Business Focus - May 2016 by Whittier Chamber

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Connecting the business and residential communities.

A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE WHITTIER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. The Whittier Chamber joins the U.S. Small Business Administration in highlighting the impact outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others who work every day to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness. We Salute Our Small Businesses!

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Chamber Highlights 2016 Job Creator Bills

National Small Business Week May 1-7, 2016

Chamber Board President Chris Hardeman catches up with fellow board member Elizabeth Martinez, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Greg Alaniz and Management Assistant Jeff Lopez

The California Chamber of Commerce recently released its list of job creator bills, calling attention to 12 bills that will improve the state’s job climate and stimulate the economy. These bills encourage employers to invest resources back into the economy and local communities rather than spend them on unnecessary government-imposed costs. The Whittier Chamber, through its partnership in the Regional Chamber Alliance, keeps track of both job killer and job creator bills and educates and advocates on behalf of its members for legislation that is good for business. Job creating legislation promotes the following policies: • Keeping taxes on new investment and business operations low, fair, stable and predictable.

• Reducing regulatory and litigation costs of operating a business—especially when hiring and keeping employees. • Reducing the cost and improving the certainty and stability of investing in new or expanded plants, equipment and technology. • Investing in public and private works that are the backbone for economic growth. • Ensuring the availability of high-quality skilled employees. More bills may be added to the list in the coming weeks as legislation is amended. The list of 2016 job creator bills is as follows: Continued on page 6

Minimum wage hike implications for employers California is the first state in the nation to commit to raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour statewide. Employers need to prepare for the minimum wage increase. Last month Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed SB 3 (Leno; D-San Francisco), a job killer bill that will increase the minimum wage in California to $15 per hour by 2022 (2023 for companies employing 25 or fewer people since there is a one-year implementation delay for small business). SB 3 calls for an increase of $.50 per hour beginning January 1, 2017 and an increase of $.50 per hour in January 2018. The rate would increase $1 per year thereafter until 2022. Small business would not be required to begin the scheduled increases until 2018. Once the minimum wage reaches $15 per hour for all businesses, wages could then be increased each year up to 3.5% (rounded to the nearest 10 cents) for inflation as measured by the national Consumer Price Index. Until the minimum wage reaches $15, the Governor has discretionary authority to suspend increases based on current economic conditions. However, these “offramps” are discretionary and would come into play only if there are declining state revenues from sales tax, a decline in the labor market or if there is a budget deficit (this offramp is permitted to occur only twice). The new law also phases in sick leave for In-Home Supportive Services workers starting in July 2018. Minimum Wage California employers must pay employees no less than the state minimum wage per hour for all hours worked. Because California’s state minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, employers will be required to pay the state rate. When state and federal laws differ, employers must comply with

the more restrictive requirements. Overtime Rate The minimum wage rate change affects overtime. Effective January 1, 2017, employees who work for minimum wage and perform work that qualifies for overtime must be paid $15.75 per hour for time and one-half or $21 for double-time. This is an increase from the 2016 rates of $15 per hour (time and one-half) or $20 per hour (double time). Impact Beyond Hourly Workers But the state minimum wage increase affects more than the nonexempt workers who received the minimum wage; the increase also affects the classification of employees as exempt versus nonexempt. In order for employees to qualify as “exempt” under any of the six exemptions in California, they must meet the salary-basis test, which is two times the monthly minimum wage. Under SB 3, that amount in January 2022 will rise from the current annual salary of $41,600 to at least $62,400, which is an increased cost to employers of $20,800 per exempt employee. Employers should be mindful of the effect of the minimum wage increase on exempt/nonexempt classifications and ensure that employees meet the salary basis test for the particular exemption claimed. Also, certain commissioned inside sales employees under Wage Orders 4 and 7 can be eligible for an overtime exemption. Generally, the exemption applies if the employee earns more than 1.5 times the minimum wage each workweek, and more than half of the employee’s compensation represents commission earnings. Employers will need to make sure that commissioned inside sales employees continue to meet this test after the January 1 minimum wage increase. Outside salespeople do not need to

meet the minimum salary requirements. Notice Requirements The minimum wage increase affects employer notice requirements related to the minimum wage posting, itemized wage statements and wage notices. First, employers must post California’s official Minimum Wage Order (MW-2014) in a conspicuous location frequented by employees (2016 posters are still available for sale at the Whittier Chamber office) The official notice includes the increase for January 1, 2016; however a new notice will be needed for 2017. Second, California employers must provide each employee with an itemized statement, in writing, at the time wages are paid (Labor Code Section 226). Among other mandatory information, the itemized wage statement must include all applicable hourly rates in effect during the pay period and the corresponding number of hours the employee worked at each hourly rate. Third, employers in California must provide nonexempt employees with a wage notice pursuant to Labor Code Section 2810.5. The written notice must be provided at time of hire and again within seven calendar days after a change is made to any information in the notice. Among other things, employers are required to notify nonexempt employees, in writing, when there is any change to: The employee’s rate of pay; Any overtime rates of pay; and Any allowances, such as meal or lodging allowances, claimed as part of the minimum wage (Labor Code Section 2810.5). NOTE: If an employee’s rate of pay will increase on January 1, 2017 due to the minimum wage increase, the employee must receive notice from his/ her employer by January 7, 2017. The separate wage notice is not required if the employer has reflected the change on a timely itemized wage statement, if the statement meets all legal requirements.

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 2016-2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President Chris Hardeman

President Chris Hardeman, DialMed Home Care Immediate Past President Rudy Hernandez, RMH Dance & Productions President-elect & VP Membership Laurie Perschbacher, MAP Property Management & Property Services VP Administration Elizabeth Martinez, Republic Services VP Business Information Debra Legan, PIH Health VP Community Affairs La Donna Munier, Friendly Hills Bank VP Finance Greg Nicodemus, Credit Union of Southern California VP Networking and Marketing Gary Lee Martinez, The Traveling Traveler VP Special Events Carolyn Reggio, CAPC, Inc.

Happy May! For those of you who attended the Whittier Chamber Installation on April 7th, you have already heard most of this message. For those of you who did not attend, boy you missed out. The evening was entertaining, informative, funny and well paced; the Chamber staff outdid themselves with their creative play on movie themes. In my speech I failed to thank Rudy Hernandez for his year serving as the President...Thank you, Rudy! Fortunately for the Whittier Chamber, Rudy remains on the board and will continue to be active. The Chamber has installed a new Board President 102 times. That is an impressive number, and a testament to the vitality of the Whittier Chamber of Commerce. But 102 years ago commerce in our city was a little different, primarily consisting

of oranges and other produce, building materials, banking and farming. In 1914 no one would have imagined Chamber members beaming Internet signals around the country, controlling the temperature of air in their homes, or using copiers that can do in seconds what used to take days. I really wonder what business will look like 100 years from now. With history in mind, I call for the reinstatement of the Past Chamber Presidents’ Council. I am a believer of the idea, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” I want to build on the strength of the past to help define the future. Specifically, the past where Whittierites supported each other with kindness and financial transaction. I call on all Whittier citizens to do their part to shop locally and keep our dollars here in Whittier. If you have lived in Whittier for decades you have seen great changes, such as the dozens of stellar new restaurants that have opened over the past ten years. Every Whittierite I know loves these restaurants, but if I asked how often they visit, they would likely respond, “Every few months.” If we want quality restaurants to stay in our community each of us has to do our part, and that means

DIRECTORS Leighton Anderson, Bewley, Lassleben & Miller Cheryl Estep, State Farm Insurance Dr. Ramsey Ezaki, Ezaki Dentistry Oscar Hernandez, Boys’ & Girls’ Club of Whittier John Hsu, STC Management Greg Gunter, Greg’s Auto Body Nick Kiouftis, California Grill Krista Lesa, The Quad at Whittier Tom Rios, Brookdale Uptown Whittier Kim Praster, Ladybugs Environmental Termite & Pest Yuki Sato, Kenkou Acupuncture Bryan Tabizon, Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary

STAFF Executive Directors Carol Crosby & Lyn Carty Event & Member Relations Coordinator Natalie Saenz Receptionist Jessica Reyes Bookkeeper Amber Lawrence Whittier Chamber Business Focus Official 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 info@whittierchamber.com or call (562) 698-9554.

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dining locally...and often. Could you afford to eat out once a month? Twice a month? Four times a month? I know all too well it can add up quickly, but you need to eat anyway, and to my mind there’s no better way than helping a Whittier business. If each person reading this dined out one more time a month, it would transform our community. (And I will let you in on a secret here: there are even more amazing restaurants and dining experiences in the works.) So let’s show them we want them here! For the first time I can remember, we are attracting people from Los Angeles and Orange County to eat in Whittier. Our booming restaurant scene is truly a game changer. The next time you need to buy a birthday present, house warming gift or do your Christmas shopping (yes, I brought up Christmas in May...it’s never too early), please visit one of the amazing shops in Uptown, on the Boulevard or in East Whittier. Again, the more we shop here, and not online, the more we keep our dollars in Whittier. We are stronger together. The Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce is a not-forprofit business. Every dollar the Whittier

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$ TAX TIPS Home Office Expense Deductions for a Self-Employed Taxpayer (Part 1 of 2) Richard Scrivanich If you’re self-employed and work out of an office in your home, and if you satisfy the strict rules that govern those deductions (discussed below), you will be entitled to favorable “home office” deductions—that is, above-the-line business expense deductions for the following: • The “direct expenses” of the home office—e.g., the costs of painting or repairing the home office, depreciation deductions for furniture and fixtures used in the home office, etc.; and • the “indirect” expenses of maintaining the home office—e.g., the properly allocable share of utility costs, depreciation, insurance, etc., for your home, as well as an allocable share of mortgage interest, real estate taxes, and casualty losses. In addition, if your home office is

your “principal place of business” under the rules discussed below, the costs of travelling between your home office and other work locations in that business are deductible transportation expenses, rather than nondeductible commuting costs. And you may also deduct the cost of computers and related equipment that you use in the home office, without being subject to the “listed property” restrictions that would otherwise apply. Tests for home office deductions.You may deduct your home office expenses if you meet any of the three tests described below: the principal place of business test, the place for meeting patients, clients or customers test, or the separate structure test. You may also deduct the expenses of certain storage space if you qualify under the rules described further below. Principal place of business. You’re entitled to home office deductions if you use your home office, exclusively and on a regular basis, as your principal place of business. (What “exclusively and on a regular basis” means is not entirely selfevident. We can help you figure out whether

your home office satisfies this make-orbreak requirement.) Your home office is your principal place of business if it satisfies either a “management or administrative activities” test, or a “relative importance” test. You satisfy the management or administrative activities test if you use your home office for administrative or management activities of your business, and if you meet certain other requirements. You meet the relative importance test if your home office is the most important place where you conduct your business, in comparison with all the other locations where you conduct that business. Home office used for meeting patients, clients, or customers. You’re entitled to home office deductions if you use your home office, exclusively and on a regular basis, to meet or deal with patients, clients, or customers. The patients, clients or customers must be physically present in the home office. If you have any questions concerning home office expense deductions, please do not hesitate to call me at (562) 698-9891.

INDEX

President’s Massage............... 2 Tax Tips ................................... 2 Financial Update ...................... 3 Mayor’s Message .................... 4 10-4 Tips from the WPD .......... 5 Labor Law ............................... 7 Best of the Best ................10-11 Community Celebrations........ 12 Wake Up Whittier ................... 13 Restaurant Row ..................... 14 Calendar................................ 14 Member Marketplace ............ 15 Around Town ....................16-17 YP Spotlight ........................... 18 Renewing Members............... 18 New Members ....................... 19 Networking Quote.................. 19 Milestone Members ............... 19

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Douglas M. Rowan, CFP®, CMFC, AIF®

A positive investment outlook requires a disciplined approach to managing your assets. Some of your New Year’s resolutions may be to break a few of your bad habits and to take on some new, positive ones. If you’d like to improve your investing habits, setting up daily, monthly, and yearly routines may help. Daily Investment Habits Simple day-to-day routines may be the key to your investment success. It’s important for you to know where your investments stand and to learn from past mistakes. Taking the time each day to gather and record this information may help you throughout the year. Develop a regular reading and research routine -- Set aside a small part of each day to read about investments. Perhaps a good time for you is while you’re having your morning coffee. While there is a plethora of financial literature available, you don’t need to read everything that is printed. Instead, carefully choose those publications or websites that give you a clear idea of how the market is performing. Keep a daily journal -- Jot down notes

on trades you make, what happened in the market that day, and your perspective on the investment climate. Over time, your diary entries may reveal patterns and provide you with insight. Recognizing past investment mistakes is the first step in learning from them and modifying future behavior. Monthly or Quarterly Investment Habits Get in the habit of evaluating your investments on a monthly or quarterly basis. More frequent assessment isn’t recommended because you may be tempted to make changes based on short-term fluctuations in your investment values. Evaluate everything -- Take a look at how everything is doing -- not just your retirement accounts or your stock holdings -- to get an indication of overall performance.1 Gains in one holding might be offset by declines in another, so you need to see the big picture. Start keeping score -- Pick appropriate yardsticks to measure the performance of your investments. For example, choose benchmark indexes that track the returns of the types of securities in which you are invested. Once you’ve established your yardsticks, start keeping score. Yearly Investment Habits Once a year, take the time to do a complete review of your investment strategies. Since it may be hard to stick to an annual habit, tie it to another yearly task, such as preparing your income taxes, spring cleaning, or end-of-theyear organizing. Review your results -- Your routine investment habits may come in handy at the end of the year. Reading your

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UPDATE MAYOR'S MESSAGE

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Joe Vinatieri • • As a lifelong resident and proud business owner, I am honored to have been chosen by the residents of Whittier to serve as your first directly elected Mayor and am profoundly grateful to the Chamber of Commerce vand all its members for your support. I am committed to serving with integrity, honesty and enthusiasm and look forward to working alongside returning Council Member Cathy Warner and our newest Council Member, Josué Alvarado, as we begin a new chapter in Whittier’s history. During my term as Mayor, my focus will remain on proactive economic development and promoting the “business-friendly” culture we have created here. As incoming Chamber President Chris Hardeman so aptly said, we all need to take “Shop Whittier” to another level and make sure we capitalize on the over 6,000 businesses we have. Over the next year, the City Council will continue to look for opportunities to increase sales tax revenue by working to attract new businesses and creating new jobs while partnering with the Chamber to ensure we do everything possible for existing businesses. Later this month, the City will attend the International Council of Shopping Centers Global Real Estate Convention. This conference, which draws over 50,000 people, is designed to facilitate meetings between potential retail tenants and developers, making it a great venue to share Whittier’s story. The City will also continue to support our existing businesses by sharing information on programs and services and by providing educational programs to help them be successful. When our businesses are successful, Whittier thrives. With many development projects currently underway throughout the community, I expect this coming year will be exciting and rewarding. Projects which you can expect to see active this coming year include: • Brookfield’s development at the Fred C. Nelles site, which was approved for residential units as well as retail and open space • A 90,000 square foot shopping

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center anchored by Orchard Supply Hardware at the former Ford/Cadillac site The addition of Applebee’s, Starbucks and Jersey Mike’s at the former Saturn site Chick-fil-A at the Whittwood Town Center BevMo! And Aldi Market at the Friendly Hills Bowl site New residential townhome projects at both the former Masonic Lodge on Beverly Boulevard and at the corner of Hadley Street and Magnolia Avenue

We are also getting closer to seeing a much anticipated transformation take place in Uptown Whittier. In partnership with property owners, the City proposes a Community Benefit Assessment District to establish a long-term vision for Uptown and open the door for millions of dollars in redevelopment bonds to fund infrastructure improvements including streetscape design, sewer and water line upgrades, and a parking structure. Whittier is a special place and this year we will focus some of our efforts on what makes Whittier unique: its nonprofits, schools, faith institutions, public safety personnel and veterans. The Chamber will host its annual “Salute to Service” program during Wake Up Whittier on May 18. This is always a wonderful opportunity to meet and connect with our many local nonprofits and learn more about the countless services they offer our community. Many key representatives from these nonprofits, schools and afterschool programs will join us in Denver this June to help Whittier compete for (and win!) the National Civic League’s AllAmerica City award. Additionally, at my request, the City has begun the work of establishing a “Whittier Day” at the Los Angeles County Fair which will take place later this summer and feature a parade and presentation of our local heroes. Watch for more information to follow and join us as we show our Whittier hometown pride! Bring your little ones to meet our officers at the Police Open House & Kiddie Fun Run on May 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and show your support for the Whittier Community Foundation by cheering on local dancers at Dancing with the Whittier Stars on May 25th and 26th at the Community Center. I look forward to sharing my vision for Whittier at the upcoming State of the City address, alongside City Manager Jeff Collier, on Thursday, June 16, at the Radisson.

Whittier Sponsors Health Faire and Police Open House Whittier will hold its annual Community Health Faire and Police Department Open House from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, May 14 at City Hall, 13230 Penn Street. This annual free event is sponsored by the City of Whittier, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Police departments, the Whittier Social Services Commission and PIH Health, and the public is invited to enjoy a lively day. Returning to the event is the everpopular Kiddie-K Fun Run, which will begin at 10 a.m. The run will be onequarter mile for children 1 to 5 years old and one-half mile for youngsters 6 to 12 years. Pre-registration for the Run will be accepted at the Parnell Park, 15300 Lambert Road, and the Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington

Avenue until Friday, May 6. Registration on the day of the Run will begin at 9 a.m. Registration forms may be downloaded from the City of Whittier website, www.cityofwhittier.org. Children participating in the Fun Run will receive a race number and medal. T-shirts will also be available on a firstcome, first served basis. Other activities for the day include tours of the Police Station, demonstrations from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, health screenings, healthy lifestyle information and rock climbing. Healthy snacks will be available for purchase. For more information on this event, contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 567-9400 or the Police Department at (562) 567-9200.

“M “Movies Mov Mo ovies e Under es Under T Un The Th he e Stars” Sta ars rs” Family Series at Parnell Park “The Good Dinosaur” is the first in a series of four family-oriented “Movies under the Stars – Family Film Series” which will be presented at Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Road, on Saturday, June 4. “The Good Dinosaur,” which is rated PG, will begin at dusk. The free movies are shown on a 28-foot inflatable movie screen, and are sponsored by the Whittier Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. The other movies in this family-oriented Summer evening series are: “Minions,” rated PG, on Saturday, July 2; “Star Wars – The Force Awakens,” rated PG-13, on Saturday, August 6; and “Maleficent,” rated PG, on Saturday, September 3. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for festival-style seating and a picnic while enjoying the movie. Those attending are reminded that pets, barbeques and alcoholic beverages are not allowed. For more information on the “Movies under the Stars – Family Series,” contact Parnell Park at (562) 567-9450.

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Captain Michael Davis Senior citizens are a common target for financial scams. According to Investor Protection Trust, one in five Americans over the age of 65 has been financially swindled. There are numerous reasons why seniors are commonly targeted by scam artists. They are most likely to have a “nest egg,” own their home and/or have excellent credit — all of which make them attractive to con artists. They are generally more trusting of others. They are less likely to report fraud because they don’t know who to report it to, are too ashamed at having been scammed or don’t know they have been scammed. Types of scams that tend to target seniors can include everything from phone and e-mail scams to the involuntary transfer of property and financial assets to known caregivers. By one estimate, seniors lose over $2.9 billion annually to financial abuse. The most recent and common technique used by criminals to target senior citizens is the “relative or friend in need” email or phone call. In this scam, the victim receives a call or email supposedly from a grandchild or relative in trouble abroad and needing money urgently. Usually the excuse is that the cash is needed to post bail and that payment must be in the way of a wire transfer – this is a dead giveaway for a scam. In a particularly nasty variation,

victims were told their grandchild had been kidnapped and that they had to pay a ransom. In some cases, the crooks knew something about the grandchild and used an accomplice to impersonate their voice. Even more cunningly, they earlier phoned the genuine grandchild, pretending to be from a cell phone company, telling them to switch off their phone for a maintenance project, thus preventing the grandparent from checking the story. In a more automated fashion, a malicious virus that scans email address books may send an email to all contacts, carrying the owner’s name as the sender. In most cases, the story involves a vacation gone horribly wrong as a result of a robbery and the “friend” is in need of a wire transfer to afford transportation back home. While many recipients may discard the email, senior citizens may act on their emotions without verifying the story. Whether you are a senior citizen reading this article or a relative, or friend of a senior citizen, please follow or make sure they follow the suggestions listed below: • Don’t give personal or financial information to an unknown caller, and don’t provide such information for unsolicited e-mail or Internet messages. • Never pay money to win a prize or enter a sweepstakes • Attempt to contact the sender using previously authenticated methods, such as their cell phone number or by visiting their home. If you realize that you have been a victim of the scam and wired money, contact the police department immediately. Source: BBB, scambusters.org

Michael Davis is a Captain with the Whittier Police Department and can be reached at (562) 567-9253 or via email at mdavis@cityofwhittier.org.

Whittier Nights at the Hollywood Bowl Tickets On Sale Tickets are on sale for the 2016 Whittier Nights at the Hollywood Bowl season featuring two exciting concerts: “Chicago,” the highly popular rock ‘n’ roll band, will be on Saturday, July 2. In addition to patriotic music, “Chicago” will perform many of their classic hits, including “Saturday in the Park,” and “You’re my Inspiration.” As this concert is near the Independence Day holiday, fireworks will also be featured. “John Williams” Maestro of the Movies,” will be on Saturday, September 3. With the release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” prominent movie composer Williams will conduct music from the new score, along with other favorite music from the movie series set in a galaxy far, far, away. David Newman, Bowl Movie Night Maestro, will also conduct a thrilling first half of film score classics, including a selection of film clips shown on the big screen. Ticket prices for “Chicago” are $33, $40 or $48, and prices for John Williams are $37, $44 or $52, depending on which seating section is desired. The ticket price includes the tickets, transportation and parking. The deadline to purchase tickets for Chicago is Friday, May 6, and the deadline for John Williams is Friday, July 1. There are no refunds and

performances are subject to change. Order forms may be obtained at City facilities or through the City website, www.cityofwhittier.org. Tickets are limited and seating is done on a first-come, first-served basis. Concertgoers attending as a group need to order all of their tickets at the same time, and it is recommended that groups order early so group seating may be arranged. Both individual orders and the group chair for group purchases will be contacted approximately two weeks before each concert to pick up their tickets and bus information from Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Road. The buses for both concerts will leave promptly at 5:30 p.m. from Whittier City Hall, 13230 Penn Street, and return at approximately 12 midnight. Concertgoers may pack a meal to eat at the Bowl before the concert, and food is also available for purchase at the Bowl. Those attending are also reminded to dress accordingly for an outdoor evening concert. Seats are wooden bench seats, so bringing a seat cushion or blanket for comfort is recommended. For more information on Whittier Nights at the Hollywood Bowl, contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 567-9450.

Whittier’s ever-popular Summer Concerts in the Park will feature a wonderful variety of musical entertainment, designed to appeal to all ages and musical tastes. The concerts will begin earlier this Summer on Mondays from June 27 through August 8 at Central Park, 6532 Friends Avenue, and Thursday, June 30 through August 4 at Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Road. The concerts are held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Due to the Independence Day holiday, there will not be a concert at Central Park on Monday. July 4. However, the City will hold its annual Flag Raising Ceremony and Freedom Walk at Palm Park the morning of July 4. The free concerts are sponsored by the Whittier City Council, Whittier Cultural Arts and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commissions, Whittier Cultural Arts Foundation,

Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe and the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. Seating is festival-style and concertgoers may bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfort while they enjoy music under the stars. Those attending the concerts are reminded that pets, barbeques and alcoholic beverages are not allowed. The Summer concerts truly offer something for everyone’s tastes. Residents may spend an evening picnicking in the park with family and friends while listening to quality musical entertainment. Better yet, don’t worry about dinner. Enjoy the variety of freshly-cooked food, including desserts, on sale by food vendors at the park. For more information on the Summer 2016 Concerts in the Park, contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 567-9400 or vsantana@cityofwhittier.org.

The concert schedule is as follows:

CENTRAL PARK June 27 ................................ “Woody and the Longboards” – Beach Boys Tribute July 11.....................................................................“Blackburn County” – Country July 18 ............................................................................“Swing Cats” – Big Band July 25 ........................................................ “The Band Fresh” – Latin and Top 40 August 1 ................................................. “The Skinny Little Twits” – Classic Rock August 8 ......................................................................... “DSB” – Journey Tribute

PARNELL PARK June 30 .......................................................................“Mariachi Divas” – Mariachi July 7 ...................................................... “Scot Bruce” – Elvis, the Younger Years July 14 .........................................................“Heartache Tonight” – Eagles Tribute July 21 ....................................................................... “Smooth” – Santana Tribute In conjunction with the Whittier Chamber’s “Shop Local Community Expo” event July 28 .......................................................... “Hard Days Night” – Beatles Tribute August 4 ............................................................................“Stone Soul” – Motown In conjunction with the Police Department’s “National Night Out” program.

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AB 2827 (Levine; D-San Rafael) Product Labels AB 1948 (Wagner; R-Irvine) Meal and Limits frivolous litigation against businesses that include “Made in the U.S.A.” or “Made Rest Period Penalty Reduces unnecessary litigation by in California” on labels by providing such specifying that the one-hour premium pay businesses with a limited right to cure any penalty for a missed meal or rest period is alleged minor violation. the sole remedy for the violation. SB 269 (Roth; D-Riverside) Incentivizing Disability Access and AB 2461 (Grove; R-Bakersfield) Private Education Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform Protects against meritless litigation by Seeks to limit frivolous litigation and claims focusing a representative action under regarding construction-related accessibility PAGA to four Labor Code sections instead violations by providing businesses that have proactively sought to become ADA of the entire Labor Code. compliant with an opportunity to resolve AB 2462 (Grove; R-Bakersfield) Private any identified violations. Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform SB 1142 (Moorlach; R-Costa Mesa) Reduces meritless litigation costs by ADA Reform allowing an employer 33 days to cure any Reduces meritless litigation costs while alleged Labor Code violation before a civil protecting disability access by providing a action may be filed. business with 120 days to cure any alleged violation in a demand letter before a civil AB 2463 (Grove; R-Bakersfield) Private action may be filed. Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform Reduces meritless litigation costs by SB 1306 (J. Stone; R-Temecula) capping the penalties an employee Consumer Legal Remedies Act may receive under PAGA at $1,000 per Creates fairness in the application of aggrieved employee. this law as applied to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by amending it to allow a “prevailing party” to recover attorney’s fees instead of allowing only a defendant to recover attorney’s fees when the action was filed in bad faith.

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Picture this…you and your family or friends are enjoying a beautiful outdoor dining experience in a charming, historic building that transforms you back to the 1920s. Well, that is the vision and plan for Auntie’s Bakery and Café which will be opening in Uptown at 6506 Greenleaf Avenue this summer after some serious construction setbacks. What started out as an interior upgrade of the 100 year old historic building, turned into the discovery of structural inefficiencies leading to the building being deemed unsafe by the City of Whittier Building and Safety Department. Because of this, the main structure had to be demolished and new, secure footings had to be put in place. Rest assured, however, that when Auntie’s Bakery and Café is rebuilt, the style will be identical to what was there. The new building will be built to look exactly the same as it looked when it was first constructed 100 years ago. “We will be using a lot of the same wood, windows and redwood siding just as they did 100 years ago, “ stated CJ Carty from local Whittier contractor Carty General Contracting. “The main difference is we will be using all energy efficient materials on the inside structure to help maintain sustainability and be environmentally conscious,” he continued. Many of the same materials from the demolished building will be reused to reflect the historic look and feel. Although Auntie’s restaurant’s opening was placed on hold, Auntie’s is active in

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Whittier at the weekly Friday Farmer’s Market. Vegan pastries and chocolate chip cookies are sell outs there and people are traveling from outside of the city to purchase them. “We are proud to introduce vegan and gluten-free options to Whittier,” stated co-owner Gio Alonso. Once opened, Auntie’s will also feature specialty breakfasts with inventive dishes, bakery items such as bread, muffins, cookies and pastries and organic options. Catering will also be available. Auntie’s is truly excited about being a part of Whittier. Owner and Whittier native Leeba Lessin loves that Whittier is a multi-generational city. She wanted to create a place that families will cherish to go and have a relaxing breakfast while enjoying an historic building. In addition to front and side patio dining, Auntie’s will feature an outdoor, private event space that will hold up to 80 people and will be perfect for company events, showers and parties. For more information, please contact info@ auntieswhittier.com.

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are here for the City of Whittier. To our existing members, thank you. And now I ask for your direct support by finding one or two new businesses to join the Chamber. Remember, we are stronger together. If we each do this it will have a great impact on our community. (Next month I will tell you the story of The Loudest Sound, a story that illustrates the importance of everyone’s participation.) Finally, I would like to congratulate our two newly-elected city officials. Joe Vinatieri is the first ever Whittier Mayor elected by popular vote, and Josue Alvarado is the first city council member elected from the newly-formed District One. The voters of Whittier have spoken and I ask everyone to unite behind Mayor Vinatieri and the entire city council. Let’s bring our community back together and continue to build toward a bright future. Thank you for your support and now I ask you.. where are you eating tonight?

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CalChamber Releases 2016 Job Killer List The California Chamber of Commerce released a preliminary list of job killer bills to call attention to the negative impact that 19 proposed measures would have on California’s job climate and economic recovery if they were to become law. More bills are expected to be added to the list as legislation is amended. The status of job killer bills can be tracked on www.cajobkillers.com or by following @CAJobKillers on Twitter. “These job killer bills represent the worst of the worst legislative proposals currently under consideration by lawmakers,” said Allan Zaremberg, President and

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SB 1150 (Leno; D-San Francisco) Erodes Housing Availability — Increases risk and the cost of residential loans by allowing a party not on the mortgage loan to interfere with appropriate foreclosures and creates a private right of action for violations of overly complex and burdensome requirements.

AB 2667 (Thurmond; D-Richmond) Arbitration Agreements Discrimination — Unfairly discriminates against arbitration agreements and therefore is likely preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act, which will lead to confusion and litigation, by prohibiting arbitration of Unruh Civil Rights violations made as a condition of a contract for SB 1318 (Wolk; D-Davis) Erodes goods or services. Housing Affordability — Inappropriately leverages necessary affordable housing AB 2879 (M. Stone; D-Scotts Valley) in order to solve infrastructure issues Employment Arbitration Agreements with the consequence that the housing Discrimination — Unfairly discriminates won’t be built by imposing requirements against arbitration agreements and on water or waste water districts to serve is likely preempted by the Federal certain communities first. Arbitration Act, which will lead to confusion and litigation, by prohibiting Increased Labor Costs an employer from requiring an individual who is a member of the military to sign AB 1727 (Gonzalez; D–San Diego) a mandatory arbitration agreement as a P r i c e - S e t t i n g b y I n d e p e n d e n t Contractors — Harms consumers and condition of employment. the California economy by essentially Affordable Housing Barriers allowing independent contractors in almost every industry to collaborate AB 2162 (Chu; D-San Jose) Erodes and set prices for their services as well Housing Affordability — Increases the as other terms and conditions of their cost of and delays housing and other contracts, which will raise prices for development projects by eliminating consumers as well as subject them to existing mitigation options for impacts costly litigation with the threat of triple to oak woodlands under the California damages if consumers terminate those Environmental Quality Act and instead contracts. imposes an entirely new and separate permitting process for the removal of SB 878 (Leyva; D-Chino Mandated even one valley oak tree. Scheduling Requirement — Eliminates worker flexibility and exposes employers to AB 2502 (Mullin; D-South San Francisco/ costly penalties, litigation, and government Chiu; D-San Francisco) Erodes Housing enforcement, by mandating employers in Affordability — Increases the cost the retail, grocery, or restaurant workplace, and reduces the supply of housing by including employers who have hybrid authorizing local governments as condition operations that include a retail or restaurant of development to impose a costly and section, to provide a 21-day work schedule inflexible price-controlled inclusionary and then face penalties and litigation if the housing requirement and, in doing so, employer changes the schedule with less legislatively repeals an established court than 7 days notice, even when the change decision upholding developers’ ability to set is at the request of the employee. initial rental rates for new dwelling units.

CEO of the California Chamber of Commerce. “As everyone knows, California has areas that are booming economically and other areas that are stagnating. Each part of California has unique problems and these job killers will negatively impact future economic growth” Stated Whittier Chamber Board President Chris Hardeman, “We are watching these bills closely and communicating with legislators on behalf of our businesses here in Whittier. Some of these bills should not be made into law.” The preliminary list of 2016 job killer bills are as follows: S B 11 6 6 ( J a c k s o n ; D - S a n t a Barbara) Imposes New Maternity and Paternity Leave Mandate — Unduly burdens and increases costs of small employers, with as few as 5 employees, as well as large employers by requiring 12 weeks of protected employee leave for maternity or paternity leave, in addition to up to four months of existing pregnancy disability leave, for employees who have worked for the employer one day, as well as exposing employers with 50 or more employees to lawsuits for failing to provide 24 weeks of protected leave in a 12-month period.

the Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources to cede aspects of its permitting authority to the regional water quality control board.

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ACA 8 (Bloom; D-Santa Monica) Lowers Vote Requirement for Tax Increases — Adds complexity and uncertainty to the current tax structure and pressure to increase taxes on commercial, industrial and residential property owners by giving local governments new authority to enact special taxes for storm and wastewater infrastructure, including parcel taxes, by lowering the vote threshold from twothirds to fifty-five percent.

SB 899 (Hueso; D-San Diego) Increased Meritless Litigation Costs — Drives up consumer costs and increases frivolous litigation similar to the disability access lawsuits in California, by prohibiting a retailer or grocery store from discriminating against a person on the basis of gender with the price of goods and subjecting them to a minimum $4,000 of damages for each violation. California Oil Production Barriers AB 1759 (Bonta; D-Alameda) Gas Price Increase — Jeopardizes the production of California based fuel by banning the use of hydrogen fluoride and hydrofluoric acid at facilities that use more than 250 gallons and are located within two miles of a residence, notwithstanding the fact that there are significant safety regulations in place at the local, state and federal levels. AB 1882 (Williams; D-Santa Barbara) Gas Price Increase — Jeopardizes the production of California based fuel by substantially complicating the existing permitting process for the Underground Injection Control program by imposing duplicative requirements and requiring

AB 2729 (Williams; D-Santa Barbara/ Thurmond; D-Richmond) Gas Price Increase — Jeopardizes the production of California based fuel supply and increases costs to the industry by revising the definition of an idle well and requiring permanent closure of 25% of California’s longterm idle wells each year.

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AB 2782 (Bloom; D-Santa Monica) — threatens jobs in the beverage, retail and restaurant industries by arbitrarily and unfairly targeting certain beverages for a new tax in order to fund health programs. To the extent AB 2782 has its intended effect of reducing consumption, employers engaged in the production, distribution, retail, and restaurant industry will have to mitigate that loss through reduction of costs in other areas, including labor. The business community consistently maintains that if a tax is necessary, it should be only temporary and broadbased so that the impact is minimized as the tax burden is shared by all instead of an individual business or industry.

2015 Job Killer Carry-over Bills Burdensome Environmental Regulation SB 32 (Pavley; D-Agoura Hills) Slows Economic Growth — Increases costs for California businesses, makes them less competitive and discourages economic growth by adopting further greenhouse gas emission reductions for 2030 without regard to the impact on individuals, jobs and the economy.

SB 654 (de León; D-Los Angeles) Creates Unworkable Hazardous Waste Permitting Process — Discourages investment in upgrading and improving hazardous waste facilities by shutting down hazardous waste facilities if the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) fails to take final action on the permit renewal application within a specified timeframe, even if the permit applicant acted diligently and in good faith throughout the permit application process.

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SB 3 (Leno; D-San Francisco) Automatic Minimum Wage Increase — Unfairly imposes a potential 50% increase in the minimum wage by 2022 (actually an 87% increase over an 8-year period when combined with the last increase just implemented in January 2016), and automatically adjusts minimum wage beyond 2018 according to national inflation, with no “offramps” to suspend the indexing if employers are struggling with other economic factors or costs.

SCA 5 (Hancock; D-Berkeley) Split Roll — Undermines the protections of Proposition 13 by unfairly targeting commercial property owners and increasing their property taxes by assessing their property based upon current fair market value instead of acquired value. Such costs will ultimately be passed on to consumers and tenants through higher prices and will result in job loss as businesses struggle to absorb such a dramatic tax increase.

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Cetera Advisor Networks – Chris George (562) 945-7787

Americana Tax Planning (562) 383-9011

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Wells Fargo (562) 945-1511

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Brickhouse Pizza (562) 693-9523 Stuft Pizza

Pro-Tech Carpet & Tile Care (562) 447-4300

The Air Conditioning Guy

Yogurtland Whittier (562) 698-1909

Tony’s Pizza

Star Kleaners (562) 415-8676

Norwalk-La Mirada Plumbing + HVAC (562) 868-7777

Cleaning Services

So Cool Air Conditioning & Heating

L.A. Estate Services (562) 331-3394

Landscaping/ Tree Service

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Specialty Off the Hook Fish Grill (562) 696-6191

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The Bottle Room (562) 696-8000

Wowo’s Smokin’ Hot BBQ & Catering (562) 273-5473

Merry Maids (562) 697-5901

H E A LT H / F I T N E S S

Star Kleaners (562) 415-8676

Dance Studio

Burger

Star Electric

Vitamins/ Supplements

Gym

General Contractor

Four Bricks (562) 693-6100 Radisson Hotel Whittier (562) 945-8511

The Coffee WINNER Bean & Tea Leaf Forkin Good Café Mimo’s Café Starbucks (562) 945-0054

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Brian Novak, D.M.D., Inc. (562) 947-7811

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California Grill (562) 907-7017

Phlight (562) 789-0578 Setá (562) 698-3355

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Flowers

Laura’s Boutique (562) 318-8566

Flowers by Angelina

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Doctor R Brent Gray, M.D.

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The Wishing Well (562) 464-9474

Healthways Medical Group

The Wonder Emporium (562) 691-2360

Shannon G’s Flowers, Party Planning, Gifts & More (562) 789-5808

Furniture

Photographer

A to Z Mart

Ashley French Photography (562) 833-3627

Michael Maguire, D.O.

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Friends Chiropractic (562) 698-1275 Healthways Medical Group Nadina De Souza, D.C.

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Say Cheese Photography (562) 698-0530

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Two Felons Skate Shop

Crystal Marquis

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Visiting Angels (562) 947-5390

Melissa Robertson, Ph.D. (562) 696-3848

AcuVision Family Optometry (562) 696-1883

The Whole Child (562) 692-0383

Rebecca Merlino Photography

DialMED Home Care (562) 464-0295

Optometry

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Michaels Furniture (562) 696-2999

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SPIRITT Family Services (562) 903-7000 x121

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King Richard’s Antique Center

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Comfort Keepers (714) 521-9955

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Home Health Services

Whittier Hearing Center (562) 698-0581

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Four Bricks (562) 693-6100 Wine Bar

John K. Sudick, D.D.S. (562) 698-8739

Oakmont of Whittier (562) 693-8222

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Gentle Caring Family & Implant Dentistry

Brookdale Uptown Whittier (562) 945-3904

Scotty’s Family Restaurant

The Whole Child (562) 692-0383

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Off the Hook Fish Grill (562) 696-6191

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The Zen Den Spa

Veracruz Restaurant (562) 693-3274

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Ramsey Ezaki, D.D.S. (562) 947-9958

Oasis Healing Arts

El Tepeyac Cafe & Tequila Sports Bar (562) 695-2277

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Plumbing Gabriel Plumbing (562) 942-9999

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Acupuncture

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Mexican Restaurant Bizarra Capital (562) 945-2426

YMCA of Greater Whittier (562) 907-6530

Kenkou Acupuncture & Wellness (562) 686-8419

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Rousselle Termite & Pest Control (562) 692-0481

SERVPRO of Whittier (562) 698-5368

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Nonprofit Corner Cafe This is for you, nonprofit executive directors who make Whittier a wonderful place to live. Your success with your team of volunteer leaders and your hard-working staff is the focus of this new monthly column in the Whittier Chamber ’s Business Focus. This month, we’re considering your Board of Directors. Whittier’s nonprofits are blessed with many exceptional board members. The good news is that these volunteer leaders have years of experience, know just about everyone, and are connected to many organizations. That’s also the bad news. If those are the only board members you have, there is a reluctance to change from what’s worked just fine for decades. In truth, it’s not working just fine anymore. The nonprofit world is changing fast. Funding agencies shift their priorities. Legislation may require changes in operations, client service, the need for earned income, and transparency. Our most loyal contributors are aging. Clients’ needs may be changing. Communication with volunteer leaders, contributors, clients, staff, and the community has become a crucial and sometimes complicated part of your work. Challenges need quick problem-solving. Your board of directors can be your greatest partner in navigating the new-and changing--normal, or they can be just another stewardship chore. Here are four areas where you engage their minds and hearts to empower them to be fabulous board members. Board members don’t always know their role coming in. Helping them be successful is your best work ever. Relationships. Yes, at its core, the leadership team is all about relationships. Stay in relationship with your board members and support their working team relationship growth. That means giving them diverse perspectives and a respectful process for creating an inspiring vision of success. It means giving them training and education on how to be a successful board of directors together. Broader perspectives. Recruit board members from multiple generations—more than mostly Baby

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Boomers and a few Gen Xers. Consider what segments of the community are NOT already represented on your board. What skills and connections do you need to pull off your vision of the organization’s future? Then engage them in strategic growth conversations that pull them together into a powerful team for your mission’s future. Since this is the conversation that chooses your strategic path to navigate massive change, the diversity and process are crucial. Aggressive education. They need to be serious advocates in the community. Internally, do they all understand and buy into the Vision and the plan to achieve it? Do they understand the story told by your financial statements? Do they know how your operations and programs are aligned to accomplish goals? Externally, do they really know the Vision and the most effective client success stories? Do they have easy ways to share their commitment to the cause? Fundraising culture. Do your board members participate in fundraising or do they reject their responsibility to provide resources? Some are honest enough to refuse outright. Others might agree but not actually do anything. Most board members are afraid of fundraising, not wanting to go out and actually ask anyone for money. It’s not their fault; it’s human nature. Important note: It’s crucial that your board members consider your organization their first or second personal philanthropic priority or it isn’t likely they’ll participate. You can alter that culture of fear by matching their natural strengths to the segments of the fundraising cycle - prospecting, cultivating, asking, thanking, and stewardship. Some board members are actually good at asking. Depending on their personality, others will excel at creating great systems for the other functions. Give them good tools, fundraising personality assessments, and lots of encouragement. You can also model how to ask. Give board members some training then take one person with you each time you approach a major gift prospect. Keep that person involved in the follow-up process. Show them how to be successful.

Marilyn Neece is President/CEO of Neece Consulting – the Executive Director’s best friend to help align your people, resources, and operations to accomplish your vision of success. For more information, email marilyn.neece@gmail.com.

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MAY Home Tours @ Friendly Hills Home. The Whittier Historical Society is offering home tours through May 8. Tours will be offered Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. $15 per person. For more information call Whittier Museum at (562) 945-3871

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Ribbon Cutting @ Off the Hook Fish Grill (12824 Hadley St., Suite 110), 4 p.m. Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate this new Whittier business! Delicious food and networking to be enjoyed by all. For more info call (562) 698-9554

A Mystical Journey @ First United Methodist Church Pasadena (500 E. Colorado Blvd.) 4 p.m. Chorale Bel Canto presents Ralph Vaughan Williams: Five Mystical Songs. $25 general; $20 seniors; $10 students. Visit www.choralebelcanto.org for more information

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MAY 8 Mother’s Day Brunch & Lunch @ Friendly Hills Home 10 & 11 a.m., 12, 1, 2, & 3 p.m. seating times. Enjoy a tour of a redesigned Friendly Hills home and brunch or lunch. $35 per person. To purchase tickets visit www.whittiermuseum.org

H a p p y H o u r P a i n t N i t e @ R a d i s s o n H o t e l MAY 21 (7320 Greenleaf Ave.) 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy cocktails Robert Cazimero & Halau Na Kamalei @ Ruth B. while painting. $45. For more information visit Shannon Center for the Performing Arts (6760 Painter www.paintnite.com/venues/135287.html Ave.) 2 & 7:30 p.m. Enjoy music and hulu dance. $47. For more information visit www.shannoncenter.org

Lunch & Learn, hosted by the Whittier Young Professionals Group (WYPG) @ Radisson Hotel Whittier, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Learn the secrets of success from seasoned professionals. $20 per MAY 1 “Live to Give” Cut-a-Thon @ Paloma & Friends person, RSVP to the Chamber at (562) 698-9554 Salon (12922 Hadley St.) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy $20 haircuts, $20 blowdrys, music, and raffles. All MAY 13 proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society. For more Club Parnell @ Parnell Park (15390 Lambert Rd.) 6 to 10 p.m. “Latin Night” Learn the Bachata, Salsa, and Cha information contact Pattie at (562) 696-4799 Cha. Join Rudy and Maria Hernandez for an evening MAY 4 of dance lessons and fun. $10. For more information Kaleidoscope 6 Chamber Mixer & Silent Auction call (562) 567-9450 @ DoubleTree Hotel (13111 Sycamore Dr. Norwalk) 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy six times the networking, MAY 14 hors d’oeuvres, a no host bar, entertainment by Community Health Faire and Police Open House @ RMH Dance & Productions, and bid on items to Whittier City Hall (13230 Penn St.) 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. support CAPC, Inc. FREE. For more information The event will include a kiddie-k fun run, police station tours, fitness and nutrition information, and more. Free. contact CAPC at (562) 693-8826 For more information contact Angela at (562) 567-9473

Founders Day @ Central Park (6532 Friends Ave.) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy live music, entertainment, antique cars, and much more! Free. For more information call Whittier Museum (562) 945-3871

MAY 25 Dancing with the Whittier Stars @ Whittier Community Theatre (7630 Washington Ave.) 4 and 7 p.m. shows. Whittier Community Foundation’s 5th Annual Dancing with the Whittier Stars. $45. To purchase tickets call (562) 567-9400 SCORE Business Seminar @ Parnell Park (15390 Lambert Rd.) 6 p.m. Join the Whittier Chamber and SCORE for an evening seminar. Free. For more information contact Natalie at (562) 698-9554 Happy Hour Paint Nite @ Radisson Hotel (7320 Greenleaf Ave.) 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy cocktails while painting. $45. For more information visit www.paintnite.com/venues/135287.html

MAY 26 Golf Tournament @ Coyote Hills Country Club (1440 E. Bastanchury Rd. Fullerton) Join REACH for their 19th Annual “No-Name” Golf Tournament. Prices & sponsorships vary. Contact REACH for more information at (562) 946-0467

Dancing with the Whittier Stars @ Whittier Community Theatre (7630 Washington Ave.) 7 p.m. Whittier Wake Up Whittier @ Whittier Hospital (9080 Colima Community Foundation’s 5th Annual Dancing with Rd.) 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Network with local business the Whittier Stars. $45. To purchase tickets call professionals and enjoy your first meal of the day! (562) 567-9400 FREE for chamber members; $20 for non-members. For more information call Natalie at (562) 698-9554 MAY 27 Club Parnell @ Parnell Park (15390 Lambert Rd.) 6 to H a p p y H o u r P a i n t N i t e @ R a d i s s o n H o t e l 10 p.m. “Summer Kick Off Party” Join Rudy and Maria (7320 Greenleaf Ave.) 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy cocktails Hernandez for an evening of dance lessons and fun. while painting. $45. For more information visit $10. For more information call (562) 567-9450 www.paintnite.com/venues/135287.html

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CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED Ribbon Cutting @ Wowo’s Smokin’ Hot BBQ & IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY New Member Orientation and Open House Catering (13022 Whittier Blvd.) 4 p.m. Join us for a @ the Whittier Chamber office (8158 Painter Ave.) ribbon cutting, networking, and light refreshments. MAY 31 9:30 to 11 a.m. FREE and open to all current and Free & open to the public. For more information Tasty Tuesday Networking Lunch @ Corner Bakery Cafe (13515 Whittier Blvd.) 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. call (562) 698-9554 prospective members. RSVP to (562) 698-9554 Enjoy business networking and great food! $15 for Chamber members; $20 for non-members. Call Hearing Health Expo @ Liberty Community Plaza MAY 20 (14181 Telegraph Rd.) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Educational Club Parnell @ Parnell Park (15390 Lambert Rd.) 6 to (562) 698-9554 for more information event to learn about how healthy hearing contributes 10 p.m. “1960’s Night” Join Rudy and Maria Hernandez to leading a healthy life. Free. For more information for an evening of dance lessons and fun. $10. For more information call (562) 567-9450 contact Sandy at (562) 698-0581

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AROUND TOWN New Saturday Farmer’s Market benefits community, local high school students A weekly certified Farmer’s Market will be in Whittier every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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. The Whittier Host Lions Club has already secured commitments from over 40 vendors. “We think the market will grow as our Whittier neighbors find 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 five 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 more information about the Certified Farmer’s Market or the Whittier Host Lions Club, contact Doug Keeling at (562) 947-2231.

Tickets still available for Dancing with the Whittier Stars 2016 Tickets are still available for “Dancing with the Whittier Stars,” the highly popular annual event sponsored by the Whittier Community Foundation. The Foundation’s mission is to provide projects and programs to enhance the quality of life in Whittier. Proceeds from Foundation events go towards this mission. New this year, each dancer will be able to donate a portion of their fund-raising efforts to a Whittier nonprofit of their choice. Tickets for “Dancing” are $45, and there will be three performances scheduled for this year, all held at the Whittier Center Theatre, 7630 Washington Avenue at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, and 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, preceded by a reception at 6 p.m. Twelve dancers will be featured in this year’s event: Judy Bradt, A

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Whittier Museum hosting exciting events in the month of May Whittier Museum will be co-sponsoring Founders Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 in Central Park, 6532 Friends Ave. Founders Day is a free event to celebrate the history and heritage of Whittier. Don’t miss out on live music, free entertainment, antique cars, home-made bread and butter and a facial hair competition. Attendees can also pick up Whittier trail maps, play croquet, purchase food and gifts from vendors, and much more. For more information about Founders Day contact Whittier Museum at (562) 945-3871. The Whittier Historical Society is still offering Home Tours through May 8 th. The tour features a redesigned Friendly Hills Home and a New York style apartment. Tours will be offered

Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on all days except Sunday. A “Nite Lites” event will take place on Wednesday and Friday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. Nite Lites will include a tour, music, wine, beer, and hors d ouves. A special Mother’s Day breakfast and lunch will be served on Sunday, May 8th at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations must be made for lunch, Nite Lites, and Mother’s Day. For pricing and reservations call (562) 945-3871 or visit www.whittiermuseum.org. Those wanting to docent will receive a complimentary ticket for the tour. For more information contact Ginny Ball at (562) 693-0941 or the Whittier Museum at (562) 945-3871.

High school students impact the lives of children battling cancer Donna Holmes, President and Founder of From Maddi’s Closet, is very proud of the role their 15-member Junior Advisory Board has played in helping children and their families challenged with the diagnosis of childhood cancer. A number of the high school age members of the board have been involved with the organization in an unofficial capacity since 2005, working alongside their parents and friends as the organization initially took form. As these young people entered high school they asked to play a larger, more formal role in the activities involving the patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Children’s Hospital Orange County and demonstrated a strong commitment by making suggestions for patient programs at the hospitals; and eventually taking on the planning, organizing, and implementing many programs which provided for as many as 65 to 100 patients and siblings. Donna stated, “Not surprisingly members of the JAB have grown into young adults and have developed solid leadership skills over the last four years.” Jake Nye, a senior graduating from La Serna High School, shared a letter he submitted with his college application and expressed the value gained through his involvement with From Maddi’s Closet. “One day I hope I can be someone’s “Ashley.” Ashley was an eight year old girl I met while volunteering at a children’s hospital. For years I have volunteered (alongside my family) for a local charitable organization called From Maddi’s Closet, whose mission is “to spread love, hope, and joy.” I am currently the President of their Junior Advisory Board, the teen division of the charity. Our goal is to help children with cancer, whether it be through raising money for research or visiting the hospital for events or activities. One weekend on my way to an event, I was thinking that my volunteering could make such a difference to these kids and their families; however, I never imagined how it would impact me. Ashley, who was in a wheelchair, unable to steady her head or hands and difficult to understand because her illness had affected her speech, came into the room with such joy and laughter, it helped shape the person I want to be. I remember her struggle as she tried to write her name on a piece of paper. At first I felt sorry for her, but it wasn’t long before I realized what a gift she was to the world. I don’t know if Ashley is even alive today, but in her short life I imagine she affected more people than some of us who live to be a hundred. She was grateful for her life, she had a sense of humor that lit up the room, and she didn’t let any disability stop her from having a great day. I remember that she left the room for a short while to see the doctor and returned loudly stating “ok everyone, I’m back!” She then told her mom she thought she should be a volunteer for Maddi’s Closet. She was definitely the one spreading love, hope, and joy that day. Ashley taught me that I could (and should) be happy and grateful in any circumstance, but most importantly that my attitude and actions had the ability to change someone’s life. If Ashley could have such an impact on me that day, even with her disabilities and unfortunate circumstances, then there was no excuse for me to not make a difference and impact others’ lives. I grew stronger after meeting Ashley, and feel grateful for my time with her, because it gave me a more positive perspective on my life. I choose to have a positive outlook and find gratitude in even the most mundane things, like being able to write my name. From my time with Ashley, I realized no matter what I was going through, I could spread love, hope, and joy. I hope one day someone remembers or speaks about me the way I think of that little girl who I met for just a short time. She may have been fighting for her own life, but she taught me how to live mine.” Upon reading Jake’s letter, Ashley’s mother shared with Ashley the impact on others that she had made. Donna noted that this is just one of a number of heart-warming stories shared by truly wonderful volunteers and families who experience the inpatient and outpatient hospital programs and services funded through public donations. 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 at www.frommaddiscloset.org or mailed to their corporate office at 15519 Surrey Lane, La Mirada, CA 90638.

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AROUND TOWN SOLA Lions Club to hold golf tournament in June SOLA (Special Olympics LA) Lions Club of Whittier is once again hosting a Fundraiser Golf Tournament at the California Country Club in Whittier on June 10. Last year’s golf tournament was their first ever and they raised $10,000 to help support local Special Olympic Athletes in swimming, basketball, bowling and softball tournaments all held at local venues. The Mission of the SOLA Lions Club is “to take an active interest and participate in the mission and vision of the Special Olympics, to help provide sports and training programs for any individual

with intellectual disabilities and thereby improve their lives and the lives of everyone they touch.” SOLA Lions Club of Whittier was chartered in March 2009 and is the third Lions Club in the world formed to serve Special Olympics. Anyone interested in golfing or contributing to their 2nd annual golf tournament should contact current Club President Susie Ausdal Mills at (562) 480-0096 or Golf Chair Susan Sones at (562) 696-5200. This is a fun event and you’ll have a great time while supporting a GREAT organization!

16 Annual Uptown Whittier Car Show to be held on June 4th The 16th Annual Uptown Whittier Car Show will be held on Saturday, June 4th. It’s a fantastic family event that features 400600 cars on display and attracts between 10-20,000 visitors to the Historic Uptown Whittier business district. Attendance is free and open to the public. There will be entertainment all day at three stage areas with multiple bands, dance performances, and several contests. You won’t want to miss the incredible Military Vehicle Display with over 20 vintage military jeeps, trucks and other specialty vehicles. While you’re strolling, check in on the vendor and sponsor booths scattered throughout the venue, festival snacks and refreshments, and a wonderful Kid’s Zone with rides and fun activities. The event is hosted by the Whittier Uptown Association with help from promoters, the Whittier Area Schools Dads’ Club and the Tribe Car Club. Register your car now! Show off your polished and pimped road machine to thousands of visitors. Download registration forms from www.WhittierUptown.org. There are now more categories to include everything from antiques to modern luxury exotics. Whether you own a stylish classic roadster, a high octane V-8 muscle car, a bomber, or an unfinished beater, don’t miss out on the fun this summer. Car show judges will be on hand to rate and compare cars competing for trophies. All car entries receive a collectible 2016 Car Show T-Shirt and dash plaque

included in the entry fee. Send in your registration form before May 27th to take advantage of a discounted entry fee. Be sure to enter to receive a discounted entry fee. This year enjoy: - Live music: multiple bands will perform all day playing your favorite classic rock, blues, and oldies - Visit the spectacular Military Vehicle Display with a veterans information area - Kids will enjoy riding powered pintsized replica cars: Corvette, Dodge Viper, F1 Racers, F150 truck & more - Grab a great snack from one of the festival food vendors: kettle corn, agua frescas, shave ice, and other favorites - Calendar Girl Contest - compete for your chance to appear on the cover of the WUA 2017 Calendar - Little Miss Vintage Contest, where your favorite little girl can dress up in her best vintage style - Young Gents Contest, little boys can get into the retro fun too - Performance by Memories Swing Dance Team - Sport your best 50’s style rockabilly outfit and get in the vintage classic spirit If you have any questions, please contact Marilyn McCarty at the Whittier Uptown Association office at (562) 696-2662 or email: info@whittieruptown.org.

Chorale Bel Canto presents A Mystical Journey Chorale Bel Canto presents A Mystical Journey on Saturday, May 14 at 4 p.m. featuring Ralph Vaughan Williams, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Chorale Bel Canto. The concert will take place at First United Methodist Church located at 500 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, 91101. Guests can enjoy a free art exhibit prior to the show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit will display local artists’ works in conjunction with the spring concert. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $20 for seniors, and $10 for students. Visit www.choralebelcanto.org to purchase tickets.

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Soroptimist International of Whittier continues the fight against sex trafficking Soroptimist International of Whittier invites the community to their noon meeting on Tuesday, May 24 at the Radisson Hotel, Uptown Whittier. The day’s program will focus on fighting against human trafficking and is presented by Journey Out, a Los Angeles based non-profit that has been leading the fight to freedom through 35 years of service. They support victims and survivors of sex trafficking in L.A. Dr. Stephanie Powell, Executive Director, will be the guest speaker. Her unique insight into the world of sexual exploitation and trafficking is gained through her 30 years with the LAPD as Vice Sergeant. Soroptimist International of Whittier are seeking local women who want to serve other women and girls and they invite you to join them for lunch to learn more about what they do. They meet every Tuesday at noon. The cost for lunch is $18. For more information email Membership Chair, Ana Maria Jimenez, at info@siwhittier.org.

Beverly Hospital Foundation announces Paradise Ball Beverly Hospital Foundation will be holding their Paradise Ball on June 25 at Pacific Palms Resort in Industry Hills. They anticipate over 300 patrons, doctors, and community supporters to be in attendance. They are currently seeking silent auction donations including larger items that can be auctioned alone or smaller items that

can be placed in a basket. Those who donate items will be listed in the gala’s program book. Your generous support will enable Beverly Hospital to continue to provide care “Where Experience and Compassion Matter.” For more information contact Les Fujimoto, CFRE, at lfujimoto@beverly.org or (323) 725-4264.

Whittier observes Memorial Day May 30 The Whittier City Council invites residents to join with them and representatives from the armed forces to remember our fallen soldiers in a special Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 30, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Peace Memorial at City Hall, 13230 Penn Street. The Memorial Day event will pay tribute to Whittier citizens who have fallen in all wars, and will also honor those who are currently serving so that we are able to live in peace and security. For more information on Memorial Day Observance, contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 567-9470.

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Bob Downey & Sons’ West Whittier Paint Co. (562) 692-7214 What is your favorite local business? The Rusty Monk. I love their selection of craft beer. I’m a blonde ale kind of girl.

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California Grill (562) 907-7017 What do you get most out of being a chamber member? My business has benefited from the resources that the chamber provides to us. Not only do you have the opportunity to attend events but you meet like minded business owners who believe in their community as much as you do.

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Family Church Whittier (562) 698-6737x11 If you could travel anywhere right now where would you be? New Orleans! Their food, the people and their haunted mansions.

What is one thing you wish you knew before you started your business? I wish I knew how much I was going to have to go out of my comfort zone in order to become successful. It wasn’t until I joined the chamber and attended a Wake Up Whittier that I started learning out of the box marketing techniques.

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MORTGAGE BROKERS & LENDING South Pacific Financial Corp. Tania Adame 7002 Washington Ave. Suite 301, Whittier, CA 90602 Phone: (562) 733-3486 Email: tadame@spfcnet.com • Website: www.spfcnet.com South Pacific Financial Corporation was founded in 1983. The secret to their success has always been the knowledge and experience of their officer force. They realize the importance of making sure a loan will work within the first 24 hours. A denial 30 days into the process is unacceptable. South Pacific Financial offers a full spectrum of mortgage products. SPFC can service your first time homebuyer with the CHF Down Payment Assistance program, as well as finance the moving up clients with Jumbo products, along with every step in between. South Pacific Financial prides itself on being an exceptional service provider to the real estate community. Visit their Whittier location for more information.

My experience with the Whittier Chamber of Commerce has been amazing. When I first joined, I did not know what to expect. I was nervous and felt intimidated. Then after attending my first event, "Wake Up Whittier" all of those feelings went away. Everyone was so welcoming! From the chamber staff, ambassadors to fellow business owners, everyone had hands down been wonderful! I cannot boast enough about the people I've had the opportunity to connect with. The chamber events such as " Wake Up Whittier " and " Tasty Tuesday" have allowed me to meet driven professional men and women who truly care about working together in order to enhance the quality of one another's business. Corrina Vargas, CARSTAR La Habra Collision

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