Just in Showcase
April 2021
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First Vice President
Eileen Reilly
2021 has been a fairly busy year for the Policies & Procedures Committee. We dealt with several Issue Papers and made recommendations to the Board, which resulted in changes to the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Policies and Procedures Manual and Board and Benefit Committee Job Descriptions, as well as the Gifts & Grants Guidelines. Those changes can be found on the PSHA website thanks to our Publications Chair, Cathy Hilton, who does a great job of keeping things current!
In summary, however, the changes are as follows:
- Article TWO B of the Articles of Incorporation will be amended to say the support area for music programs will be the County of Los Angeles with special consideration being to the greater Pasadena area of California. This change reflects the results of the membership survey in which more than 2/3 of those who responded were in favor of such consideration. The amended Articles will be filed with the state in the near future.
- Article II Purposes, Section 1. of the Bylaws has been changed as indicated:
To support music programs in the County of Los Angeles with special consideration given to the greater Pasadena area of California.
- Changes have been made to the Policies and Procedures Manual and Job Descriptions with regard to the responsibilities of Board and Benefit Hospitality Chairs to prepare information for General, Board, and Benefit Committee meetings and for the Publications Chair to send meeting notices.
- Section 11 of the Policies and Procedures Manual, Marketing Policy, was amended to require prior Board approval for any exclusive access by media to the House if it excludes other media from covering the House and requiring prior Board approval for any sponsorship packages.
- Section 11 of the Policies and Procedures Manual, Marketing Policy, and Section 35 of the Policies and Procedures Manual, Publications Chair, were amended to say that credit should be given to G & G recipients when PSHA uses their images on its website, in Press Releases, in Media Packets, or in its Program.
- Section 78 of the Policies and Procedures Manual, Criteria for Distinguished Service Award, was amended to require service on a permanent basis for 10 years, rather than 5 years.
- The Gifts & Grants Committee Guidelines will be amended: (1) to reflect the revised support area for music programs; (2) to allow committee members to do face to face or virtual interviews where required; and (3) to define the greater Pasadena area of California as including: Pasadena; Alhambra; Altadena; Arcadia, including unincorporated area; Burbank; Eagle Rock; East Pasadena, including unincorporated area; El Sereno; Glendale; Highland Park; La Canada Flintridge; La Crescenta/Montrose, including unincorporated area; Monrovia, including unincorporated area; Monterey Park; San Gabriel, including unincorporated areas; San Marino; Sierra Madre; South Pasadena; and Temple City.
I thank the following members of P & P Committee for their hard work to date: Barbara Damerel, Susie Aguirre, Marilyn Anderson, Cathy Hilton, Merian Stewart, Jan Wiles and Lydia Rubin.
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Second Vice President - Benefit
Susie Aguirre
Happy Easter! The Benefit committee is planning the second Mixology fundraising event for April 16. Thought we might need a drink after tax day. The first mixology event in February was so successful that members requested another one. The host was very engaging and full of cocktail history and facts. For $100 you will receive three complete custom cocktail mixing kits and a cheese platter. Not a drinker but want to join in the fun? For $50 you can receive the event link as well as the cocktail recipes so you can enjoy the history and conversation. Please click on the image above to see the invitation.
Marti Farley and Dana Marevich are heading the Patron campaign with a start around May 1 through June 30. Due to the pandemic please contribute to the continued success of our organization.
Since Los Angeles is moving to more open events, the Benefit committee, spearheaded by Marybeth and Lynne Graves, are working on an in-person event in June. Look for more information to come.
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Gifts & Grants
Marybeth Rehman-Dittu
I am deeply indebted to our diligent and ever so wonderful committee! I was extremely fortunate to have had the expertise of three previous Gifts & Grants Chairs Eileen Reilly, Marsha Seyffert, and Christine Upton.
Also serving on the committee: Immediate past President, Vikki Sung; President, Barbara Damerel and Treasurer Jenny Chiang. Special thanks to Jenny for her constant monitoring of dollars allocated! Other outstanding contributors to the committee who made my job easy peasy were: Cathy Hilton, Yolanda Hamilton, Judy Tsai, Barbara Lake, Jan Wiles, Alice Lacara, and Barbara Lyle. It was an honor and pleasure to serve as this year's G & G Chair. Thank you all!
The recipients will be informed of their Grants & Gift in mid-April with a Gifts & Grants reception to be planned at the Shakespeare Club the third week of May. Look forward to seeing many of you soon “live and in person!"
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Membership
Lydia Rubin
I know that this wasn’t the year that we expected. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has led us to cancel our programs and fundraiser. While the pandemic was out of our control, we have been dedicated to finding new ways to keep our members engaged and connected. Now, more than ever, our Showcase family needs you. Please show your continued support by renewing your annual dues.
Dues notices will be sent out on April 1, 2021 and are due by the June General Meeting. Please review your dues card and make any additions or changes. Return the dues form with your dues payment. You may also make your dues payment online and update your membership and roster information via the website.
Membership is actively looking new members! Do you know anyone who is energetic, fun seeking, empty-nester, new to the area, retirees or someone who wants to make new friendship connection? Have them contact Lydia Rubin at perazarubin@yahoo.com or at 213.220.1568.
Walking is magic and the best possible exercise! Everyone can do it, regardless of your fitness level. And its free! So walk yourself to better health and join us at Lacy Park. Meet on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 9am, 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino. RSVPs not required. Canines and friends welcome!
For those of you who missed our wine and conversation of “binge-watch-worthy series or movies” on Netflix, here are a few of what made the PSHAmeter list: Outlander, The Black Church, One Night in Miami, Laurel Canyon, Last Tango in Halifax, Versailles, Bridgerton, Firefly Lane, and Surgeons Cut.
Save the Date: April 8, 2021, 12--1pm, Lunch and Learn: Behavioral Finances, a virtual presentation by Linda Polwrek.
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Change your contact information?
Please notify Lydia Rubin at
or you'll miss out on all the good stuff!
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Advisor / Parliamentarian
Vikki Sung
The following slate of Board officers and Standing Committee Members was approved by the General Membership on March 10, 2021.
PRESIDENT — Marti Farley
1st VP — Christine Upton
2nd VP, BENEFIT — Jan Wiles
3rd VP, FINANCE — Suzanne Hart
4th VP, GIFTS & GRANTS — OPEN (Nominee has withdrawn)
MEMBERSHIP — Dotty Ewing
SECRETARY — Lisa Loeffler
BENEFIT CHAIR-ELECT — OPEN (Not filled at this time)
HOSPITALITY — Analily Park
INSTRUMENTAL COMPETITION — Sally Hazen
MUSIC MOBILE — Lani Moore
YOUTH CONCERT — Barbara Lake
PROVISIONAL CHAIR — Colleen Robertson
PR/MARKETING — Garrett Collins
PUBLICATIONS — Cathy Hilton
SEASON TICKETS — Matt McIntyre
TREASURER — Jenny Chiang
ADVISOR/PARLIAMENTARIAN - Barbara Damerel
PAST BENEFIT CHAIR* — Susie Aguirre
STANDING COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS
2021-2022
FINANCE
- Undine Schwarz
- Irene Wan
- Charlotte Lacey
GIFTS & GRANTS
- Shari Domenghini
- Lani Moore
- Nancy Garen
- Ardie Hood
MEMBERSHIP
- Helen Gipson
- Stephanie Johnson
- May Miao
- Marybeth Rehman-Dittu
- Christina Louie
NOMINATING
- Dotty Ewing
- Garrett Collins
- Barbara Lake
- Cathy Hilton
- Matt McIntyre
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
- Dana Marevich
- Susan Barilich
- Jennifer Jones
Additionally, the Board has subsequently approved the following Nominating Committee's recommendations and replacements, which will be subject to Membership vote on April 14, 2021.
Gifts & Grants Chair - Undine Schwarz
Gifts & Grants Committee - Lydia Rubin (to fill the 2nd year position vacated by Christine Upton who will serve ex officio in the G&G Committee as the First Vice President.)
Nominating Committee - Colleen Robertson (to fill the position vacated by Dotty Ewing who will serve ex officio in the Nominating Committee.)
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Public Relations
Garrett Collins
A big "thank you" to those members who are actively engaging with us on social media (primarily Facebook & Instagram). Your involvement (likes, comments, shares, etc.) help grow our presence and followers. (And it really helps with those pesky "algorithms.") In fact, our followers on Instagram have grown 13% over the past several weeks. And speaking of social media promotion, @HGTV has been posting several videos about the 2020 Pasadena Showcase House of Design, which by now have garnered more than 1.7 million impressions.
On Sunday, March 21, we celebrated the 56th "birthday" of the Pasadena Showcase House of Design—the day our doors first opened on the 1929 Florentine palazzo in San Marino that got this whole party started. We honored the day on social media with a contribution campaign—inviting members and visitors alike to donate $56 to celebrate with us. There is time to join in the celebration.
Finally, while there is no Showcase House for the PR committee to promote this spring, we are spending our time building institutional awareness—developing campaigns for the upcoming 2021 Gifts & Grants cohort announcement, membership drive, Patrons, and more.
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Associates
Kathryn Hofgaarden, Gretchen McNally
We are working hard to develop a plan for small in-person get-togethers with the Associate members. We will be sending more information in the coming weeks.
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Important Dates
Tuesday, April 6, 9:00am -- Lacy Park Stroll
Thursday, April 8, 2021, 12:00pm -- Lunch and Learn: Behavioral Finances via Zoom
Wednesday, April 14, 4:00pm -- General Meeting via Zoom
Wednesday, April 28, 4:00pm -- Board Meeting via Zoom
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APRIL BIRTHDAYS
4/1 Cindy Kelly
4/2 Dana Marevich
4/2 Joy Sullivan
4/2 Maureen Whitman
4/3 Kathy Martin
4/3 Claire Slaught
4/8 Linda Chang
4/9 Cynthia Legato
4/12 Roberta Cope
4/12 Jennifer Higginbotham
4/12 Mona Mapel
4/13 Mary Haltom
4/18 Louise Crawford
4/18 Rebecca Mikkelsen
4/18 Anne Rothenberg
4/25 Marilyn Conzonire
4/25 Helen Gipson
4/26 Anne Blomstrom
4/27 Cora Handayan
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Wishing You All a Very
Happy Birthday!
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Thank you for your time, effort, and dedication to PSHA
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