01/23/11 on 710 ESPN Radio SoCal Experience with LaFern Cusack. LaFern Cusack speaks with the President of Entertainment Sports Plus Everett Glenn and Kansas City Chiefs Strong Safety Reshard Langford about the Business of Sports Summit taking place February 3-4 in Dallas and February 16 in Los Angeles.
The BUSINESS OF SPORTS SUMMIT - BOSS will include a full day of panel discussions for high school students with renowned sports and business professionals, a mentoring luncheon featuring our Mistress of Ceremony, Kelly Carter, NY Times best selling co-author of "Come to Win" and keynote speaker George Fraser, Chairman and CEO of FraserNet Inc., as well as author of critically acclaimed books, including Success Runs In Our Race. BOSS is targeted to high school students with an interest in sports. The goal of BOSS is to use sports as a vehicle to motivate students to achieve academically by exposing them to the many different non-playing career opportunities in college and professional sports.
The 2nd Annual John Wooten Leadership Award, benefiting HollyRod Foundation will be given to the college football senior and NFL player who best exemplify the leadership and vision of John Wooten who has led the charge to promote diversity and equality of job opportunity in the coaching, front office and scouting staffs of NFL teams.
Entertainment & Sports Plus (ESP) is a full-service athlete and entertainer management firm headquartered in Long Beach, CA with branch offices in Cleveland, OH and Philadelphia, PA. They represent professional athletes and entertainers in contract negotiations and provide business development, career/personal development, financial, insurance, marketing/endorsement, real estate and tax services to maximize the personal success and community impact of our clients. ESP has built its professional reputation on having an "extrasensory perception" or "ESP" when it comes to servicing the needs of athletes and entertainers of color. For more information or for sponsorship opportunities go to: http://tasteofthegamedallas.com/ or http://www.espsportslawpro.com/
01/23/11 on 710 ESPN Radio SoCal Experience with LaFern Cusack.
LaFern Cusack speaks with James Kenney about the business of music, songwriting and the making of his hit song "My Girlfriend." At the age of ten, James found his true love within music, SOUL. From that moment he could not get enough and was writing and performing his own music by the age of eleven. By thirteen, James was playing professionally anywhere he could around his hometown of Portland, Oregon.
Before long, James found himself in New York playing every joint, dive, and club ultimately winning over the crowd at The Apollo with his now storied version of "Let us Chill". After refining his talents in NY, James made his way to his new home in LA where he mustered every cent he could over nearly three years to create his first full album. He has since established an impressive club following from riveting performances at The Viper Room, The Mint and the House of Blues, just to name a few, and has worked with such music business luminaries as Dianne Warren, Rick Knowels, Steve Kipner and Andy Goldmark.
Fresh off the release of his new single "My Girlfriend" and the anticipation of his second album currently in production, the excitement around James is building. This volcano is about to erupt. For more information on James Kenney visit http://www.facebook.com/IamJamesKenney
01/23/11 on Radio Disney AM1110 Playground with LaFern Cusack.
Karen Kiss speaks with LaFern about Reading To Kids and how it's a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success.
At the monthly reading clubs, pairs of volunteers read aloud to small groups of children, while their parents receive training on how to encourage their children to read at home. Kids, parents, teachers, and school libraries receive book donations at the end of the Reading Clubs. These are important donations, as 60 percent of low-income homes do not have age-appropriate reading materials for children.
Since its inception in 1999, Reading to Kids has given more than 92,875 prize books to children who attend the reading clubs, donated more than 57,512 hardcover books to school libraries, and our volunteers have spent over 106,908 hours reading to kids. For more information go to: www.readingtokids.org
AIR DATE 1/16/11 on 710 ESPN Radio SoCal Experience with LaFern Cusack: UNCF Area Development Director Curtis Silvers and Singer Indira Kahn speak with LaFern about the Super Viewing Party Friday, January 28, 2011 at the Congo Room at L.A. Live and UNCF An Evening of Stars® Tribute to Chaka Khan. "A mind is a terrible thing to waste."® Learn more at http://www.uncf.org/ Please call for the January 28, 2011 Super Viewing Party Tickets: 213-639-3800 or email Curtis.silvers@uncf.org
AIR DATE 1/16/11 on 710 ESPN Radio SoCal Experience with LaFern Cusack: UNCF Area Development Director Curtis Silvers and Singer Indira Kahn speak with LaFern about the Super Viewing Party Friday, January 28, 2011 at the Congo Room at L.A. Live and UNCF An Evening of Stars® Tribute to Chaka Khan. "A mind is a terrible thing to waste."® Learn more at http://www.uncf.org/ Please call for the January 28, 2011 Super Viewing Party Tickets: 213-639-3800 or email Curtis.silvers@uncf.org
AIR DATE 01/16/11: Dr. Aliza Lifshitz spoke with LaFern Cusack (On-Air Personality/Producer Radio Disney AM 1110 / 710 ESPN Radio) about the new campaign Vacune a Sus Hijos Adolescentes to strongly urge all local Hispanic families to vaccinate adolescent children against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases, such as meningococcal meningitis and whooping cough. http://www.cdph.ca.gov/
Bill Duke, "BLACK DIAMONDS" The Evolution Of Blacks In Baseball and D. Channsin Berry, "BOXING DIARIES" One Ring Six Men.
Tune in Sunday, March 28, 2010 (5a-6a PST) to the Southern California Experience with LaFern Cusack or listen live online HEREhttp://bit.ly/aABxWF
Bill Duke: With a wide range of credits to his name in almost every film discipline, including directing, producing, acting and writing, Bill Duke has founded Duke Media, formerly Yagya Productions, which has been in existence for approximately twenty years.
For three years, Mr. Duke served as the Time Warner Endowed Chair in the Department of Radio Television and Film at Howard University in Washington, DC. He was then appointed to the National Endowment of the Humanities by former president Bill Clinton. Mr. Duke has also been appointed to the California State Film Commission Board by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Mr. Duke now serves on the Board of Trustees at the American Film Institute.
Bill Duke has also directed several award-winning, high-profile dramas and two teleplays for PBS, which received an NAACP Image Award nomination: "The Meeting" and "A Raisin in the Sun," which also earned Duke an Emmy nomination. His direction of The Killing Floor for American Playhouse garnered a total of 10 awards from film festivals across the globe and was chosen to compete in the Critic's Week of Judging (Director's Fortnight) at the 1985 Cannes Film Festival. Although Mr. Duke's work behind the camera has expanded into every conceivable genre, he has continued to be a presence in front of the camera. Duke has been seen in memorable roles, including American Gigolo opposite Richard Gere, Predator and Commando, opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bird on a Wire opposite Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn. He received an NAACP Image Award nomination for his role in Action Jackson and had a starring role in the highly praised Alex Haley television series "Palmerstown, USA."
Duke has since continued to divide his time between appearing both in front of the camera and behind it, and remains a dynamic, stimulating and creative talent in Hollywood. Bill Duke is now producing and directing independent projects and content for multiple platforms. These projects serve to focus on morality and redemption and emphasize cultural history and family values. In addition to acting and directing for both film and television, Bill Duke is committed to making time for the mentoring of young African-Americans aspiring to work in the performance arts. "Black Diamonds."
D. Channsin Berry: A modern day Renaissance man, is a filmmaker, as well as a prolific songwriter, and painter. Mr. Berry's career has moved seamlessly through the movie and music industries.
Mr. Berry started his career in New York radio at WBLS (FM) (under the leadership of mentor and friend Frankie CrockerChaka Khan and Dionne Warwick to name a few. Mr.Berry also directed the PRAME Awards (Blacks in Advertising).
Mr. Berry, then used his music talent to write songs for Pop/R&B Diva Chaka Khan, Jazz vocalist Mary Stallings, Prince/Rosie Gaines, and Jazz Legend Nancy Wilson (2006 Grammy Award Winning CD "Turned to Blue").
In between his music endeavors, he worked in television as an Executive Producer/Director and sometimes hosts for various shows such as BET's, NY/LA Entertainment magazine, All The People (talk show Fox-Bay Area), Shaq Jam (Hip Hop concert, Direct TV/Fox), Remixed (BET) and the Fox entertainment show "Poker Dome." Mr.Berry, moved on to direct independent films and documentaries such as "A Different Shade of Love," "My Father's Music&Jazz" (Documentary PBS/Cable) and "The Black Line&" (A Profile of the Black Male...Parts 1, 2 and 3).
He is currently working on several Film and TV projects for Urban Winter Entertainment with business partner Mark Cohen. Mr. Berry is also the founder of the D.Channsin Berry Foundation (which raises money for LUPUS awareness). http://www.urbanwinter.com/
Also airing on The SoCal Experience:
Enrique C. Zaldivar, Director and Salvador Miranda, Division Mgr, Bureau of Sanitation City of Los Angeles.
The City collects refuse, recyclables, yard trimmings, and bulky items from more than 750,000 homes. That's an average of 6,652 tons per day. The City of Los Angeles provides residents, including those who live in apartments, townhomes, condominiums & other multi-family homes, with FREE bulky item pickup. Bulky items are discarded items that are too large to fit into a regular trash container.
They include furniture such as mattresses, sofas, cabinets; blinds, carpets, toilets, bundled wood, refrigerators, BBQs, stoves, microwaves, washers/dryers, water heaters, computers, computer monitors, laptops, stereos, TV sets, etc. It is illegal to abandon bulky items on the sidewalk, street or other public property. The fine for illegal dumping is $1,000. Anyone can call to report abandoned bulky items in the neighborhood. For more ways you can help log on to: http://www.lacitysan.org/
Airing on Radio Disney AM1110 - 6:30am-7am (PST) No Limits, Richard Martinez, Director of Development
No Limits is to meet the auditory, speech and language needs of deaf children and enhance their confidence through the theatrical arts and individual therapy as well as provide family support and community awareness on the needs and talents of deaf children who are learning to speak.
In 1996, Michelle Christie-Adams, M.S. ED, a teacher for the deaf with over 18 years experience in the entertainment industry, founded No Limits. Ms. Christie- Adams recognized the lack of opportunities for oral deaf children to improve their speaking abilities in a fun and non-academic setting. Knowing these children can often be lost in the shuffle of the hearing world, Ms. Christie-Adams designed an after-school theater program to help develop communication skills, expand vocabulary and grammar, and understand character development. Through role- playing, cultivating creativity and developing public speaking skills No Limits children began to confidently move in to the hearing world.
After witnessing dramatic improvements in the children No Limits expanded to become a national program. Shows have included oral deaf children in over 10 states with 49 original productions and 30,000 people witnessing the accomplishments and talents of these inspiring children.
With No Limits growing success rates, the program was extended beyond the theatrical arts. In 2002, No Limits began to provide free auditory, speech and language training year-round. Donated by JP Morgan Chase, formerly Washington Mutual, the No Limits Educational Center provides free services to lower-income deaf children in the greater Los Angeles area. As a result of its comprehensive program, oral deaf children are learning essential skills that will allow them to attend college and become productive citizens of society.
The future of No Limits is focused on reaching out to more children across the country and providing services to all in need. In order to continue expansion No Limits would like to thank their generous donors and encourage you to invest in a child's life. http://www.kidswithnolimits.org/
Hemophilia Foundation Southern California Tours ESPN Radio with LaFern Cusack
Each year families affected by Hemophilia are invited to a day packed full of training, medical updates, product seminars, workshops, and peer support groups specifically geared towards meeting the current needs of the hemophilia community. Past sessions have included topics such as updates in medical treatment, gene therapy, Hepatitis, Creuzfeldt-Jacob disease, and HIV, Stress Management, Blood Safety, Insurance Reimbursement / Policies, and the importance of exercise and fitness.
LaFern Cusack gave the future broadcasters a behind the scene look at what it takes to be in radio and Steve Pailet provided useful editing and board tips. The group was also given the opportunity to express their vocal talents on-air! The Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California has been serving the community for fifty years providing quality programs and services to individuals affected by Hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.
Their mission is to improve the quality of life and build community for families and individuals living with hemophilia or other bleeding disorders by offering a variety of programs and services that educate, advocate and support the needs of the bleeding disorders community in Southern California. October 9, 2010 is the Hemophilia Walk in Southern California at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. For more information: Hemophilia Walk
Hemophilia is an inherited blood clotting disorder, occurring primarily in males, in which one or more of the 15 vital clotting proteins, called clotting factors, are either deficient or inactive.
If you will, imagine a set of dominos lined up on end, in a row, placed a little less than one domino length apart. Normally, if you pushed the first domino, you would have a cascade effect. However, if a domino is missing the sequence will be interrupted and some of the dominos will be left standing. The same is true of the clotting process. If one of the elements in the clotting process is missing or inactive, the next clotting factor in the sequence will not be triggered and the clotting process will stop.
Many believe that an individual with hemophilia will bleed harder or faster than normal, or that they can bleed to death from a small cut. THIS IS NOT TRUE! However, individuals with hemophilia, because of their inability to form a blood clot, will bleed longer. Small surface cuts and bruises are usually not a problem and normally clot on their own. Internal bleeding into a muscle, joint, organ, or head is more serious and typically requires treatment. Head injuries resulting in brain hemorrhage can also be life threatening. (more)
The Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation's goal is to assist nonprofit community organizations based on need. With the Foundation's focus on the use of sports to promote education, teamwork and self-esteem among Los Angeles area youth, our fundraising directly supports these initiatives by providing financial assistance to children and local youth programs. Please Note: Raffle open only to residents of Los Angeles, Orange Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura Counties, who are eitheen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry and have a tax identification number. For More Info Contact: Roberta Mariani Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation 555.N.Nash St. El.Segundo,CA 90245
Ann Cusack to Present Tracey Miller Merit Award to LaFern Cusack at the American Women in Radio & Television Southern California 2010 GENII AWARDS
Actress, Singer, Writer and Producer Ann Cusack will present the prestigious Tracey Miller Award to Past AWRT SoCal President, LaFern Cusack, during the American Women in Radio & Television Southern California (AWRT SoCal) 2010 Genii Awards, to be held Wednesday, April 14 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. The 2010 Show, marks the 53rd year of the Genii Awards produced by the non-profit organization AWRT SoCal and is dedicated to recognizing the "Best of the Best" within the media industry.
Ann Cusack has been in films such as The Informant with Matt Damon, Accepted with Justin Long, Sensation of Sight starring David Straihairn, Ace Ventura Pet Detective Jr. HBO’s Earth to the Moon as Jan Armstrong, Tank Girl starring Lory Petty and Niami Watts, Multiplicity with Michael Keaton and Andie McDowell, and What Planet are You From opposite Annette Benning and Gary Shandling for director Mike Nichols. She has worked with her siblings John and Joan in Gross Pointe Blank, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and Americas Sweetheart. She can also be remembered in Birdcage, Renaissance Man, Cannes Man, and Stigmata starring Patricia Arquette and Gabriel Bryne to name of few. On television a few of her credits include Criminal Minds, Trauma, Private Practice, The Unit, Boston Legal, HBO’s Little Britain, Greek, Brothers and Sister, Army Wives, Grey’s Anatomy, The Ghost Whisperer, t ABC’s movie of the week, Fatal Contact, Six Feet Under, Ally McBeal, Fraiser, Star Trek Enterprise, Charmed, and One Tree Hill. She has also starred in Lifetime’s Maggie, NBC’s The Jeff Foxworthy Show and the critical acclaimed David E. Kelly’s The Brotherhood of Poland New Hampshire as Chris Penn’s wife.
LaFern Cusack serves as the Director of Community Affairs for the Southern California Broadcasters Association. She works closely with local community groups, acting as the liaison between the broadcasting stations and these organizations in order to better serve the community at large.
LaFern Cusack also produces and hosts 710 ESPN's "Southern California Experience" (Sun. 5a-6a) and Radio Disney AM1110 "Community Playground" (Sun 6:30a-7a). With these shows LaFern delivers an inspiring, dynamic and insightful experience to listeners. She brings her humor, warmth and talent for tackling topical community issues with her unique style connecting with every aspect of the show.
As an AWRT SoCal board member, LaFern served as Job Bank Director, Newsletter Director, Corresponding Secretary and President. She was awarded with the AWRT National Rising Star BELL Award for Excellence in 2004 and produced the 2006 Genii Awards which was awarded the BELL Award for Outstanding Fundraising- Financial. LaFern Cusack organized and facilitated fundraising events, diversity educational workshops, mixers, and various Radio and Television educational panels.
Cusack serves on the Board of Directors for Print Interactive Radio and Television Educational Society (P.I.R.A.T.E.S), Advisory Board for American Women in Radio and Television Southern California Chapter, LA36 Public Access Committee and the Mayor's Office of Census 2010 Communications Steering Committee. LaFern is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and Actors Equity Association.
The Tracey Miller Award honors an AWRT Southern California Chapter member who has shown an outstanding commitment to AWRT, the Southern California Chapter of AWRT, and who has made positive contributions to the industry.
Known for her rich contralto voice and quick wit, Miller, four-time Los Angeles Press Club Golden Mike Award winner, was among the first female hosts in Los Angeles, helping KFI establish itself as a drivetime leader with the popular "TNT in the Morning." Due to her countless contributions to the broadcasting industry, in June of 2005, the Southern California Chapter of AWRT established a Genii Merit Award in her name.
American Women in Radio and Television, Southern California 2010 Genii Awards, hosted by Sam Rubin
AWARD WINNERS BEING HONORED:
Lifetime Achievement Award in Acting
Betty White, Actress "The Golden Girls", "Boston Legal", "The Proposal"
Excellence in Television On Air Award
Mary Hart, Host for "Entertainment Tonight"
Excellence in Documentary Award
In honor of her work with Farrah Fawcett
Alana Stewart, Producer, "Farrah's Story"
Excellence in Sports Reporting Award
Lindsay Soto, Reporter and Host, NFL Network
Excellence in Radio On Air Award
Lisa Foxx, On Air for Clear Channel Radio, 104.3MYfm Los Angeles, Star 101.3 San Francisco, and Star 94.1 San Diego
Excellence in Radio Management Award
Rosemary Hernandez, General Sales Manager at CBSNewsRadioLA, KNX1070 NEWSRADIO, and KFWB NEWS TALK 980
Excellence in Advertising Award
Karla Keller, Senior Account Executive for Anheuser Busch
Tracey Miller Merit Award
LaFern Cusack, AWRT SoCal Past President and Director of Community Affairs for Southern California Broadcasters Association, 710 ESPN, and Radio Disney AM 1110
Inspiration Award The Good News Foundation
Wendy Burch, Founder/Chairperson; and Reporter, KTLA
Pat Harvey, Co-Chair; and Main Anchor, KCAL
Christine Devine, Co-Chair; and Main Anchor, KTTV Fox 11
Dorothy Lucey, Secretary; and Host, "Good Day LA", KTTV Fox 11
Ana Garcia, Board Member; and Anchor/Investigative Reporter, KNBC-TV
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction
7:00 - 9:00p.m. Dinner and Awards Ceremony
WHERE:
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles,CA 90049
What happens when your 10 year old daughter gets "recruited" to the basketball team at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena? Ron and Lindsay Allen provide us with the details next on the Southern California Experience with LaFern Cusack, Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 5am-6am (PST) or Listen Online Live: http://www.710espn.com/.
Lindsay is quick on the court and a very aggressive player. She doesn't allow her short stature to get in the way of accomplishing her goals on and off the court! Ron, a retail buyer that invested hundreds of work hours developing product assortments to grow businesses and increase market shares, believes this time with his daughter is a blessing. "Lindsay can do anything she sets her mind to and we encourage her to to explore."
Tune in and find out what happened when Lindsay got a taste of the all boys flag football team!
Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena- 5 days a week, we help 6,000 community kids grow up safely. www.bgcpasadena.org
The 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, Inc, Young Black Scholars, 6th Annual Golf Tournament and Mardi Gras Banquet COMING UP NEXT:LaFern Cusack speaks with Patricia Jones-RilleraSouthern California ExperienceTime: Sunday 5:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.
The 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, Inc, Young Black Scholars, 6th Annual Golf Tournament and Mardi Gras Banquet, Patricia Jones-Rillera, Executive Director / Chief Operating Officer discussed how the Young Black Scholars (YBS) program has
82% of YBS participants maintain a 3.0 or better GPA. 98% of participants graduate high school and enroll in a 4 year college.
92% graduate college with a Bachelors Degree.
Over 80% go on to attend Graduate Schools.
Since 1986, YBS has assisted more than 19,000 students in "realizing" the pursuit of a college education. The 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, Inc. is a non-profit, 501 (c) 3, civic and community based organization that serves as a catalyst for the disadvantaged and underrepresented segments of the community. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for blacks and other minorities through the enhancement of educational and economic opportunities within the community. Donations made to 100 Black Men of Los Angeles and/or Young Black Scholars are tax-deductible.
For registration, sponsorships and information: 323/295-2700 or email: ybsgolf@pacbell.net
Young Black Scholars, 3701 Stocker, Suite 309B, Los Angeles, CA 90008 (323) 295-2700.
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Sunday, January 25, 2009 Gregory Bradbard, Executive Director, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County, talks to us about the urgent need for male volunteers and mentors. CASA trains community volunteers to serve as powerful mentors and advocates for our community’s most severely abused, abandoned and neglected children. http://casaoc.org/
Sunday, January 25, 2009 LJ Jaxon, Pro Skier and 2x Winner of The Wayne Wong World Hot Dog Championship, "The Perfect Turn" Travel Adventures talks to us about being a Pro Skier and a 2x Winner of The Wayne Wong World Hot Dog Championship. LJ Jaxon is an, athlete, recording artist, actor, and event professional continues his balance of aligning four careers and remains an ambassador for American Ski Companies. Jaxon is currently working with the South African International Ski Counsel to assist them in expanding their education and training programs. Jaxon has merged his passion into one exciting and dynamic career. LJJ Productions creates and administers Corporate and private excursions highlighting a variety of amazing cities and their adjacent alpine resort activities. His team of dedicated professionals have the central focus of bringing skiing to a broad general public as well as displaying our amazing ski resort regions as the national treasures that they are. http://www.jaxonmusic.net/
Jonathan Dern, President of Cinedigm talks to us about their January 8th, first ever, nationwide theatrical broadcast of a live sports event in 3-D. Cinedigm carried FedEx BCS National Championship Game between the University of Florida and the University of Oklahoma to 80 theatres in 31 states. Thousands of fans attended, selling out 19 of the theatres. Cinedigm's world-leading network of digitally equipped theatres across the U.S. is the only one capable of bringing a live 3-D event like this to theatre audiences. Cinedigm is bringing live sporting events to theatres. Cinedigm Content and Entertainment Group is the exclusive provider of LIVE 3D, digital, in-theatre events through their CineLive™ program. http://www.cinedigm.com/ Click Here To Listen To Part 1 Click Here To Listen To Part 2
The Men Commandments - What are they and what do they mean for women? Dr. Jim Perry of JM Perry Learningis a recognized expert in the field of human performance. They provide speaking presentations, training courses, executive coaching sessions, and a wide array of other group activities and learning media titles to help our clients worldwide leverage their performance and business opportunities. http://jmperry.com/ Click Here To Listen
Acting Surgeon General Steven Galson and Dr. Andrew Baldwin emphasized the prevalence of overweight and obesity among U.S. children and adolescents has tripled. They provide us with information on having a healthy lifestyle with our family and community. http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/ Click Here To Listen Part 1 Click Here To Listen Part 2
COMING UP NEXT ON THE EXPERIENCE..
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los AngelesHonoring Dodger Hall of Fame Broadcaster Jaime Jarrin and Comedian Paul Rodriguez. Brian Pickering, PR Coordinator, and Ray Lopez, Circle V Ranch Camp Director talk about The second annual Camper by Camper Gala to benefit at-risk youth will be held on February 28, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Dodger Hall of Fame broadcaster Jaime Jarrin and comedian Paul Rodriguez will be honored. For information about sponsorship and advertising opportunities, or to purchase tickets, visit www.svdpla.org, or contact Sandra Gillard at sgillard@svdpla.org
In anticipation of its March 17th opening, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will accept job applications from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., February 3-5, for its new thrift store at 2750 Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach (former site of Al Greenwood’s Bedspread Kingdom). Information: Jim Bibb at 323-226-1770
Foreclosures And Home Buying... Lori Gay, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services offers foreclosure and home buying assistance. Dedicated to building stronger neighborhoods. http://lanhs.org
Need Some Hope? Check Out The Peter Schick Foundation. A successful surgeon and Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCLA, Peter Schick learned in 1986 that while performing an operation, he had become infected with the AIDS virus. Then HIV infection was a death sentence, yet Peter Schick has battled back. In 2003, he established the Peter Schick Foundation to provide education for all people regarding HIV / AIDS, assist HIV positive people to live longer, healthier lives and research the protocols of early treatment of HIV. http://schick-foundation.org/
Coming Up On the Next Southern California Experience August 24, 2008 Sanare Center and Racers Who Care
Sanare Center
Dr. Ravinder Singh and Alli Janjua
Ravinder Singh, MD, and Alli Janjua come in and talk about their new service for Veteran’s Mental Health.They will provide free services to Veteran’s at the Sanare Center.Through a network of local and remote physicians and alternative practitioners, they are able to access expertise of some of the best resources from distant centers such as those based in India. With their local experts being part of this process the patients are able to avail the best available expertise at a fraction of the cost and without having to travel to distant places. Ravinder Singh, MD, a board-certified neurologist with extensive clinical and research experience in the treatment and prevention of neurological diseases. He combines traditional medicine with proven alternative options for healing and optimal health. Dr. Singh is the past president of the American Heart Association (LA , and is currently serving on the national advisory board of the American Stroke Association.http://www.sanarecenter.com/
Racers Who Care Scott "Lucky" Hudson, Judy Strawn and Nathan Swartzbaugh
NHRA drag racer and host of the SpeedScene Live online telecast Scott “Lucky” Hudson, American LeMans competitor Nathan Swartzbaugh, RWC President Judy Strawn came in to talk to us about Racer’s Who Care. Auto, Boat, Motorcycle and truck racers dedicated to making a positive difference for our next generation. They came in and to talk to us about their Quick Tips on Winning in Life and National Child’s Day Celebration. http://www.myspace.com/RACERSWHOCARE http://www.SpeedSceneRacing.com http://www.nathanswartzbaugh.com
QUICK TIPS ON WINNING IN LIFE TO BE SHARED WITH YOUNG HOSPITAL PATIENTS BY RYAN REGALADO
WHO: Racer Who Care spokesracer, Ryan Regalado, a champion motorcycle road racer, is to share his Quick Tips on Winning in Life with young Shriners Hospitals for Children – Los Angeles patients.
In an amazing life-changing turnabout, Regalado is taking a hiatus from racing at the end of August to go to the Philippines for 10 months, where he has family ties, to work on anti-poverty and missionary projects!
His most recent RWC Quick Tips presentation was in July to youngsters at the Hollywood Community Center.
Quick Tips presentations center on key universal truths RWC calls Quick Tips on Winning in Life, applicable to all children and teens regardless of age, cultural background, or life experience: find something to do in life that you really love, study, learn the art of teamwork, find a mentor, take the long view, be flexible with your dreams and goals, avoid the path of least resistance, and more.
WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 14, 2008
WHERE: SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN - LOS ANGELES RECREATION DEPARTMENT 3160 GENEVA STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90020
Contact: E. Dever 213/388-3151
WHY: The Quick Tips on Winning in Life racer presentations to children’s groups, schools, hospitals and other Southern California locales, are a community outreach of Racer Who Care’s proposed 2009 National Child’s Day Celebration, June 6 and 7, 2009, at Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade.
The presentations are also an avenue through which professional racers can give back to the communities where they live and race.
The 2nd Annual John Wooten Leadership Award, benefiting HollyRod Foundation will be given to the college football senior and NFL player who best exemplify the leadership and vision of John Wooten who has led the charge to promote diversity and equality of job opportunity in the coaching, front office and scouting staffs of NFL teams. 
The 2nd Annual John Wooten Leadership Award, benefiting HollyRod Foundation will be given to the college football senior and NFL player who best exemplify the leadership and vision of John Wooten who has led the charge to promote diversity and equality of job opportunity in the coaching, front office and scouting staffs of NFL teams. 
