First Annual HEROES of HOLLYWOOD Awards Luncheon

Taglyan Cultural Complex June 3, 2011 June 3, 2011

Dear Guest,

Welcome to the first annual HEROES of HOLLYWOOD awards luncheon.

We are here today at the beautiful Taglyan Cultural Complex to honor true heroes from our community that continue to make a difference every day.

To our sponsors and guests, a heartfelt thank you for your generous support. Also, thank you to our dedicated committee members and to everyone that serves on our Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation Board.

Congratulations to all of our recipients on this special occasion.

Hooray for Hollywood...and our heroes!

Sincerely,

Kathleen Cook Carole Sarian

2011 Heroes of Hollywood 2011 Heroes of Hollywood Event Co-chair Event Co-chair June 3, 2011

Dear Friends:

Congratulations to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation on the occasion of your 1st Annual Heroes of Hollywood Awards Luncheon.

I would like to give a personal round of applause to this year’s honorees: June 3, 2011 The Folb Family Trust, Homer Alba, Kaneisha Northern, Mitch O’Farrell, Maureen Schultz, and Thaddeus Hunter Smith for their award winning dedication and commitment to excellence.

I would also like to congratulate Carol Channing on the Mary Pickford Award. Greetings!

It is a pleasure to unite with people and an organization that share a vision of It is my distinct honor and privilege to recognize the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce a stronger Hollywood, and City as a whole, through the advancement of Community Foundation 2011 Heroes of Hollywood: The Folb Family Trust, Homer Alba, educational, cultural and economic interests that make Los Angeles Kaneisha Northern, Mitch O’Farrell, Maureen Schultz, and Thaddeus Hunter Smith. a better place to live. Congratulations as well to Carol Channing, this year’s winner of the 2011 Mary Pickford I wish you continued success, and a most enjoyable and memorable event. Award. Each of this year’s honorees are leaders in their fields and in the Hollywood community. Their dedication and commitment to the people and places of Los Angeles make this city a better place to live.

Congratulations to each of this year’s Chamber Community Foundation honorees.

They are all Angels in the City of Angels! On behalf of the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation, we gratefully acknowledge the following companies for their sponsorship and thank them for their continued support.

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsors Andrews International Capitol Records Hollywood Museum Millennium Partners/Argent Ventures Multi Packaging Solutions Original Farmers Market Paramount Pictures Hollywood Chamber Community Bronze Sponsors Foundation Briggs Law Office CIM Group CRA/LA Hollywood Forever Cemetery Hollywood WorkSource Center Paramount Contractors & Developers 2011 First Annual HEROES of HOLLYWOOD PROGRAM

Welcome and Remarks A TRUE HERO OF HOLLYWOOD Mr. Leron Gubler Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO

Greetings from Hollywood Officials Los Angeles Council President Eric Garcetti, CD13 Los Angeles Councilmember Tom LaBonge, CD4

About the Foundation Mr. Sam Smith Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation Chairman of the Board

Introduction to Awards Ceremony Ms. Kathleen Cook and Ms. Carole Sarian Heroes of Hollywood Co-chairs

Johnny Grant Heroes Presentation 1923 ~ 2008 Ms. Stephanie Miller Emcee, Radio talk show host, Comedienne

The Hollywood Museum Mary Pickford Award Recipient Ms. Carol Channing Hollywood presents Chamber Special Announcement Community Foundation Johnny Grant, Hollywood’s Honorary Mayor Mr. Sam Smith The Life Retrospective Opportunity Drawing

This collection is generously presented by Closing Remarks The Hollywood Museum at the Historic Max Factor Building. Ms. Stephanie Miller HEROES of HOLLYWOOD History Past Women of Distinction Honorees

Hollywood’s former Women of Distinction Awards were 1993 1997 2004 established in 1993 by the Board of Directors of the Hollywood Ovsanna Abrahamian Virginia Charon Wendy Bernat Susan Allen Cpt. Constance M. Dial Hollace Davids Chamber of Commerce to salute the women in our community. Phyllis Caskey Lorri L. Jean Marianne Kaneko Although it is important to honor these remarkable women, the Chris Essel Julie Kleinick Linda LoRe Beverly Garland Corine Lorain Judith Nelson Women of Distinction Awards have now evolved into the Heroes Gwynn Gustafson Karen Randall Lynne Segall of Hollywood Awards, in which we will honor both male and Adele Klate Dr. Maureen Spell female individuals, businesses and organizations, as well. This is Ann Martin 1998 Christy McAvoy 2005 a pivotal event where the voters decided on what makes this Mary Rainwater Madeleine Arnold Abbe Land Tracey Angeles person or company a true Hero of Hollywood. The awards Patricia Robertson Marsha Toy Faustina Nevarez Susan Fuentes ceremony serves as one of two major fundraisers for the Serena Kay Williams Judith Savage Billie Greer Merle M. Singer Analia Sarno Riggle Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, a Pompea Smith Sharon Stricker 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving the lives of 1994 Herimone K. Brown, Esq. 1999 2006 Hollywood community members. All proceeds raised from this Mary-Ellis Bunim luncheon will be awarded in the form of grants to local charitable Jean M. Cottingham Nancy J. Brown Mary Ann Barnes Sonia Lloveras-Verdier Diana Derycz-Kessler organizations. “Heroes of Hollywood” Awards Committee is Elizabeth Gomez Deborah Harter Susan Mandel, MD Marian Gibbons comprised of members of the Hollywood Chamber who are Ann Martin Kate Neill Anastasia Mann Debra Pease Wehbe Kim Sudhalter volunteers and have proven to be community leaders themselves. Sandra Bauer Moss Sharyn Romano BJ Peterson Baydsar Thomasian Phyllis Solomon Dorothy Thompson Tammy Lee Tatreau 2000 Pat Tobin Kinder Hunt 2007 Kerry Morrison Gay Blackstone 1995 Lorraine Ross Gail Koretz Nyla Arslanian Jackie Ruiz Christi Van Cleve The Mary Pickford Award Keitha Scott, M.D. Renee Weitzer As America’s first international film star, Mary Pickford was also Rae Ann Del Pozzo Joanne Hale Dr. Virginia Uribe a founding member of the creative community we call Laurel Harvey 2008 Hollywood. Mary Pickford occupied a unique position as the first Aulana Peters 2001 Laura Dodson Patricia Ruiz Loreen Arbus Carolyn Dye lady of film, and America’s Sweetheart, while forging ahead as Nadia Sutton Pamela Dean Hilary Royce a philanthropist and paving the way for other actresses and Debbie Useldinger Mary Lou Dudas Amy Elaine Wakeland Bertha Washington businesswomen. The coveted Mary Pickford Award is given to Phyllis Magee Bonnie Werchan Floria Trimble, Ed.D. 2009 Hollywood an honorable woman of the community or industry who has: Roxana Tynan Hollywood n Judy Kloner Chamber Demonstrated a commitment to the mentorship of women 1996 Leslie Lambert Chamber Community in the workplace. Martha Diaz Aszkenazy 2003 Sarah MacPherson Community Foundation n Pat Crowe Donelle Dadigan Chanell O’Farrill Foundation Displayed innovative leadership or qualities of Amelia Haygood Srgnt Beatrice Girmala a pioneer in her chosen field. Dr. Jeanne E. Hon Helmi Hisserich Gabriella Karsch 2010 n Served as a model of pursuing a vision or challenge with Carol Massie Rodri J. Rodriguez Dr. Mary Spangler Norma Foster tangible results. Christine Splichal Dr. Suzanne Wenzlaff Aileen Getty n Chip Selby Wendy Greuel Made significant contributions to community service. Barbara Zicka-Smith Brigid LaBonge n Shown a commitment to excellence. Margaret Martin Cynthia Ruiz Congratulations to The Heroes of Hollywood Co-chairs Kathleen Cook and Carole Sarian for an extraordinary event.

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our Hollywood Community! We proudly salute 2011 First Annual HEROES of HOLLYWOOD Stephanie Miller Emcee, Radio talk show host, Comedienne Award Recipients

Folb Family Trust Talk Superstar! Homer Alba Kaneisha Northern Prior to going nationwide, Stephanie pulled #1 ratings at KABC Mitch O’Farrell and KFI in Los Angeles and other radio stations in New York and Maureen Schultz Chicago. Thaddeus Hunter Smith You know her from tons of exposure on TV, and on comedy’s prime stages: host of Oxygen TV’s “I’ve Got a Secret,” CNBC’s Mary Pickford Award Honoree “Equal Time,” and frequent guest on CNN’s “Larry King Live” Carol Channing and “Reliable Sources,” “The Joy Behar Show,” as well as “The Hollywood Ed Show” and others on MSNBC. Chamber Community Stephanie comes to the left, from the right. She’s the daughter Foundation of William Miller, Barry Goldwater’s 1964 Republican presidential running mate. HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Her humor and snappy political wit draws listeners from all sides and makes her the perfect antidote to cantankerous Since 1921... Promoting and enhancing the business, cultural and civic well-being conservatives. of the greater Hollywood community. Congratulations to Carol Channing Walk of Famer Carol Channing Honoree, Mary Pickford Award You are Larger Than Life and a Hollywood Icon!

Since her Broadway debut in Blitzsteins’ For An Answer and a Time Magazine cover story, which hailed her performance as Lorelei in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Carol Channing has been a star of international acclaim. Her Broadway appearances in- clude some of the most memorable characters in theatrical his- tory, winning three Tony Awards® including one for her legendary portrayal of Dolly Levi in Jerry Herman’s Hello, Dolly! as well as one for Lifetime Achievement.

Carol’s career has been varied and continuing. During her first film role in The First Traveling Saleslady starring opposite Gin- ger Rogers, she gave newcomer Clint Eastwood his first on screen kiss. Among her numerous TV and Film successes was the madcap Muzzy in Thoroughly Modern Millie, which earned

her an Oscar nomination and won a Golden Globe Award. GAM DANIEL BY PHOTO It’s so nice to have you back where you belong! In 2008, Carol was inducted into the Smithsonian Institute in D.C., along with eight other legendary ladies of stage and screen. Carol Channing was honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame She still performs with the gusto of a young aspiring actress and with the 1,692nd Star in the Category of Television has recently committed her life to bringing a refocus on the Arts on November 30, 1977 to the public educational system, through the Dr. Carol Chan- at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood ning/Harry Kullijian Foundation for the Arts (ChanningArts.org). in front of the Pantages Theatre Chamber Community Carol offers lectures and performances, hoping to engage the Foundation public’s support for education in the Arts while also creating Happy 90th Birthday! scholarships. To date, the foundation produced an Emmy nomi- nated PSA and supported a resolution authored by Rep Jackie Speire, which passed the House and the Senate in Dec, 2010. In 2011, noted director Dori Berinstein will release a documen- tary about the icon entitled “Carol Channing: Larger Than Life.” follow Stargirl on twitter @wofstargirl Folb Family Trust Homer Alba Heroes of Hollywood Hero of Hollywood

The Folb family has been involved in the Hollywood community As the Senior Vice President for Hollywood Forever Cemetery, for more than half a century establishing themselves at the fore- Homer Alba has had the opportunity to have worked as either front of endless events, projects and fundraisers to help the a member of the Board of Directors and/or in a fundraising com- community develop, thrive and continue to grow. mittee with Paramount Studios, Hollywood Chamber, Hollywood Beautification Team, L.A. County District Attorney’s office, In 1960, Stanley Folb forever changed the Hollywood skyline with LACER Afterschool Programs, the Daughters of the American the development of the 6515, 6464 and 6565 Sunset buildings Revolution, and more. He served as a former President of the and the 1800 N. Highland Tower. Later, his sons Brian and Brad L.A. County Funeral Directors Association and was later elected took over the helm of the family business with Paramount Con- to the State Board (CFDA), which he served for two years. tracts & Developers. The Folb Family became the front-runners in “green” technology improving building efficiency in Hollywood Born and raised in Harlingen, Texas, Homer graduated in the top while reducing the overall environmental impact. They were given ten of his class and was very involved in the political arena as an awards for their highest energy efficiency building by LADWP. active member of the South Texas Young Democrats; Yellow Dog Democrats! In college years at the University of Texas, he remained Recently, Brad has been involved with initiating The Sunset & active in politics. In junior year, he was voted “Most Popular Boy.” Vine Business Improvement District, which now spans 15 blocks In senior year, he was elected as Student Body President. He grad- along Sunset Boulevard and provides the surrounding area with uated with B.A. in English Literature with a minor in Political Sci- the top security, street cleaning, streetscape beautification and ence. After college, his Congressman appointed him to the Junior homeless outreach services within the community. Diplomatic Corp and Homer went on to Washington D.C. Sixty days later, he found himself in “boot camp.” He completed a one- Brian currently serves as the Vice President of The Sunset & year tour of duty in Vietnam: Quang Tri Province, with Headquar- st th Hollywood Vine BID. He has been involved with the Hollywood Chamber ters Company, 1 Brigade, 5 Infantry Division (Mechanized Unit). Hollywood Chamber for the last 20 years and is currently serving his second term on He was assigned to “clerk” for Brigadier General John G. Hill Jr. Chamber Community the Board of Directors. Brian is also on the Board of Directors Community Foundation for the Hollywood Central Park, Hollywood Historic Trust and Homer returned to Austin, Texas to receive a second B.A. in Span- Foundation Hollywood Police Activities League. ish American Literature. He transferred to UCLA where he re- ceived his M.A. in Spanish American Studies. Traveling is very The Folb family continues to impact workplace and neighbor- special to Homer. He has visited London, Madrid, Amsterdam, hood by encouraging and influencing a new generation of lead- Paris, Geneva, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Granada, Milan, Venice, ers and business owners around Hollywood. Florence, Rome, Athens, Mikonos, Cairo, and Israel. Kaneisha Northern Mitch O’Farrell Hero of Hollywood Hero of Hollywood

Raised in Hollywood, Kaneisha came from a single parent and low Mitch O’Farrell has served in the 13th Council District for nine income household which taught her to be compassionate about years. His completed projects include creation of the Glassell Park reaching out to others. She founded Grad Girls Network, a community & senior center, the Northeast Gateway Chamber of nonprofit organization that shapes girls into confident and Commerce, the Los Angeles River Task Force, several new river productive high school graduates who inspire their fellow peers to parks, and the Elysian Valley bike & walking path. Mitch has finish school and lead productive lives. The organization reaches helped bring new soccer fields and negotiated community uses high school girls in Hollywood and its efforts are primarily directed in all of the projects he has worked on over the years. to reach students in underserved areas throughout Los Angeles. His current projects include a community garden in Glassell Park Grad Girls Network provides girls with resources and where he convinced Wells Fargo Bank to donate a former gang opportunities to positively influence their futures and the futures property to the city, a streetscape in Silver Lake, a Senior Center in of their fellow peers. Over 75 percent of the girls who we serve Echo Park, the $83.4-million dollar Echo Park Lake, Boathouse, and reported having at least one parent who did not graduate from Café renovations, a streetscape project planned for Hollywood and high school. 90 percent also come from households where most Western, a greening & landscaping project in East Hollywood at family members do not go on to college and 62 percent have the city street lighting yard, the Hollywood “cap” park, and the never had a mentor whose career path that can follow. renovation of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Helping to make Hollywood safer, more enjoyable, and worthy of the high quality, Kaneisha has served as a guest speaker for many organizations international destination that it deserves to be is a top priority. including the California Federation of Business and Professional Women District and State Conferences (CFBPW). The Mitch has served on various boards including the Santa Cecilia organization also handpicked Kaneisha to represent the state Orchestra; a world class Los Angeles based orchestra whose Hollywood of California on behalf of Young Business and Professional mission is serving public school children in underprivileged Los Hollywood Chamber Women at the 2010 International Congress of Business and Angeles neighborhoods by teaching them how to play classical Chamber Community Professional Women in Las Vegas, Nevada. music instruments, and he volunteers to improve the quality of Community Foundation life for city residents and their animal companions. Foundation She recently completed her graduate studies at the University of La Verne earned her Masters Degree in Leadership and Mitch is grateful for the privilege to serve the public on behalf Management with a concentration in Nonprofit Management. of City Council President Garcetti and considers his colleagues Kaneisha also serves as the VP of Membership for the at the office central to any success he has ever had. He is Hollywood chapter of Business and Professional Women. dedicating his award today to the Council District 13 Staff. Maureen Schultz Thaddeus Hunter Smith Hero of Hollywood Hero of Hollywood

Maureen is currently SVP at EMI Music the parent company of From young adult life as an entrepreneur in Tampa, Florida, to Capitol Records, which she joined in 1991. In her capacity at EMI, his current high-profile status as a Hollywood mover and shaker, Maureen took to heart the true meaning of Hollywood and Thaddeus Hunter Smith is a great example of a true visionary made a commitment to the community working with the and Renaissance man. Working for years as one of LA’s top event Hollywood Chamber for the past 10 years as a Board member. planners and caterers, he created and owned the award-winning Blue Palms Restaurant on La Cienega. Thaddeus took his artistic While sitting on the Chamber Board, Maureen co-chaired the energy and creativity to the next level when he created the Music Women of Distinction Committee for two years organizing and Box Theater where he has been creating some of the most presenting two successful WOD luncheons. Her efforts earned exciting special events and concerts in the world. record fundraising amounts that were used by the Community Foundation for various Hollywood area charities. Thaddeus has demonstrated that business and members of the community can work together to revitalize the district. In his Maureen also sat on the Committee for the 50th anniversary of endeavour to create changes, Thaddeus is the President of the the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Maureen made it possible for Hollywood Entertainment District (BID), and the Vice President Capitol Records to open their doors to the public for the first of the Hollywood Police Activities League (PAL). He also sits on time in its history. For one day, Capitol allowed the public to tour the Keep LA Beautiful Board, Hollywood Security Committee, the studios where the most famous recording artists in music and was on the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of history recorded timeless hits. EMI recreated the recording Directors just to name a few. He is heavily involved with the L.A. studios in the individual fashions preferred by Frank Sinatra, Fire Department, Hollywood Central Park Board of Directors, Dean Martin, and Nat King Cole. The result was that the public 825 Gallery, and the new Westlake Theater in Mac Arthur Park. witnessed a piece of history and ensured the success of the Hollywood celebration beyond anyone’s expectations. Being a bit of a Renaissance man, He has also proven himself Hollywood Chamber to be a writer, musician, producer, and artist. Thaddeus’ artwork Chamber Community Maureen’s charity has reached beyond the boundaries of has been featured in local and regional galleries throughout Community Foundation Hollywood, touching the hearts and affecting the lives of California. He has sold over fifty pieces of artwork per year of Foundation children. For several years, Maureen sat on the Board of “A which all profits go to his favorite charity. Thaddeus is making Place Called Home”. A non-profit youth center located in South his visionary hopes and dreams become a reality for all the Central Los Angeles which provides educational programs to many projects he’s working on to bring about a true Renaissance underprivileged youths, Maureen mentored several children into in Hollywood. It’s hard not to be inspired when you talk to adulthood and continues those ongoing relationships today. Thaddeus about all his visions. About the Hollywood Chamber Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation Community Foundation The goal of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Grant Recipients Foundation is to improve the quality of life in the community of Hollywood. We support and advance the educational, cultural and economic interests of the community by: 2010-2011 Fiscal Year n Raising funds by staging events such as the “All Hallow’s Eve” and the “Heroes of Hollywood” Awards. n The board researches and reviews grant applications, and One of the unique features of the Hollywood Chamber of one board member visits each organization to ensure the Commerce is its efforts to support local community nonprofit applications meet the Foundation’s requirements and the allocated funds are used accordingly. organizations. As a 501c3 nonprofit association, contributions to n Selected organizations are presented with a check at one the Chamber Foundation are tax deductible. The Foundation of the Hollywood Chamber regularly scheduled events. holds two fundraising events annually – the Women of Distinction Luncheon and the All Hallows Eve Party at the Hollywood We encourage applications from organizations that: Forever Cemetery. Since its inception in 1996, the Foundation n will use funds for specific purposes and tangible property has given out more than $585,000 in grants, and this past year, rather than administrative services awarded more than $35,000. In our most current fiscal year, n are well-managed and use their resources effectively n collaborate with rather than compete with organizations the Foundation assisted the following local organizations: n address the root causes of problems, rather than symptoms n make a significant contribution to the vitality of Hollywood Aviva Family & Children’s Services n are 501(c)3 charitable organizations located in Hollywood Feel Good Film Festival n deliver services directly to those who need them The Harmony Project

Exclusions: Individuals, private foundations, “flow through” organizations, veterans groups HIV & AIDS Legal Services Alliance, Inc. and labor organizations (when serving only their membership), religious organizations, Hollywood Beautification Team capital projects and campaigns, endowments, general operating expenses, loans or loan guarantees, special occasion goodwill advertising, political or lobbying activities and Hollywood/Los Feliz Kiwanis Club organizations that discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, LA Contemporary Exhibitions age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disabilities. LACER Afterschool Programs Board Members LAPD National Night Out Sam Smith Foundation Chair LA Zoo Association Hollywood Genesis Financial/Creative Employee Benefits, Inc. My Friend’s Place Hollywood Chamber Kathleen Cook Hollywood Heights Hotel Musicians Foundation Chamber Community Bill Farrar Andrews International The Saban Free Clinic Community Foundation Leron Gubler Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Special Olympics Southern California Foundation Renee Kische Keller Williams Hollywood Hills Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre Elizabeth McDonald Streetlights Scott Moe SDM Advisory Group Shiva Monify Sperry Van Ness Theatre West Carole Sarian The CrisCom Company We Can Pediatric Brain Tumor Network Kristi Schaffer Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood Y.M.C.A. - Hollywood Wilshire Extraordinary.

PROUDLY CONGRATULATES OUR OWN HOLLYWOOD HERO Millennium Partners and Argent Ventures salutes the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation and the MAUREEN SCHULTZ Hollywood Heroes for their achievements and lasting contributions to the Hollywood Community CONGRATULATIONS TO HER FELLOW 2011 HEROES HONOREES FOLB FAMILY TRUST HOMER ALBA KANEISHA NORTHERN MITCH O’FARRELL THADDEUS HUNTER SMITH

MARY PICKFORD AWARD CAROL CHANNING Paramount Pictures Warmly Congratulates The Heroes of Hollywood

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+ Congratulations to this year’s + Heroes of Hollywood Award Honorees Folb Family Trust Mitch O’Farrell + + Homer Alba Maureen Schultz + Kaneisha Northern Thaddeus H. Smith + + MARY PICKFORD AWARD + The Hollywood Property Owners Alliance Carol Channing Home of the “Hollywood Facelift” project + We salute you for your outstanding + salutes all our Heroes of Hollywood dedication to the Hollywood community. + + + with particular appreciation to Thad Smith, + + + President of the HPOA Board of Directors

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We proudly salute this year’s honorees:

Folb Family Trust Mitch O’Farrell Homer Alba Maureen Schultz Kaneisha Northern Thaddeus Hunter Smith

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Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees! As a proud sponsor of the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation we commend each honoree for their tireless efforts in working to improve and showcase the renewed and reinvigorated Hollywood.

This year’s honorees have all worked diligently and without fanfare to continue Hollywood’s return to a community that we are all proud to live and work.

Thanks to each of you and the hard work you have provided the community over the years. Congratulations, Mitch O'Farrell Thank you for all you’ve done for Glassell Park, Hollywood and all the neighborhoods of Council District 13!

Congratulations to today’s Heroes of Hollywood.

We commend you for your hard work and dedication!

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Adult Beverage Company • Robert Freeman CORT Furniture • My Garden Florist Taglyan Cultural Complex • Thaddeus Hunter Smith Harman Press

Congratulations to the Opportunity Drawing Donors Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation Adult Beverage Company • Brook Furniture Rental and the Distinguished Honorees of the First Annual The Comedy Store • Continental Airlines Copley Square Hotel • CORT Furniture HEROES of HOLLYWOOD Dolce Group • Ford Amphitheatre Gold’s Gym • The Greek Theatre The Handlery Union Square Hotel 6101 West 98th St, Los Angeles, CA 90045 1-800-939-3317 | www.easyparklax.com Hard Rock Cafe • Hollywood Heights Hotel The Home Depot Center Charitable Foundation The Key Club • LA Galaxy Madame Tussauds Hollywood Montálban Theatre/Westbeth Entertainment Per Amore • Renaissance Hotel Rolling Stone • Roosevelt Hotel Shakey’s Pizza Parlor • Spinlates True Blood • Universal Studios Westin Bonaventure

Hollywood Centerpieces Chamber Community Floral arrangements created by My Garden Florist. Foundation

Centerpieces will be donated to Virgil Convalescent Home on behalf of Norma Foster, our dear friend and past “Women of Distinction” honoree. Congratulations and Thank You With Appreciation and Gratitude to the extraordinary people of the to the Hollywood Chamber Staff

HEROES of HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD Event Committee! CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Leron Gubler President & CEO

Your dedication, time and effort J.J. Connaughton Membership Services Executive has produced a quality event Kaylee Kiecker and exceeded all expectations. VP of Marketing & Business Development

Vivian Kish Executive Assistant Kathleen Cook Event Co-chair Hollywood Heights Hotel Ana Martinez Carole Sarian Event Co-chair VP of Media Relations/Producer, Walk of Fame The CrisCom Company Chelsea Miller Nancy Blecker SLB Printing, Inc. Marketing Coordinator Cindy Braun Paley Center for Media Carlee Carpio Jefferson at Hollywood Marlene Panoyan Donelle Dadigan The Hollywood Museum Director of Communications Hollywood Bill Farrar Andrews International Hollywood Chamber Kaylee Kiecker Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Nicole Shahenian Chamber Community Gretchen Lightfoot Harmony Project VP of Public Policy Community Foundation Chelsea Miller Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Foundation Sam Smith Genesis Financial/Creative Steven Shawver Employee Benefits, Inc. Director of Information Technology Sarah MacPherson Hollywood Property Owners Alliance Since 1921... Stacy Marble Office of Councilmember Tom LaBonge, CD4 Promoting and enhancing the business, cultural and civic well-being Shiva Monify Sperry Van Ness of the greater Hollywood community. The First Annual HEROES of HOLLYWOOD Awards Luncheon is a program of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation

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