Dear friends,
This year has been an excellent time of growth and development in our services to members and the community. Some of the highlights include:
- Built a brand new website, search-engine optimized and regularly updated with business, community, and event information;
- Implemented an online membership directory to increase exposure for our members;
- Appointed a Director of Business Development to expand our service to members;
- Reached well over 1,200 members and guests directly through our hosted events in 2011;
- Reached out to each of our elected officials by hosting 3 successful meet & greet forums;
- Helped nearly 3 dozen businesses open doors within our community;
- Actively volunteered in our community in clean-up programs, developing youth leadership, and bringing new vitality to our neighborhoods, including the Thursday Night Community food-truck festival;
- Formed several strategic partnerships to grow services for our members; and
- Installed 6 new board members representing diverse cross-sections of our local businesses.
We are excitedly looking forward to next year. Thank you members and friends, enjoy a safe holiday season and see you next year!
13th Annual SBCCOG General Assembly
Adopt A Stormdrain Foundation is sponsoring a cleanup in the Dominguez Watershed at L Street and Figueroa Place.
What: Neighborhood Cleanup Event
Where: Parking Lot at 1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, CA across for Harbor College at the corner of L Street
When: Saturday December 17, 2011 8:00 am to 11:00 am, sign-ins start at 7:30am
For additional information, call or email Cathy Beauregard:
(424) 772-6293
cathy.beauregard@gmail.com
BATTLE SAIL!
Tall Ships! Cannon Fire! Fun!
Dec. 26, 2-5 pm / Berth 78, San Pedro
IRVING JOHNSON and EXY JOHNSON
VS.
LADY WASHINGTON and HAWAIIAN CHIEFTAIN
Ticket sales contest between California and Washington!
Pick your ship and make your reservations at
HYPERLINK “http://www.lamitopsail.org” www.lamitopsail.org or HYPERLINK “http://www.historicalseaport.org” www.historicalseaport.org
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KIDS’ Days! Sail a Tall Ship!
Have FUN! Raise sails, steer the ship, feel the wind, &
See sea life- seals, sealions, gulls & maybe dolphins & whales;
Work life– tugs, container ships, fishing boats, Coast Guard…
December 19-30 (except Dec. 24-26) Two sails daily: 10am-1pm & 2-5pm
Ages 13 and up (with permission form); Ages 6-12 (accompanied by an adult)
Cost $25 each, 5 or more @ $20 per person (Must weigh 70 lbs.)
By reservation only! 310-833-6055 or stephanie@lamitopsail.org
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Great Group Sails over the Holidays (and after)
Read the LA Times Article by Eric Sondheimer
Narbonne wins City Section football title
Tray Boone’s six touchdowns and 301 yards rushing help the Gauchos overcome a bad start in a 48-32 victory over the Carson Colts. For one glorious night, Harbor City Narbonne should change its school name to Boone High, as in Tray Boone.
| December 8, 2011 DON KNABE DELIVERS THE STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS |
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Supervisor Don Knabe addressed the state of Los Angeles County and the Fourth District at a luncheon at the Long Beach Convention Center, hosted by the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. To watch Supervisor Knabe’s State of the County address LIVE on Facebook or Ustream, simply click through the link and click the play button around 12:30pm!* *County employees are encouraged to watch the broadcast through Ustream |
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SAVE THE DATE!
Holiday Open House at the Chamber:
1400 W. 240th Street Harbor City, CA 90710
Thursday December 15th, 2011
from 5:30pm – 7:30pm
73rd ANNUAL INSTALLATION LUNCHEON
Don Knabe installs 2011 Board of Directors
Join us at the Holiday Inn
19800 S. Vermont Ave, Harbor Gateway
Friday December 9, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Supervisor Don Knabe will install the Board of Directors
Marvin Martinez will be honored as Educator of the Year
Honoring Outgoing President Orasee Russell, and
Welcoming our new President Robert Dworkin
$45.00 per person
Sponsorship Available
Gold – $2,000.00
Silver $1,500.00,
Bronze $1,000.00
table sponsor $500.00
RSVP by December 7th
Phone 310-534-3143 or info@hchgchamber.com
Mayor Villaraigosa ordered the Occupy LA protesters to vacate ctiy property last Sunday at midnight. The LA Times is covering the latest with this movement.
“If Mayor Villaraigosa didn’t care, the Occupiers would have vacated long ago. But this reader does make a strong point otherwise. Protesters across the country should band together and narrow their focus.”
