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NewsExecutive Director ’s Newsletter

Summer 2016

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LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE APPOINTS ELIZABETH MCCANN AS FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Long Beach City College Foundation has appointed Elizabeth McCann as its new Executive

Director, “Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience

in education and fundraising and a strong commitment to the Long Beach commu-nity,” said Foundation Board of Governors President Barry McDaniel. “The Board of Governors is very pleased to welcome her to the Foundation and we look forward to the vision she brings to our organization.”

In her new role, McCann oversees and direct all aspects of the Foundation, including fundraising, op-erations, management of staff and consultants, and outreach to the community. McCann will work closely with the Board of Governors, LBCC administration and LBCC President Eloy Ortiz Oakley.

“Elizabeth has demonstrated an impressive track record of developing and implementing successful, innovative cam-paigns,” Oakley said. “Her experience and skills will be tre-mendously valuable to the Foundation’s mission of supporting our students.”

McCann’s appointment began May 16. She reports to the LBCC Foundation Board through the Foundation President.

McCann succeeds longtime Foundation Executive Director Dr. Virginia Baxter, who retired June 30. (Baxter will continue to serve as an elected member of the Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees).

“I want to build on all the great work Ginny has done, and help take the Founda-tion and the College to new heights,” said McCann, a third-generation Long Beach na-tive. “I’m so proud to be working in my own community and thrilled to be able to support education, something that I am passionate about.”

Previously, McCann served as the Vice President of Development at Girls Incorpo-rated of Orange County.

McCann has also worked at the Univer-sity of Southern California in a number of

roles: Assistant Dean for Development in Student Affairs; Di-rector of Development, Principal Gifts in University Advance-ment; President’s Event Manager in the Office of Protocol and Events; Associate Director of Development at USC’s Thorn-ton School of Music; and Event Coordinator/Administrative Director for the Office of Development and Public Affairs in the Dornslife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

In between stints at USC, McCann served as Director of De-velopment for Major Gifts at California State University, Long Beach.

McCann is an active volunteer in the Junior League of Long Beach, Junior Leagues of California and the Long Beach League for John Tracy Clinic, which serves children with hearing loss.

She graduated from USC with a bachelor’s degree in English and American Studies and a master’s degree in Public Admin-istration.

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On June 30, Dr. Virginia “Ginny” Baxter, retired as LBCC Foundation Executive Director. Baxter began as Assistant Director to Dr. Beverly O’Neill in 1983. When O’Neill became LBCC Superintendent-President

in 1987, Baxter was promoted to Executive Director. During her tenure over $35 million was raised for scholarships, department grants and campus projects. Baxter will continue leading tours throughout the country and world as well as serving on the Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees representing Area 5, East Long Beach and South Lakewood.

FAREWELL FOR DR. GINNY BAXTER

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Peter Kenji Lopez has just graduated from the University of Southern Cali-fornia with a BS degree in Business Administration. While at LBCC he served as a President’s Ambassador and received the Sterling S. Clayton Fund Scholarship, the Jack and June Satariano Memorial Scholarship, the 2013 Coca Cola Leader of Promise Scholarship and the PTK 2014 All California Academic

Team Scholarships. Peter has been hired by Altria Group Dis-tribution Company as a Territory Sales Manager in the New-port and Irvine Area.

Long Beach City College FoundationExecutive Director’s Newsletter4901 East Carson Street, B-12Long Beach, CA 90808–1706 Tel: 562.938.4134 • Fax: 562.938.4077

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Contributing Writers: Virginia Baxter, Jennifer Bourgeois, Carol Conley, Lois Schneider, Nancy Yoho

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Look for Foundation news and updates on our web page: http://www.foundation.lbcc.edu OR: www.scholarship.lbcc.edu for scholarship news. OR: www.alumni.lbcc.edu for alumni news. OR: become a fan of LBCC on www.Facebook.com Visit www.LBCC.edu for campus news and events. If you would like to receive future newsletters via Email, send your Email address to: gbaxter@lbcc.edu with “Newsletter” in the subject line.

Scholarship NewsNew ScholarshipsIt is always a pleasure to announce new scholarships for our deserving students. These gifts truly make a difference in their education. Funds for Foundation scholarships are donated by individuals, staff, community organizations, foundations, cor-porations and as memorials. A donation of $15,000 (or more) is required to establish a perpetual endowment in which only the interest earned is awarded.

The new scholarships established between December 10, 2015 and June 30, 2016 are:• Flexi-Van Leasing, Inc. Scholarship• Daniel Aaron Knapp Memorial• LBCC ASB in Memory of Alicia Faith Todd • LBCC Foundation in memory of Joan Bradshaw, Martha

Drage Tompkins, Robert Mickey Heyes, Daisy Hines, Dr. Barbara Kalbus, John Lenhert, Bennett Long, Bob Mendoza and Dr. John McCuen

• Fotine O’Connor Nursing Scholarship

Scholarship Success Story

Peter Kenji Lopez

LBCC student Suzan Al Shammari has received the Mark Bix-by Memorial Leadership Scholarship from the Rotary Club of Long Beach. She competed with students from both LBCC and CSULB. She is transferring to CSULB in the Fall. She is congratulated by Scholarship Specialist, Shyra Compton, Rotary Member, Ginny Baxter and Interim Dean of Student Affairs, Alicia Kruizenga.

The LBCC Foundation has received a pledge of $750,000 from the Don Temple Family Foundation to endow scholarships for the Long Beach College Promise Scholarship and a Mathematics Department Fund. Temple Foundation President, Marlene Temple, toured the Liberal Arts Campus and selected a prominent site for the naming opportunity. A ceremony will take place later this year to honor the Temple Family and in particular, Don Temple’s memory.

Temple Gift

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President’s Circle

Foundation Governor and President’s Circle member, James Callahan (CEO of Nautilus International) hosted a reception at Virginia Country Club for those individuals and corporations who support the LBCC State of the College Luncheon and President’s Ambassadors scholarships. The Annual State of the College Luncheon will be held in early Winter 2017. President Oakley will share his vision and goals for 2017 for the community. Last year, over 400 faculty, staff and community leaders attended this presentation.

President’s Circle Raises Funds for Scholarships and More!

Ginnie Wilcox, Juan Arreola and Bret Holloway, representing F & M Bank, and Loyd Wilcox enjoy the evening.

Host James Callahan (c) greets President’s Ambassadors (l. to r.) Richard “Jimmy” Torres, Nahtalee Lomeli, Kelly Zellner and “Gabby” Mendez.

Elaine and Howard Davis share their support with Bob Braly, Kent Peterson and Aravind Batra of P2S Engineering,.

Give a gift that lasts a lifetime.

Charitable Gift Annuities are one way to help yourself and your favorite charity.

The Long Beach City College Foundation participates in a consortium with the Community College League of California to offer gift annuities. The older you are, the higher the benefits. An eighty-five year old donor recently established an annuity. She receives a guaranteed 7.8% annually on her donation plus an income tax charitable deduction. If you are interested in the details, call Elizabeth McCann at the Foundation office 562-938-4139 as soon as possible. Although you can set up the annuity anytime, you might want to do it before the end of the calendar year to take full advantage. This is a mutually beneficial way to “Leave a Legacy” and help yourself at the same time.

Congress permanently authorizes charitable giving through an IRA rollover.Call your financial advisor today!

Two Ways to Leave a Legacy

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Adapted Physical Education AssociatesDisabled LBCC students receive exercise instruction through the Adapted Physical Education program. This group is enjoying their new Scifit Elliptical exercise machine purchase with a grant from the Boeing Employees Community Fund. In addition, they invited the family of former APE President, Dr. Mike Bowles, to view his name on the donor wall and finally, they promoted a day of dining at Sorrento’s Italian Kitchen which donated 50% of their sales to APE.

Athletic AssociatesOn May 12th the Athletics Associates proudly hosted the 33rd Annual Golf Tournament at Recreation Park. It was a great event with 141 golfers and brought in over $30,000 to benefit the athletes and athletic programs at LBCC. LBCC track coach legend Ron Allice was honored for his 50-year career, coaching more than 350 collegiate All-Americans, 30+ Olympians and multiple world and American record holders.

Child Development AssociatesCDA’s annual fundraiser, “Light the Way for Early Learning,” was another great success. The afternoon event, held in March at Tokyo Wako Restaurant, featured a delicious meal prepared tableside by talented restaurant chefs. A highlight of the afternoon was a special tribute to Dr. Virginia Baxter, honoring her for her many years of service to the Foundation and for her support of the people and programs of CDA. The silent auction offered beautiful themed gift baskets and entertainment packages, which prompted energetic and fiercely competitive bidding by guests. A spirited and enthusiastic live auction followed, hosted by Dr. Gary Scott, LBCC Dean Emeritus. Monies from this event will be designated for equipment, programs, and staff development at the Child Development Centers at both campuses.

Emeritus AssociatesLBCC Retirees are supporting LBCC by attending Associate Group fundraisers.

Fine Arts Associates The FAA Spring “Arts On The Town” event was held on March 24th in a newly renovated studio in downtown Long Beach donated by past FAA president Sherry Ray-Von. The event featured special dual live portrait paintings by LBCC instructor Christopher Chinn and former student Everett Babcock. Both did an amazing job of taking blank canvases and turning them into beautiful works of art in only 1 ½ hours. As ardent supporters of the arts programs at LBCC, the Molina family offered to donate their time and resources to help raise funds and underwrite the

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APE - Back row (l. to r.) Carlos Rivera, Denise Ripley (instructor), Sahid Hernandez (on SCIFIT), Nina Rivera. Front row Bob Franklin.

APE - The Bowles Family view donor wall with APE President, Connie Russell (c) they are (l. to r.) Christy Bowles, Carley Bowles, Jean Bowles, Connie Russell, John Bowles, Cassie Ban, Steve and Christina Bowles.

Associate Groups

AA - Men’s Volleyball team were cheered at the Golf Tournament

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AA - Athletic Director, Randy Totorp and Ginny Baxter thank Athletic Associates President, Abigail DeRuyter for her leadership.

CDA - Members of Team CDC-PCC Jennifer King, Melissa Murillo Ramirez, Elizabeth Lara, Debbi Watts, Alegre Wilhite, Stacey Smith-Clark, Diane Uyehara, Linda Brett, Angelica Hernandez, Janina Robledo and Susana Murillo Ramirez

AA - Many individuals and corporations donated funds for sponsorships.

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catering costs. In addition, John Molina and his son Gio posed as patient subjects for the portraits.

Friends of Languages“Celebrate Cambodia” was the theme for this year’s spring fundraiser, held on May 15th at the Foundation building. Dancers from the Khmer Arts Academy presented a beautiful and engaging program of Cambodian dance, complete with introduction and explanation of movements and meanings. Mr. Alex Morales followed with an informative historical overview of Cambodia and comments on present-day life in that country. Guests enjoyed an array of hors d’oeuvres typical of Cambodian fare. The program concluded with friendly competition in an opportunity drawing for themed gift baskets and beautiful Cambodian items. The profits from this event will be used to help fund the $6,000 in FOL scholarships which were recently awarded to students in foreign language and ESL programs.

Health Care AssociatesAnother class of 77 graduates have completed their studies. The Health Care Associates fund the completion ceremony recep-tion, emergency grants and equipment purchases. The Nursing and Allied Health department was established in 1959. This group is preparing for their 60th Reunion in 2019. If you are a graduate, please contact the Foundation to ensure that you are on our mailing list.Martha Drage Tompkins, the founder of the ADN program at LBCC in 1959 has established a scholarship endowment. We would appreciate donations to her scholarship fund by any grad-uates or retirees.

Helping the HomelessThis group has created a strategic plan under the leadership of Raquel Welch-Kitchen and Judy Seal. They have helped find permanent shelter for 5 LBCC students. They are working on long-term goals with Allison Gallagher, liaison for Assembly-man Patrick O’Donnell, Long Beach City officials and agencies.

Library/Learning Resources AssociatesOn February 26th, the L/LRA were honored to welcome several of the Long Beach Legends from Breaking Through Lighting the Way. They included civil rights activist, Dale Clinton; founding member of the Long Beach Community Improvement League, Evelyn Knight; first African American elected to LBCC Board of Trustees, Patricia Lofland and first African American woman elected to Long Beach City Council where she served as Vice Mayor for 6+ years, Doris Topsy-Elvord. They shared their inspirational stories and answered questions to a packed room of faculty, students, and local members of the Long Beach community.

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Associate Groups

PCC Vocational AssociatesA new dean of Career and Technical Education, Mollie Smith, has invigorated this group. Recently, she met with other LBCC Administrators for a Chinese New Year Celebration catered by the Culinary Arts students. A vocational advisory committee meeting is planned this summer.

Senior Studies AssociatesA very successful “Wine Tasting and Art Sale” was hosted by the Senior Studies Associates on February 28th at the Founda-tion building. Eric Berg, husband of the Senior Center’s interim director, Dina Berg, presented a program featuring wines of the southern hemisphere. Guests enjoyed tasting and learning about several new and unusual wines which were available. In addition to the wine tasting portion of the program, attendees were invited to view and bid on a wide selection of donated art. The offer-ings ranged from a hand-painted mailbox to beautifully-framed scenes of the Italian countryside. There was truly something for every taste, and the bidding was extremely competitive on several pieces. At the end, all participants seemed quite happy with their purchases! The funds raised will be used to support the programs of the Center for Lifetime Learning, located at the Pacific Coast Campus.

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CDA - Parent volunteers and leaders are (l. to r.) Lance and Michelle Thibodeaux, Grace and Mark Navarette, Candace Aguirre and Pritesh Pithia

EA - Bill Keyes, Dan and Elizabeth “Boots” Kwelberg supporting the Senior Studies wine tasting.

FAA - Mabel Yung Wu Carol Herzlinger and FAA Board Member, Carolee Windsor enjoy the gallery.

FAA - Board members Jennifer Bourgeois, Benny Howell, Morgan Barnard, Jan Hower and Judy Boland show off their new banner.

FOL - Board members thank Cambodian Dancers from the Khmer Arts Academy. They are (l. to r.) Steve Dodge, Cathy Save de Beaurecueil, Pat Locke, Carol Conley, Alicia Lackman, Richard Aldrich, Iris Faulkner, Adele Burns, Charlotte Jackson and Ron Reese.

Give a gift that lasts a lifetime.

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Associate Groups

HCA - Over 30 full-time faculty decided to retire this June. Among them were HCA stalwarts Judy Wisenbaker and Brenda Harrell.

HCA - The Long Beach Rotary Club Scholarship Foundation has inaugurated a new program to assist LBCC RN students enrolled at 4-year colleges during the summer to earn a BSN. On campus to learn about the program were Jim Mills-Winkler, Don Cochran, Nursing and Allied Health Dean Dr. Paul Creason and Craig Cross.

Homeless - LBCCD Board of Trustees members Sunny Zia and Dr. Ginny Baxter congratulate Susan Usas on receiving a scholarship.

LLRA - Board Members pose with Panelists. They are (l. to r.) Judith and John Toebe, Audrey Burge, Liz Gallardo, President Laura Rantala, Patricia Lofland, Dale Clinton, Evelyn Knight, Doris Topsy Elvord and Jennifer Bourgeois.

PCCVA - CTE Dean Mollie Smith enjoys dinner with Michelle Grimes-Hillman, Ginny Baxter, Dina Humble, David Gonzales and Vice President Dr. Terri Long.

SSA - Al and Theresa Brunella, Karen and Dr. Mark Garlington, John and Dr. Allison Zahn enjoy the wine tasting.

SSA - Ernie Villa, Dr. Marilyn Brock, Carol Quinlan and Undine Wildman

LLRA - Board Members Sean Dominguez, Laura Rantala, Judith and John Toebe and Liz Gallardo salute Distinguished Alumna, Audrey Burge (2nd from r.)

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College & Foundation AwardsWe would like to recognize the following LBCC Colleagues and Foundation Governors for their contributions in continuing to make LBCC an outstanding institution.

LBCC Foundation Governor, James Callahan, received the 2016 President’s Award for his dedication and support of the LBCC Foundation. Callahan has been a member of the PCC Vocational Associates, President’s Platinum Circle, Scholarship Committee as well as supporting the College’s mission.

The Long Beach City College Foundation recently received some surprise bequests totaling over $10,000 from the estates of Martha Drage and Lois Perovich. Of course, we appreciate these gifts immensely! Martha and Lois were special friends to us, and their bequests demonstrate their kind generosity. And these financial gifts will certainly help us to accomplish our mission to help our students.

We never had the opportunity to express our gratitude to them for such kindness. We were unable to let them know how much their gifts would mean. If only we had known, we could have said, “Thank you.” We encourage our friends to let us know when the LBCC Foundation is included in their estate plans. Not only will we express our appreciation, but we can make sure they are kept up-to-date with all the developments here at LBCC.

If Only We Had Known...

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President Oakley presents the President’s Award to James Callahan.

Karen Owens, Rich Archbold, Laura Mathews, Tom Leary and Mary Thoits.

The annual Outstanding Seniors Luncheon was held at The Grand on May 18th. This year’s honorees, Laura Mathews and Mary Thoits, were recognized for their “lifetime of service” to the Long Beach community. Tom Leary’s introduction of Laura highlighted her multi-faceted career, with particular emphasis on her long-time work as a volunteer with the Long Beach Police Department. Laura is an LBCC alumna and scholarship donor. Mary Thoits was introduced by Rich Archbold, who detailed some of the many exciting and colorful activities of Mary’s life. Mary retired last year after more than thirty years as director of the Senior Center at LBCC’s Pacific Coast Campus, but she continues to teach a World Affairs and Current Events class through the Center. After each presentation, the honoree was feted with a personalized song, sung by Lucy Daggett. The luncheon concluded with an opportunity drawing and closing words from the new director of the Lifetime Learning Center, Theresa Brunella.

Outstanding Seniors Luncheon 2016 President’s Award

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College & Foundation Awards

Foundation Governor, Michelle Dobson (r.) was awarded the Soroptimist of Long Beach “Women Who Make a Difference Award.” She is congratulated by Foundation Board Members (l.) Ivy Goolsby and Naomi Rainey Pierson.

Recipients past and present of the John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Awards are Mike Barone, Diane Bangs, Margaretta Mathis, Sheneui Weber, John Roueche, Kenna Hillman, Mary Hegarty, CC Sadler, Ginny Baxter and President Oakley. (not pictured is recipient Annie Engel).

LBCC Art Professor Coleen Sterritt has been awarded the highly prestigious John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship for 2016. She was recognized for her outstanding achievement as a sculptor. She was just one of 23 artists nationally to receive the award.

Each year the LBCC Foundation supports the Outstanding Colleague award. This year’s recipients were seated on the dais at Commencement. They are (l. to r.) Scott Brueckner, Janet Falcon, Cathy Doles and Ruben Page.

The LBCC men’s volleyball team won their ninth state title thanks to a 3-1 victory over the Orange Coast College Pirates in the 2016 California Community College Athletic Association Men’s Volleyball State Championship final. LBCC closed out the year with its 21st straight win, a 21-2 overall record. The state championship was the 92nd overall for LBCC, the most in California community college history. The Team was honored by the LBCCD Trustees for winning the State Championship. Athletic Director, Randy Totorp introduced the team.

Dr. Ginny Baxter was recognized at the annual Child Development fundraiser “Lighting the Way” in March.

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We would like to recognize the following Alumni for their contributions in making LBCC an outstanding institution.

Alumni News & Awards

Chuck MartucciChuck Martucci was rec-ognized as a Distinguished Alumnus at the Founda-tion Board of Governors breakfast meeting on April 28. Chuck is a Supervi-sor in the Recreation and Community Services De-partment for the City of Lakewood where he has

worked for the past 36 years. In 1992, he organized Lake-wood’s first Special Olympics program. Today the program has over 100 athletes, participating in six different sports. In 1995, Chuck established the city’s first Teen Program at the Lakewood Youth Center. He currently oversees two large facilities, along with the city’s adaptive program for the developmentally disabled, the Teen Resource Center, and Lakewood Special Olympics. Chuck acts as the announcer and Master of Ceremonies for multiple events for the City of Lakewood. Chuck’s awards included City of Lakewood Manager of the Year honor (1999) and Volunteer Coach of the Year Award for Southern California Special Olympics (2000). He is a two time Special Recognition Award Winner for the California Park and Recreation Society District 10. Chuck serves on the boards of the Southeast Los Angeles Special Olympics, Southern Cali-fornia Teen Coalition and Men in Leisure Services.

Audrey J. Burge was honored as a Distinguished Alum-na at the Foundation Board of Governors breakfast meeting on April 28. Following her retirement from McDonnell-Douglas in 1990 where she worked in Human Resources, Audrey began

taking enrichment classes at LBCC in music, art and creative writing. She has used her continued learn-ing and interaction with students to enhance her life. Audrey has written short stories, poems and her first novel, Left Unsaid: A Family with Secrets, was published in 2012. She became a licensed minis-

Distinguished Alumni Award

Alumni in the News

LBCC Alumni Receive Awards

2015 Alumni Hall of Fame recipient, Kevin Nagle, was named 2015 Ex-ecutive of the Year by the Sacramento Business Journal. Kevin spent over 13 years in the pharmaceutical indus-try. He co-founded two pharmaceuti-cal companies and successfully grew them before selling to CVS Caremark and Rite Aid. Kevin is now president and owner of

The Nagle Co. Inc., an investment firm engaged in real estate development and shopping malls. He is a general partner in the El Dorado Hills Town Center, investor in redevelopment projects in Sacramento, and is part owner of Moneta Venture Capital. He is also a part owner of the Sacramento Kings and is leading the ownership group in bringing major league soccer to Sacramento as majority owner of the Sacramento Republic FC. Kevin owns a film production company and is a founding member of the Greater Sacramento Area Economic Council.

ter in 1979 and has performed both marriage and memorial services, but has not been assigned to a church. Audrey is a member of the LBCC Lifetime Learning Center and LBCC Library/Learning Associates as well as Friends of the Signal Hill Cultural Arts, Signal Hill Library and Musical Theatre West Footlighters.

Peter Gravett & Kevin Nagle, LBCC Alumni Hall of Fame honorees in 2013 & 2015 respectively were honored as Dis-tinguished Alumni by the California State University Long Beach Alumni Association at a banquet on May 4.

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Alumni News & AwardsLBCC Alumni Receive AwardsKenna Hillman, LBCC Professor & Counselor in Counseling & Student Support Services received the John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Award for commitment to teaching excellence or leadership. This award was given by the League for Innovation in the Community College on March 23.

James Callahan, LBCC Alumni Hall of Fame 2014, received the City National Bank - Entrepreneur of the Year Award on April 28.

Doug Otto, LBCC Trustee was unanimously elected president of the California Community College Board of Trustees (CCCT) for 2016 -2017.

Diane Graham received the CSULB Outstanding Staff award at the Alumni Awards banquet on May 4.

Four alumni have been selected for induction into the LBCC Alumni Hall of Fame. The honorees were surprised with their selections by President Eloy Oakley & LBCCD Trustee member Ginny Baxter. This year’s honorees include:

Alumni Hall of Fame

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Al Austin II, Long Beach City Councilmember, 8th District

Janis Krantz, owner J&L Jewelry & community volunteer

Patricia Lofland, former mem-ber LBCCD Board of Trustees & Personnel Commission

Phillip Q. Shrotman, former LBCC Business professor & nationally published business columnist

These outstanding alumni will be honored at a luncheon & induction ceremony on Friday, October 14, 2016.

Tim Grobaty presented with an honorary degree at this year’s commencement ceremony

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The Foundation sponsors travel excursions to raise funds for the Washington Experience Program and Math and Science programs. A portion of the cost of these excursions is donated to the Foundation and pays the expenses of some LBCC history or political science students to join us on our trips.

UPCOMING TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES Mississippi River Cruise (Wait list)

New Orleans to MemphisSept. 4-12, 2016

The last cruise on the American Queen was so popular, we are picking a different itinerary, New Orleans, the home of jazz to Memphis, the home of Rock and Roll. The emphasis on this cruise will be the Antebellum South featuring not only New Orleans but also Oak Alley and St. Francisville, Louisiana, Natchez and Vicksburg, Mississippi, Helena, Arkansas and ultimately Memphis with a visit to Graceland.

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton National Parks

Sept. 13-19, 2016Former LBCC geography professor, Dennis Napier, is leading this 7-day tour from Good Times Travel. Embark on a spectacular journey to discover three of our nation’s most spectacular National Parks. From majestic glacier-formed lakes & rivers beneath snow-capped mountains in Glacier & Grand Teton National Parks, to incredible bubbling mudpots & explosive geysers of Yellowstone National Park, this exploration of Montana & Wyoming provides spectacular scenery every day! For more details and to book this tour you must go through Nancy Yoho at the LBCC Foundation 562-938-4203.

National Parks & Western Wonders (Wait list)

October 17-25, 2016Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of our National Park System on a grand 9-day tour that includes numerous national parks & monuments. Take in the views of the colorful rock layers & buttes at Grand Canyon National Park. See one of the largest concentrations of petrified wood in the world within the colorful badlands of Petrified Forest National Park. Visit

Travel Opportunities

Canyon de Chelly & enjoy a 4-wheel drive of Monument Valley. Take a narrated cruise on Lake Powell. Tour Zion National Park with its dramatic canyons, cliffs & colors. Former LBCC Geography professor, Dennis Napier, leads this tour. For more details and to book this tour you must go through Nancy Yoho at the LBCC Foundation 562-938-4203.

Cuba, A Cultural Experience (Wait list)

Oct. 22-30, 2016Our trip starts in Miami with a short flight to Santa Clara, Cuba. We will go to the city of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage site for a 3 night stay at Hotel Brisas Trinidad del Mar. Trinidad in the 19th century was the richest city per capita in the world, ruled by the sugar industry. We will visit Museo Romantico and the Manaca Iznaga Sugar Planation as well as touring the city. We depart for Havana, stopping Cienfuegos for lunch before checking into the Hotel Telegrafo in the heart of Vieja Havana. A city tour will include a drive along the “Malecon” in antique cars plus visits to museums and the Cathedral. We will travel to Pinar del Rio to visit a tobacco farm with an organic lunch included. There are more opportunities to meet the Cuban people at the Mercato San Jose. Out visit coincides with a performance at the Ballet Festival of Havana. Price based on double occupancy from Miami is $2999 per person, single supplement is $3499. Some will travel to Miami from LAX on October 21 either taking the red eye or day flight booking an airport hotel.

Holiday in New York CityNov. 27-Dec. 2, 2016

We will fly one day earlier to JFK. Tthe Sheraton Times Square Hotel will be our base. We will do sightseeing on our own including the top of the Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum of Art and an additional Broadway show. November 28 we meet up the Collette group for dinner. The next 4 days

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All trips are subject to change and/or cancellation. For information or to receive a detailed flyer, call 562/938-4634 or gbaxter@lbcc.edu or visit our website: www.lbcc.edu/foundation. Click on Travel Tours.

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will be filled with tours of Greenwich Village, Little Italy, Chinatown, and Central Park. We’ll visit Ground Zero including the 9/11 Memorial and St. Paul’s Church where first responders recovered. Evening performances include Radio City Music Hall’s Rockettes Christmas Spectacular and a Broadway Show. There will be free time to visit the famous Macy’s Department Store on Herald Square and Statue of Liberty. Price is $3099 per person based on double occupancy, including airfare plus $300 for extra hotel night plus extras listed above. Single and triple price available. Land only is $2519 based on double occupancy.

Antarctica with 3 OpportunitiesNov. 12, 2016; Dec. 30, 2016 or Jan.11, 2017

Offered by Collette Vacations, this 18-day tour is a bucket-list trip for many adventurers. Starting in Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America, you will experience this vibrant city of the Tango, Evita, fantastic food and shopping! Then fly to Ushuaia, the most southern city in the world to board the Hurtigruten, MS Fram for a 12-day voyage visiting Lemaire Channel home of Humpback, Killer and Minke whales; Deception Island, Neko Island home of penguins and seals of many species; and Yankee harbor for more penguins. You’ll see them all traveling in PolarCirkel boats to truly experience the wild life. Cost based on double occupancy including airfare from LAX starts at $11,849 per person. Optional extension to Iguazu Falls at extra cost.

Peru: Ancient Land of MysteriesJan. 21-30, 2017

We fly to Lima, Peru, the “City of Kings” and tour this magnificent Colonial Capital. Then it’s on to Cuzco in the heart of the Inca Civilization, traveling to the Sacred Valley to learn about this remarkable tribe. We continue to the Ollantaytambo ruins, the only Inca settlement that has been continually inhabited. Climb aboard the Manchu Picchu train as we head for the “Lost City of the Incas.” Then we will explore Cuzco’s historic buildings and markets. Then we fly to Lake Titicaca enjoying a cruise to meet the Uros people. Price based on double occupancy including air from LAX before July 21, 2016 is $4399. Single and triple available.

Travel Opportunities

All trips are subject to change and/or cancellation. For information or to receive a detailed flyer, call 562/938-4634 or gbaxter@lbcc.edu or visit our website: www.lbcc.edu/foundation. Click on Travel Tours.

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River Cruise around IndiaFeb. 6-18, 2017

Visit India in luxury on a Uniworld River cruise. Early bird discount until June, 2016. Cost starts at $8225. Heritage Club additional discount.

Desert BloomFeb. 26-27, 2017

Retired LBCC Geography Professor, Dennis Napier will lead this tour through Good Times Travel. You will travel from the mountains to the desert and learn about the geologic and geographic phenomena that are encountered along the way. Dennis will share his extensive knowledge and diverse background as you journey through Julian, Anza-Borrego State Park and the Temecula Valley. For more details and to book this tour you must go through Nancy Yoho at the LBCC Foundation 562-938-4203.

Death Valley SplendorMar. 12-14, 2017

This 3-day tour through Good Times Travel features tour leader, Dennis Napier. Ever since the first immigrants crossed Death Valley, fantastic tales have been told. Learn about the exciting beauty, towering mountains as you gaze upon the eclectic geological formations. For more details and to book this tour you must go through Nancy Yoho at the LBCC Foundation 562-938-4203.

Azaleas, Plantation and Cajun CountryMar. 23-29, 2017

This 7-day trip focuses on the grace and elegance of the antebellum South highlighting the plantations, spring blooms, Cajun cuisine and southern hospitality. From the magic of New Orleans to the Civil War Battlefields plus the Natchez Spring Pilgrimage guide, Dennis Napier will bring every moment alive providing an insider experience for you to enjoy. For more details and to book this tour you must go through Nancy Yoho at the LBCC Foundation 562-938-4203.

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Travel Opportunities

Tuscan and Umbrian CountrysideApr. 1-11, 2017

This Collette Exploration will focus on the food and wine of Tuscany and Umbria. Our trip begins in Rome with a city tour followed by a 4-course meal paired with fine wine. We then proceed to Umbria for 4 nights in a Palace. Activities include tours of Orvieto, Spoleto, Assisi, Bevagna and Montefalco interspersed with cooking lessons, olive oil and winery visits. Then it’s on to Tuscany with tours of Florence, Siena, Monteriggioni, Volterra, San Gimignano and Montalone. There will be more cooking demonstrations, tasty lunches, dinners and winery visits. Price including airfare from LAX, daily breakfast, 2 lunches and 5 dinners based on double occupancy is $4849, single $5249.

Paso Robles Wineries TourMay, 2017

We’ll be heading up the coast accompanied by sommelier, Dr. Jim Martois. Details to follow.

Iceland: Land of Fire and IceJune 11-19, 2017

This 9-day trip covers the mountains, valleys, lagoons and volcanos of one of the most photographed spots in the world. Highlights include Reykjavik, Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Gulfoss Waterfall, Geysir, Blue Lagoon and Kirkjufell Mountain. Learn more about these hardy people with a visit to an Icelandic family which continues the 400-year whaling tradition. Price based on double occupancy including airfare from LAX, hotels, tours and 13 meals is $4599 if $200 deposit is made before December 12, 2016.

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Imperial Cities featuring Prague, Vienna and Budapest

Sept. 4-14, 2017Join us as we visit the old capitals of Europe. Our tour begins in Prague, one of the best preserved cities. We will explore both via motor coach and strolling, visiting such sights as Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Golden Lane and Charles Bridge. You’ll have your choice of a folklore show and dinner or a brewery tour and dinner. Then it’s on to Cesky Krumlow, a fairy-tale town with well-preserved Baroque architecture, then we continue on to Vienna, home to the Hapsburg dynasty, the Viennese waltz, Mozart and Strauss. A river cruise is included along the Danube River from Vienna to Budapest, stopping in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Our introduction to Hungarian culture starts with a visit to a school to glimpse into the daily life and also the countryside. Cost of the 11 day trip including airfare from LAX, hotels, tours, 14 meals is $3749 based on double occupancy.

Colors of New England Oct. 1-8, 2017

See the Fall colors of Massachsetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine featuring Boston, Woodstock, Stowe, Ben & Jerry’s, North Conway, Boothbay Harbor and Lobster Dinner. Price including airfare, hotels, tours and 10 meals is $3329 if deposit is made before March 31, 2017 based on double occupancy.

Panama Canal CruiseSept. 23, 2017 and Dec. 21, 2017

This 19-day cruise begins and ends in Los Angeles, if you live in the region, there is no cost for airfare. Special pricing available through Touch of Travel. Please contact Sandy Facon at 562-426-9130 for details and special pricing aboard a Princess Cruise.

All trips are subject to change and/or cancellation. For information or to receive a detailed flyer, call 562/938-4634 or gbaxter@lbcc.edu or visit our website: www.lbcc.edu/foundation. Click on Travel Tours.

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Washington Experience participants pose on the steps of the Supreme Court. They are (l. to r.) Margie Brown, Joyce Bailey, Marlene Temple, Don Bailey, John Pulvino, Gloria Miller, Puri Pulvino, Bud Miller, Ginny Baxter and Charlotte Joseph. (Not pictured Dorothy Nies)

RECENT TRIPS

Panama Canal CruiseApr. 9, 2018

This 19-day cruise begins and ends in Los Angeles, if you live in the region, there is no cost for airfare. Special pricing available through Touch of Travel. Please contact Sandy Facon at 562-426-9130 for details and special pricing aboard a Princess Cruise.

Alaska Inside Passage CruiseApr. 27-May 9, 2018

Another Los Angeles to Los Angeles cruise, so no airfare. Stops include Vancouver BC, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and the Inside Passage. With taxes and fees prices start at $1829 per person! Please contact Sandy Facon at 562-426-9130 for details and special pricing aboard a Princess Cruise.

Travel Opportunities

All trips are subject to change and/or cancellation. For information or to receive a detailed flyer, call 562/938-4634 or gbaxter@lbcc.edu or visit our website: www.lbcc.edu/foundation. Click on Travel Tours.

Leave your mark on the Long Beach City College Foundation’s “WALK OF HONOR”

The brick walkway honors LBCC Alumni and Supporters who would like to make a “solid” contribution to LBCC. Take an opportunity to recognize yourself or someone special.

To contribute to this perpetual tribute, Go to LBCC Foundation website, www.lbcc.edu/foundation and click on the Walk of Honor at the bottom of the home page to get the brick form. Donation is $100.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2016-2017

September 8, 2016 President’s Circle Reception at the home of Howard and Elaine Davis, 5-7 p.m.

September 21, 2016 Alumni Hall of Fame VIP Reception, 5-7 p.m.

September 22, 2016 LBCC Foundation Board of Governors Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Bldg O2 Room 208 October 6, 2016 Fine Arts fundraiser “Arts on the Town” featuring student artwork and musicians, downtown Long Beach, 5-7 p.m. October 8, 2016 Friends of Language Event

October 14, 2016 LBCC Alumni Hall of Fame Luncheon, 12 noon, T1200

October 21, 2016 LLRA Speaker, Press Telegram columnist Tim Grobaty, P104, 1-3 p.m.

October 21, 2016 Athletic Associates Hall of Champions Dinner, 6 p.m., Hall of Champions

December 16, 2016 Emeritus Holiday Buffet for College Retirees, 12 noon, Bldg O Room 208

February 3, 2017 LBCC State of the College Luncheon, 12 noon, Hall of Champions