Group introduces provisional members
Four women, including one from La Cañada Flintridge, were recently introduced as provisional members of the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts during the group’s recent meeting at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Provisional Chair Barbara Lakes explained the newcomers are nicknamed the Gems “because each gemstone is unique with a special color, birthplace and story.”
Patricia Kent (Emerald) of Quartz Hill owns a construction company; Melinda Marston (Ruby) of San Marino is a residential real estate broker; Catherine Smith (Sapphire) of La Cañada Flintridge is a former lawyer and current stay-at-home mom; and Tracie Thompson (Pearl) of Lakewood is assistant vice president and risk officer of a financial services company in Beverly Hills.
“The backbone of our organization is our dedicated volunteers,” stated PSHA President Gretchen McNally. “We are indeed fortunate to have again a group of Provisionals ready to take on the challenge of Showcase.”
Active PSHA members Debra Qurtman, Cora Handayan, Elsa Balding and Marsha Seyffert will mentor the provisional members as the organization, which is perhaps best known for its annual Pasadena Showcase House of Design, gears up for the 2016 event scheduled for April 17 to May 15.
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Carol Cormaci, carol.cormaci@latimes.com
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