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Spring 2018 Message

Hope ParrishDear Members and Friends,

This is my first newsletter message as president of the Historical Society. I thank everyone who joined us at the installation in January—what a fun party Michelle threw! I am humbled and overwhelmed by the support and well wishes. Since 1980, there is a small group of people who have been in this position of president and committed their time to build this Society into what it is today. I would like to thank Cathy Zermeno, Julie Lugo Cerra, Lupe Smith, Marti Diviak, Sam Cerra, Linda Brody, Bonnie Walsh, Hal Horne, Lu Herrera, Don Rogers, Steve Rose, Stu Freeman, Louise Coffey-Webb, and Michelle Bernardin. I also thank all the volunteers, past and present, for their dedication. To the current board officers, committee chairs, and friends who are volunteering in various positions, I say, “We have a winning team!”

Installation of the 2018-20 Historical Society Board on January 17, 2018 at the Culver Hotel, with installing officer Mayor Jeff Cooper and master of ceremonies Rafia Cooper. (Kevin Lachoff)

Recently, I met two of our museum volunteers, Annie Castaneda and Stephen Connell. They work every Wednesday in the ARC under the direction of Ellen and Art Litman, our ARC/Museum co-VPs. Over many years, we have received items that need to be documented and categorized. Art’s team works hard to catalogue each item with a specific location where it can be found in our collection and can be cross-referenced in the database. We want to locate items and information quicker to provide better service to the community for the many inquiries we receive.

I encourage you to attend the April 18 General Meeting for VP of Programs Ryan Vincent’s presentation on Culver City and the Olympics. We also look forward to new fundraising and merchandise ideas that Development VP Laura Stuart has in store.

Thank you for your support of the Historical Society. I look forward to a great 2018 with you.

Hope

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