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4 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JULY 2011
Temple City Life
Photo by Robert Hepler
A publication of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce.
Temple City Life is published at 9050 Las Tunas Drive,
Temple City, CA 91780. (626) 286-3101
Linda Payne, President, CEO ................... Editor and Publisher
Jeanne Murset ................. Membership Executive/News Writer
Jerry Jambazian ............................ Web Master / Photographer
Philip Pettus .................... Production Editor, Graphics, Design
Temple City Life is a monthly publication produced by the
Temple City Chamber of Commerce and distributed to homes
and businesses in Temple City and vicinity. Articles submitted
and printed in the Temple City Life do not necessarily reflect the
opinion of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce or its Board
of Directors. Information is published to inform the public and
stimulate discussion.
Temple City
Chamber of Commerce
An organization working
to build the community through
its businesses and residents
Our Mission Statement
The Temple City Chamber of Commerce sets the
standard for excellence in member services, community
collaboration, business growth, networking and
achieving a high quality of life in Temple City. We exist
to be a clear and persuasive voice in providing advocacy,
promotional and benefit solutions for our members.
Officers and Board of Directors
2010 – 2011
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Brian Venerable, DC ............................. Chairman of the Board
Venerable Chiropractic Clinic
Albert Boele .................................. Vice Chairman of the Board
JP Morgan, Chase
Kathy Chambers ...................................... Chairman of Finance
Quality Bookkeeping
Bruce Wataru .................................................... Board Secretary
Fanny’s Flowers
BOARD MEMBERS
Herbert Chan ................................ Past Chairman of the Board
GP Wedding & Photography Studio
Theresa Chesshir ................................................ Board Member
Director, Sonshine House Preschool
Jerry Jambazian .................................................. Board Member
Photographer/Webmaster
Wonder Cleaners & Drapery
Rita Padilla .......................................................... Board Member
Dilbeck Real Estate
Nick Pon .............................................................. Board Member
Wells Fargo Bank
Darlene Reynosa................................................. Board Member
Athens Services
Matt Smith .......................................................... Board Member
Resident
John Sun .............................................................. Board Member
Budget Blinds
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Councilman Carl Blum .......................... Liaison for City of TC
Dr. Chelsea Kang-Smith .............................. Liaison for TCUSD
e-mail to: info@templecitychamber.org
By David Ho, EdM
Platinum Academy
School is out and our parks
are filled with kids and teens
enjoying the beautiful weather
and time off.
However, for teens who are
12th graders this Fall, they may
already be thinking about and
dreading college applications.
With the college application
evolving into a complex package,
many teens tend to procrastinate.
It is important for parents to
talk with their teens, and help
them get ready for the college
application. Parents’ support
during this stressful time is extremely
valuable. Here are some
tips for parents to help their
teens.
1. Review Your Teen’s Progress
Many colleges, such as the
UC and CSU campuses, recalculate
the GPA based on 10th
and 11th grades in A-G classes
only. This UC/CSU GPA is typically
higher than the GPA you
see on report cards. Also, review
your teen’s SAT or ACT results.
2. Make a list
It is a good idea to make a
list of at least 10 colleges, and
then after researching, decide
which ones to apply to.
3. Research
Parents and teens can go to
www.collegeboard.org to re-
www.templecitychamber.org
Now is time for parents, juniors
to plan for college applications
The First United Methodist Church of Temple
City offers the following opportunities for worship
and fellowship in July.
On July 3, the community is invited to join
the First and Faith congregations for Sunday
Morning Worship at 10 a.m. at the Temple City
Park, next to the library. Lunch to follow.
On July 10 through Sept. 4 Summer worship
services will be at 9:30 a.m. For the month of August,
the worship services will be celebrated in the
Fireside Room instead of the Sanctuary. Whether
a long-time resident or new to the community or
just looking for a place to worship during the
summer months, please feel invited.
On Sept. 11, a Rally Sunday Worship Service
will take place from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. with a barbecue
lunch from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Rev. David
Palmer and the congregation of First United
search colleges, and see accepted
students’ average GPA
and test scores.
4. Get Organized
Make a timeline with important
deadlines. For example,
SAT or ACT test dates and college
application deadlines, like
November 30th for UC or CSU
campuses.
5. Start Writing Now
The personal statement is a
challenging essay. It is important
to get started early. The UC
personal statement and the
Common Application personal
statement prompts are currently
available online, so students
can start now.
David Ho, EdM., a Harvard
graduate, is the founder of Platinum
Academy, LLC, an organization
that helps families live
happy and successful lives.
Free college planning consultations
are available. Phone 626-
LEARN-90 or visit the Web site
at www.platinumacademy.com
TCHS Class of 1966 reunion will be Oct. 22
The 45th reunion for the Temple City High
School Class of 1966 is set for Saturday, Oct. 22,
at the Embassy Suites in Arcadia. Tentative plans
call for a 6 p.m. gathering with hors d’oeuvres and
drinks from the no-host bar as everyone gets reacquainted.
The evening will include lots of chitchat,
laughter and hugs. Dinner, dancing and
more fun to follow.
To make things more convenient for all, the
class will be using the TCHS Alumni News site
for the RSVPs, updates, payments, pictures and a
way for everyone to get back in touch. The Web
address is http://tchsalumni.org/.
It is free to join so even those not able to attend
the reunion may log on and register to check
out the festivities and reach out to good friends.
Once logged in members may click on Events near
the upper right-hand corner, then choose Class
of ’66 Reunion — the only one listed at the moment.
It’s very new so there’s not much posted
yet but it will grow as the time draws closer.
Reunion planners have not set the final price
for the night as yet but are doing all they can to
keep the cost down and will announce the final
amount as soon as possible.
Of course, more people signing up early will
result in lower fees. For those wishing to spend a
night or two, there will be special group rates at
the Embassy Suites with hopes of setting up a
breakfast for Sunday morning.
Class member Lani is looking into a combo or
band for us and we need to find a reasonable photographer
who will take both posed and candid
shots that we can post on our site.
Volunteers are needed to join the committee
to handle decorations, picture name badges, light
background music until the band starts, assistance
at the sign-in table and whatever needs to be done
to make the reunion memorable.
Help is also needed from everyone by helping
to find classmates.
Those who have an e-mail address for someone
from the class should forward it to contacts
on the Web site. Everyone should do some searching
to find more lost Rams & Rammettes. No one
should be left out.
TCHS Class of 1976 announces Oct. 1 reunion
Temple City High School
Class of 1976 is looking for
classmates to attend the 35-year
reunion Saturday, Oct. 1 at the
Westin Hotel, Pasadena.
Meeting during the past few
months, the committee has fi-
Community News
David Ho, owner of Platinum
Academy, LLC receives recognition
from Mayor Tom Chavez at
the Grand Re-Opening/Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony of Platinum
Academy, on Saturday, June 11.
nalized the details for the event
but is still missing contact information
for half of the nearly
400 class members.
Members of the Temple City
High Class of 1976 can find
more details at the committee
Facebook page at Temple City
High School Class of 1976 and
provide contact information at:
tchs1976reunion@gmail.com, or contact
Chairman Kathy Shaw at
(909) 499-6437.
First United Methodist announces summer activities
Methodist Church of Temple City extend an open
invitation to the community to join in a new year
of Christian fellowship and worship. Children of
all ages are welcome.
In June, July and August, the Pasadena District
United Methodist Summer Camp is open
for elementary, junior high and senior high students.
There is still time to sign up for United Methodist
Camp. For information, go to Web site
www.calpaccamps.org or mail to Cal-Pac Camps,
PO Box 6006, Pasadena, CA 91101.
Look for Pastor David Palmer, especially at the
Junior High Adventure Camp where campers may
be participating in rock climbing, archery, a ropes
course, swimming, basketball, crafts, singing and
more, or watching a dramatic reenactment as Biblical
characters come alive.