2017 WISPPA MEETINGS
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November 4, 2017
Topic: New election redistricting, the 2018 Election and the Ways and Means of City Hall- Who to Contact @ City Hall/Who Works Here, and a demo our the City Clerk webpages/online records portal
Speaker: Desiree Jiminez, South Pasadena Deputy City Clerk
Topic: New election redistricting, the 2018 Election and the Ways and Means of City Hall- Who to Contact @ City Hall/Who Works Here, and a demo our the City Clerk webpages/online records portal
Speaker: Desiree Jiminez, South Pasadena Deputy City Clerk
To see the slide show Ms. Jiminez used and has graciously allowed us to post on our website, click here.
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Special After Meeting Event: Twitter and Instagram Tutorial by Kelly Rivers
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Kelly Rivers (L) showing Ellen Wood (R) the fine points of Twitter.
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October 7, 2017
Topic: "Women’s Suffrage in America.”
Speaker: Dr. Elisabeth Ritacca, Prof of US History and Women’s History, Citrus College.
Topic: "Women’s Suffrage in America.”
Speaker: Dr. Elisabeth Ritacca, Prof of US History and Women’s History, Citrus College.
WISPPA President Bianca Richards and our speaker, Dr. Elisabeth Ritacca.
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Dr. Ritacca gave a fascinating talk about the various meanings of the suffrage movement and passage of the 19th amendment for different groups of American Women. She made a case that the story of the suffrage movement is much more complex than most people realize. Some women gained voting rights well before the 19th amendment while many were not able to exercise that right until the civil rights movement. |
September 9, 2017
Topic: "Update on the South Pasadena School District"
Speaker Geoff Yantz, Ed.D., Superintendent of South Pasadena Schools
Topic: "Update on the South Pasadena School District"
Speaker Geoff Yantz, Ed.D., Superintendent of South Pasadena Schools
Judith Harris introduced
our speaker, Dr. Yantz
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WISPPA President Bianca Richards with Dr. Yantz
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August 5, 2017
Topic: "Climate Change and human impact on the world" Speaker: Sandy Krasner
Mr. Krasner talked current and future effects of climate change; about Citizens Climate Lobby's efforts, in the United States and in other
countries, and about the current state of California climate change legislation. He also talked about volunteer opportunities, with CCL and
CalFACT, to save our planet for ourselves and future generations. To see the article in The South Pasadenan click here.
The articles in the South Pasadena Review will be posted at a later date after they become available.
Topic: "Climate Change and human impact on the world" Speaker: Sandy Krasner
Mr. Krasner talked current and future effects of climate change; about Citizens Climate Lobby's efforts, in the United States and in other
countries, and about the current state of California climate change legislation. He also talked about volunteer opportunities, with CCL and
CalFACT, to save our planet for ourselves and future generations. To see the article in The South Pasadenan click here.
The articles in the South Pasadena Review will be posted at a later date after they become available.
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Sandy Krasner is an engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab; he makes sure that the computer systems on the spacecraft and the Earth all talk to each other. In 38 years at the Lab, he has worked on missions to every planet from Mercury to Saturn, plus the occasional comet or asteroid. He is currently working on InSight, the next Mars lander which will land on Mars just after Thanksgiving in 2018. He is also working on NISAR, a joint radar mission with the Indian Space Research Organization, which will map the entire land surface of the Earth every 12 days. Sandy volunteers with the Pasadena/Foothills Chapter of the Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL). CCL lobbies Congress to pass a revenue-neutral Carbon Fee and Dividend. Many economists believe that Carbon Fee and Dividend is the most effective way to put a price on carbon emissions, and use market forces to address climate change. A CCL volunteer started the congressional Climate Solutions Caucus, which now includes 24 Republicans and 24 Democratic representatives. He also volunteers with Californians for a Carbon Tax (CalFACT). CalFACT lobbies Caliornia legislators to pass climate change legislation.
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For more information about Citizen Climate Lobby, go to: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/ or the Pasadena /Foothils Chapter Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CitizensClimateLobbyPasadenaFoothills/
July 8, 2017
South Pasadena Mayor Michael Cacciotti
The Mayor provided updates on the city budget, the infrastructure, plans for a new community center, etc.
For the article in the South Pasadena Review, click here.
South Pasadena Mayor Michael Cacciotti
The Mayor provided updates on the city budget, the infrastructure, plans for a new community center, etc.
For the article in the South Pasadena Review, click here.
Mayor Michael Cacciotti
WISPPA Secretary Kim Hughes doing an amazing job of taking the meeting minutes!
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Mayor Michael Cacciotti and
Interim City Manager Elaine Aguilar
Good turnout of WISPPA members and guests
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MAY 6, 2017
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC IN SOUTH PASADENA
SPEAKER AND MUSICIAN: BRAD COLERICK
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC IN SOUTH PASADENA
SPEAKER AND MUSICIAN: BRAD COLERICK
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Songwriter, recording artist, producer and entrepreneur Brad Colerick talked about his career in music. Colerick has worked alongside such icons as BB King, Buddy Guy, and many others during his 30 years in the music business. He previewed songs from his upcoming release, “Nine-Ten-Thirty.” The title cut from the CD is filled with little-slice-of-life scenes familiar to residents of South Pasadena – from the parrots, the bubble man at the weekly farmers’ market, to the longtime 710 Freeway fight. Some of the talented local musicians who contributed to the project include David Plenn, Tim Fleming, Sally Dworsky and Guillermo Guzman, who co-produced the DC with Colerick.
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In 2009, Colerick brought his musical sounds to South Pasadena when he first launched Wine & Song, a Wednesday night gathering of musicians who showcase their talents at the Arroyo Seco Golf Course. Since then, he has played host to more than 300 touring artists from around the globe. The music has been such a success that a Thursday night jazz and blues night has been added at the same location, now referred to as the Blue Guitar Room. The music is offered in the former pro shop at the Arroyo Seco Golf Course.
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April 1, 2017
GENERAL PLAN AND MISSION STREET/FAIR OAKS SPECIFIC PLAN
The why, what, and where we are at the moment.
SPEAKER: KELLY KOLDUS,
Liaison to the General Planning Process on behalf of the Planning Commission gave an overview and lead a discussion.
Planning Director David Watkins also attended and answered questions
Many WISPPA members were on the original General Plan 20 years ago and
a number of WISPPA members are currently participating in the focus groups in this year's process.
GENERAL PLAN AND MISSION STREET/FAIR OAKS SPECIFIC PLAN
The why, what, and where we are at the moment.
SPEAKER: KELLY KOLDUS,
Liaison to the General Planning Process on behalf of the Planning Commission gave an overview and lead a discussion.
Planning Director David Watkins also attended and answered questions
Many WISPPA members were on the original General Plan 20 years ago and
a number of WISPPA members are currently participating in the focus groups in this year's process.
Past President Janet Braun (rt) with new President Bianca Richards (lt)
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Kelly Koldus and David Watkins
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February 4th, 2017
3rd Annual Creating Community Connections Forum
WISPPA is very grateful to the following people who came to share the story of their amazing organizations.
It is wonderful how dedicated they are in helping make South Pasadena a very special place to live.
PTA Council — Leslie Lehman and Grace Liu Kung
ONEONTA CLUB—Bill Cujlinane
SOUTH PASADENA PRESERVATION FOUNDATION—Steven Lawrence
D.U.D.E.S—Ed Donnelley
3rd Annual Creating Community Connections Forum
WISPPA is very grateful to the following people who came to share the story of their amazing organizations.
It is wonderful how dedicated they are in helping make South Pasadena a very special place to live.
PTA Council — Leslie Lehman and Grace Liu Kung
ONEONTA CLUB—Bill Cujlinane
SOUTH PASADENA PRESERVATION FOUNDATION—Steven Lawrence
D.U.D.E.S—Ed Donnelley
WISPPA had a good turnout for our 3rd annual community connections forum. Many thanks to all who participated and
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Police Corporal Craig Phillips shared public safety information with the WISPPA group THANK YOU - it was very worthwhile!
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Tracy Van Houten announces her candidacy for the 34th Congressional District. (She is the niece of WISPPA member Lissa Reynolds.)
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January 7th, 2017
Guest Speakers: South Pasadena Police Chief Art Miller and Linda Miller
"The Softer Side of Policing"
Guest Speakers: South Pasadena Police Chief Art Miller and Linda Miller
"The Softer Side of Policing"
Linda Miller
The Miller's son came up from his post in San Diego to surprise his parents.
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Our sincerest thanks to Anthony Portantino, State Senator (at left with WISPPA President Dana Farrar for attending our WISPPA meeting and for his generous contribution to purchase WISPPA mugs to use as a fund raiser for our organization.
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Police Chief Art MIller
Dana Farrar and Bianca Richards paying tribute to past WISPPA president, Janet Braun (Center)
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