Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation presents HEROES of HOLLYWOOD Awards Luncheon

Taglyan Cultural Complex June 7, 2012 A TRUE HERO OF HOLLYWOOD

June 7, 2012

Dear Guest,

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the 2012 HEROES of HOLLYWOOD awards luncheon.

We are here today, at the lovely Taglyan Cultural Complex, to honor Johnny Grant true heroes from our community who continue to make a difference 1923 ~ 2008 every day. Johnny Grant and Hollywood are synonymous. As Tinseltown’s Honorary Mayor, appointed for life by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, he was one of the To our sponsors and guests, a heartfelt thanks for your generous community’s most enthusiastic supporters for more than 50 years. support. Also, thank you to our dedicated committee members and He served as the Chairman of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee for nearly to all the board members of the Hollywood Chamber Community 28 years and was on hand to induct more than 600 stars. Johnny received his star on the on his birthday, May 9, 1980, for his contributions Foundation. to Television and his involvement and support of the Hollywood community. When Hollywood Chamber officials invited Johnny to become Chair of the Walk of Congratulations to all of our honorees on this special day! Fame. he embraced the chairmanship of with his famous energy and quickly turned things around. He added the fifth category of “Live Theatre” to the Walk and solved the problem of running out of space on the Walk by starting a second row of stars. Sincerely, Over the next three decades, Johnny built the Walk into an iconic worldwide attraction. While he will always be most closely identified with the Walk of Fame, Sarah MacPherson Carole Sarian it is important to not lose sight of Johnny’s great love for his adopted home of Hollywood. When almost everyone else had given up hope on Hollywood, Johnny kept the lights burning. He believed Hollywood could be revitalized and its glamour could be restored … and he worked to that end. He helped raise the funds to bring the Community Redevelopment Agency to town, and he used his influence to see that federal funding for the Hollywood extension to the subway was kept on track. 2012 Heroes of Hollywood 2012 Heroes of Hollywood He lobbied for years to see that local letters could be cancelled with a Hollywood Planning Committee Planning Committee mark. And he supported numerous Hollywood causes and charities. Johnny was Event Co-chair Event Co-chair truly a Hero of Hollywood. On behalf of the Hollywood Chamber Congratulations to Community Foundation, we gratefully HEROESThe Heroesof HOLLYWOOD of Hollywood Co-chairs acknowledge the following companies Sarah MacPherson and Carole Sarian for their sponsorship and thank them for an extraordinary event. for their continued support. Thank2012 you for PROGRAM your dedication and commitment to our Hollywood Community! Presenting Sponsor WelcomeWe and proudly Remarks salute Mr. Leron Gubler HollywoodHEROES Chamberof ofHOLLYWOOD Commerce President and CEO Gold Sponsors 2012 Award Recipients Hollywood Museum About the Foundation Hollywood Wax Museum Mr. MartyKwang Shelton Yul Cha, M.D. Occidental Entertainment Group Hollywood ChamberLaurie Community Goldman Foundation Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Chairman ofAlbert the Board Sweet The Sundher Family Silver Sponsors Introduction toOfficer Awards Mike Ceremony Ayala Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Ms. Sarah MacPhersonOfficer and Michael Ms. Carole Coogle Sarian Andrews International Heroes of HollywoodOfficer Kevin Co-chairs Cotter Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center Officer George Islas Taglyan Cultural Complex HeroesDetective Presentation Craig Marquez Mr. Robert Kovacik Bronze Sponsors Sgt. Dave McCall Emcee, Co-anchor, NBC4 The Aileen Getty Foundation Sgt. Solomon Patton Author Services Officer Leonard Sterling Avison Young The Distinguished Service Award Briggs Law in Memory of Johnny Grant: Capitol Records IRIS from Cirque du Soleil® Ms. Hugh Hefner The CrisCom Company The Distinguished Service Award Hollywood Crown Disposal Chamber Specialin Memory Announcement of Johnny Grant Famous Hollywood Dental Care Mr. MartyHugh Shelton Hefner Community Genesis Financial Foundation Hollywood Forever, Inc. Hollywood Hotel - The Hotel of Hollywood Closing Remarks Hollywood Work Source Center Mr. Robert Kovacik Original Farmers Market Since 1921... Paramount Contractors & Developers Promoting and enhancing the business, cultural and HOLLYWOOD Sunset Gower and Sunset Bronson Studios civic well-being of the greater Hollywood community. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HEROES of HOLLYWOOD June 7, 2012

Dear Guest,

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Heroes of Hollywood luncheon, benefitting the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation.

Today is a day of celebration! We celebrate the Foundation’s ongoing History commitment to keep Hollywood’s nonprofit community strong and vibrant. And, we celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding leaders, whose dedication to The Heroes of Hollywood Awards recognize exceptional Hollywood has made it the best place to live work and play! The Heroes of leaders in the Hollywood community who have transformed the Hollywood luncheon is a salute to those who transform our community for the lives of others and/or have made a remarkable contribution to better. We are proud to honor the “Heroes of Hollywood”: the physical environment. Laurie L. Goldman Since 1993 the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Dr. Kwang Yul Cha Foundation has saluted more than 125 extraordinary leaders Ofcr. Michael Ayala, Ofcr. Michael Coogle, Ofcr. Kevin Cotter, Ofcr. George Islas, from Hollywood, through what was previously named the Detective Craig Marquez, Sgt. Dave McCall, Sgt. Solomon Patton, Ofcr. Leonard Sterling Women of Distinction Awards. The Sundher Family Albert Sweet Since 2011, the awards have honored both male and female and leaders, as well as families, businesses and organizations. The Hugh Hefner awards ceremony serves as one of two major fundraisers for Hollywood Distinguished Service Award the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, in memory of Johnny Grant a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving the lives of We thank you for your dedication and commitment to the Hollywood Chamber Hollywood community members. Community Foundation. All funds raised from this luncheon will be awarded in the form Bon Appetite! of grants to local charitable organizations. Hollywood Sincerely, Chamber “Heroes of Hollywood” Awards Committee is comprised of Community Phil Aarons ~ Mario Palumbo members of the Hollywood Chamber who are volunteers and Foundation Michael Gargano ~ John Luciano have proven to be community leaders themselves.

For more information, please visit: http://www.hollywoodchamber.net/heroes. Past Women of Distinction Honorees 1993 1997 2004 Ovsanna Abrahamian Virginia Charon Wendy Bernat Susan Allen Cpt. Constance M. Dial Hollace Davids Phyllis Caskey Lorri L. Jean Marianne Kaneko Chris Essel Julie Kleinick Linda LoRe Beverly Garland Corine Lorain Judith Nelson Gwynn Gustafson Karen Randall Lynne Segall Adele Klate Dr. Maureen Spell Ann Martin 1998 Christy McAvoy Madeleine Arnold 2005 Mary Rainwater Abbe Land Tracey Angeles Patricia Robertson Faustina Nevarez Susan Fuentes Marsha Toy Judith Savage Billie Greer Serena Kay Williams Merle M. Singer Analia Sarno Riggle 1994 Pompea Smith Sharon Stricker Herimone K. Brown, Esq. 1999 2006 Mary-Ellis Bunim Nancy J. Brown Mary Ann Barnes Jean M. Cottingham Sonia Lloveras-Verdier Diana Derycz-Kessler Elizabeth Gomez Susan Mandel, MD Marian Gibbons Deborah Harter Kate Neill Anastasia Mann Ann Martin Debra Pease Wehbe Kim Sudhalter Sandra Bauer Moss BJ Peterson Baydsar Thomasian Sharyn Romano Dorothy Thompson Phyllis Solomon 2000 Tammy Lee Tatreau Kinder Hunt 2007 Pat Tobin Kerry Morrison Gay Blackstone Lorraine Ross Gail Koretz 1995 Jackie Ruiz Christi Van Cleve Nyla Arslanian Keitha Scott, M.D. Renee Weitzer Rae Ann Del Pozzo Dr. Virginia Uribe Joanne Hale 2008 Laurel Harvey 2001 Laura Dodson Aulana Peters Loreen Arbus Carolyn Dye Patricia Ruiz Pamela Dean Hilary Royce Nadia Sutton Mary Lou Dudas Amy Elaine Wakeland Debbie Useldinger Phyllis Magee Bertha Washington Floria Trimble, Ed.D. 2009 Bonnie Werchan Roxana Tynan Judy Kloner Leslie Lambert 1996 2003 Sarah MacPherson Martha Diaz Aszkenazy Donelle Dadigan Chanell O’Farrill Pat Crowe Srgnt Beatrice Girmala Amelia Haygood Helmi Hisserich 2010 Dr. Jeanne E. Hon Carol Massie Norma Foster Gabriella Karsch Dr. Mary Spangler Aileen Getty Rodri J. Rodriguez Dr. Suzanne Wenzlaff Wendy Greuel Christine Splichal Brigid LaBonge Hollywood Chip Selby Margaret Martin Chamber Barbara Zicka-Smith Cynthia Ruiz Community 2011 HEROES of HOLLYWOOD Foundation Folb Family Trust Homer Alba Kaneisha Northern Mitch O’Farrell Maureen Schultz Thaddeus Hunter Smith HEROES of HOLLYWOOD

2012 PROGRAM Robert Kovacik is co-anchor of NBC4’s weekend newscasts at 6PM and 11PM. He also serves as a general assignment reporter. Kovacik joined the station in July, 2004. Robert Kovacik Kovacik is an award-winning journalist, known for in-depth and Welcome and Remarks comprehensive reporting. For six years he was the lead morning Leron Gubler reporter on “Today in LA.” Some of his more notable live shots included a heated exchange between the Los Angeles Chief of Police Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and a local Councilman regarding paparazzi following celebrities. President and CEO The confrontation between the two led to headlines worldwide. Also, while explaining to viewers about an extensive manhunt to find an About the Foundation alleged murderer, the suspect suddenly appeared and surrendered to Kovacik while live on the air. His coverage of the event was recognized Marty Shelton in 2007 with a regional Edward R. Murrow Award, a Golden Mike and Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation a Los Angeles Press Club Award for breaking and spot news reporting. Chairman of the Board Before joining NBC4, Robert was the West Coast correspondent and a fill-in anchor for “National Geographic Today,” that aired on the National Geographic Channel. Introduction to Awards Ceremony Prior to that, Kovacik was a weekend anchor and general assignment Sarah MacPherson and Carole Sarian reporter for KCOP-TV in Los Angeles for six years. Recognized for his Heroes of Hollywood Co-chairs versatility, he received a local area Emmy Award for hosting an entertainment special and was nominated for serious news reporting and live sports coverage all in a single year. His investigative reporting Heroes Presentation surrounding President Clinton’s impeachment earned Kovacik a place in the Kenneth Starr Report, and his groundbreaking investigation into the Robert Kovacik overcrowded Los Angeles animal shelters forced the city to change its laws. Emcee, Co-anchor, NBC4 Born and raised in the suburbs of , Ohio, Kovacik is an honors graduate of Brown University. After receiving a prestigious fellowship with the International Radio and Television Society, he The Distinguished Service Award attended ’s Graduate School of Journalism, in Memory of Johnny Grant where he also graduated with honors Hugh Hefner After graduating from Columbia, Kovacik became the youngest anchor Hollywood in the nation’s largest television market, , when he was Hollywood Chamber named anchor of KCET’s overnight venture, “Nightworld.” At the PBS Chamber Community Special Announcement flagship, he anchored hourly news updates and hosted the network’s Community Foundation Marty Shelton first-ever live coverage of Manhattan’s famous Halloween Parade. Foundation Kovacik has been the recipient of numerous honors, including Edward R. Murrow, Golden Mike, Emmy, , Los Angeles Press Closing Remarks Club, Best of the West and International Genesis Awards. Robert Kovacik He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Press Club. Dr. Kwang Yul Cha is the Founder and Chancellor of Cha Health Systems and Cha University in Seoul, Korea. He received his medical degree from the prestigious Yonsei University in 1982 graduating summa cum laude. Dr. Cha began his research in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Severance Hospital of the Yonsei University College of Dr. Kwang Yul Cha Medicine in 1983. After over two years of extensive researching in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Dr. Cha decided to perform his postdoctoral fellowship in endocrinology and infertility at the University of Southern . He began his career as the Vice Director at CHA Gangnam Medical Center where he simultaneously taught as a professor in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. In 1992, he became the Director of Fertility at CHA Gangnam Medical Center. CHA Bundang Medical Center was established by Dr. Cha in 1995 and two years later he became the first president of CHA University. In 1998, he became the Exchange Professor at the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Columbia University College of Medicine. CHA Gumi Medical Center was established in 1999, which was the third medical facility he opened. He then became the first Director of the C.C. Fertility Center in New York City and three years later he established LA Fertility Center. He then brought his expertise to Hollywood acquiring Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in 2004, making it the first Korean-owned general hospital in the . Some of his most recent remarkable achievements include creating CHA Stem Cell institute and Chaum Life Center, which is the world’s first anti-aging life center. He was the first in the world to discover genes responsible for habitual miscarriage and developing Slush-Nitrogen Oocyte Cryopreservation technology. Dr. Cha pioneered the world’s first successful pregnancy and birth through In Vitro Maturation. His contributions to the medical field have been immense and life- Hollywood changing to so many people around the world. Chamber Community He has published 225 medical journals and has been invited to speak at prestigious international conferences over 67 times. Foundation Dr. Cha is an internationally renowned medical expert and one of the most recognized authorities on reproductive endocrinology and infertility. He has been instrumental in advancing research in the area of stem cell and regenerative medicine and continues to bring research and advanced technologies to the United States. A native Angelino, Laurie Goldman’s Hollywood journey began at age 6 months when her parents first took her to Musso and Frank’s Grill. Many family milestones and special occasions were celebrated Laurie Goldman at Musso’s or the Brown Derby. Movies continue to be an obsession in the Goldman family. Laurie eagerly awaited the family outings to see a movie at Grauman’s Chinese or the Egyptian Theatre. In those days, had more than 9 theatres from which to choose. As a child growing up on Orange Grove Avenue, Laurie and her friends spent their Saturdays taking the 84 bus up to the Boulevard. There was so much to do and to see -- the Boulevard provided an unparalleled adventure. A day in Hollywood ended with an ice cream sundae at CC Brown’s. She remembers eagerly awaiting Easter vacation when Laurie and her friends could attend the “Teen Age Fair” held at the Palladium where she first heard Sonny and Cher. Ask Laurie about her favorite Hollywood memory and immediately she will respond with, 1964 – Hollywood Bowl – The Beatles! Laurie’s heart and soul is inextricably linked with Hollywood. For more than 35 years Laurie, has worked tirelessly as a volunteer in Hollywood, to effect positive change. From her community advocacy to her charitable nonprofit work to her current passion to build the Hollywood Central Park, Laurie is a life force, epitomizing community spirit through her selfless contributions to the community. Throughout Hollywood there are organizations and community development projects that have been touched by her tireless enthusiasm and dogged determination. Laurie expresses her devotion to community by serving on the Board of Directors of many Hollywood organizations including, Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council, Friends of the Hollywood Central Hollywood Park, Hollywood Arts Council, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Hollywood Heritage and Hollywood Chamber Community Community Foundation to name a few. Foundation When the community is in need, she is the first to volunteer, offering her immeasurable fundraising skills and organizational talents to support the cause. Laurie achieves all this while maintaining a small business as a community relations consultant in Hollywood -- just one more aspect of her dedication to civic engagement and philanthropy. Albert Sweet

Albert Sweet is a prominent executive, entrepreneur, and commercial real estate developer who has been investing in Hollywood neighborhoods for the past four decades. His formula is simple -- acquire classic older buildings and restore them with high quality creative improvements. Following his days building a national food service and heating & air conditioning company, which was later acquired by Hyatt Corporation, Mr. Sweet had a different kind of vision of “glitz and glamour” in Hollywood. At a time when others were thinking about “Showbiz,” he was thinking about the revitalization of classic buildings which have since become home to countless studios, networks, and production companies doing business in the entertainment industry. Under what has now become Occidental Entertainment Group Holdings, Inc., Mr. Sweet has acquired more than four dozen commercial properties in and around the Hollywood area, which are comprised of five operating divisions, a dozen sound stages, and nearly a million square feet of creative, production, and post- production facilities. In June of last year, Mr. Sweet and his business partner, Craig Darian, unveiled Hollywood’s newest sound stage and production center – a four-story, 20,000 sq.ft. addition to Occidental’s historic main studio lot. This multi-million dollar investment came at a time when other studio owners and production companies were running to other states, and it was heralded by the California Film Commission, FilmL.A., the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, and many others as a great showing of faith in Hollywood and the need to keep production in the Entertainment Capital of the world. Hollywood As a philanthropist, Mr. Sweet is active in numerous civic, political, Chamber and charitable endeavors such as Technion – Israel Institute of Community Technology, KCET, Hebrew University, Planned Parenthood, Hadassah Foundation Medical Center, Junior Blind of America, Birthright Israel, St. Anne’s Home for Unwed Mothers, Venice Family Clinic, Southern Poverty Law Center, and many more. Mr. Sweet’s dedication has always been to humanitarian causes that affect people of all backgrounds and faiths. More information on Albert Sweet and Occidental Entertainment Group holdings can be found at www.OccidentalEntertainment.com The Sundher Family From left: Jay, Kabir, Tej, sitting Raubi.

The Sundher Family has been driven by hard work, creativity, integrity, community stewardship and building relationships since patriarch Spoony Singh opened the Hollywood Wax Museum at 6767 Hollywood Boulevard on February 26, 1965. Due to his vision and efforts, it has become the longest-running wax museum in the United States and a Hollywood tribute that has remained current with the times. Spoony possessed a rare combination of operations and marketing savvy that made the attraction world-famous and made him a popular presence at the Magic Castle, Foreign Press Association, Hollywood Christmas Parade, and countless Hollywood events. All the while, he and his wife, Chancil, passed on the qualities of successful entrepreneurship, always with great stories and words of wisdom that his children and grandchildren still quote today. When Spoony retired in 1987, his son, Raubi Sundher, took the helm, joined by his brothers, Kabir Sundher and Jay Sundher. In addition to being an active member and serving on the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce board, Raubi co-founded the Hollywood Business Improvement District (BID) and saved the historic Hollywood Theater building by creating the Hollywood Guinness World Records Museum in 1991. Spoony’s grandson, Tej, came into the family business in 1999 and has overseen numerous and continuing renovations at the Museum. He has also provided leadership, funding and ongoing revenue opportunities to the Chamber and BID. Over the last eight years, Tej has served on the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Foundation Board, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee, Hollywood Entertainment District (HED) Board, HED Nominating Hollywood Committee, and Road Closure Committee. He has also been Chair Chamber of the Tourism Committee and the HED Marketing Committee. Community As a family, and as a company, The Sundhers have been committed to Foundation Hollywood as a landmark and a community for 48 years. Their persistence and support through Hollywood’s rough times helped create the thriving international tourist destination we all share today. Spoony’s legacy is not only a successful Wax Museum where visitors enjoy “getting close to their favorite stars” on Hollywood Boulevard. He created a history and a future for Hollywood that his family proudly continues. Michael Ayala fulfilled a term in the Air Force as a Combat / Surgical Medic and then enlisted into the Air National Guard as a Flight Medic. He first became involved in law enforcement as a Medical Technical Assistant/Peace Officer at the California Medical Facility (State Prison) in Vacaville California. In 1987 he lateralled over to a Correctional Officer at the same facility. Motor Officer Kevin Cotter has been a Los Angeles Police While working the position of Correctional Officer, he also officer for nearly 17 years. worked at the California Rehabilitation Center in Norco and He came to the department as a second career. Officer Cotter opened the Maximum Security facility California State Prison spent three years active duty in the U.S. Army and 20 years in – Los Angeles County in Lancaster California in 1993. While high rise steel frame commercial construction in Los Angeles. Michael Ayala employed at CSP-LAC he held several positions to include Kevin Cotter Armory Officer, Rangemaster, Chemical Agents Instructor, Officer Cotter is presently assigned to the West Traffic Division Institutional Evidence Officer, Detective in Investigations and as a motor officer. He has also worked as a motor officer in south Institutional Gang Investigator. bureau and as a patrolman. In 1998 he was promoted to the rank of Correctional Sergeant and He is presently on the LAPD motorcycle drill team and the Municipal worked several positions throughout the Institution. In 2002 he was Motorcycle Officers of California Motor Honor guard. He does assigned his own Enhanced Out Patient (E.O.P.) Unit to supervise. He parade and other functions statewide. was involved in a major riot in August of 2002 and because of the Officer Cotter rides a 1942 Harley Davidson Flathead Police severity of his injuries was forced to medically retire in 2005. He then motorcycle that he restored and owns. began working for the BID as a ‘green shirt’ and then for Andrews He has been married 35 years and has grown children, one International in January 2007. grandchild, and one on the way.

George Islas was born and raised in Los Angeles and attended the USC, where he majored in Business Entrepreneurship. During his senior year, George was hired by the USC Department of Michael Coogle began his law enforcement career as a Police Public Safety as a uniformed officer. This initial exposure to law Officer with the Los Angeles Police Department in June of 1996. enforcement prompted George to seek employment with the Los He was an active officer for approximately nine years and Angeles Police Department in 1983, where he worked as a Police continues to volunteer at LAPD sponsored events and functions. Officer for several years before a personal family hardship During that time, he worked a variety of specialized caused him to relocate to the Inland Empire. assignments. He worked CRASH (Community Resources George continued a career in law enforcement with the Against Street Hoodlums), SPU (Special Problems Unit), PED Banning Police Department as a tactical element member of Michael Coogle (Prostitution Enforcement Detail) and a number of narcotic the Tri- City SWAT Team. Unfortunately, George was injured George Islas related details throughout the City. during a high risk search warrant, contributing to his decision After he left the LAPD, he was employed with FOX / NEWS CORP. to leave law enforcement to pursue a successful career in business He was the company’s Associate Director of Threat Assessment. He as a Mortgage Banker for 15 years. Although, George excelled in the Hollywood would represent the corporation in situations and cases involving financial industry, he never lost his desire to serve the public or his Hollywood Chamber talent and employees dealing with threatening circumstances passion for the law enforcement profession. Chamber directed at the individual. His most common concerns involved Community It was this desire that lead to George’s acceptance of a limited tour Community stalkers, domestic violence and Executive Protection. Foundation assignment as a contractor with the US Marshals Fugitive Foundation In April of 2008 he began working for Andrews International and Enforcement and Apprehension Team. He eventually joined the currently a BID Officer. During that time he found an interest in Hollywood Business Improvement District. As an Officer, George has outreach and working with the homeless. become a productive member of the BID, credited with numerous Not only it is self rewarding, but he believes it makes a difference in arrests including the arrest of an escapee known as the “Tourist the community. Bandit” who was wanted by the FBI for serial bank robbery. George is proud of his accomplishments and his service to the community. Craig Marquez was born in Maui, Hawaii. At the age of 17, he Officer Solomon Patton is no stranger to law enforcement. His reported to Marine Boot Camp at the Marine Corps Recruit career with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department started at Depot in San Diego. After graduating the School of Infantry in the Men’s County Jail. After completing custody assignment, he Camp Pendleton, Craig left for his first duty station at Marine transferred to the Carson Sheriff’s Station. He worked as a Patrol Barracks Panama Canal, Republic of Panama. Craig returned Deputy, Traffic Deputy, Training Officer, Community Relation Officer to the States and joined the most decorated unit in the US and was promoted to a Street Gang Investigator assigned to Marine Corps in 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, as a Operation Safe Streets for twelve years. Patton was certified as an Rifleman. His service in this storied unit included deployments expert in Black Street Gang culture by Los Angeles and Orange to Japan and Guam. County Municipal and Superior courts and testified in numerous In September of 1995, Craig started his career with the Los gang cases. August 1996, Patton was transferred to Los Angeles Angeles Police Department and was assigned to the County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau regarding twelve unsolved armed Department’s Pacific Division in the Venice Beach area in the car murders. This investigation resulted in the arrest and prosecution Special Problems Unit until he completed his probationary period. of four street gang members from the Black Street Gang known as Craig Marquez East Coast 190 Crips. In 1997, Patton was promoted to Sergeant Solomon Patton In the following years, Craig would work in various assignments and assigned to the South Facility, then transferred to the Inmate at Southeast, Rampart, Central Traffic and Northeast Divisions. After Reception Center as a Training Sergeant. He later transferred to the Men’s getting promoted to Detective, he would transfer to the Abused Child Center Jail where he worked as a Line Sergeant and weekend Watch Unit in LAPD’s Juvenile Division. There he would investigate sexual Commander. In August 2003, Patton retired from the Sheriff’s department and physical assaults on children by their legal guardians and with 29 years, and 6 months of service. homicides of children under the age of 11 years. In January 2006, Patton worked for Andrews International and was Craig transferred to Hollywood Division in 2011, where he is currently promoted to Sergeant. In 2011, Patton and George Islas captured Rex assigned to the Burglary section. He is a father of two, including a son Lutton known as “The Tourist Bank Bandit” who robbed two Bank of with Autism. He is a past President of the PTA at his daughter’s school America branches and attempted to rob a merchant inside the Bank and has served on various committees. In his free time Craig plays of America at Sunset and Vine. softball and runs. He has recently completed his fifth full marathon.

Officer Leonard Roy Sterling was employed by Los Angeles Police Department in 1973 as a Patrol Officer assigned to 77th street Division. David McCall first became involved in law enforcement as a Military Police Officer at Fort Ord, in California and West He later transferred to the Newton Division for three years and Germany. two years at University Division where he was assigned to Traffic Division. He did a short stint as a D. O. J. Special Agent for Immigration, before becoming a Vernon Police Officer and later transferring In 2011, Sterling responded to a traffic accident. While Leonard Roy David McCall to the Whittier Police Department. traveling south on Vine Street approaching Sunset Boulevard, Sterling he noticed two suspects standing on the sidewalk holding hand While a police officer in Whittier, he received Meritorious and guns. The suspects fired five rounds striking the vehicle and him. Commendation Citations for participation in active shootings in the Sterling exited his vehicle and returned fire hitting one of the 1990’s. Hollywood suspects. Sterling’s partner also returned fire, fatally wounding the Hollywood Chamber David retired as a Whittier Police Officer for injuries sustained on other suspect. As a result of the shooting, he sustained a gun-shot Chamber injury. The injury ended his career with the LAPD and Sterling was Community duty and began his second career in security in the late 1990’s. Community medically retired. Foundation He began working the Business Improvement District as a ‘Green Foundation Shirt’ in 2004 and came to work for Andrews International in Sterling worked for numerous security companies. In 1997 he was February of 2007. interviewed by Burke Security as a patrol officer assigned to the David did a two year stint as a Director for A.I. in San Pedro, before Hollywood BID. returning to the Hollywood BID in February of 2011 where he In 2007, Andrews International assumed control of the Hollywood continues to serve. BID where, he is currently employed as the Senior Lead Officer. Hollywood Distinguished Service Award in Memory of Johnny Grant

Since the passing of Hollywood’s beloved Honorary Mayor Johnny Grant in January of 2008, the Foundation has waited patiently for just the right opportunity and individual to receive The Hollywood Distinguished Service Award in Memory of Johnny Grant. The award was conceived as a tribute to Johnny Grant, who epitomized a lifetime of service to Hollywood. The award is not intended to be given annually, but rather it is reserved for those outstanding individuals whose contribution and commitment to our community rises to a level that implies a lasting positive impact to the city, the people and the dream that is Hollywood.

Hugh Hefner

Hugh Hefner, founder, editor-in-chief and chief creative officer of Playboy, championed the reconstruction of the Hollywood Sign in the 1970s when it was in serious disrepair. In saving the Sign, Hefner referred to it as “Hollywood’s Eiffel Tower.” The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce later honored him with its first Annual Hollywood Hall of Fame Award as Outstanding Citizen of the Hollywood Year. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Chamber his work as a television producer in 1980. Community In 2010, Hefner again stepped up to rescue the Hollywood Sign by Foundation donating $1 million for the purchase of 138-acres adjacent to the Hollywood Sign which was needed for the Trust for Public Land to purchase the property and preserve the land behind the iconic Sign. Congratulations to Hugh Hefner on being the first recipient of this award for distinguished service to Hollywood! About the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation The goal of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community 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: 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 board member visits each organization to ensure the applications meet the Foundation’s requirements and the allocated funds are used accordingly. n Selected organizations are presented with a check at one of the Hollywood Chamber regularly scheduled events.

We encourage applications from organizations that: n will use funds for specific purposes and tangible property rather than administrative services n are well-managed and use their resources effectively n collaborate with rather than compete with organizations n address the root causes of problems, rather than symptoms n make a significant contribution to the vitality of Hollywood n are 501(c)3 charitable organizations located in Hollywood n deliver services directly to those who need them

Exclusions: Individuals, private foundations, “flow through” organizations, veterans groups and labor organizations (when serving only their membership), religious organizations, capital projects and campaigns, endowments, general operating expenses, loans or loan guarantees, special occasion goodwill advertising, political or lobbying activities and organizations that discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disabilities. Board Members Marty Shelton Foundation Chair NAI Capital Commercial Real Estate Christopher Barton Sunset Gower Studios Hollywood Kathleen Cook Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles / Hollywood Chamber Community Leron Gubler Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Foundation Ira Handelman Handelman Consulting, Inc. Sarah MacPherson Hollywood Property Owners Alliance Scott Moe SDM Advisory Group Carole Sarian The CrisCom Company Kristi Schaffter Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood Tej Sundher Hollywood Wax Museum Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation Grant Recipients

2011-2012 Fiscal Year

One of the unique features of the Hollywood Chamber is its efforts to support local community non- profit organizations. As a 501c3 non-profit association, contributions to the Chamber Foundation are tax deductible. The Foundation holds two fundraising events annually-the Heroes of Hollywood Luncheon (formerly called the Women of Distinction Luncheon) and the All Hallows Eve Party at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Since its inception in 1996, the Foundation has given out $643,150 in grants, and this past year, awarded $43,150. In our most current fiscal year, the Chamber Community Foundation assisted the following local organizations. Assistance League Aviva Family & Children Services Blessed Sacrament Church Social Services Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood Fairfax High School Harmony Project Hemophilia Foundation of So. Cal Hollywood Arts Council Hollywood Beautification Team Hollywood Police Activities League Hollywood Police Support Association LA Youth Network LA Zoo Association LAPD National Night Out Hollywood Chamber Musicians Foundation Community Oasis Foundation Saban Free Clinic Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre Streetlights Travelers Aid Society of Los Angeles We Can Pediatric Brain Tumor Network Silvers Investment Company and Don and Gary Silvers Congratulations to all the Heroes Wish to congratulate The Sundher Family and Hugh Hefner! on receiving this prestigious award from the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation.

Spoony would be proud!  The Aileen Getty Foundation PROUDLY CONGRATULATES Congratulates all of the Honorees! THE 2012 HEROES OF HOLLYWOOD HONOREES

Hooray for the Heroes! And job well done to “Our Hero”, Carole Sarian!

DO WELL—BUT DO GOOD

Congratulations to all the Honorees For Walking the Talk

Jeff Briggs BRIGGS LAW

www.jbriggslaw.comHU U “In Hollywood, For Hollywood” Hollywood Forever Cemetery salutes Hugh Hefner and the 2012 Heroes of Hollywood.

www.hollywoodforever.com | 323-469-1181 The Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation would like to acknowledge

Sam Smith and Bill Farrar

for years of service and dedication to the Chamber Community Foundation.

A Special Thank You to Carlos Polio Carmine Goglia, Gift of Fame Enterprises Michael Falcon and the Suits O.N.E. Coconut Water Tequila Loca Robert Freeman Tiffany & Co Taglyan Cultural Complex Status Vodka Wright Color Graphics

Centerpiece floral arrangements created by Carlos Polio will be donated to Virgil Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center on behalf of Norma Foster, our dear friend and past “Women of Distinction” honoree. Since 1921... With Appreciation and Gratitude Promoting and Congratulations and Thank You enhancing the business, to the extraordinary people of the to the Hollywood Chamber Staff cultural and civic well-being of the greater Hollywood HEROES of HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD community. Event Committee! CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Leron Gubler President & CEO

Your dedication, time and effort Ana Martinez VP of Media Relations/Producer, Walk of Fame has produced a quality event Kaylee Kiecker and exceeded all expectations. VP of Marketing & Business Development

Nicole Shahenian VP of Public Policy

Sarah MacPherson Event Co-chair Marlene Panoyan Hollywood Property Owners Alliance Director of Communications Carole Sarian Event Co-chair The CrisCom Company Steven Shawver Director of Information Technology Homer Alba Forever Hollywood, Inc Cindy Braun Paley Center For Media J.J. Connaughton Carlee Carpio The Avenue Membership Sales Manager Kathleen Cook Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood Hollywood Donelle Dadigan Hollywood Museum John Mejia Hollywood Chamber Bill Farrar Andrews International Membership Sales Manager Chamber Community Chelsea Miller Sweet E's Bake Shop Community Foundation Sam Smith Genesis Financial Vivian Kish Foundation Executive Assistant Leron Gubler Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Kaylee Kiecker Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Marcella Gutierrez Marcella Gutierrez Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Marketing Coordinator HEROES of HOLLYWOOD Awards Luncheon is a program of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation

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