Business Focus - April 2016

Connecting the business and residential communities.

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Whitter Chamber Executive Director Carol Crosby congratulates Boys’ & Girls’ Club of Whittier President

Theola Kirschenbaum and Executive Director Oscar Hernandez on the opening of the new

Boys’ & Girls’ Club of Pico Rivera

Chamber members enthusiastically await the start of the Google seminar

Lights, camera, action! Are you ready for a night of fun? The Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing to celebrate another successful year and members of the business community are invited to join us on Thursday, April 7 for the 102nd annual Whittier Chamber Installation Ceremony and Year in Review. At this highly entertaining event we will be shining the spotlight on some very special businesses and asking our most dedicated volunteers to take center stage and be recognized for all they do behind the scenes to make the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce an outstanding organization.

The theme for this year’s event is Spotlight on the Whittier Chamber and it will undoubtedly be a REEL good

time! Evening highlights at this high energy “movie themed” production will include recognition of retiring board member Shannon Gimbel Hammer, installation of the new Board of Directors and a recap of the year by outgoing President Rudy Hernandez, including the announcement of the 2015-16 Chamber awards. Also, top-billingat the Installation will go to incoming President Chris Hardeman who plans to premier his vision for the Chamber in 2016-17. Finally, the various winners of the 2016 Best of the Best Awards will be recognized for their outstanding services and products as voted by their clients and customers.

The Spotl ight on the Whitt ier Chamber Installation Ceremony and

Year in Review will be held at the beautiful Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts. The appetizer and networking cocktail hour will begin at 5:00 PM with the ceremony and presentations to follow. Sponsors for this year’s event include Athens Services, Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary and PIH Health. Tickets to this fun-filled event are only $25 per person. Please call the Chamber today at (562) 698-9554 or logon to www.whittierchamber.com to reserve your seat.

Chamber Awards, Best of the Best Business Winners to be the

spotlight of annual installation

Turn to page 9 to see the 2016-17 Whittier Chamber Board of Directors

Orange you glad you’re a Whittier Chamber member?Orange you glad you’re a Whittier Chamber member?

On Wednesday, May 4 f rom 4 to 7 p.m., 6 local chambers of commerce will join together at the DoubleTree by Hilton Norwalk for the 14th annual CAPC, Inc. fundraiser. Called “Kaleidoscope,” this colorful blend of cities will offer chamber and community members six times the networking opportunities, not to mention a ballroom full of fabulous shopping opportunities and tasty samples from local restaurants and caterers. The DoubleTree by Hilton Norwalk Hotel is located at 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650.

Represented at the mixer will be members from La Habra, North Orange County, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs and Whittier chambers of commerce. Each chamber has

For more information contact Kori Capaldi at (562) 693-8826 or [email protected] or Carolyn Reggio at [email protected].

Increase your networking power at the 6 Chamber Kaleidoscope Mixer

been assigned a color: North Orange County is purple, La Habra is yellow, Norwalk is red, Pico Rivera is blue, Santa Fe Springs is green and Whittier is orange. City residents, business professionals and chamber members are encouraged to show their city pride by wearing clothing or accessories that correspond with the color of their chamber. Each chamber will host a table providing information on membership and upcoming events.

In addi t ion to great chamber networking, the event also features hundreds of silent auction items to bid on and the opportunity to sample delicious food from DoubleTree by Hilton Norwalk, Catering by Herach & Ara, Café N’ Stuff, El Tepeyac, Clearman’s North Woods Inn and many

more local eateries. There will also be chances to win great raffl e prizes just for attending!

B u s i n e s s e s a n d c o m m u n i t y members can support this event in many different ways. They can donate items to the silent auction, serve as a Corporate/Family/Friend Sponsor for $100 and receive signage at the event and in the printed program, or come with co-workers, family or friends to network and shop on May 4!

All the proceeds from the silent auction, raff le and sponsorships will go directly to supporting the services provided by CAPC, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non-profi t organization that empowers individuals with disabilities to maximize the quality of their lives in their home communities.

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Whittier

TUESDAY APRIL 12

To fi nd in which district your business or

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Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

If you have any questions about the Election,

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APRIL 2016WHITTIER BUSINESS FOCUS WWW.WHITTIERCHAMBER.COM2

Whittier Chamber Business FocusOffi cial monthly publication of the

Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce

This publication is mailed monthly to all licensed businesses in the city of Whittier, all Whittier Chamber members and 4,500 Whittier residents in selected areas. Papers are also distributed via various community locations such as Whittier Library, Community Center, Senior Center, City Hall, etc. Total monthly readership is 20,000. We welcome comments, press releases and community interest stories. All submissions are due by the 10th of the month prior to publication. The Whittier Chamber reserves the right to approve and edit submitted material. The Business Focus is also an excellent vehicle within which to advertise! For current advertising rates or to submit an article, email [email protected] or call (562) 698-9554.

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2016-2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

DIRECTORS

INDEX

Executive DirectorsCarol Crosby & Lyn Carty

Event & Member Relations CoordinatorNatalie Saenz

ReceptionistJessica Reyes

BookkeeperAmber Lawrence

PresidentChris Hardeman, DialMed Home Care

Immediate Past PresidentRudy Hernandez, RMH Dance & Productions

President-elect & VP Membership Laurie Perschbacher,

MAP Property Management & Property Services

VP Administration Elizabeth Martinez, Republic Services

VP Business InformationDebra Legan, PIH Health

VP Community Affairs La Donna Munier, Friendly Hills Bank

VP FinanceGreg Nicodemus,

Credit Union of Southern California

VP Networking and Marketing Gary Lee Martinez, The Traveling Traveler

VP Special Events Carolyn Reggio, CAPC, Inc.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

TAX TIPS$

Richard Scrivanich

Tax Aspects of Self-Employment

If you are considering going into business for yourself, as a sole proprietor, there are several important rules that you should be aware of:

(1) For income tax purposes, you will report your income and expenses on Schedule C of your Form 1040. The net income will be taxable to you regardless of whether you withdraw cash from the business. Your business expenses wil l be deductible against gross income (i.e., “above the line”) and not as itemized deductions. If you have any losses,

the losses will generally be deductible against your other income, subject to special rules relating to hobby losses, passive activity losses, and losses in activities in which you weren’t “at risk.”

(2) You may be able to deduct office-at-home expenses. If you will be working from an offi ce in your home, performing management or administrative tasks from an offi ce-at-home, or storing product samples or inventory at home, you may be entitled to deduct an allocable portion of certain of the costs of maintaining your home. And if you have a offi ce-at-home, you may be able to deduct commuting expenses of going from your home to another work location.

(3) You will be required to pay self-employment taxes. For 2015, you will pay self-employment tax (social security and Medicare) at a 15.3% rate on your net earnings from self employment of up to $118,500 ($117,000 for 2014), and Medicare tax only at a 2.9% rate on the excess. An additional 0.9% Medicare tax (for a total of 3.8%) will be imposed

on self-employment income in excess of $250,000 for joint returns; $125,000 for married taxpayers fi ling separate returns; and $200,000 in all other cases. Self-employment tax is imposed in addition to income tax, but you can deduct half of your self-employment tax as an adjustment to income.

(4) You will be allowed to deduct 100% of your health insurance costs as a trade or business expense. This means your deduction for medical care insurance won’t be subject to the limitation on your medical expense deduction that is based on a percentage of your adjusted gross income.

(5) You will be required to make quarterly estimated tax payments.We can work with you to minimize the amount of your estimated tax payments while avoiding any underpayment penalty.

(6) You will have to keep complete records of your income and expenses. In particular, you should

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Happy April! Spring is in the air and I am eager to begin serving the Whittier business community as the new President of the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. During my term I will represent our member businesses by passionately encouraging Whittierites to shop locally, and by working closely with the City to bring more wonderful businesses into our community.

I am blessed to be surrounded by energetic members who add incredible insight to this new Board of the Whittier Chamber, version 103.0! We've already hit the ground running but we will be celebrating the beginning of our fi scal year with our annual meeting and Installation event on April 7 at 5 p.m. at the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts. At that time we will thank outgoing Board President Rudy Hernandez and celebrate the

successes during his term, and we will welcome 4 new Board members to help lead our organization. We will also recognize retiring Board member and Past President Shannon Gimbel Hammer as well as unveil our special Chamber awards for Ambassador of the Year, Chair of the Year and Business of the Year. I hope you will join us to see how the Chamber works for your business all year long.

We are excited about our new year. We will continue to provide the excellent networking events for which we’ve become known. Business information and workshops will be a focus as we help educate businesses and their staff members. Development opportunities to grow your business like our upcoming Shop Local Community Expo on July 21 will continue to evolve

and get better with input from our members.

And, of course, the Chamber will continue to advocate on our members’ behalf on issues that are good for business and fi ght against those that are not business friendly.

Thank you to those who participated in our Best of the Best 2016 campaign. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. You are respected by your community. By drawing more attention to our website and all that is has to offer, everyone wins.

If you know me, you know I like to keep things concise. Work smart, work honest...you will fi nd success. I look forward to working alongside each of you in the months ahead.

Cheers,Chris

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City Of Whittier UPDATEUPDATE

MAYOR'S MESSAGE

Fernando Dutra The City Council is continuing to seek applicants to fi ll openings on the recently reestablished Design Review Board. The Board consists of fi ve members who review project applications to ensure they meet applicable City development standards and design guidelines. Applications will be accepted through April 29th. Registered voters of the City are eligible to apply. At least two of the fi ve appointees will be licensed architectural and/or landscape design professionals or hold expertise in a related fi eld. Candidates selected for an interview may meet with the Whittier City Council on July 12th or August 23rd.

The Whittier City Council is seeking applicants to fi ll an unexpired term on the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority Citizens Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC). CTAC addresses habitat and wildlife preservation matters. Deadline to apply is Thursday, April 28, 2016. Residents of the City are eligible to apply.

Interested individuals may obtain application packets from the City Clerk’s Offi ce at City Hall, by calling (562) 567-9850, or by visiting the City’s website at www.cityofwhittier.org.

City seeks applicants for vacant Advisory and Board positions

As I begin my fi nal Mayor’s Message, I’d like to thank the Whittier Chamber for their continued service to the business community and for their ongoing partnership with the City of Whittier. The Chamber board, staff and members have shown tremendous dedication to creating a more progressive, business-friendly climate in Whittier. The City Council appreciates the collaborative work of so many individuals and business owners, much of it volunteer driven, that goes into making our City a great place to open a business.

I would be remiss i f I d idn’ t acknowledge the Whittier Uptown Association for working alongside the Chamber and the City to serve local businesses and residents through their sponsorship of special events like the annual Car Show, Christmas Parade and Antique Faires. We anticipate the successful return of the Family Festival soon and appreciate Association staff and board members’ continued efforts in attracting people to Uptown. We look forward to joining forces with Uptown property owners to approve a Benefi t Assessment District that will free up millions of dollars to fund infrastructure improvements and a multi-deck parking structure. I’m excited to see the initiative take shape in the coming months and working with Uptown property owners to create a sustainable and vibrant Uptown for future generations of Whittier residents to enjoy.

With the change in our election process coming this month, I’ve been privileged to serve as your last appointed Mayor and am proud of our many achievements this past year. In the last 12 months we have seen an explosion of new investment in Whittier including, to name a few:• Unanimous Council approval of

Brookfield’s development at the former Fred C. Nelles site including 750 new homes and up to 208,000 square feet of commercial

• Approval of an Applebee’s, Starbucks and Jersey Mike’s at the former Saturn site

• Approval of a 90,000+ square foot center anchored by Orchard Supply Hardware at the former Ford/Cadillac site

• Approval of a BevMo! And Aldi Market at the former Friendly Hills Bowl site, while preserving the historic structure

• Approval of quality residential townhome projects at the former Masonic Lodge on Beverly Boulevard and at the corner of Hadley Street and Magnolia AvenueLast month marked the historic

relocation of Guilford Hall from the Whittier College campus to the corner of Comstock Avenue and Penn Street where it will be the anchor for a unique 11-unit ownership housing development. The City Council is proud to have contributed over $4 million to make this project happen.

Don’t miss the annual Shelter’s Right Hand 5K Walk/Run coming up on Saturday, April 23, kicking off at 8:00 a.m. at Central Park in Uptown. It’s always nice to see community members come together to take a stand against domestic violence and support one of Whittier’s many fi ne nonprofi t organizations. Thank you to the generous sponsors who help make this such a successful event each year. The following Saturday on April 30, enjoy Whittier’s Earth Day celebration sponsored by the Whittier Uptown Association and the local chapter of the United Nations Association. The event will take place at the grassy lot off of Greenleaf Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will include a “smart car” display, guest speakers and booths featuring environmentally-friendly tips and alternatives. Be sure to stop by and pick up some information at the City’s booth.

Lastly, congratulations to all of the 2016 Best of the Best award winners and nominees who have chosen Whittier as your place to do business. It is because of each of you that our community continues to prosper and thrive and we thank you for yet another productive and meaningful year. It has been my sincere pleasure to serve as your Mayor and I look forward to continuing my service to the community as a City Council member.

The mandatory commercial organics recycling law (AB 1826) was signed in 2014 to help achieve California’s aggressive recycling and greenhouse gas emission goals. California landfi lls about 30 million tons of waste each year, of which more than 30% is organic, which could be composted or used to produce renewable energy. Greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the decomposition of organic waste in landfi lls have been identifi ed as a signifi cant source of emissions contributing to global climate change.

Starting in 2016, businesses, including commercial or public entities like schools, hospitals, stores, restaurants, industrial businesses, for-profi t or nonprofi t organizations, residential dwellings with 5+ units, and others must recycle their organic waste over time based on the amount and type of waste the business produces on a weekly basis, with full implementation realized in 2019.

Businesses can meet the mandatory organics recycling requirements through any of the following:

• Source separate organic waste from other waste and participate in a waste recycling service that includes collection and recycling of organic waste.

• Recycle its organic waste on site, or self-haul its organic waste off site for recycling.

• Subscribe to an organic waste recycling service that may include mixed waste processing that specifi cally recycles organic waste.

Organics recycling requirements depend on the amount of organic waste generated by the business each week (see chart below). The minimum threshold of organic waste generation by businesses decreases over time, so a larger proportion of the commercial sector will be required to comply in the new organics recycling requirements in the coming years.

*Takes effect if CalRecycle determines that statewide disposal of organic waste in 2020 has not been reduced by 50% of 2014 levels

The State is requiring cities to implement an organic waste recycling program to identify businesses that meet the applicable thresholds and conduct education and outreach to inform businesses about the law and how to recycle organics. The City has already contacted Whittier businesses that meet the threshold to begin organics recycling by April 1, 2016. More information can be found on the CalRecycle website or by contacting the City of Whittier Public Works Department.

Organics Recycling Now Mandatory for Some Businesses

Date Threshold to arrange for organic waste recycling services

April 1, 2016 Businesses that generate 8 cubic yards of organic waste per week

January 1, 2017 Businesses that generate 4 cubic yards of organic waste per weekJanuary 1, 2019 Businesses that generate 4 cubic yards of commercial solid waste per week

Summer/Fall 2021 *Businesses that generate 2 cubic yards of commercial solid waste per week


City Of Whittier UPDATEUPDATE

10-4 tips from the

Captain Michael Davis

Protection Against Employee Theft

Michael Davis is a Captain with the Whittier Police Department and can be reached at (562) 567-9253 or via email at [email protected].

Over the years, the Whittier Police Department has been involved in a number of internal theft incidents from businesses in both Whittier and Santa Fe Springs. Theft by employees is not a new crime, the current and continuing economic condition may contribute to the increased frequency and magnitude of this type of crime. Internal theft cases have ranged from shoplift incidents at retail establishments to the embezzlement of tens of thousands of dollars from manufacturing and service businesses in town. Other incidents include the sale of customers’ personal information for the purpose of identity theft and the unauthorized use of business credit cards and checks. There is no easy way to predict who in your organization may stray towards internal theft, however there are safeguards that you can implement to that will help prevent, deter, and detect such activity.

First and foremost, effective pre-employment screening should be applied to any hiring process, regardless of the position. A variety of pre-employment screening services are available online. Unfortunately, gone are the days of a simple reference check and a few phone calls to screen new employees. Pre-employment screening may include

a background check, criminal history, credit history, and academic and driving history. You should consult with legal counsel for guidance in this area to see what is best for your organization.

Another safeguard against internal theft is regular and consistent auditing of activities related to inventory, credit cards, company checks, expense accounts, payroll and cash. End of year reviews of credit card bills and checks activity may allow too much time for a dishonest employee to damage an organization. In some instances, we receive such reports an entire year after the theft occurred and the employee has moved on to another business, most likely continuing their crimes. Employees need to know that strict enforcement, auditing and oversight occur on a regular basis by management.

Part of preventing internal theft is knowing your employees. It is not uncommon for employees who steal to use the proceeds for dramatic lifestyle improvements such as expensive cars, extravagant vacations, and new homes. Also, regardless of your business size, owners, managers and supervisors should develop a communication channel for employees to report illegal activity in the workplace. This can range from an open door communication policy to anonymous hotlines. In many cases, other employees know that illegal activity is taking place, but do not have an effective and safe way to inform the company about such damaging activity.

If you suspect internal theft at your business, please contact the Whittier Police Department at (562) 567-9240

Club Parnell Spring Dance Evenings

Club Parnell, a community dance night on select Fridays at Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Road, has a variety of dance nights planned for Spring 2016. Learn different dances each evening with Rudy and Maria Hernandez, the dance professionals from “Dancing with the Whittier Stars.”

Registration and social begins at 6 p.m. and lessons at 6:30 p.m., followed by a dance party until 10 p.m. for participants to enjoy their new skills, as well as other dances. Light refreshments are also provided. The cost for each evening is $10.

The schedule and dance styles for Spring 2016 are:

Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon and his staff were present at the recent Google seminar

Many thanks to Assemblyman Ian Calderon and his staff and Google for partnering with the Whittier Chamber to bring an informative seminar to our small businesses

April 8Disco Nights

Hits of the 1970s and 1980s

April 29Sock Hop

Rumba and Swing

May 13Latin Night

Bachata, Salsa, Cha-Cha

May 20Motown Night

Hits of the 1960s

For more information, call (562) 567-9450.

May 27Summer Kick-Off Party


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The Whittier Union High School Distr ict wil l name a new 7,000-seat District football stadium under construction at California High School the “Sandra Sanchez Thorstenson Stadium” in honor of Superintendent Thorstenson, who is retiring in June after 39 years with the District.

Expected to be completed in August, the District stadium will serve as the home field for Cal, Whittier and La Serna high schools’ football teams. The complex will span 22 acres and include separate baseball and softball fi elds, soccer practice areas and refurbished outdoor basketball and volleyball courts. Its scoreboard will bear the name “Sandy Thorstenson Stadium.”

“I cannot think of anyone else more deserving of this honor than Sandy. She has been a tremendous educator, administrator and transformational leader who reminds us al l that demographics do not determine destiny,” Board of Trustees President Leighton Anderson said. “This stadium will remind us all of her beautiful legacy and all she has done for our students and this District.”

Thorstenson, a Whittier High School graduate, has spent her entire career

at Whittier Union, serving in the District since 1977 and making her personal mark on all fi ve comprehensive high schools. Thorstenson began her career as a teacher at Pioneer High School, before becoming an assistant principal at Cal High. She was then assistant principal and principal at Santa Fe High School. She is also the parent of a La Serna High School graduate.

“Her strong connection to all five comprehensive high schools epitomizes the sense of family we all feel as part of the Whittier Union High School District,” the principals of California, Whittier and La Serna high schools wrote in a joint letter supporting naming the stadium for Thorstenson. “Sandy Thorstenson has enjoyed tremendous success at every level of leadership and has enabled the District to experience unparalleled success these past 15 years.”

“I feel beyond blessed to have served Whittier Union students, staff and parents for the past 39 years,” Thorstenson said. “It’s incredibly humbling that students, parents, teachers and staff thought of me for this honor. Whittier Union is truly based upon a foundation unlike any other – it’s a family to me.”

An aerial photo of the new football stadium under construction at California High School

A weekly certifi ed Farmer's Market is coming to Whittier every Saturday, starting April 23, from 9 am to 1 pm. The Farmer’s Market, an event being coordinated by the Whittier Host Lions Club, will be held at the Sierra Education Center at the corner of Painter and Mulberry.

"This Farmer’s Market features healthy, farm fresh produce direct from the fi eld. We have carefully selected food vendors who specialize in organic products," explained Past President Frank Hill. "By eliminating the middle man, not only is our food sold right off the food truck, it is an incredible value as well," Hill continued.

The Whittier Host Lions Club has already secured commitments from over 40 vendors. “We think the market will grow as our Whittier neighbors fi nd out about us," stated Doug Keeling, current President of the Club. Plenty of parking is available adjacent to the Farmer’s Market.

Incoming Whittier Host Lions Club president Ben Greer points out, "by partnering with the City of Whittier and the Whittier Union High School District, our Lions Club will add any monies received from our Farmer's Market directly into our Scholarship Fund to assist deserving students from Whittier's fi ve public high schools." Greer points out, "your support of our Farmer's Market will provide you with a healthy food option and at the same time help a local kid satisfy his dream of higher education. It's a win, win for the Club, our community, and our kids."

"For over 96 years, the Whittier Host Lions Club has been serving the neediest of Whittier's citizens and this new Farmer's Market is an example of why we are the largest and most generous service club in Whittier," stated Keeling. "100% of what we raise goes back into the Whittier community; we have no staff, no overhead, and no expenses....all our members are volunteers who want to give back to Whittier," Keeling continued.

For more information about the Certifi ed Farmer’s Market or the Whittier Host Lions Club, contact Club President Doug Keeling at (562) 947-2231.

The new football stadium nearing completion at California High School will be named the “Sandra Sanchez Thorstenson Stadium” in honor of Superintendent Thorstenson, who is retiring in June. The

name was approved by the Whittier Union Board of Trustees on March 8


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WHITTIER APARTMENT OWNERS’R e s o u r c e C o u n c i l

Thank you to Virginia (Ginny) Ball of Woodruff Properties and Pabst, Kinney & Associates for their support of the Whittier Apartment Owners’ Resource Council

Workshop topics to include: • Forms, addendums and credit checks

• Preventive maintenance—what you need to do now

• Whittier Police Department update on gangs

• Worker’s Compensation insurance

• How to screen applicants

And much, much more!

In October, 2015, The Whole Child was awarded a $1 million grant from the Everychild Foundation to fund the Everychild Foundation Family Housing Program. The 2-year grant will go toward helping hard-to-place families with children, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with adequate, safe and affordable housing.

Launched on March 1, 2016, the Everychild Family Housing Program anticipates serving 672 children ages zero to 18 (approximately 168 families) over a two-year period. The program is aimed at achieving stability and emotional well-being for these children and their families.

“We are grateful for our partnership with the Everychild Foundation as together we’re helping vulnerable children thrive and succeed by meeting one of their most fundamental needs, housing,” says Charlene Dimas-Peinado, Chief Executive Offi cer.

Everychild Foundation Members gather with The Whole Child’s Board of Directors, City of Whittier Mayor Fernando Dutra, Staff and Key Community Members at the Everychild Foundation Luncheon and Grant

“Affordable and safe housing will facilitate positive long-term outcomes for homeless children, while providing resources and support to their parents.”

Through its new Family Housing Program, TWC will assist families in securing housing and provide help with move-in expenses. At the same time, TWC case managers will assess each family’s situation and develop an individualized service plan designed to achieve long-term stability.

Founded in 1957, The Whole Child is one of LA County’s premium nonprofi t agencies, fostering the healthy development and emotional well-being of underserved children. The mission of the organization is to give children of all ages the skills, support and security they need to build emotionally healthy lives and become caring, responsible adults. For more information on The Whole Child, go to www.thewholechild.info/ or email [email protected].


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Precinct / Recinto electoral 9 Girl Scout House, 12708 Broadway Ave, Whittier, CA 90601

Precinct / Recinto electoral 24 The Church at Greenleaf, 8707 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90602

Precinct / Recinto electoral 48 St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 7218 Pickering Ave Whittier, CA 90602

Precinct / Recinto electoral 56 Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Ave, Whittier, CA 90602

District / Distrito 1 (Orange / Naranja)

District / Distrito 2 (Purple / Púrpura)

Precinct / Recinto electoral 6 Ruth B. Shannon Center, Whittier College, 6760 Painter Ave, Whittier, CA 90602

Precinct / Recinto electoral 8 Palm Park, 5703 Palm Ave, Whittier, CA 90601

Precinct / Recinto electoral 12 Armando Villegas & Associates law firm, 12518 Beverly Blvd, Whittier CA 90601

Precinct / Recinto electoral 19 Orange Grove School, 10626 E. Orange Grove Ave, Whittier CA 90601

District / Distrito 3 (Yellow / Amarillo)

Precinct / Recinto electoral 1 Whittier Area Community Church, 8100 Colima Rd, Whittier, CA 90605

Precinct / Recinto electoral 29 Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Rd, Whittier, CA 90604

Precinct / Recinto electoral 31 Ritz Gardens, 11201 First Ave, Whittier, CA 90603

Precinct / Recinto electoral 57 Redemption Hill Church, 16153 Russell St, Whittier, CA 90603

Precinct / Recinto electoral 2 Laurel Elementary School, 13550 Lambert Rd, Whittier, CA 90605

Precinct / Recinto electoral 4 East Whittier Women’s Club, 14148 Second St, Whittier, CA 90605

Precinct / Recinto electoral 10 Michael’s Superstore, 14502 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605

Precinct / Recinto electoral 13 Church of the Nazarene, 8821 College Ave, Whittier, CA 90605

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The City of Whittier is conducting a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Council Members in District 1. In June 2014, Whittier voters approved a change from citywide voting to by-district voting for four council districts and citywide voting for the Mayor. District boundaries were set with expert assistance to adhere to state law and after community input on what neighborhoods should stay together. Pursuant to the adopted charter amendment, Districts 1 and 3 will hold elections in April 2016 and Districts 2 and 4 elections will be held in April 2018. One Council member will be chosen from each district only by the voters residing in that district. The remaining Council member will be a directly elected mayor serving a term of two years. Elections will continue to be staggered so that two Council members and the mayor will be selected at one election and the remaining two Council members and the mayor will be selected at the next election.

This year, Cathy Warner was the only person to fi le for the position of Council Member for District 3 in connection with the upcoming April Election. On January 26, 2016 the City Council appointed Mrs. Warner, a current Council member, to the new position and cancelled the election for that race. Council member Warner will be sworn into her new office on April 26, 2016. Voters in District 3 will join those in the other districts to vote for Mayor at the April 12, 2016 election.

Here is an at-a-glance guide to voting on April 12:

District 1 – residents in District 1 will vote for 1 of 3 candidates to represent them on the City Council: Robert Canales, Josue Alvarado and David Gonzalez. Residents in District 1

will also vote for Mayor.District 2 – Current Council member

Bob Henderson is not up for election this year. He will fi nish out his term which expires in 2018. Residents in District 2 will vote only for Mayor.

District 3 – Current Council member Cathy Warner is the only one who fi led to run and was appointed by the City Council and will therefore not appear on the ballot. Residents in District 3 will vote only for Mayor.

District 4 – Current Council member Fernando Dutra is not up for election this year. He will fi nish out his term which expires in 2018. Residents in District 4 will vote only for Mayor.

All residents, regardless of what District in which they reside, will vote for Mayor. The three candidates running for the position of Mayor include current Council member Joe Vinatieri, current Council member Owen Newcomer and Whittier resident Nick Donavan. The elected Mayor will serve a 2-year term.

DISTRICT 1:PRECINCT 9 Girl Scout House, 12708 Broadway Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601

PRECINCT 24 The Church at Greenleaf, 8707 Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602PRECINCT 48 St. Mary’s Catholic Church: 7218 Pickering Ave Whittier, CA 90602-1217

PRECINCT 56 Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602

DISTRICT 2:PRECINCT 6 Ruth B. Shannon Center, Whittier College, 6760 Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602

PRECINCT 8 Palm Park, 5703 Palm Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601PRECINCT 12 Armando Villegas & Associates law fi rm, 12518 Beverly Blvd, Whittier 90601

PRECINCT 19 Orange Grove School, 10626 E. Orange Grove Ave, Whittier 90601

DISTRICT 3:DISTRICT 3:PRECINCT 1 Whittier Area Community Church, 8100 Colima Road, Whittier, CA 90605

PRECINCT 29 Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Road, Whittier, CA 90604PRECINCT 31 Ritz Gardens, 11201 First Ave, Whittier CA 90603

PRECINCT 57 Redemption Hill Church, 16153 Russell St., Whittier, CA 90603

DISTRICT 4: PRECINCT 2 Laurel Elementary School, 13550 Lambert Road, Whittier, CA 90605

PRECINCT 4 East Whittier Women’s Club, 14148 Second Street, Whittier, CA 90605PRECINCT 10 Michael’s Superstore; 14502 Whittier Boulevard, Whittier, CA 90605PRECINCT 13 Church of the Nazarene, 8821 College Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605

City of Whittier to elect Mayor, District 1 council member on April 12

All six candidates running for either Mayor or District 1 were present at the Chamber and Uptown sponsored Candidates’

Forum to share their views on Whittier

Mayoral and District 1 city council candidates pose with Chamber board President Rudy Hernandez and Whittier Uptown Association

board President Rick Gonzalez after the Candidates’ Forum

To fi nd in which district your business or residence is located, visit www.cityofwhittier.org/depts/clerk/elections/dist.asp

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you have any questions about the Election, please call the City Clerk’s Offi ce at (562) 567-9854 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

weekdays. All polling locations are ADA accessible.

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EXECUTIVE BOARD

DIRECTORS

INTRODUCING…

President-elect & VP MembershipLaurie Perschbacher

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & PROPERTY

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PresidentChris Hardeman

VP Administration Elizabeth Martinez

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Immediate Past PresidentRudy Hernandez

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VP FinanceGreg Nicodemus

VP Business InformationDebra Legan

VP Community Affairs La Donna Munier

VP Networking & MarketingGary Lee Martinez

VP Special Events Carolyn Reggio

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The Chamber is excited to welcome these community leaders to the Board of Directors. They will each serve a 2-year term and will be active with setting policy and participating in various committees.

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The 2016-2017 Chamber Board of Directors spent a full day planning for the upcoming year which begins on April 1


T h e W h i t t i e r Uptown Association is excited to host a new weekly event, the Thursday Family S t ree t Fes t i va l , starting this May and running through late October. Taking advantage of the longer after work hours of daylight saving time, the Street Festival, which will be located along Comstock and Bailey, will from be open from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Free and open to the public, families and neighbors are invited to enjoy the afternoon and evening in Historic Uptown Whittier. Slip into your shorts and sandals for a stroll through the three block venue where you can combine your shopping with some free entertainment provided by live bands and local dance groups.

The Festival will include a farmers’ market with fresh delicious seasonal produce, crafters selling one-of-a-kind gifts, and unique vendors from all over Southern California demonstrating their merchandise. The youngsters will not be forgotten! There will be kiddie rides and face painters for all the junior shoppers. Snacks and meals will be made to order in the food vendor area featuring Uptown restaurants in addition to concession-style prepared food.

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2. Make it stand out. In a letter or text email, for example, the CTA can be in larger type, color or bold. On a website or blog it can be designed into a colorful button.

3. Offer incent ives: Consider a sweetener, such as a discount or free gift as a reward for heeding your Call to Action. For example, instead of saying merely “Join our mailing list” your CTA could be “Join our mailing list and receive a 15% discount-off coupon.”

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8. Be strategic: When creating your CTAs, don’t think in terms of a single offer or campaign. Try to create calls to action that can part of your overall marketing plan or your ‘company’s story.’ That way, the same ones can be used in a variety of circumstances.

9. Follow through: Having a great CTA still isn’t enough. You also have to consider what happens if the customer or prospect does what you’ve asked. It is vital to deliver the proper response quickly-an order of confi rmation, thank-you note, email or other action on your part that keeps the customer moving down the purchase, or repeat-purchase path.

From our own talented membership directory, you can fi nd Ross Gile from Digical to create an auto-response to your Call to Action or Bonnie Watje’s talented crew at ACRO Printing, Inc. to help with those CTA placements on advertising postcards or signs, print ads and more. I’ve used ACRO Printing, Inc. for design as much as printing and doubled-down on my response.

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WAKE UP WHITTIER

Thanks to Tim Traeger and the Whittier Museum as well as Quinn and Tim Seral from Chick-Fil-A for hosting an outstanding Wake Up Whittier

Student Chamber members representing Cal Hi, La Serna, Pioneer, Santa Fe and Whittier High Schools learned from business owners at Wake Up Whittier

New Chamber members David Kantar with Financial Partners Credit Union, Evelyn Castaneda from Maternifit, Pete Rodriguez from Farmer’s Insurance, Kathryn Resendiz from Combined Worksite Solutions, Jennifer Naranjo from Strength is Within, Ryan Mirada from GEM Mortgage, and Jessie Carrillo with J2 Architects were welcomed and introduced at the Wake Up Whittier in March

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carefully record your expenses in order to claim the full amount of the deductions to which you are entitled. Certain types of expenses, such as automobile, travel, entertainment, meals, and offi ce-at-home expenses, require special attention because they are subject to special recordkeeping requ i rements or l im i ta t ions on deductibility.

(7) If you hire any employees, you will have to get a taxpayer identifi cation number and will have to withhold and pay over various payroll taxes.

( 8 ) Yo u s h o u l d c o n s i d e r establishing a qualifi ed retirement plan. The advantage of a qualified ret irement plan is that amounts contributed to the plan are deductible at the time of the contribution, and aren’t taken into income until the amounts are withdrawn. Because of the complexities of ordinary qualifi ed retirement plans, you might consider a simplifi ed employee pension (SEP) plan, which requires less paperwork. Another type of plan available to sole propr ietors that offers tax advantages with fewer restrictions and administrative requirements than a qualifi ed plan is a “savings incentive match plan for employees,” i.e., a SIMPLE plan. If you don’t establish a retirement plan, you may still be able to make a contribution to an IRA.

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COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS

The Whittier Chamber was proud to join the City of Pico Rivera in welcoming the new Boys’ & Girls’ Club of Pico Rivera

The Chamber and the Whittier Uptown Association joined together to welcome new business T & L Pollos to Whittier. T & L Pollos is located at 6518 Greenleaf Ave #12, and features delicious grilled and rotisserie chicken

Cameo, Brookfi eld Homes’ newest project located in East Whittier at the intersection of First Avenue and Candlelight, features 91 single family homes. Brookfi eld corporate executives, sales staff and

the community celebrated the grand opening of 4 gorgeous model homes with a ribbon cutting

UFC gym, located at 15078 Rosecrans Ave. near the La Mirada Theater, held a grand opening ceremony in March. The 46,000 square feet facility, the largest UFC gym around, features individual

and group training along with MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and more

Chamber member Global IT held an open house recently to showcase their computer networking services The Chamber added 7 new and enthusiastic Ambassador to our already wonderful group of volunteers

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• Clean vegetables in a sinkful of water instead of running the water.

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• Water lawns and plants during the cool part of the day. Morning is preferred over watering at dusk to prevent fugues growth.

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Maternifi t, a pre- and post- natal personal training studio, celebrated their grand opening with a Chamber ribbon cutting. Visit their website and www.maternifi t.com for more info and class schedules

Whittier Chamber Executive Director Carol Crosby thanks Radisson Hotel Whittier General Manager James Sarkis for hosting Tasty Tuesday

Tasty Tuesday attendees Tammy Senger, Farmer’s Insurance agent and Corrina Senger, CarStar La Habra Collission and Glass Center enjoy the delicious chocolate fountain at the Radisson

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APRILAPRILApril 6 through 16Young Artists Show @ Whittier Art Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) Wednesday through Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. Whittier City School District will be featured. Free. Fore more information call (562) 698-8710

April 20 through 30Young Artists Show @ Whittier Art Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) Wednesday through Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. East Whittier School District will be featured. Free. Fore more information call (562) 698-8710

April 21 through 23Dollhouse @ Ruth B. Shannon Center for Performing Arts (6760 Painter Ave.) 7:30 p.m. A contemporary adaptation of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House that sheds a fresh new light on Nora’s struggle to reclaim herself. $15; $10 for seniors. For more information call (562) 907-4203

APRIL 2 Whittier Historical Society Tea & Fashion Show @ Whittier Museum (6755 Newlin Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Enjoy silent auction shopping, lunch & a fashion show. $35 for museum members; $40 non-members. Call (562) 945-3871 for more information

21st Annual Spring Street Faire @ Uptown Whittier (13000 Philadelphia St.) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family event will feature artisans, antique dealers, dancers, and more. Free public admission. For more information call the Whittier Uptown Association at (562) 696-2662

Plein Air Painting Days @ Pio Pico Park (6003 Pioneer Blvd.) 9:30 a.m. Set up your easel in the gardens and paint the historic adobe and grounds. Bring your own art supplies. Free. For more information call (562) 695-1217

Bach Festival Concert @ First Friends Church (13205 Philadelphia St.) 4 p.m. 79th Whittier College Bach Festival. $25 general;$20 seniors; $10 students. For more information (888) 460-9222

Book discussion @ Whittier Center Theatre (7630 Washington Ave.) 5 to 6 p.m. Lisa See will discuss “On Gold Mountain.” Free. Tickets are available at Central and Whittwood Branch Libraries. For more information call (562) 567-9900

Dinner with Lisa See @ Whittier Senior Center (13225 Walnut St.) 6:30 p.m. Join best selling author Lisa See for dinner and conversation. $60 per person. For more information call (562) 567-9922

The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet @ Ruth B. Shannon Center for Performing Arts (6760 Painter Ave.) 7:30 p.m. Enjoy music from the Grammy Award winning guitar quartet. $30; $25 for seniors; $20 for students. For more information call (562) 907-4203

APRIL 7102nd Annual Installation Ceremony and Year in Review @ Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts (6760 Painter Ave.) 5 p.m. It’s sure to be a “REEL” fun night. Tickets are $25. Purchase tickets online at www.whittierchamber.com

APRIL 8Angel Award Dinner @ Whittier Area Community Church (8100 Colima Rd.) 6 p.m. Whittier’s First Day Community Angel Award Dinner. Tickets: $45 per person or $350 to table host (8 seats) For more information call (562) 945-4304

APRIL 9An Evening with Stan Ridgway @ Ruth B. Shannon Center for Performing Arts (6760 Painter Ave.) 5 p.m. Enjoy Stan Ridgway’s music in discussion and in concert. $25. For more information call (562) 907-4203

APRIL 16Annual Auction @ Trinity Lutheran Church & School (11716 Floral Dr.) 5 p.m. Enjoy Trinity Lutheran’s annual dollar auction and dinner. Admission is free. For more information call (562) 699-7431

APRIL 1719th Annual Positive Image Awards & Scholarship Presentations @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr.) 1 to 4 p.m. Tardeada de Honor with Silent Auction. $100. For more information call (626) 524-8592

APRIL 20Wake Up Whit t ier @ Whit t ier Community Center (7630 Washington Ave.) 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Network with local business professionals and enjoy your fi rst meal of the day! FREE for chamber members; $20 for non-members. For more information call Natalie at (562) 698-9554

APRIL 21Whittier Apartment Owners’ Resource Council Meeting @ Whittier Senior Center (13225 Walnut St.) 7 p.m. Workshops are free for property owners and managers to attend. For more information call (562) 693-0941

APRIL 22Rio Hondo Symphony Concert Preview @ First Fr iends Church (13205 Philadelphia St.) 10 a.m. American composer Peter Boyer talks about his work “Ellis Island: The Dream of America.” Free. For more information call (562) 698-7394

APRIL 23Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence 5K Walk @ Central Park (6628 Friends Ave.) Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Shelter’s Right Hand will be holding their 20th annual 5K walk to help raise funds for the Women’s & Children’s Crisis Shelter to put an end to domestic violence. Entry fees vary. To learn more call (657) 549-2551

APRIL 24Annual Meeting @ Whittier Art Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) 7 p.m. Friends of the Whittier Hills will be holding their annual meeting with guest speaker Claire Schlotterbeck. Free and open to the community. For more information call Jim at (626) 622-6541

Dollhouse @ Ruth B. Shannon Center for Performing Arts (6760 Painter Ave.) 2 p.m. A contemporary adaptation of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House that sheds a fresh new light on Nora’s struggle to reclaim herself. $15; $10 for seniors. For more information call (562) 907-4203

Dreams of America @ Vic Lopez Auditorium (12417 Philadelphia St.) 3 p.m. Ellis Island: The Dream of America. Presented by Rio Hondo Symphony Association. Free. For more information call (562) 698-8626

APRIL 26Tasty Tuesday Monthly Networking Lunch @ Steve’s BBQ (7007 Greenleaf Ave.) 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy business networking and great food! $10 for Chamber members; $20 for non-members. Call (562) 698-9554 for more information

APRIL 27FREE Business Seminar @ Parnell Park (15390 Lambert Rd) 5 p.m. Guest speaker Jennifer Naranjo from Strength is Within. Free. Please RSVP to (562) 698-9554

APRIL 30Healthy Kids Day @ East Whittier YMCA (15740 Starbuck St.) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy games, health education, arts and crafts to motivate and teach families how to develop a healthy routine at home. Free. For more information call (562) 907-6527

PIH Health Foundation Gala @ Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa (21500 Pacifi c Coast Hwy.) 5 p.m. All funds raised will help purchase state-of-the-art imaging systems, the Siemens Force CT Scanner. $350. For more information call (562) 698-0811 ext. 81503

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California Employers with five or more full– or part-time employees are required to post the updated Pregnancy Disability Leave notice effective April 1, 2016 in each business location.

Call the Whittier Chamber today at 562 698-9554 to get your mandatory employment poster. Updates will automatically come to those who purchased a poster through the Chamber office.

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REACH is once again calling on all golfers, friends of golfers and anyone who has ever seen a golf ball, to participate in the 19th Annual No-Name Golf Tournament, benefi ting people of all ages with disabilities. The tournament will be held this year at Coyote Hills Golf Club in Fullerton on Thursday, May 26, 2016. The $150 cost includes green fees, dinner and one ‘Helicopter Drop Ball’.

All money raised with this fundraiser helps fund communication devices for people who otherwise would have no voice and supports many other programs at REACH.

Here are some ways to participate:Be a golfer and/or send a foursome

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Rotary brings Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children Project to Whittier

YMCA of Greater Whittier Healthy Kids Day® on April 30 aims to help kids stay active and keep learning

to the No-Name Tournament!Make a donation of one of 10 GRAND

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If you would like further information about the tournament or a registration brochure call (562) 946-0467, ext. 404 or visit the website at www.reach.services. For up-to-date news of events, trainings and otherwise noteworthy happenings, REACH can also be found on Facebook and YouTube.

Rotary’s Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children Project provided fi ve School-Based Oral Health and Nutrition days at two local schools: Sorensen Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School. During the months of January and February of this year, 1,115 children received oral health and nutrition education, free dental screenings and fl uoride treatment, a take home oral health kit, oral health information in English and Spanish and referral to care as needed.

Dental disease is the most chronic childhood disease, four times more common than Asthma. Children living with untreated dental disease are suffering from chronic toothaches and painful abscesses. There are a substantial number of low income children in Whittier with extensive dental disease, cavities and infections that are rampant not in just one tooth, but several, or in the worst cases, more than half of all their baby teeth. For example, 10.2% of children have never been to the dentist and 15.7% of children did not visit a dentist in the past year due to the inability to afford it and/or had no insurance.

The Rotary Club of Whittier, in partnership with Children’s Dental Health Clinic of Long Beach, is addressing this very important issue through Healthy Smiles Healthy Children - an oral health and nutrition program with the Whittier City School District. This has been made possible through the generosity of Rotary District 5320, and Corporate Sponsors PIH Health, Pacifi c Western Bank, and Republic Services.

The Rotary Club of Whittier chartered by Rotary International on October 17, 1922, is committed to eradicating polio world-wide, providing humanitarian service locally, encouraging high ethical standards, and helping to build goodwill and peace in the world. Join the Rotary Club of Whittier and help to make a difference in the lives of others.

For further information on membership visit www.whittierrotary.org.

On Saturday, April 30, the YMCA of Greater Whittier will host a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active. YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. This free event features activities such as games, health education, arts and crafts to motivate and teach families how to develop a healthy routine at home. It also aims to get more kids moving and learning in preparation for summer.

When kids are out of school, they can face gaps that prevent them from reaching their full potential, related to hunger, water safety, learning, safe spaces to play, and health, said Lori Tiffany, Vice President of Membership & Healthy Living. “We know that it can sometimes feel like a challenge for many parents in our community. So at Healthy Kids Day, we will encourage kids to stay physically and intellectually active all summer long, and give families tips they can easily replicate at home. It’s free and open to the community,” said Tiffany. YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day is celebrated at nearly 1,300 Ys across the country.

Friends of the Whittier Hills to hold annual meeting Claire Schlotterbeck, executive director

of Hills for Everyone and leaser in the protection and establishment of the 14,100 acre Chino Hills State Park, will be guest speaker at the Friends of the Whittier Hills annual general meeting.

SASSFA offers free resources to businesses in the local area

Shelter’s Right Hand 5K Walk to benefi t victims of domestic violence

Tournament to raise money for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

There’s still time to register for the Shelter’s Right Hand 20th Annual “Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence 5K Fitness Walk on Saturday April 23, 2016. Proceeds from the event will benefi t the Women’s and Children’s Crisis Shelter (WCCS) and victims of domestic violence. The Walk begins in Central Park at 8 a.m. and follows a 3.1 mile route through the historic residential neighborhoods and business district of Uptown Whittier. All registered walkers will receive an offi cial t-shirt with the 2016 Walk logo. After the Walk, participants will fi nd light refreshments and the posting of prize winners. Silent witnesses, each memorializing a woman who lost her life to domestic violence, will be on display throughout the morning reminding walkers of the tragedies surrounding domestic violence.

For Walk information and entry forms, visit the Shelter’s Right Hand website at www.sheltersrighthand.org, Like Shelter’s Right Hand on Facebook, or call (657) 549-2551. Registration may also be completed online at www.eventbrite.com. Donations to benefi t WCCS are payable to Shelter’s Right Hand, PO Box 9304, Whittier, CA 9008

- Are you in the process of laying off employees because your money going out is greater than your money coming in? We can help!

- Are you at-risk of closing or downsizing? Are you planning to close your business because you are experiencing a hardship? We can help!

- Call the Rapid Response/Layoff Aversion Team at SASSFA, America’s Job Center who can offer information and free resources that may save your business.Many businesses in the local area have benefi tted from these resources. All

information is kept confi dential. For more information call Rapid Response/Layoff Aversion Coordinators, Joyce Williams at (562) 946.2237 x272 or Lindsey Frank at (562) 946-2237 x250.

The meeting will be held Sunday, April 24 at 7 p.m. in the Whittier Art Gallery located at 8035 S. Painter Ave, Whittier. The meeting is open to the public. For more information call President Jim Kelly at (626) 622-6541.

The Y will offer the following tips along with many others to help families develop healthy habits:

Try, try, repeat – There are so many great tasting fruits and vegetables that many kids have never heard of, or tried. Grab a new fruit or vegetable and encourage everyone in the family to try at least a bite.

Play around town – Challenge the family to play on a different playground or park every week. Here in Whittier, there are 22 parks and a greenway trail that offers many opportunities for physical activity.

Families at play for an hour a day – From walking to gardening, or swimming to shooting hoops, make playful movement a part of your family’s day. To get 60 minutes of moderate activity throughout there day just add 10 minutes here and 15 minutes there.

The YMCA of Greater Whittier’s Healthy Kids Day will take place at the East Whittier YMCA Family Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact YMCA of Greater Whittier at (562) 907-6527 or visit www.ymcawhittier.org

Tournament to raise money for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

In2vision Supported Employment Programs Inc. is hosting their 3nd Annual Silent Auction and Raffl e Tournament on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Westridge Golf Club in La Habra, California. Proceeds will go toward providing services to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve successful employment in the community. In2vision provides services such as identifying job interest and capabilities, interview preparation, creating resumes, job search, and on the job training. Businesses are being sought for active participation, corporate sponsors, and donations of goods and services for silent auction and raffl e prizes.

In2Vision Supported Employment Programs, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that maximizes the

personal and economic independence of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by helping them obtain and sustain employment in the community. The funds raised in this event will support the critical needs that are only partially funded by developmental disabilities service system. We believe that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve the highest quality services and supports. With your help, generosity and support of this mission, we can continue to make the employment dreams of individuals with disabilities a reality.

In2Vision Supported Employment Programs, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information, call Steve Lopez at (562) 789-8888 x230.

In2Vision Supported Employment Programs Inc. is hosting their 3rd Annual Silent Auction and Raffl e Tournament on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Westridge Golf Club in La Habra, California. Proceeds will go toward providing services to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve successful employment in the community. In2vision provides services such as identifying job interest and capabilities, interview preparation, creating resumes, job search, and on the job training. Businesses are being sought for active participation, corporate sponsors, and donations of goods and services for silent auction and raffl e prizes.

In2Vision Supported Employment Programs, Inc. is a non-profi t 501(c)(3) organization that maximizes the personal and economic independence of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by helping them obtain and sustain employment in the community. The funds raised in this event will support the critical needs that are only partially funded by developmental disabilities service system. We believe that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve the highest quality services and supports. With your help, generosity and support of this mission, we can continue to make the employment dreams of individuals with disabilities a reality.

In2Vision Supported Employment Programs, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information, call Steve Lopez at (562) 789-8888 x230.

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3rd Annual Golf Tournament

Friday, June 10, 2016

1400 S. La Habra Hills Dr., La Habra, CA 90631 | www.westridgegolfclub.com

Registration/Breakfast 7 a.m. • Tournament Starts 8 a.m. • Banquet Luncheon 1 p.m.

For more information contact Steve Lopez at 562.789.8888 x230 or email [email protected]

In2Vision Supported Employment Programs, Inc.13601 E. Whittier Blvd Suite 109 • Whittier, CA 90605

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Smiling, excited faces along with the aroma of Italian cuisine fi lled the Upper Dining Room at FHCC on Wednesday, March 9th. FHCC families gathered for the launch of their Weekly Family Pasta Night and newest association, Friendly Hills Kids Club. All kids received a FREE FHCC Kids Club T-shirt and were invited to participate in Kids B-I-N-G-O for a chance to win some great prizes. “My family and I are beyond ecstatic about the new programs at FHCC. We have been involved with the swim team program for many years and love the camaraderie we feel amongst other members and families during the summers. The launch of the Kids Club and Family Dining nights will allow us to continue the camaraderie and social events throughout the year. We love being a part of FHCC and can’t wait to see the enjoyment and growth

Friendly Hills Country Club launches newly anticipated Family Pasta Nights

and Kids Club

East Whittier Lions Club says “Thank You”Soroptimist International of Whittier seeking new members

Soroptimist International of Whittier is a dynamic group of local business and professional women with a common purpose of working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. They are looking for strong, smart, successful women who want to share their time, talents and resources with other women and girls. They meet once a week at the Radisson Hotel Whittier, Tuesdays at Noon. Be their guest for lunch. See their Club Calendar on their website at www.siwhittier.org

Soroptimist International of Whittier would like to give enthusiastic thanks to the Whittier community and friends for supporting them in their recent successful fundraiser, “CABARET”. Through attendance and donations during this very fun evening they raised over $27,000! These monies

go directly to women in the Whittier community. $10,000 was awarded in Live Your Dream grants on February 23, 2016. Soroptimist clubs around the world give 1.6 million dollars to single mothers, heads of households for higher education. The money may be used for tuition, books, transportation and/or child care.

Please join them at one of their upcoming meetings to see the results of their efforts. On April 12 they will present their Lois Neece Awards to several special and deserving high school students who are overcoming many life challenges and succeeding in school through perseverance and strength. They honor and applaud them. On April 26 their Ruth White Scholarships will be awarded to local college students who are earning their advanced degrees.

For more information call (562) 652-3451 or visit www.siwhittier.org.

It was a ‘sold out’ crowd that gathered at Swiss Park Banquet center February 19, 2016 for East Whittier Lions Club’s gala Comedy Night fundraising event. The Club wishes to thank everyone in the Whittier community who supported this important event. It is with the support of their sponsors and all who purchased tickets and attended the event that East Whittier Lions is able to continue their service to the community that they have been providing for the last 75 years. The Club was charted February 25, 1941 under the jurisdiction of the International Association of Lions Clubs. A big thank you goes to the City Council members who took time from their busy schedules to support the event. It was a pleasure to welcome Mayor Fernando Dutra and City Council members Owen Newcomer and Joe Vinatieri.

At the local level East Whittier Lions Club provides eye exams and eyeglasses to children in need in the East Whittier City School District. The Club is visibly present in the East Whittier Area the fi rst weekend in October for “White Cane Days”. This

all these new family friendly programs will provide for our club,” stated 2nd

generation member and FHCC Swim and Dive Team Co-Chair, Dana Porter. For more information regarding Weekly Family Pasta Nights, FHCC Kids Club, the Swim and Dive Team, or the Social Membership Initiative being offered from March 1st to May 31st contact Director of Membership, Marketing and Communication, Jessica Magdosku at (562)698-0331 extension 304 or [email protected].

Management consu l tan t Tom Robinson has been named to the Board of Directors of From Maddi’s Closet. Robinson joins a team of dedicated volunteers working with the organization to help children battling cancer.

“The leadership team of From Maddi’s Closet has been working for the past 11 years with residents, businesses and private foundations in the Los Angeles and Orange County area to assist children battling against this terrible disease,” says Robinson. “From Maddi’s Closet can be very proud of the role it has played in helping seriously ill children and their families, focusing public awareness of this important health issue, and raising funds for cancer research.”

During the past year, From Maddi’s Closet donated a total of $67,459 to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and Children’s Hospital of Orange County. More than $46,000 went to the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disease at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The group also provided $11,000 for patient needs such as special wheelchairs that are not covered by insurance. An innovative “Beads of Courage” program funded by From Maddi’s Closet enables inpatient and outpatient children undergoing cancer treatments to earn beads for each procedure.

“We are very pleased to add Tom Robinson to the Board of Directors of From Maddi’s Closet,” says organization Founder and President Donna Holmes.

From Maddi’s Closet welcomes new board member

“His experience working in the public, non-profi t and business environments will be very helpful.”

A certifi ed management consultant, Robinson is Vice President of the Southern California Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants USA. He serves on the national organization’s marketing committee. He operates TR Management Services, Inc., which assists businesses, non-profi t organizations and public agencies in improving the quality of their services, products and facilities. An accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America, Robinson also assists organizations with marketing and public relations needs.

Also serving with Robinson on the From Maddi’s Closet Board of Directors are Donna Holmes, president/founder; Arthur Leslie, first vice president; Rita Leslie, second vice president; Debbie Nye, treasurer; Leslie Thornton, secretary; Lori Bliss, Gene Gleason and Janice Roodzant.

From Maddi’s Closet’s mission is to give children battling cancer love, hope and joy, assist their families with special needs, enhance public awareness, and support pediatric cancer research.

Individual and businesses wishing to learn more about From Maddi’s Closet should visit www.frommaddiscloset.org. Contributions to support children battling cancer may be made online or mailed to their corporate offi ce at 15519 Surrey Lane, La Mirada, CA 90638.

The Whittier Art Association and Gallery celebrates young artists

The Whittier Art Association proudly presents two student shows for the month of April. Whittier City School District will be featured Wednesday, April 6 through Saturday, April 16 and East Whittier School District will be featured Wednesday, April 20 through Saturday, April 30. Both the Whittier City School District and the East Whittier School District will be honored in this show. The elementary and middle schools in both districts have entered work ranging from

drawings to sculptures with paintings in all mediums from pastel to acrylic and everything in-between. Student art is notable for its freshness and exuberance and this show has become one of the Gallery’s most popular events. You won’t want to miss it!

The Whittier Art Association and Gallery open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. and is located at 8035 Painter Ave. Whittier 90602. For more information call (562) 698-8710.

is a public event to raise awareness of blindness and to raise money to support the eyeglass fund for the District. The Club annually honors the Outstanding Freshman of the year from California High School and La Serna High School as well as sponsoring a Student Speaker Contest.

Christmas is a time of giving and for 46 years East Whittier Lions have hosted a Children’s Christmas Breakfast for special education students in the East Whittier City School District. The children are treated to breakfast, a puppet show and a visit and gift from Santa. “This is my favorite event of the year” says President Fran Coeur. “It’s non-stop fun for the kids and all who attend.”

All profits from the fundraiser are used to support needed areas in the Whittier Community and Lions Sponsored projects. The Club supports Whittier First Day, Whittier Area Literacy Council, Women and Children’s Crisis Center and Homework House just to name a few.

To learn more about East Whittier Lions Club please email them at [email protected].


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Aloha SeriesRobert Cazimero & Halau Na Kamalei

Sat., May. 21 at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm

Whittier College Writers Festival An Evening with Stan Ridgway

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Joining the Whittier Area Chamber has been a great benefit to our

business. We have been able to network, connect with and meet other business owners that can benefi t from the many services we offer with Drug/Alcohol/DNA testing, background screening, policy review, consultation, etc . The personal relationships I have built over the past seven months has been very rewarding and we have defi nitely seen a positive upswing in our revenue and an increase in our client base. I always make a concerted effort to support other small business owners as much as possible by attending their ribbon cutting events and other networking functions. I believe it is extremely important to support local businesses to help keep our local economy strong and thriving. I have had the pleasure to meet many business professionals from a variety of different industries which has help expand our target markets. I believe a chamber membership is very similar to a gym membership; the level of results you get from it is directly related to the level of focus and commitment you put in to it.

I have found the Chamber members to be genuinely kind, sincere and wanting to help their business colleagues succeed as much as they want their own businesses to fl ourish. I am extremely proud to have been chosen as a Whittier Area Chamber Ambassador. I want to make sure I help new members feel welcomed and if I can be a liaison to help other business owners connect I will do my best to make it happen.

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Su Casa Home Inspection and Notary Services Roy Mata11052 Lorene St. Whittier, CA 90601Phone: (562) 708-9659Email: [email protected]

Su Casa Home Inspection and Notary Services provides home inspection, loan signing, and mobile notary services to Whittier and throughout Southern California. After 20 years in the construction field as a construction project manager enforcing design and building standards, owner Roy Mata focused on becoming a California certified home inspector guaranteeing a thorough review inside, underneath and above homes for potential buyers. With attention to detail, Su Casa stresses customer service in explaining all the details about the structure, electrical, cooling/heating, roofing and other home elements to both fi rst-time and experienced home buyers. Realtors can be confi dent in knowing that Su Casa inspections are performed effi ciently and professionally to facilitate their clients’ experience during the purchase of a new home.

In addition to maintaining continued training per national and international inspection standards, Su Casa also offers notary public services with the additional training as a loan signer for individuals and businesses going through the home and commercial loan or re-fi nance process. Their priority will always be for you and Su Casa!

Farmers Insurance Group - Rafael Covarrubias AgencyRafael Covarrubias7646 Greenleaf Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Offi ce: (562) 698-9500Email: [email protected]: https://www.farmersagent.com/rcovarrubias

The Covarrubias Insurance and Financial Services Agency opened its Whittier offi ce in 2010. Rafael and his wife have lived in Whittier for 34 years and are proud to be a part of the community. Their offi ce staff is bilingual (English/Spanish) in order to provide the best services for their customers. They can help their clients with all their insurance needs including personal (auto, home, life, renters, RV & other toys), business (commercial auto, business operations, general liability, workers compensation) and fi nancial services (IRAs, 401k, variable life, mutual funds). Their team wants to make sure that you experience something unique and personal with them. As a full service insurance & fi nancial services agency, their goal is to both protect and grow your assets. Their agency is staffed with licensed professionals whose passion and priority is to protect your family’s future, assets and lifestyle by providing adequate coverage for your all needs.

Peter Rodriguez Insurance Agency Peter Rodriguez 7646 Greenleaf Ave. Whittier, CA 90602Phone: (714) 396-5120Email: [email protected]

Peter Rodriguez Insurance Agency – Farmers Insurance has been open for 7 years, however Farmers Insurance Company has been in business since 1928 and was founded in Los Angeles, CA. Peter’s insurance agency strives to be the best at helping their clients and protecting what they have worked for throughout their lives. They offer one on one consultations both in person and over the phone. Peter Rodriguez Insurance Agency can assist with life, home, and auto insurance as well as additional services to provide the best experience for their clients.

Strength is Within Jennifer NaranjoWhittier, CA Phone: (562) 298-2999Email: [email protected]: www.strengthiswithin.com

Strength is Within was founded in 2015 by Jennifer Naranjo, a Certifi ed Life & Law of Attraction Coach, after she left a successful career in the corporate world. Jennifer works with individuals and organizations on a variety of topics. Among these are: helping individuals and organizations deal with change, helping individuals with career issues, and helping individuals discover their life purpose. Her overall goal is to help individuals discover peace within the chaos that is our day-to-day lives so they may fi nd self-satisfaction and self-fulfi llment. It is Jennifer’s philosophy that when we connect to our inner power and inner truth, all other areas of our life can improve dramatically. Her services are tailored to the individual, keeping personal needs in mind. Clients are encouraged to stretch their horizons on a professional and personal level, as needed, but always with a supportive and understanding approach. Utilizing practicality, an appreciation for her clients’ experiences as well as her own, and various tools and methods, Jennifer encourages her clients to unlock their inner strength. It’s time to take back your power, for your STRENGTH IS WITHIN!

Golden Empire Mortgage #357Joe Miranda 13215 E. Penn St. Suite 630Whittier, CA 90602Phone: (562) 945-2473Email: [email protected]

GEM Mortgage has been serving the Whittier area since the early 2000’s. Their staff has more than 50 years of experience in the mortgage industry. They pride themselves on integrity and knowledge to provide their customers with excellent customer service and the best programs possible, including Conventional, FHA, VA, HARP and Reverse Mortgages. They also offer fi rst time homebuyers options for several down payment assistance programs.

Blaze Pizza Sandra Francisco 13582-B Whittier Blvd.Whittier, CA 90605Phone: (562) 907-4046Email: [email protected]

Exceptional quality at lightning fast speed is what Blaze Pizza all about. Head food guy, Executive Chef Bradford Kent, aka “The Pizza Whisperer,” established Blaze Pizza in August of 2012. Customers can choose from signature pizzas including Meat Eater and Art Lover or create their own by choosing toppings from an assembly style line. There is always fresh, made-from-scratch dough and healthful, artisanal ingredients to create the best pizza. Pizzas are then cooked in a blazing hot oven for 180 seconds. Visit Blaze Pizza at The Quad at Whittier to enjoy a fast fi re’d, perfectly crisp pizza.

CIL Freight, Inc.Kitty Liu17890 Castleton St. Suite 205City of Industry, CA 91748Phone: (626) 964-3232Email:[email protected]: www.cilfreight.com

CIL Freight doesn’t just sell shipment, they sell solution. They believe in providing a streamline logistic solution and creating value for customers, employees, and partners. Their core values are based on people being their number 1 asset, customer satisfaction, excellent communication, and community responsibility. CIL Freight can assist with sea freight, air freight, road and rail transportation, and well as e-commerce. Visit their website for more information.


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