L.A. Chamber Has Itself a Ball
Master of ceremonies Alex Trebek came up with a few spontaneous laughs and entertainer Maureen McGovern concluded the proceedings by singing “Our Love Is Here to Stay” with her Yorkshire terrier, Nick, seated on her lap.
Otherwise the agenda was strictly to the point and businesslike at the 1995 Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Inaugural Ball on Friday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Outgoing chamber chairman Thomas Lee handed over the gold medallion of office to Charles Reed, who spoke briefly of his goals for 1995 to the audience, which included chamber president Ray Remy with his wife, Sandra, ball chairman Ed Carson with his wife, Nadine, Lt. Gov. Gray Davis and local business representatives.
A video presentation, “The Greatest Show on Earth Is Earth,” highlighted the petroleum industry’s involvement in the economic and cultural life of the community.
Then representatives of seven major companies were recognized onstage: Arco President William Rusnack, Chevron Vice Chairman James Sullivan, Mobil West Region Manager Joel Maness, Occidental Vice President for Human Resources Richard Hallock, Shell General Manager Mike Greer, Texaco Senior Vice President Les Amidei and Unocal Chairman Richard Stegemeier.
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