Organizations: DAR conference draws about 400
Members of the Don José Verdugo Chapter of the California State Society Daughters of the American Revolution gathered last month for the state organization’s 108th Annual Conference, attended by about 400 people.
The local chapter, which draws on membership from La Cañada and neighboring communities, joined other California chapters in marking 125 years as part of the National Society DAR.
The conference included meetings and special events, among them a National Defense luncheon program by Veteran’s PATH, an organization assisting veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Don José Verdugo DAR members and guests had additional reason to celebrate as La Cañada Flintridge member Elaine La Marr’s granddaughter, Heidi Annalisa Kielpinski, escorted by her grandfather Donald La Marr, was presented as one of 10 debutantes during the celebratory dinner. California DAR established the debutante presentation in 1964 to encourage membership in DAR.
Any woman 18 and older who can prove blood-line descent from an ancestor who aided in the American independence effort is eligible to become a member of DAR. To learn more call (818) 249-5472.
Oakmont League fundraiser slated
The Oakmont League will host a boutique, luncheon and fashion show themed “America the Beautiful” at the Glendale Hilton Hotel on Saturday, April 16. The event, which will feature fashions from Robert Ellis, will get underway at 10 a.m.
Proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward scholarships to area high school students as well as students who attend Glendale Community College. They also support Hillside School, Glendale Healthy Kids, Glendale College Center for Students with Disabilities and Glendale Unified School District Scholastic Bowl.
For more information and to purchase tickets send an email to oakmontleague@gmail.com or call Judy Mendicina at (818) 212-3525.
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JPL engineer to talk Mars at group’s scholarship luncheon
A JPL thermal systems engineer, Daniel Zayas, will be the featured speaker on Saturday, April 16, when the Glendale Area Alumnae Panhellenic hosts its annual scholarship luncheon themed “Mars — A Journey of Discovery.”
The luncheon will be held at Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale. The event starts with registration and social hour at 11 a.m. Reservations are required and must be received by Friday, April 8. Cost per adult is $60, and children 12 or younger will have a children’s lunch for $35. A reservation includes valet parking, an opportunity to win the table centerpiece and one raffle ticket.
Funds raised from the event will be used to provide scholarships for eligible area high school senior girls and active college NPC sorority members. To learn more about the luncheon or to request an invitation, email glenpanbenefit@gmail.com. For more information about the organization, visit www.glendalepanhellenic.org.
Descanso director to lead talk at Kiwanis-AM meeting
David R. Brown, the executive director of Descanso Gardens Guild, Inc., will be the featured speaker when members of the Kiwanis-AM club gather on Wednesday, April 13. The meeting, which gets underway at 7:15 a.m., will be held at Lutheran Church in the Foothills, 1700 Foothill Blvd. and is open to the public. A continental breakfast will be served.
Brown joined Descanso Gardens in mid-2005. He has extensive nonprofit leadership experience, including a 14-year stint as president and chief executive of Art Center College of Design.
Following his Art Center career, Brown concentrated his efforts on consulting and writing for five years before accepting the offer to serve at Descanso Gardens. Prior to coming to California in 1985, the Maine native was a senior marketing executive with a corporation headquartered on the East Coast.
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Carol Cormaci, carol.cormaci@latimes.com
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