2016 WISPPA MEETINGS
November 5, 2016 - Annual Meeting
Guest Speaker: Mayor Diana Mahmud - State of the City Address
Guest Speaker: Mayor Diana Mahmud - State of the City Address
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At right, the new WISPPA executive board. From left to right:
Mary Urquhart, Publicity Chair Dollie Chapman, Membership Chair Dana Farrar, President Linda Wah, Political Liaison Chair Ron Rosen, City Council Chair Bianca Richards, Vice President Betty Emirhanian, Media Chair Ellen Daigle, Events Chair Barbara Sinclair, Founding Advisor Not Shown: Janet Braun, Past President Ellen Wood, Treasurer Kimberly Hughes, Secretary Member at large, Judy Harris |
New Executive Board
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October 1, 2016
Guest Speaker: League of Women Voters - Proposition Pros and Cons
Guest Speaker: League of Women Voters - Proposition Pros and Cons
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Yvonne Pine (L), representative of the League of Women Voters - Pasadena Area, presented educational background information about the 17 propositions that will be on the Nov. 8 statewide general election ballot. Yvonne Pine is a South Pasadena resident and former SPUSD board member.
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September 10, 2016
Guest Speakers: "Yes on SP” Committee Chairs, Yuki Cutcheon and Jean Zenas
Presentation on the South Pasadena Unified School District $98 Million Bond Issue” There was a very interesting Q&A after the presentation with Committee Chairs, SPUSD Superintendent Geoff Yantz, and School Board Member, Julie Giulioni.
The meeting was held for informational purposes only. It does not imply endorsement or specific support by WISPPA for Yes On SP.
Guest Speakers: "Yes on SP” Committee Chairs, Yuki Cutcheon and Jean Zenas
Presentation on the South Pasadena Unified School District $98 Million Bond Issue” There was a very interesting Q&A after the presentation with Committee Chairs, SPUSD Superintendent Geoff Yantz, and School Board Member, Julie Giulioni.
The meeting was held for informational purposes only. It does not imply endorsement or specific support by WISPPA for Yes On SP.
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August 6, 2016
Guest Speaker: Paul Toor, P.E., Public Works Director
The City has embarked on the largest infrastructure improvement program in the history of the City. Mr. Toor filled us in on
(1) Landscape/Lighting improvements; (2) street/sidewalk repairs; (3) pending funding measures for public works projects;
(4) Monterey Road diet status; and other public works projects that are being planned.
He also introduced the new Public Works Operations Manager, Kristine Courdy.
Guest Speaker: Paul Toor, P.E., Public Works Director
The City has embarked on the largest infrastructure improvement program in the history of the City. Mr. Toor filled us in on
(1) Landscape/Lighting improvements; (2) street/sidewalk repairs; (3) pending funding measures for public works projects;
(4) Monterey Road diet status; and other public works projects that are being planned.
He also introduced the new Public Works Operations Manager, Kristine Courdy.
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June 4, 2016
Guest Speaker: Stehonie Molen,
Director of Partnerships at Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST).
CAST assists persons trafficked for the purpose of forced labor and slavery-like practices and to work toward ending
all instances of such human rights violations.
Guest Speaker: Stehonie Molen,
Director of Partnerships at Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST).
CAST assists persons trafficked for the purpose of forced labor and slavery-like practices and to work toward ending
all instances of such human rights violations.
May 7, 2016
Guest Speaker: Craig Watson, Director of the California Arts Council
Guest Speaker: Craig Watson, Director of the California Arts Council
The arts play a vital role in making South Pasadena such an attractive, vibrant community. Craig Watson gave a fascinating presentation on the role of the California Arts Council, how our city can strengthen its support of the arts, the effects of creating an arts district, and his insights on grants and other funding ideas for artists and organizations.
Thanks to Two Kids for coffee and to Grassroots Natural Market and Kitchen for muffins! Also thanks to SPACE who brought a table cloth and art made by students.
Lastly, thanks to Ellen Daigle, Waynna Kato, and Janet Braun for additional refreshments. |
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April 9, 2016
Reviewed and analyzed WISPPA's Goals and Objectives
Reviewed and analyzed WISPPA's Goals and Objectives
Members filled out questionnaire and discussed ways for WISPPA to be more effective. Click here for questionnaire.
March 19, 2016
Conversation with Sergio Gonzales, South Pasadena City Manager
Conversation with Sergio Gonzales, South Pasadena City Manager
WISPPA President Janet Braun introducing this month's speaker, Sergio Gonzales.
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Sergio Gonzales, South Pasadena City Manger
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Many thanks to Dana Farrar, Lela Bissner and Ellen Daigle(pictured) for the beautiful and delicious refreshments!
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February 6, 2016
Mission Place Project Presentation
With Dr. Geoffrey Yantz, SPUSD Superintendent, Lisa Pendleton, Architect, and Legacy Partners
Mission Place Project Presentation
With Dr. Geoffrey Yantz, SPUSD Superintendent, Lisa Pendleton, Architect, and Legacy Partners
Dr. Geoffrey Yantz, SPUSD Superintendent
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Lisa Pendleton and Legacy Partners
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January 9, 2016
2nd Annual Creating Community Connections
With David Melford, President of the Rotary Club of South Pasadena, Stephanie Payne-Campbell, President South Pasadena Beautiful; Scott Moe, President South Pasadena Education Foundation; John Vandercook, South Pasadena Kiwanis Club; Linda Hess, Founder/Executive Director, Urban Harvester
Also last year's organizations: Juana Martinez, President, Vecinos de South Pasadena; Laurie Wheeler, President, South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, Lisa Boyd, President and Founder, Moms for Community; Beverly Biber, Woman's Club of South Pasadena; Sally Kilby, South Pasadena Chinese-American Club
2nd Annual Creating Community Connections
With David Melford, President of the Rotary Club of South Pasadena, Stephanie Payne-Campbell, President South Pasadena Beautiful; Scott Moe, President South Pasadena Education Foundation; John Vandercook, South Pasadena Kiwanis Club; Linda Hess, Founder/Executive Director, Urban Harvester
Also last year's organizations: Juana Martinez, President, Vecinos de South Pasadena; Laurie Wheeler, President, South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, Lisa Boyd, President and Founder, Moms for Community; Beverly Biber, Woman's Club of South Pasadena; Sally Kilby, South Pasadena Chinese-American Club
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