value provided to our communities from the service hours of 2018 Eagle Scout Service Projects is over $1,500,000. The total Boy Scout Summer Camp Attendance 3,366 cost of the projects donated to our communities totals over $1,700,000. The overall value to communities in the Greater Los Angeles Weekend Camp Attendance 17,497 Area Council exceeds $3,200,000. Merit Badge Camp Attendance 1,169 On the following pages is a list of organizations that benefited from Eagle Scout Service Projects in 2018. Total Campers 22,331 Number of Weeks of Summer Camp 14 Number of Weeks of Day Camp 4 Camping and Activity Weekends 127
PROPERTIES OPERATED Cushman Watt Scout Center, Los Angeles, CA Smiser Scout Service Center, Pasadena, CA Cabrillo Beach Youth Center, San Pedro, CA Camp Cherry Valley, Santa Catalina Island, CA Firestone Scout Reservation, Brea, CA Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation, Cedar Glen, CA Log Cabin Wilderness Camp, Lee Vining, CA Trask Scout Reservation, Monrovia, CA
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“Families in Transition” Elementary School California Zoroastrian Center Diamond Bar Center Hacienda Heights Baptist Church 1st Presbyterian Church Calvary Chapel Diamond Bar High School Hacienda Heights Christian Preschool ABC School Camino Grove Elementary School Don Bosco Technical High School* Halldale Avenue Elementary School Alcott Elementary School Camp Skyhook Clear Creek Education Center Donley Little League Hamgajoo Fellowship Church Alhambra Presbyterian Church Canyon Early Learning Door of Hope Harambee Ministries Aliso Pico Meditation Garden Carmelite Sister Retreat Downey Elks Lodge 2020 Harambee School* Alta Vista Elementary School Casa Jogar Y Elizabeth Orphanage East Los Angeles Pregnancy Center Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy Altadena Children’s Center Casimir Middle School Eaton Canyon Hawthorne Middle School American Legion Post 139 CEC (Child Educational Center) Owls Edison Elementary School Helping Hands for Huntington American Martyrs Church Center for Learning Unlimited El Segundo Church Henderson Baseball Field American Martyrs School Center Street Elementary School El Segundo High School* Henniger Flats* Angel Gate Native Plant Garden Century Veteran Village Cabrillo* El Segundo Middle School Henry Willows Enrichment Angeles National Forest* Cerritos Crossroads Multinational Church El Segundo United Methodist Church Heritage Park Angel’s Flight Shelter Quiet Area Cerritos High School* Elizabeth House Hermosa Beach Historical Society Anza Elementary School Cerritos Mission Church Elks Lodge in San Gabriel* Hermosa Beach Moondust Parkette Apollo Park Chaparral Elementary School* Emery Park Elementary Hickory Elementary School City of Arcadia Charles Farnsworth Park Emmaus Lutheran Church & School Hillsides at Risk Children Arcadia Church of Transfiguration Cherry Canyon Trails Emperor Elementary School Historical Society of Pomona Arcadia High School* Chester House Encinita Elementary School* Holy Name of Mary Church Arcadia National Little League Children’s Hospital Los Angeles* Ernie Howlett Park Holy Name of Mary School Arcadia Wilderness Park* Chinese Christian Church Evangelical Formosan Arcadia Church Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School Armenian Sisters Academy Chinese Grace Baptist Church Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles Hope Street Elementary School Arroyo High Choong Hyun Mission Church Evergreen Elementary School Hope United Methodist Church Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy Christ Lutheran Church of Chino Faith Lutheran Church* Hopkins Wilderness Park Ascot Hills Christ Lutheran Church Preschool Finkbiner Park Horizon School Aveson Charter School Christ Lutheran School South Gate Fire Department House of Mercy Azusa Veteran Park Christ the King Lutheran Church* First Christian Church Hugo Reed Elementary Kindergarten class Badillo Elementary School Christian Assembly Kids Church First Evangelical Community Church* Humble Hearts School Ballona Wetlands Christian Junior High First Methodist Church Huntington Library & Botanical Garden Baseline Community Church* Christian Life Center First Presbyterian Church Hurricane Harvey Relief Basil Parish Korean Catholic Church Church of Our Saviour* First United Methodist Church* Inland Empire Beatitudes Catholic Church Church of the Foothills Foothill Middle School Inland Valley Hope Partners* Begg Swimming Community Pool City of Glendora Hiking Trails Foster Road Elementary School Institute of International Buddhist Studies Best Friends Animal Shelter City of Glendora Parks Dept. Frank G Bonelli Regional Park Jefferson Middle School* Beta Center City of La Habra Heights Friends of LAX Dunes Jones Elementary School Bethany Christian School City of La Palma Friendship Park Nature Center Judon International School Bethel Korean Church City of Monterey Park Frostig School Judson Int’l School Big Dalton Canyon Park Campground City of Pasadena Gabrielino Trail San Gabriel National Monument Kkotongnae Catholic Retreat Center Bilingual Church of Baldwin Park Clairbourn School Garden Boys & Girls Club Pasadena Kkottdongnae Lynwood Bitely Elementary School Claremont Presbyterian Church PreSchool Garden Church “Feed & Be Fed” Knights of Columbus* Blandford Elementary School Claremont Wilderness Park* Gardena Valley Baptist Church Koyasan Buddhist Temple Blessed Virgin Mary School Clearwater Christian Center Garfield Elementary School LA CADA Drug Rehabilitation Bon Appetit Clifton Middle School Gateway Friends Church La Canada Elementary School* Bon View Elementary School Coast Christian Fellowship Church Glendora Centennial Heritage Park La Canada High School* Bonelli Regionsal Park Concept 7 Adoptions & Foster Care Glendora Church of the Open Door La Canada Montessori Nursery Bonita High School Concordia Lutheran Church Glendora Community Church LA County Arboretum Botanical Garden Boone Coolidge Elementary School Glendora High School* LA County Department of Public Social Services BOSANA Foundation Courtyard Plaza Senior Assist. Living Global Mission Church* LA County Fire Department Boys & Girls Club* Covina High School Goddard Middle School La Crescenta Presbyterian Church Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena Covina Library Gonzalves Elementary School La Rosa Elementary School McKenzie Scott Branch Crestview Prep School Learning Center Good Shepherd Preschool La Serna High School* Broadoaks Elementary School Crossroads Inc. Shelter Grace Fellowship Church* La Verne Parks Department Brooklyn Early Education Center Cypress Elementary School Granada Middle School Lake Ave Community Foundation Buckhorn Campground Da Vinci Innovation Academy Grand Plaza Senior Apartments Lake Avenue Church Buena Park Church Damian High School* Grazide Elementary School Lake Perris State Recreation Area Cabrillo Marine Aquarium* Deane Dana Friendship Park GRFF Ghetto Rescue Foundation Laurel Elementary School Cactus Corral Land Conservancy Delphi Academy Griffith Park Observatory LDS Church California Department of Fish & Wildlife Descanso Gardens* Habitat for Humanity Learning Skills Elementary School
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Lemon Creek Park Olita Elementary School* Savannah Memorial Park Tobermann Neighborhood Center Lemon Creek Park Trail Oneonta Church in South Pasadena Schabarum Park* Trinity Lutheran Church* Alexandria House Orange County Chinese Christian Assembly Schurr High School Twelve Oaks Retirement Community Sandburg Middle School Orchard Dale Elementary School SEA Lab Tzu Chi School Little Flower Preschool Our Lady of Guadalupe Church & School Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge Union Station Homeless Shelter Little Sisters of the Poor Our Mother of Good Counsel Seaside Elementary School United Methodist Church* Little Tokyo Service Center Our Savior Center Yard Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church* US Forest Service* Living Water Mission Church* Pacific Lutheran High School Sidewalk Arroyo pathway USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Long Beach Historical Society Palos Verdes Peninsula Conservancy* Sierra Madre Lower Canyon Pedestrian Bridge VA Veterans of Long Beach Lord the Universe Church Palos Verdes Girls Softball League Sierra Madre Congregational Church Village Covenant Church City of Los Angeles Palos Verdes High School Sierra Madre Nursery Walnut Blessing Church* Los Angeles County Arboretum* Palos Verdes Intermediate School* Soleado Elementary School* Walnut High School* Los Angeles County Lifeguard Association Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Sonora High School Walteria Elementary Torrance Los Angeles International Airport Paradise Canyon Elementary School* South Bay Adult School Washington Elementary School Los Angeles Mission Pasadena City College South Bay Area West High School Los Angeles Public Library Pasadena High School South Bay Pet Adoption Center Westchester Lutheran School Lugo Park Teen Center Pasadena Museum of Art South Coast Botanic Garden* Westchester Lutheran Church Lutheran Church in the Foothills Pines Christian School South High School* Western Christian High School Madrid Middle School Park Plymouth Congregational Church City of South Pasadena Westgate Park Madrona Marsh Nature Preserve Point Vicente Elementary School South Pasadena Beautiful Foundation Westminster Church Marine Mammal Care Center Point Vincente Interpretive Center Southern California Live Steamers* Westminster Presbyterian Church Mark Keppel Hight School Priceless Pet Rescue Southwest District White Point Nature Preserve Mark Twain Park Proyecto Pastoral Mission of Los Angeles SPCALA Dog Shelter Whittier Historical Museum Marshal Fundamental School Public Works Building St. Bede the Venerable Church* Whittier Narrows Recreation Area* Mary & Joseph Retreat Center Rancho Learning Center School St. James Catholic Church Willenberg Special Education School Marycrest Manor Rancho Park St. Agnes Catholic Church William Elliot Elementary School Marycrest Manor nursing Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School St. Andrews Episcopal Church Wilson Park Mater Dolorosa Rancho Vista Elementary School St. Basil Catholic Church Windsor Baseball Field Park Mayfield Junior School Richardson Middle School St. Basil Korean Catholic Center Wingate Park Meadow Green Elementary School Richstone Family Center* St. Bede Church* Woman’s & Children’s Crisis Center Meadows Elementary School Ridgecrest Intermediate School St. Bridget Chinese Catholic Church Women Helping Women (WHW) Medical Miracles Cause for Smiles Riviera Elementary School* St. Gregory Catholic Church & School Women’s Shelter (Whittier) Merdinian Evangelical School Riviera United Methodist Church St. James Catholic Church Ybarra Academy of Arts & Technology Millard Park City of Rolling Hills Estates* St. James School Yes Academy Elementary Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital* Ronald McDonald House* St. John’s Lutheran Church YMCA San Pedro* Mills Park Rosemead Christian Church St. Judas Parish YMCA Hollywood Mira Catalina Elementary Saddleback South Bay Church St. Lawrence Martyr Elementary School Ynez Elementary School Mira Costa High School Saint Andrews Lutheran Church St. Malachi Church Youth Chapel at Westminster Church Miraleste Intermediate School Saint Anthony Preschool St. Marks Lutheran School Xi Lai Temple - Hacienda Heights Monrovia Canyon Park Saint Joseph Middle School Library St. Matthews Methodist Church Monrovia Church of the Foothills Saint Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Church St. Matthias Episcopal Church* Monrovia High Prop Room Saint Margaret Mary Church St. Michael Archangel Episcopal Church *Multiple Projects Monrovia Julian Fisher Park Salvation Army, Downey St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church Monterey Highlands Kindergarten Salvation Army, Inglewood St. Peter’s by the Sea Presbyterian Church Morning Star Christian Church San Bernardino National Forest St. Phillip the Apostle School Mothers at St. Anne’s Church of Los Angeles San Dimas High School St. Therese Garden Mount Wilson Trail San Gabriel Elks Lodge St. Peter & Paul School Murphy Ranch Elementary School San Gabriel Middle School Stephen White Middle School* Mychal’s Learning Center San Gabriel Mission* Stowers Elementary School Narbonne High San Gabriel River Bank Suzanne Middle School Native Plant Nursery PV Butterfly Habitat San Gabriel Valley Alliance Church Temple City High School* Nettie L. Waite Middle School San Gabriel Valley Humane Society Temple in Downey New Hope Church San Rafael Elementary School The Knights of Columbus Hall New Life Community Church* Sandburg Middle School* The Neighborhood Church Nishi Hompa Hongwanji Temple Santa Anita Church The Whole Child Center Nursery of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Santa Fe Dam Nature Center* Theodore Payne Foundation Ocean View Elementary School* Santa Teresita Hayden Child Care Center Theodore Payne Trail Old Schoolhouse Museum Santa Teresita Hospital* Tiffany Sofies Winning Track
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The Second Century Society was created in 2010, after the 100th anniversary of Scouting. It recognizes outright and deferred OFFICERS/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE gifts to BSA entities, such as local councils, high adventure bases, World Scouting, the Order of the Arrow, and the Foundation. Second Century Society donors are recognized for gifts starting at $25,000. The BSA is also proud to recognize our Lifetime President and Chairman of the Board: Timothy R. Greenleaf Investors. These are donors whose cumulative gifts to Scouting – locally or nationally – exceed a minimum of $500,000, and Commissioner: Travis J. Williams, Ph.D. often much more. The long-term support and vision of these individuals, corporations and foundations form the cornerstone Scout Executive/CEO: Jeffrey N. Hunt for growth in the Boy Scouts of America, and for service to the youth of our nation.
INDIVIDUALS Lee Ann & Ron Havner Laura L. Survant Vice Presidents: Donald W. Crocker Assets (Past President) Ava & Kei* Higashi John Symes Thomas G. McDonald Development Richard L. Alonso* Conrad N. Hilton Louise A. Tarble* C. Thomas Hartman, Jr., M.D. District Operations Hon. Michael D. Antonovich Jack Herrick* William E. Tempel, Jr. Robert F. Scoular General Counsel (Past President) Eric Arentsen Ming Hsieh Miriam & Forest S. Tennant, M.D. Brian W. Matthews Investments (Past President) Glenn T. Ault, M.D. Rita Illig Liebelt Patrick G. Theodora Donna & Fred Ballin* Harlan Irvine Evelyn & Henry Thomson* Membership Steven J. Rothans Steven Ballmer Elizabeth Jebbia Ann & David Tomblin Michael P. Birkholm Nominations James F. Barger John O. Johnson Kathryn & Gerry Turner John O. Johnson Program Hon. Kathryn Barger Bruce Kaji Robert D. Volk Steven J. Rothans Risk Management/Governance Peter K. Barker Helen T. Keltner Noel G. Watson* John R. Harbison Strategic Initiatives (Past President) William R. Barrett, Jr. Shelley A. Allen & W. Robert Kohorst Ray Watt* Avery & Andy Barth Gwen & Roger* Krogen Willie E. Wells Steven M. Craig Friends of Scouting Unit Level Kathleen & David W. Berkus Patricia Kulha H. David Whitesel Anthony A. Ferguson Friends of Scouting Board Level Barbara & Scott Bice John D. Lang Karen* & Page Whyte David L. Tomblin Government & Church Relations Michael P. Birkholm Robert Lang, Jr. Travis J. Williams Judith & W. Robert Booker Jeffrey J. Litow, M.D. Pat Boone Beth & Bill* Lochmoeller FOUNDATIONS & CORPORATIONS Catherine & Arden L. Boren Eileen & William L. MacDonald Treasurer: Anthony T. Kitt Alton Brann Mona & Frank Mapel AC Martin Janet Braun Dale & Marilyn Marshall Trust Angeles Shooting Ranges, Inc. Past Council Presidents: Glenn T. Ault, M.D. Richard Breen Brian C. Matthews Ann Peppers Foundation Douglas A. Brengel Paul D. McNulty AS&F Foundation William R. Barrett, Jr. Margaret & Martin Brock David S. Meshulam Circle X Ranch Foundation David W. Berkus W. Mike Bryant Robert Miller Colony Capital John C. Cushman, III Erik G. Buffum Amy & Gregory A. Mitchell Confidence Foundation C. Preston Butcher Gerry T. Morton Dan Murphy Foundation Bart L. Kessel Shirley & Edward L.* Butterworth Elinor & Herb Nootbar* Dentons US LLP David S. Meshulam Jack Calder Joan Payden Fletcher Jones Foundation Alfred A. Plamann Howard C. Clark Marion & Victor Payse Fred L. Hartley Family Foundation R. Paul St. Amand, M.D. Gina & Dana Justin Coates Walter Peterson Goldman Sachs & Co Joanne & Lew Coppersmith Alfred A. Plamann Kennedy Wilson Peter Couchman William J. Plourde, Jr.* KW Charitable Foundation Karen & Steven M. Craig Juanita & John* Pollock Lon V. Smith Foundation Donald W. Crocker Ernest Posey Marjorie & Edward Illig Family Foundation DIRECTORS George Afremow Bernadette Hendry Michael L. Shannon Jeanine and John C. Cushman, III Harvey Price, Sr. Margie & Robert E. Petersen Foundation Eric Arentsen Sergio Huidor William A. Shaw Stewart C. Cushman Joyce S. Bivans & Guy Radford* Oarsmen Foundation Mary & Bill Daegling* Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Dan Arrighi William S. Jameson Robert Shepherd Bernard Reiling* Judy & Bruce Davis Lynda & Stewart Resnick Rose Hills Foundation Ross M. Arnold Elizabeth A. Jebbia J. Stephen Sinclair, Ph.D. John L. Dawson Marge & J. Randolph* Richards Roxbury Properties Inc. Philip T. Attalla Gary W. Jones Michael J. Stevenson R. Todd Doney Gayle & Edward P. Roski, Jr. Steinmetz Family Foundation John M. Barger John H. Kedeshian Nicholas H. Stonnington Devon Dougherty Glenn D. Schwendemann* Southern California Edison F.E. Dougherty Donna & Robert F. Scoular The Conrad N Hilton Foundation Todd M. Bauer John D. Lang Laura L. Survant James D. Ellis Richard M. Searle The Green Foundation Kenneth Binnings, Ph.D. John C. Matson Robert D. Volk Spencer Farr* Mee & John H. Semcken, III The John F. Merrell Charitable Foundation Richard Breen Paul D. McNulty Sue & James Femino Ruth & Edward* Shannon The Marjorie Aquilino Living Trust Laine T. Wagenseller Carl Freeland The Phillipp Trust Kevin H. Brogan Eric L. Olofson Roxbury Properties Inc. Stephen E. Weakley James J. Gallagher Sue & Steve Silk The Rosalinde & Arthur Gilbert Foundation Chon Cervantes John E. Orswell Jonathan Weedman Bob Gierat Jean & Woody* Simpson Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Stewart C. Cushman Clara Potes-Fellow H. David Whitesel Stephen E. Gill Samuel L. Smiser* Unified Grocers Bruce G. Davis Robert W. Renken Diane & Tim* Gilmore Sue Smiser Vons Credit Union - Certified Federal Rev. Mark Whitlock Barbara & Laurence Gluck Goergene & Maurice M. Smith Weingart Foundation Mark J. Robertson, Sr. William H. DeWitt, II William J. Zak Timothy R. Greenleaf Stephen Smith Wells Fargo Lee J. Dunayer Wesley E. Romberger III Lloyd Greif Brian Snaer *Deceased Robert J. Gierat Jacqueline Sanderline, Ed.D. C. William Guy II William C. Sonneborn John R. Harbison Mitzi & LeRoy* Speirs GLAAC’s Second Century Society members Robert Gin Eric Schirding David Harris James T. Spencer* are donors who have made gift of $25,000 or Suko Gotoh Nicholas P. Schirripa Jean & Victor Harris* R. Paul St Amand, M.D. more payable over five years, or a deferred gift of $100,000 or more to support the Alan-Michael Graves Norbert Schnabel Judy & C. Thomas Hartman, Jr., M.D Charlie Steinmetz Myron G. Stolp* Council, including donors to the 1910 Susan Porter Griego Timothy Shank Heritage Society
20 | 2019 | ANNUAL BUSINESS LEADERS’ BREAKFAST GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA COUNCIL | BSA | 21 CELEBRATING THE RISING FAMILY LEGACY
22 | 2019 | ANNUAL BUSINESS LEADERS’ BREAKFAST GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA COUNCIL | BSA | 23 GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
CAMP CHERRY VALLEY SECOND CENTURY CAMPAIGN
YOUR SCOUTING LEGACY Established in 1921, Camp Cherry Valley has “Without a doubt, Scouting provided life-changing experiences to over one- Thank you for joining us in our mission to build tomorrow’s leaders today. helped shape who I am today million youth. Located amongst the pristine and the successes I have wilderness of Santa Catalina Island, Cherry Cove is Thanks to the generous support of our alumni, volunteers and donors, Scouts today enjoy enjoyed in life. renowned for its calm, crystal clear waters teeming outstanding high-adventure experiences embedded in the values and principles of the Scout with marine wildlife. As we near our second Oath and Law. Because of you, our youth develop strong leadership and character that Through my support, I hope to century of service, the Greater Los Angeles Area positively transforms our communities. As you explore various ways to create your legacy in give these same opportunities Council is committed to revitalizing Camp Cherry Scouting, we look forward to assisting you. Your thoughtful planning will ensure the Boy to future generations of youth.” Valley for our next generation of Scouts of America continues to have a lasting impact in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Scouts and families.
A MYRIAD OF WAYS TO GIVE THROUGH YOUR ESTATE Please join us as we write the next chapter of Create a legacy through your estate plan while receiving a charitable income tax deduction Scouting’s mission is a long-term history for Camp Cherry Valley. and savings in capital gains, estate and gift taxes. Contact our office to learn more and proposition, an investment in explore how you may support future generations of Scouting. the future. To learn more about making a legacy gift to this campaign, or to support our fundraising Philanthropic support is vital to efforts, please contact Gift in a Will or Revocable / Living Trust (Bequest) the continued growth and Kelli Nakayama, Director of Strategic Initiatives Beneficiary of a Retirement Plan sustainability of Scouting. (213) 361-9466 Beneficiary of a Life Insurance Policy To learn more about charitable [email protected] Charitable Gift Annuity giving to benefit youth in the Charitable Remainder or Lead Trust Greater Los Angeles Area, Donor Advised Fund please contact:
Kelli Nakayama If you already included Scouting in your estate plans, please contact us so that we (213) 361-9466 can say thank you and welcome you into our legacy Second Century Society! [email protected]
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June 16-22 Week 2 Since 1921, Camp Cherry Valley has provided a life-changing experience June 23-29 Week 3 to over one million youth. Located on Santa Catalina Island, Cherry June 30-July 6 Week 4 Cove is renowned for its calm, crystal clear waters, teeming with marine July 7-13 Week 5 wildlife. The camp’s beautiful protective cove and sandy beach provide an July 14-20 Week 6 unparalled aquatic adventure for your Scouts and Unit. July 21-27 Week 7 Go to www.GLAACBSA.org/cherry_valley to learn more. July 28-Aug. 3 Week 8
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Camp Bighorn at Circle X Ranch is the Reservation’s home to our summer resident camp program. The camp offers comfortable accommodations on our highly sought after tent camp decks and a wide variety of activities for Scouts. Programs include shooting sport venues, a swimming pool, craft and nature programs, horseback riding, a climbing wall, a high ropes C.O.P.E. course, an astronomy program, and a new 1,100 foot Zip Line spanning our entire canyon - give it a try! Sign your Troop up early to experience everything this camp has to offer. 2019 SUMMER CAMP June 23-29 Week 1 June 30-July 6 Week 2 July 7-13 Week 3 July 14-20 Week 4 July 21-27 Week 5 July 28-Aug. 1 Week 6
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as the 2019 Business Leader of the Year for the 12th Annual Business Leaders’ Breakfast and proudly supports the Boy Scouts of America Greater Los Angeles Council
Brian W. Matthews Managing Principal & CFO
Payden & Rygel is one of the largest independently owned global investment management firms. With more than $114 billion in assets under management, we offer a full array of investment strategies and products, including equity, fixed-income and balanced portfolios as well as open-end mutual funds and offshore funds, to a varied client base around the world. While we have grown and expanded considerably since our inception, we remain committed to our mission of providing customized investment management services that focus on each client’s specific needs and objectives.
30 | 2019 | ANNUAL BUSINESS LEADERS’ BREAKFAST GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA COUNCIL | BSA | 31 Congratulations to Christopher Rising The 2019 Business Leader of the Year! You Bring Out The Best In Others, and You Always Give The Best You Have!
Philip “Ted” Attalla Executive Vice President 323.201.3608 [email protected] Cal DRE Lic #01049278
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THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2019 BUSINESS LEADERS’ BREAKFAST HONOREE
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Congratulations to the 2019 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2019 Business Leader of the Year BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR Christopher C. Rising CHRISTOPHER C. RISING
36 | 2019 | ANNUAL BUSINESS LEADERS’ BREAKFAST GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA COUNCIL | BSA | 37 AT THE CENTER OF WHAT’S NEXT Cushman & Wakefield is proud to support The Boy Scouts of America Greater Los Angeles Area Council in congratulating Christopher C. Rising, Co-Founder and CEO, Rising Realty Partners on receiving the Leader of the Year Award.
It is our profound honor to recognize Nelson C. Rising, Chairman, Rising Realty Partners, for his years of NEWMARK KNIGHT FRANK visionary leadership. as proud sponsor of the Boy Scouts of America’s Business Leaders’ Breakfast CONGRATULATES
Boy Scouts of America Greater Los Angeles Area Council 12th Annual Business Leaders’ Breakfast 2019 2019 Business Leader of the Year CHRISTOPHER RISING Co-Founder and CEO, Rising Realty Partners
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CHRISTOPHER RISING
STEVE & SUE SILK
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Christopher C. Rising 2019 Business Leader of the Year and Nelson C. Rising
who collectively have done so much to make Los Angeles and California a better place to live and work, and for this we sincerely thank you.
“A Scout is Loyal”
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HELPING TODAY’S YOUTH BECOME TOMORROW’S LEADERS!
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