April 2008

ESC Kicks Off 2008 Wells Fargo  
New Executive Directors Institute

On April 11, executive directors from 16 Southern California nonprofits assembled at the orientation session for ESC’s fourth Wells Fargo New Executive Directors Institute.

We applaud the following executive directors and their ESC coaches as they commence the 2008 program. Special thanks to Wells Fargo and to Edison International for their continued support.

Participating Agency

ESC Consultant

Cheryl Meronk, Executive Director
Council on Aging – Orange County

 Marlene Woodworth

Tahia Hayslet, Executive Director
Harbor Interfaith Services, Inc.

 Chuck Lindahl

Linda Horner, Executive Director
LACER Afterschool Programs

 Jim Esterle

Susan K. Fuentes, Executive Director 
Los Angeles Mission Community Clinic

 Dan Goodstein

Edward Taylor, CEO
Northern Santa Barbara County 
United Way

 Jon Gibby

Mary Michlovich, Executive Director
OPICA Adult Day Care

 Jerry Weissman

Pauline Canny, Executive Director
Our House

 Linda Camras

Cassandra Loch, CEO
PROTOTYPES, Centers for Innovation in Health, Mental Health and Social Services

 Steve Solton

Carol Henault, Executive Director 
Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California

 Ellen Tuch

Va Lecia Adams, Executive Director
St. Joseph Center

 John Coleman

Daryl T. Twerdahl, Executive Director 
St. Vincent Meals on Wheels Foundation

 Janet Conn

Lorette Herman, Executive Director
The Alcoholism Center for Women

 Marlene Singer

Charles Robbins, Executive Director
The Trevor Project

 Arlene Ploshnick

Gloria E. Lockhart, President and CEO
Toberman Neighborhood Center, Inc.

 Gary Hammerstrom 

Debra Donovan, Executive Director
Valley Village

 Roxie Esterle 

Robin McCarthy, Executive Director
Women at Work

 Susan Rosenblum

 

 ESC Detroit Celebrates 25 Years

ESC AnniversaryHaving celebrated our own silver anniversary in 2006, we are especially pleased to recognize the   25th anniversary of our sister ESC network affiliate in Detroit.

ESC Southern California Executive Director Megan Cooper and Associate Director Jesus Romero traveled to Detroit in November 2007 to participate in the Executive Service Corps Affiliate Network annual conference hosted by the Detroit ESC (DESC). The conference was recently highlighted as part of DESC's 2007 Annual Report—a wonderful tribute to the organization’s rich history.

We salute the Board, consultants and staff on a quarter century of service to the Detroit community.

For Consultants Only:
Online Networking Opportunity 

laptopESC Consultants' Advisory Council President Fred Samulon has created a Yahoo Group—or customized web page—for ESC consultants. 

The Yahoo Group allows members to communicate by posting comments or sending emails to the group or to individuals. This online networking opportunity allows communication between ESC consultants on an “opt-in” basis. (Meaning only those who sign-up can participate.)

Members can upload contact information as well as a photo and bio to be viewed by all members. Each person enters his or her own information—as much or as little as they wish.

It has been set up as a private page, so it is not searchable or viewable by the public. The moderator must approve each person’s membership in the group. 

If you would like to join, please email Fred Samulon at fsamulon@aol.com. He will register you in the group and will follow up with instructions via email.

Words of Inspiration

 The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.  
~ Mahatma Gandhi

  
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