David Freeman, Recipient of LAHq's Spirit of Los Angeles Award practices Texas charm on the media before the ceremony

Bob Taylor, Exhibits Chair, helps Tom Neary put finishing touches on Morley's booth. The many Projects displayed proved to be a great crowd pleaser.

Scott Johnson, Johnson Fain Partners, shows new Century City project, one of many special exhibits at the luncheon.

SAVE THE DATE
for this year's stellar
Annual Awards Luncheon

Thursday
MAy 9th, 2002

The Spirit of Community Award was presented to Timothy J. Leiweke, Anschutz Entertainment Group, who as president of Staples Center has brought renewed vitality to downtown Los Angeles.

Recipient of the Cultural Award was American Cinemathque for it $15 million rehabilitation of the Egyptian Theater, a key element in the revitalization of Hollywood Boulevard.

Special thanks were given to Barbara Trister, Luncheon Chair, and Bob Taylor who coordinated over two dozen exhibits.

Introducing Mr. Freeman was long time friend, Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky who commented on the national attention California's energy crisis was receiving and Mr. Freeman's visionary stance and courageous leadership in protecting our city.
(Mr. Freeman is currently head of Califonria's Energy Commission.)

Formed to encourage members and potential members of LAHq network in an informal setting, to exchange ideas and to cultivate active representation from a cross section of firms and business interests in Los Angeles.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Lynn Kious 818-560-8059
Alice Wilson 213-381-3663

Promotes business activities throughout greater Los Angeles and provides a forum for the discussion of public policy. Through small forums and research studies, the committee examines issues that affect the business climate in Southern California. The committee focuses on smart growth, transportation, public/private partnerships, attracting and retaining businesses and their impact on development.

EDUCATION
Parker Jones 213-689-0813
Robert Mosier 818-549-1850

Supports and assists inner-city grade schools through various programs and personal participation. We believe the future of our city can only be as bright as the quality of our workforce. The workforce, in turn, can only be as strong as its education. Therefore, we are committed to assisting inner-city children during their developing years in achieving their academic endeavors.

FOCUS NEWSLETTER Marilyn Pepper 818-790-1990

Responsible for the communication of LAHq's activities to the membership through the newsletter, Focus. It serves to promote upcoming events, recap past events and guest presentations and bring committee issues and activities to the attention of the membership.

Identifies and bring to the Board for study and/or vote key public issues affecting the business and political environment. Develops resolutions and position papers on various matters, represents the Board by disseminating such positions through press releases, letters to the editor, meetings with elected officials, appearances at public hearings, and the like.

LUNCHEON PROGRAMS
Ed Casey 213-576-1000
Rasa Bauza 818-954-5205

Responsible for planning, securing and presenting speakers covering a wide range of areas of interest for the monthly luncheon meeting.

SPECIAL EVENTS Barbara Trister 310-472-2930

Responsible for planning the Annual Awards Luncheon and any other special event as determined by the Board of Directors.

TECHNOLOGY
John Stern 310-207-1700 x101

Places computers in local schools and seeks donations of new and used computers from our general membership. It also looks for systems and devices that will help members be more efficient by introducing them to the way such systems can be integrated into their own business environments.