Members on the Move
Are you a member with something new and exciting to share? Send the info to membership@smchamber.com to be included in Members on the Move next month!____________________________________________
Naam Yoga Ribbon Cutting
Naam Yoga recently celebrated its grand opening in Santa Monica.
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66-to-Cali, Inc.
After their 2009 opening in a mobile vendor cart that was the first Route 66 business on the Santa Monica Pier in history, "66-to-Cali, Inc." thrived, and in less than two years was thrilled to move into their permanent location this year in time for the Mother Road's 85th Anniversary. This week, Dan & Jessica Rice, owners of 66-to-Cali and board members of the California Historic Route 66 Association proudly welcomed the enthusiastic support of the Santa Monica Community at the ribbon cutting of their new shop on July 12, 2011. Included in the photo from left to right are:
Lynne Miller, Treasurer of the California Historic Route 66 Association,
Mat Blaine, Sales Manager at 66-to-Cali,
Misti Kerns, President & CEO of the Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau,
The Rice Family,
Mayor Richard Bloom,
Glen Duncan, Executive Director of the California Route 66 Preservation Foundation,
Carol Lemlein, President, Board of Directors at Santa Monica Conservancy,
John Madigan, Membership Director at Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
Jim Harris, Author, Community Venue Liason, and Santa Monica Pier Historian
Steve Gibson, Interim Director of the Pier Restoration Corporation
Tom Miller, Parliamentarian of the California Historic Route 66 Association"
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Dan Rice
Owner, "66-to-Cali, Inc."
On the World Famous Santa Monica Pier
"End of the Road...Beginning of the Dream!"
DanRice27@yahoo.com
818-599-0972
www.Route-66-To-California.com
www.66ToCali.com
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Code Amber Alertag
Code Amber Alertag will be on local TV this week. The link below has all the information:
http://www.careresourceslocator.com/default.asp
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Maxwell Print Management
Henry Schloss of Maxwell Print Management, a new member of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, will be running the LA Marathon this Sunday, March 20th. Henry, an avid runner, has been running since the age of 21 and has run many marathons throughout the US. The race starts at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and ends on Ocean Avenue and California Avenue in Santa Monica for a total of 26.2 miles. Approximately 28,000 runners will participate in the marathon.
Join Henry and the LA Marathon as they help to support relief efforts in Japan. Click on any of the following 3 links to donate now.
http://www.crowdrise.com/WANDAAReliefForJapan/fundraiser/Honda-LA-Marathon
http://www.crowdrise.com/SaveTheChildrenReliefForJapan/fundraiser/Honda-LA-Marathon
http://www.crowdrise.com/AmericanRedCrossReliefforJapan/fundraiser/Honda-LA-Marathon
Henry recently relocated his printing business to Santa Monica. He is looking forward to serving the community with quality printed products to help companies and individuals grow their businesses.
You can contact Henry at 303.667.1097,
henry@maxwellprint.com or though his website
www.maxwellprint.com
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IRON’s “Fighting Childhood Obesity” campaign
Is there a parent that doesn’t want to see their child grow up strong and healthily? Now with the national health epidemic of childhood obesity, that dream seems to be in danger! This epidemic has become huge as a result of our cultures less active lifestyle and poor diet, not to mention the lack of properly preparing our youth with the tools necessary to address the solution. This problem is worsened because of poor funding or budget cuts.
With these needs not being properly met, we are creating the biggest health program that our society has ever seen and it will continue to grow! We will begin to see more teens with emotional and psychological effects, in addition to life-threatening conditions that include diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep problems and cancer among others. If our schools, parents and government are unable to address this problem then who is? We at IRON feel this responsibility falls on us, the fitness community, because we can serve as a community resource center, being that most gyms have the knowledge and resources to serve as a mecca to help take on such a huge problem.
Starting on 22nd of January, IRON will launch the first of a year long effort to “Fight Childhood Obesity!! This program will be a free two-hour workshop held on the third Saturday of the month. The goal is to get both parent and child informed by providing a lecture and a physical workout. This will get both parent and child in a habit of staying active and receiving the correct knowledge from trained professionals. We at IRON feel that building a STRONGER community starts with US, and helping to address our neighbor’s needs. So please come out and help us “Fight Childhood Obesity”!!!
Location & Contact Info:
IRON GYM
1919 Broadway st. Santa Monica, Ca 90404
Woodie (323) 635-8483
Date & Time: January 22nd and every third Saturday of the month @ 3pm
Cost: FREE
Facts and Saticis of childhood obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes has risen from 4% new cases seen in the pre-1990's to between 8-45% during the 1990's.
- "16 % children (over 9 million) 6-19 year olds are overweight or obese" this is three times what it was in 1980.Additional 15% were "at risk of becoming overweight.
- Obese children and especially those in the teenage years have a 70% chance of being obese as adults.
- Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years.
- The prevalence of obesity among children aged 6 to 11 years increased from 6.5% in 1980 to 19.6% in 2008. The prevalence of obesity among adolescents aged 12 to 19 years increased from 5.0% in 1980 to 18.1%.1,2 in 2008.
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“WE CARE JOB FAIR”
Free booths for businesses that are hiring!!
The “We Care Job Fair” is a community-wide event organized to help those who are out of work or whose businesses have failed. It is also a way for employers to identify an intelligent, experienced pool of potential employees at little or not cost.
Last year’s fair attracted 500 applicants and 50+ companies and organizations. It was a huge success. Reviews from both employers and attendees were superb. The economy has not improved, so we are building on last year’s success to produce an even more effective connection for job seekers and employers.
The “We Care Job Fair” is an outstanding opportunity to support your community in a meaningful and timely way. The modest cost of sponsorship will ensure that this job fair can reach out to job seekers and qualified candidates at at no cost to them. It will also provide your company with community-wide exposure.
The fair is scheduled from 9am - 2PM at a venue to be selected shortly. It represents a unique collaboration led by the Kehillat Israel Business Network, Sinai Temple, Temple Beth Am, Temple Emanuel and Congregation Kol Ami in partnership with Jewish Vocational Service, the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, Jewish Family Service, the LA Jewish Chamber of Commerce, and the Board of Rabbis of Southern California.
We anticipate 800-1000 qualified job seekers from throughout greater Los Angeles (including the Valley) who represent an array of industries including financial services, legal, education, sales & marketing, accounting, and more, to be in attendance.
Please contact me for more information or to confirm your support.
Thank you so much for your consideration,
Matt Davidson,
Program Director
Kehillat Israel
matt.davidson@kehillatisrael.org
Learn more at www.wecarejobfair.org
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Opera is a small, growing company, now in its second season on Los Angeles' Westside. We have presented acclaimed full-length, fully staged productions of La Boheme, La Traviata, and Cosi Fan Tutte in Pacific Palisades, CA with a fabulous cast of singers.
We are thrilled to launch our new season with a move to the lovely Miles Memorial Playhouse in Santa Monica and an exciting production of Puccini's beautiful, dramatic opera Tosca, which runs October 15, 17, 22 & 24.
Fridays October 15 & 22, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
Sundays October 17 & 24, 2010 @ 2:00 pm
Miles Memorial Playhouse Theater ~ 1130 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Suggested Donation: $20 Advance ~ $25 at the Door ~ Group Rates Available
Call 310 570-6448 or Visit www.losangelesmet.com
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GIVE A GIFT, MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS of SANTA MONICA PARTNERS WITH KOODOOZ TO DO GOOD FOR HOMELESS YOUTH
A night without a home. . . On any given evening there are approximately 50 homeless families with children in Santa Monica. To raise awareness around youth homelessness the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica and KooDooZ hosted a “Night without a Home” last Friday. Over 100 Club Kids, volunteers and members of the community came together for a thoughtful discussion and activities around every-day actions we can take to help those in need. The event was held outdoors on the basketball courts behind the main Clubhouse. It was a fitting venue for a talk on homelessness as the fog rolled in and attendees shared blankets and coats to keep warm.
Special guest speaker Jonas Corona, just 7-years old, shared how he has assembled 1,500 backpacks filled with supplies with his organization “Love in The Mirror” for kids experiencing homelessness. Ehecatl Rojas of Los Angeles Youth Network (LAYN), which serves local homeless youth throughout the county, shared characteristics of children in distress and made suggestions for supporting this vulnerable population as part of the discussion. Concerned Club members, some not much older than Jonas, had plenty of questions on what they could do to help.
"Not since the Great Depression have so many kids stood at poverty's door," shared Lee Fox, founder of KooDooZ. "The purpose of the event is to expose the harsh realities of youth homelessness and also to give kids smarter ways to address this humanitarian challenge," added Fox. Located in Santa Monica, KooDooZ is a cause-based social networking site for "KDZ" (friends , students and agents of change) who aspire to make the world a better place.
After the discussion Club members assembled care packages with handmade cards, personal journals and blankets to be donated to LAYN. Volunteers from local businesses including Yoga for Change, Le Merigot Hotel, Muselli Commercial Realtors, Reside Architecture, Brand Culture, and the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce came out to help with the care packages and to learn along with the Club Kids.
To wrap up the insightful evening participants pulled out more blankets and watched “The Pursuit of Happyness,” starring Will and Jayden Smith. The movie is based on the true story of Chris Gardner , a father who struggled to protect his son from the realities of homelessness they experience after a family crisis. By 10 p.m. as the movie ended, participants were grateful for the shared experience . . . and to be able to head to their own homes for the night.
According to the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty 1.35 million children are likely to experience homelessness in a given year (2007). "The Boys & Girls Clubs of America has always offered a safe and affordable place for kids to discover their potential to 'be great' and do great things," remarked Aaron Young, CEO of The Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club. “I think it is important for our members, families and the community at large to understand more about this population and what we can do collectively to make a difference.”
See photos from the event on our Facebook page,
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=210691&id=157549157887&ref=mf
CONTACT
Christy Wolfe
christy@smbgc.org
310.361.8520
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Benihana Express Lunch
Enjoy the food you love in the time you have, all for under $10. Choose from Benihana favorites like Hibachi Steak, Chicken or Shrimp, the classic Lunch Boat Special or our all-new Teriyaki Bowls, cooked fresh order and served to you quickly so you can get back to your busy day. Available Monday-Friday, 11:30-2:00.
Benihana is located at 1447 – 4th St., between Broadway and Santa Monica Blvd. Open daily for lunch and dinner. (310) 260-1423
CONTACT: Debbie Fawcett, (562) 598-7902
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Doubletree Guest Suites
Doubletree is offering Santa Monica Residents and Business owners a discount on event bookings. Learn more here >>
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Route 66 - To - California Receives Award
Hello everybody!
It's been a while since I've sent any updates, but I've got some news I wanted to share with everyone.
Every year the Will Rogers Awards honor those people, places, and businesses who do their best to establish, preserve, and extend the history of Route 66. This past Saturday, June 19th, they were held near Joplin, Missouri.
I was unable to attend because I'd been contacted by the "Mother Road Tour," one of the biggest motorcycle tours of Route 66 all year. It seems that after so many years without a Route 66 "Finish Line", they were ecstatic about our restoration of the "End of the Trail" sign and wanted to meet me when they reached the Santa Monica Pier. Unfortunately, they'd be arriving on June 19 the same day as the Will Rogers Awards, so I asked my Dad to go to the awards in my place. I welcomed the Mother Road Tour that morning, and spent the rest of Saturday promoting Route 66 from our tiny booth on the pier.
I'm happy to say that I got a call later in the day from the Will Rogers Awards informing me that in less than one year of operation, from a booth that is only 6 foot by 3 feet, my company "66-to-Cali" had won the "New Business of the Year Award" for 2010! UNBELIEVABLE!!!
I don't have to tell you how ecstatic I am to receive this award, or how much it means to me for all the hard work we've put into promoting the history of Route 66 in Santa Monica and the USA. I wanted to thank all of you for your support, friendship, and words of encouragement over the last year. Jessica and I have basically sacrificed every minute of our lives to promote this road and the goodness of this country lately, so to now be recognized for our efforts means so much to me.
The frosting on the cake is that with my Dad at the awards ceremony and with the information that I was going to be winning the award, I had an opportunity to write an acceptance that recognized his part in everything that's happened for us. It was my Dad that first took me out on Route 66 back in 1985, and it was my Dad that taught me how important a strong work ethic is. He instilled in me a love for this country and the importance of being honest and kind with others, even when they don't return it. Simply put, if it wasn't for my Dad, this would have never happened. The fact that he accepted the award in my absence gave me a perfect opportunity to have the host read those very things in my speech to those attending and to wish him in the grandest way a "Happy Father's Day!" I want to thank all of you for making this possible. If it wasn't for all of your friendship, understanding, excitement, and support, we never could have made "66-to-Cali" the success that it is becoming. Thanks again to all of you and may God Bless you more than you can ever imagine!
Your pal on the pier,
Dan Rice
Owner, "66-to-Cali, Inc."
On the World Famous Santa Monica Pier
"End of the Road...Beginning of the Dream!"
DanRice27@yahoo.com
818-599-0972
www.Route-66-To-California.com
www.66ToCali.com
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WELLS FARGO GIVES $264,250 TO SANTA MONICA NONPROFITS IN 2009
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 12, 2010 – In 2009, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) awarded 43 grants totaling $264,250 to nonprofit organizations and schools in Santa Monica. The company, combined with Wachovia Corporation, and its team members gave $20 million to Los Angeles-area nonprofit organizations and schools. Nationwide, Wells Fargo gave $202 million in grants in 2009.
The company remains one of the largest corporate contributors to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Los Angeles region, which includes nonprofit organizations and schools in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and west San Bernardino counties. The Los Angeles Business Journal has recognized Wells Fargo as the top corporate philanthropist among financial services companies in Los Angeles County for the past four years.
“We remain focused on providing resources to nonprofits to help ensure jobs remain intact, services are being provided, educational opportunities are present and our local communities continue to thrive,” said Lefky Mansi, Wells Fargo Los Angeles Community Bank regional president.
Wells Fargo contributed its Santa Monica charitable donations to support a variety of community groups including: Boys and Girls Clubs; California Heritage Museum; Chrysalis; Clare Foundation, Inc.; Common Ground – The Westside HIV Community Center; Heal the Bay; Heartfelt Foundation; Irene Dunne Guild SJHCF; John Wayne Cancer Institute; Madison Project; Meals on Wheels; Ocean Park Community Center; One Voice; Painted Turtle; Pico Youth and Family Center; Project Echo; Prostate Cancer Foundation; Rape Foundation; Santa Monica Bay Area Human Relations Council; Santa Monica Catholic High School; Santa Monica City College Foundation; Sol-La Music Academy; Special Olympics; UCLA Foundation; Westside Food Bank; and YWCA.
In 2009, team members in Greater Los Angeles reported more than 20,000 volunteer hours serving nonprofit organizations in their communities and donated $4,276,147 of their own dollars to local nonprofit organizations and schools through the company’s Community Support Campaign which is an annual fundraiser encouraging employees to support any 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency or school, including the United Way. Team member gifts and Wells Fargo Foundation contributions totaled $20 million.
For information on how to apply for a Wells Fargo Foundation grant in Greater Los Angeles go to: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/charitable/ca_apply/la_apply.
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