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Message from the Board of Directors
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Message From Our President
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Dear Members,
As a follow up to the ExCo meeting, WFDB started a social media campaign that is intended to promote natural diamonds as 'the real thing'. We are NOT fighting synthetics and NOT "bad mouthing them" but rather speak on behalf of natural diamonds their value, and the novelty (as well as nobility) that natural diamonds represent. Israel Diamond Exchange was the first to create a video that can be shared and posted via social media platforms. The concept is that it is not a concentrated effort by one central body but rather posting and sharing individually using our social media platforms so hopefully it becomes viral. Below is the
video
, please post and share as you see fit, as much as you can.
-Moshe Salem
President, Diamond Club West Coast
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OP ED: Marketing the Natural Diamond Industry is a great idea, however the video presented by the IDE spreads the wrong message. Instead of focusing our attention and energy towards bashing the synthetic industry, we simply need to promote our own. We need to refocus our energies on spreading the message of romance, value, fair trade, etc.
- M.H
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WFDB on Synthetic Diamonds
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Fourth of July Club Office Hours
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The club office will be closed this Friday, July 5, 2019
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If you wish to check your diamonds, please call the club at 213.623.1162
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There will be
NO Wednesday Morning Mingle Tomorrow, July 3, 2019
Join us for our first
Afternoon ‘Teatime Trading’ Session
on
July 10, 2019 at 2:30 pm.
More details to follow next week
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Mr. Walter Feinblum, a former DCWC President, is from Johannesburg, South Africa. His family was one of the few selected DeBeers Site-Holders.
After encouragement from his father he joined the family business at the age of 21.
The Los Angeles weather and lifestyle was similar to what he was accustomed to in South Africa, so in 1977 Mr. Feinblum moved to Los Angeles and started a Wholesale Diamond Company,
Dynasty Diamond Corp
. In 1985, he started manufacturing jewelry and bought the company,
Carl K Gumpert
. He further expanded the business and in 1992 bought
Pacific Gems
which specialized in Colored Stones and Jewelry.
After four generations of industry experience, Mr. Feinblum believes
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Diamond Club West Coast is happy to announce the reinstatement of membership to:
- William Grutemeyer of the Onyx Co.
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The following member has resigned from the club. We wish him all the best.
- Shimon Kanino of WTC Diamonds Inc.
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Advertise in this space/ Center Location: Call Radhika : 213.623.1162
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'Open Mic' Luncheon Highlight
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Last Thursday, June 27, 2019 we had our first Open Mic Session of the year. This was a perfect opportunity for our members to share their thoughts and concerns with the attending members. In the
absence of our President, our Vice President, Kalpesh Jhaveri welcomed all our new members.
- WhatsApp Rules: Our VP, Kalpesh Jhaveri, shared the rules and regulations of the WhatsApp Forums.He clarified that while mistakes do happen, it is important that our members use the forums for discussions related to business.
- Crimes in DTLA: Our Secretary, Vatche Shirikjian shared safety tips and how important it is to be aware of our surroundings. The Jewelry District is right in the center of where crime and thefts have become frequent.
- Be alert.
- Don’t walk around with your head down on your smartphone.
- Don’t leave personal property unattended.
- Don’t leave items visible in parked cars.
- Conceal your valuables.
One of our members, Alpesh Ramani shared how his employee was robbed in clear daylight outside the A&A building. There were a few thefts reported on 6th Street as well. The Jewelry District is a prime target and members as well as their customers should be vigilant in protecting themselves and their valuables.
- Website: The Diamond Club Website is available for all Members to create a login to fully utilize all its benefits. New and existing members are encouraged to contact the club for help in creating their logins.
- Wednesday Morning Mingle:The Wednesday Morning Mingle was up for a vote and the decision was made to replace it with Afternoon Tea & Trading. The first Tea & Trading session will be held Wednesday, July 10th at 2:30 pm.
- 550 Building Security: Ever since the 550 Building changed security companies there have been numerous thefts and complaints about their abilities to properly secure the building. David Marcus, has made an effort in the past to obtain signatures to take a formal complaint to the Management of the Building. With lack of support for his initiative, few changes were made. It is up to the tenants of the building to speak directly to the management.
- Social Events: Our Holiday party always proves to be a huge success and the club is interested in having a similar party in the summertime. With permission from the building to use the lobby, we can throw a fun summer event after work for our members to enjoy. Our social events are a great way to connect members with one another. Our last poker event was fun although had less attendance. We would like to repeat the Poker event if there is interest. Please contact the club and voice your opinion.
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Letter to the Editor and Responses
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It has been a wonderful experience being a member of the DCWC for the last 4-5 years.Our organization has grown its membership roll quite significantly along with a considerable expansion in pertinent activities and services for its members. In brief, we have matured and the time has come to set a cadre of few members, independent of the Executive Committee and BOD, to perform a cost-benefit analysis of all major DCWC activities
Read the Full Letter From Last Week
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In Response to Last Week's Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
Recently, some members have inquired about the audit function of DCWC finances. Since last three years, an independent Control Committee has been established to audit all finances of the club.
Additionally, once a year (in April/May), the findings are shared with all club members during the monthly luncheon.
I’m proud to state the Finance arm of the club has passed all its audits with flying colors. Our financial records are completely transparent and open to all members for a scrutiny with a prior appointment.
If any of our member like to review our books, Please call Radhika at 213.623.1162 or myself to make an appointment.
Additionally, I’m open to all constructive suggestions..
-Rahul Parikh
Treasurer, Diamond Club West Coast
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Looking for an experienced, smart person with very good communication skills and basic knowledge of computers, including Word and Excel. Knowledge of Quick Books will be helpful. Good salary and excellent prospects.
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Looking for a good Pre-Owned working Diamond Scale .
Contact Person: Efraim Nissim: 213-399-1928
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Latest News Around the World
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Fourth of July Celebrations
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4th of July Block Party
at Grand Park
at 3 pm - 9:30 pm
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July 4th Fireworks Cruise
CITY OF LONG BEACH
at 7 pm- 10:00 pm
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4th of July
Marina Del Rey
at 12 pm- 10:00 pm
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