The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Perrin to our prestigious Visionary Treasures Committee. Ms. Perrin, Past Grand President of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, will help in the selection of men and women whose lives and careers mark them as "visionaries" and "treasures" of the greater San Fernando Valley. She joins Susan Ingham of Reseda and Michael Broggie of Thousand Oaks, who will be soliciting nominations for inclusion in this hall of honor to those who have changed history. Three to five persons who have made a major impact on our lives in the San Fernando Valley will be added annually to the Visionary Treasures rolls.
Beth Perrin, a member of the Board of Directors of the Campo de Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association, has a lifetime of service to the preservation of California history. She has worked tirelessly to preserve and enhance the Campo, one of the San Fernando Valley's most important historic sites. Beth and her husband Deuk Perrin were part of the effort to create the Tarzana Community Center. The Perrins reside in the Simi Valley.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
RANIA PALLAD TREASURER MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
RANIA PALLAD
A major voice in the development of a strong regional Museum of History and Culture for the San Fernando Valley is our Treasurer, Rania Pallad. Rania was raised in the Valley and has a commitment to the arts and the preservation of history. She is Vice President and Executive Director of the non-profit theatrical organization, Theatre of Will.
Rania is gifted with amazing organizational skills and a relentless work ethic. She manages Theatre of Will's educational productions for San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area schools. She understands the challenges of non-profit fund raising and has the vital experience to develop a solid economic foundation for the Museum's future.
A part of the San Fernando Valley's Greek community, Rania was trained as a professional dancer and has important insights into all aspects of the performing arts. She is the Board's representative on the Museum's Performing Arts Committee.
In the last three years, Rania Pallad has not only served as Treasurer of our Museum, but has submerged herself in the process of grant writing and organization building for Theatre of Will. She also has an in-depth knowledge of California educational standards as well as skills in grant writing techniques.
Rania is a graduate of California State University Northridge. She and her husband, the award-winning playwright Willard Simms live in Tarzana, California.
You are encouraged to visit Threatre of Will's website at:
http://www.theatreofwill.org
Rania Pallad will be happy to discuss your personal or organizational support for The Museum of the San Fernando Valley. You may leave messages for her through Anchor Education Foundation at: (818) 347-9665.
A major voice in the development of a strong regional Museum of History and Culture for the San Fernando Valley is our Treasurer, Rania Pallad. Rania was raised in the Valley and has a commitment to the arts and the preservation of history. She is Vice President and Executive Director of the non-profit theatrical organization, Theatre of Will.
Rania is gifted with amazing organizational skills and a relentless work ethic. She manages Theatre of Will's educational productions for San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area schools. She understands the challenges of non-profit fund raising and has the vital experience to develop a solid economic foundation for the Museum's future.
A part of the San Fernando Valley's Greek community, Rania was trained as a professional dancer and has important insights into all aspects of the performing arts. She is the Board's representative on the Museum's Performing Arts Committee.
In the last three years, Rania Pallad has not only served as Treasurer of our Museum, but has submerged herself in the process of grant writing and organization building for Theatre of Will. She also has an in-depth knowledge of California educational standards as well as skills in grant writing techniques.
Rania is a graduate of California State University Northridge. She and her husband, the award-winning playwright Willard Simms live in Tarzana, California.
You are encouraged to visit Threatre of Will's website at:
http://www.theatreofwill.org
Rania Pallad will be happy to discuss your personal or organizational support for The Museum of the San Fernando Valley. You may leave messages for her through Anchor Education Foundation at: (818) 347-9665.
Monday, April 2, 2007
ARTICLE ABOUT OUR MUSEUM IN SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL
Here's an article about The Museum of the San Fernando Valley's disassociation with LA Valley College. Our Museum did not disband as indicated in the story. Please post you comments at the end of this article. I'll pas them on to Mark Madler, or you can do so directly:
Mark R. Madler
San Fernando Valley Business Journal
818-316-3126
mmadler@sfvbj.com
MUSEUM GROUP TO REACH OUT TO BUSINESS
By Mark R. Madler
Valley Glen
Having severed ties with Los Angeles Valley College , a group of Valley residents that operated the college’s historical museum now set their sights on a bigger mission. Gerald Fecht and other members of the disbanded board of the Museum of the San Fernando Valley still want to see a museum with a contemporary history collection that will appeal to young people.
The San Fernando Valley as well as the city as a whole deserves to have a museum of its own, Fecht said. “ Los Angeles is the only major American city that does not have a city historical and cultural museum,” Fecht said. The group promoting the museum met on March 28 to discuss how to proceed, just a month after their association with Valley College ended.
The group of volunteers including Fecht came on board in 2004 and later incorporated under the name of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley to operate a historical museum on campus. Then the museum board was told that its incorporation violated community college district policies and that the museum’s artifacts and the $110,000 it had in the bank all belonged to the college. The board members’ roles were lessened in running the museum.
The campus museum now falls under the care of the Valley College Foundation and a new advisory committee while Fecht and the board members embark on a new project. Fecht said there are no hard feelings in that the college was only following the advice of its lawyers. “In my opinion there was no one at fault. The college president was concerned we would move artifacts off campus,” Fecht said. “That was never our intention.”
Foundation Executive Director Raul Castillo said he was sorry to see Fecht and the board go but there had been a difference of philosophy on the future of the museum. “We can have a regional museum and still stay on campus,” Castillo said. The college museum currently occupies a bungalow that was one of the original administration buildings. In a few years it will move to a new 1,500 square foot facility, Castillo said. The school’s budget will determine how much can be spent on programs and marketing for the museum, Castillo said. “That has always been our hurdle,” Castillo said. “Our success has always been through word of mouth.”
As Fecht and his colleagues go about bringing their museum to fruition, they will reach out to the business community. Often times, Fecht said, cultural institutions treat business merely as the cash cow to get donations and sponsorships from but otherwise they don’t want them around. But that’s not the case in the Valley where the area’s evolution is so strongly tied to business, he said. The aviation industry helped the Valley grow and the entertainment industry put it on the map. But there was also, Fecht pointed out, the sports industries, clothing manufacturing, the automotive industry, and agricultural – from ranches to horse breeding. “The Valley has a far richer history than people realize,” Fecht said.
Mark R. Madler
San Fernando Valley Business Journal
818-316-3126
mmadler@sfvbj.com
MUSEUM GROUP TO REACH OUT TO BUSINESS
By Mark R. Madler
Valley Glen
Having severed ties with Los Angeles Valley College , a group of Valley residents that operated the college’s historical museum now set their sights on a bigger mission. Gerald Fecht and other members of the disbanded board of the Museum of the San Fernando Valley still want to see a museum with a contemporary history collection that will appeal to young people.
The San Fernando Valley as well as the city as a whole deserves to have a museum of its own, Fecht said. “ Los Angeles is the only major American city that does not have a city historical and cultural museum,” Fecht said. The group promoting the museum met on March 28 to discuss how to proceed, just a month after their association with Valley College ended.
The group of volunteers including Fecht came on board in 2004 and later incorporated under the name of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley to operate a historical museum on campus. Then the museum board was told that its incorporation violated community college district policies and that the museum’s artifacts and the $110,000 it had in the bank all belonged to the college. The board members’ roles were lessened in running the museum.
The campus museum now falls under the care of the Valley College Foundation and a new advisory committee while Fecht and the board members embark on a new project. Fecht said there are no hard feelings in that the college was only following the advice of its lawyers. “In my opinion there was no one at fault. The college president was concerned we would move artifacts off campus,” Fecht said. “That was never our intention.”
Foundation Executive Director Raul Castillo said he was sorry to see Fecht and the board go but there had been a difference of philosophy on the future of the museum. “We can have a regional museum and still stay on campus,” Castillo said. The college museum currently occupies a bungalow that was one of the original administration buildings. In a few years it will move to a new 1,500 square foot facility, Castillo said. The school’s budget will determine how much can be spent on programs and marketing for the museum, Castillo said. “That has always been our hurdle,” Castillo said. “Our success has always been through word of mouth.”
As Fecht and his colleagues go about bringing their museum to fruition, they will reach out to the business community. Often times, Fecht said, cultural institutions treat business merely as the cash cow to get donations and sponsorships from but otherwise they don’t want them around. But that’s not the case in the Valley where the area’s evolution is so strongly tied to business, he said. The aviation industry helped the Valley grow and the entertainment industry put it on the map. But there was also, Fecht pointed out, the sports industries, clothing manufacturing, the automotive industry, and agricultural – from ranches to horse breeding. “The Valley has a far richer history than people realize,” Fecht said.
MILESTONE FOR BOARD MEMBER GARY FREDBURG
Congratulations to Board Member Gary Fredburg on his retirement as Vice President - Investments. for UBS PaineWebber. Gary has served our Museum as our Vice President since our reincorporation in 2005.
A resident of Burbank, California, Gary Fredburg is a graduate of Van Nuys High School and an alumnus of Woodbury University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business. He is the Chairman of the Museum of the San Fernando Valley's acquisition committee. Gary collects and sells rare printed materials, and has been instrumental in building the Museum's collections of rare Los Angeles / Valley area postcards and related artifacts and documents.
A resident of Burbank, California, Gary Fredburg is a graduate of Van Nuys High School and an alumnus of Woodbury University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business. He is the Chairman of the Museum of the San Fernando Valley's acquisition committee. Gary collects and sells rare printed materials, and has been instrumental in building the Museum's collections of rare Los Angeles / Valley area postcards and related artifacts and documents.
Sunday, April 1, 2007
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR MUSEUM AT THIS VITAL TIME.
Several of you have requested information on how you can make contributions to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley, now that we are no longer affiliated with L.A. Valley College or its historical museum. Tax-deductible contributions can be made through the good offices of Anchor Education Foundation, a 501c3.
Checks should be made to:
The Museum of the San Fernando Valley
c/o Anchor Education Foundation
21031 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 419
Woodland Hills, CA 91356
During our three year affiliation with Valley College, donations to the Museum were made through the school's "Patrons Association" (a non-profit foundation) and its 501c3 tax exempt status with the Federal Government.
As a California non-profit corporation, with a strong record of public service, The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is eligible to file for our own 501c3 and will be doing so within the month. This procedure is a major priority for your Museum, and the first $500 donated to the Museum through Anchor Education will be used for this filing for our own tax-exempt status.
Thank you for supporting the Museum. The San Fernando Valley deserves a great Museum of History and Culture.
Jerry Fecht
Checks should be made to:
The Museum of the San Fernando Valley
c/o Anchor Education Foundation
21031 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 419
Woodland Hills, CA 91356
During our three year affiliation with Valley College, donations to the Museum were made through the school's "Patrons Association" (a non-profit foundation) and its 501c3 tax exempt status with the Federal Government.
As a California non-profit corporation, with a strong record of public service, The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is eligible to file for our own 501c3 and will be doing so within the month. This procedure is a major priority for your Museum, and the first $500 donated to the Museum through Anchor Education will be used for this filing for our own tax-exempt status.
Thank you for supporting the Museum. The San Fernando Valley deserves a great Museum of History and Culture.
Jerry Fecht
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