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Announcements
ALUMNI ONLY
This page is dedicated to information and announcements directed to Leadership Coachella Valley alumni and students. Do you know of a non-profit organization seeking volunteers or board members? Let others know here.
Is there a non-profit organizations' event you'd like to promote? Promote it here. Have you changed jobs? Been promoted? Gotten married? Had a baby? Let alumni know here. Did you read a good book on "leadership?" Received other helpful "leadership" input? Share it here.
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No employment job postings or resumes will be accepted. No logos or photos. No attachments.
Andrea Carter LCV 07 has joined the Furino/Greene Creative marketing and advertising firm, working with LCV 2007 alumnus and FCG Founder Stephanie Greene. Andrea will work on numerous accounts for FCG as well as be continue to be involved in outside public relations consulting and projects.
Kathy DeRosa LCV 07, Mayor of Cathedral City and Public Affairs Manager for Southern California Edison, was re-elected to the position of Mayor of Cathedral City in November, 2008. Mayor DeRosa will also serve as the
Cathedral
City representative on the Palm Springs International Airport Commission.
Alison ElsnerLCV 07 has been re-appointed for a three year term on the
University of
Southern California Alumni Association ’s (USCAA) Board of Governors and the Vice-President of the USC Alumni Club of the Desert. She has also been appointed as a Commissioner to the City of Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Commission, through 2009.
Kenneth C. GregoryLCV 07, Attorney at Law, Gregory and Rhea LLP, has moved his practice to larger offices in
Palm Springs .
Patti GribowLCV 06 received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Women Leader’s Forum in November, 2008 (an organization for which she was President for 3 ½ years). Patti is the host and co-producer of Patti Gribow’s Roundtable local television show and frequently emcees and hosts local charity and celebrity events. She is also a frequent guest on numerous valley radio and television shows.
Martin Lax LCV 04, Esq.. JD/MBA, was appointed by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors in November, 2007, to be a Riverside County Tax Assessors Appeals Board Member. He also is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the establishment of his law firm here in the
Coachella
Valley , The Law Office of Martin Lax, A.P.C., in
Palm
Desert .
Lynda (
Kearney ) Gregory LCV 04, Legislative Assistant to County Supervisor Roy Wilson, and LCV Board President, married Kenneth C. Gregory, attorney with Gregory and Rhea LLP and LCV class of 2007, in September, 2007. Best wishes and Congratulations!
Bob Hunt LCV 03, formerly with the Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce, has moved out the area to
Arizona for a majority of the year.
Carey Morales LCV 03 has been appointed as the Administrative Manager for the Children's
Discovery
Museum of the Desert in Rancho Mirage,
California . Carey is also a Commissioner on the City of
Indio Planning Commission , a member of the Sunrise Rotary Club, a Board member and Ambassador Chair for the Indio Chamber of Commerce, and Council Treasurer for Job's Daughters.
Brenda Rincón LCV03 has joined Catholic Charities as the Manager of Community Resources.Brenda is active on the Boards of Sacred Heart School and Desert Community Foundation. Brenda and her husband Pedro, LCV class of 2001, have also been attending numerous USC football games, both home and away, and have been enjoying the enthusiasm of their smallest Trojan supporter, their young daughter Sarah.
Janet Cook LCV 01, has been named as the CEO of the Indio Chamber of Commerce.
Gary Galton LCV 01, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Family YMCA of the Desert.
Pedro T. Rincón LCV 01, CPA, partner with Peterson – Slater - and Osborne CPA firm, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Trojan Club of the Desert. Pedro also serves as the Treasurer of the Board for
Xavier
College
Prep
High School in
Palm
Desert .
11/30/08 KEN NAPPER, LCV 07 passed away following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Services were held at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church.
10/10/08 Interested in volunteering? The Community Action Partnership of Riverside County (CAP Riverside) is beginning volunteer recruitment for next year's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. They are seeking dedicated volunteers to provide free tax preparation for low-to-moderate income Riverside Country residents who cannot afford professional tax preparation services. Free training covering tax law and software will be offered at several locations and times. If interested or for more information, contact Meghan Hahn at 951-955-4900.
8/26/08 NEW LEADERSHIP COACHELLA VALLEY CLASS NAMED After reviewing the many applications for the Class of 2009, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce the names of the new class members. Check them out at http://leadershipcv.org/students.html They will meet alumni and each other at the Welcome Mixer on Thursday, September 18th at The Classic Club, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
8/26/08 STEVE HILL, LCV 04 will be the featured artist at an art show at Westin Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage - Polo Room - on Saturday, September 13, 2:00 - 6:00 pm.
DALE GRIBOW, LCV 05 JD/Esq., President of the Law Offices Dale Gribow, A Professional Corporation, in Palm Desert, California, has been reappointed to the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Club of the
Coachella
Valley . Dale and his wife Patti have formed Gribow Entertainment which Produces Patti Gribow's Roundtable television show for which Dale is Executive Producer. Dale has been installed as the new president of the Trojan Club of the Desert. Dale's first act was to organize USC Football Game Watching Parties at Desert Falls Country Club for all USC games. For information on this and monthly meetings contact Dale at 760-341-4411 or dale@gribowlaw.com
8/20/08 SHERRY JOHNSON, LCV 01 has changed the name of her online travel business to Sherrys 1 World Travel. You can reach her at www.sherrys1worldtravel.net. She competes handily with Expedia, Travelosity, Orbitz, Priceline, Hotels.com and other travel websites.
8/14/08 MIKE OSGOOD, LCV 06 is leaving Desert Willow Golf Resort to join the team at Epic Entertainment in Palm Desert. Epic is a corporate entertainment company that brings experience, professionalism, integrity and competitive pricing together.
8/10/08 FRED DACHENHAUSEN, LCV 06 has recently accepted the position of Director of Interal Audit for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
7/14/07 KATE SPATES, LCV 06 has been named Vice President, Marketing, for the Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley. Congratulations.
6/13/08 DAVID ARCHER, LCV 07 has been named the new Executive Director of La Quinta Chamber of Commerce. As such, he also assumes the role of Administrator for the Leadership Coachella Valley program. Congratulations David!
6/3/08 STEVE HILL, LCV 04 has a new vocation - he's making art prints. He is offering giclee prints of his original artwork for $100, with 25% donated to the non-profit organization of the buyer's choice. For more information, contact Steve at 760-323-8604.
REGIONAL HOUSING PLAN TO BE UNVEILED at the 2008 Coachella Valley Workforce Housing Summit on Thursday, June 19 at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Attend to see the unveiling of a regional plan uniting local businesses, lenders, local government and housing agencies, and address the impact of the housing market on the working population of the Coachella Valley. An analysis of up-to-date housing data will be introduced and a panel of local business leaders and housing experts will provide their perspectives on the housing market and proposed plan. For more information contact Amanda Keil at CVAG at 760-346-1127, or akeil@cvag.org.
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