The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Executive/Nominating committee presents this following list of recommended candidates for the 2016-17 Board of Directors. The entire Board of Directors was presented with this list of nominees on December 17, 2015, and asked for any additional nominees. This list is now presented to the entire Chamber membership — any additional nominees from members need to be submitted and received by Friday, Jan. 22.
Nominations for the four vacant seats may be made by any member in good standing upon presentation of a petition for nomination signed by at least five (5) active members in good standing. Nominees must be willing to serve. Nominations must include all contact information for the candidate along with details explaining why the candidate qualifies and should be considered for nomination. All candidates must be members in good standing of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and be willing to serve a two-year term. Primary requirements include attending and participating in meetings at 8 a.m. on fourth Thursdays of each month (except July and September), buying an All Access Pass or equivalent of $250 in Taste of Arcadia tickets, and attending as many Chamber functions as possible and supporting the Chamber either by volunteer work and/or being a financial sponsoring or advertiser.
Nominee submissions may be e-mailed to Info@ArcadiaCaChamber.org or delivered in person or by mail to the Arcadia Chamber office at 388 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, Ca. 91007. Questions?: 626-447-2159.
If no additional nominees are received by Friday, Jan. 22, the following slate, including six board members needing to be approved for a second two-year term, and the nominee for Vice President, will be submitted for vote approval by the Board of Directors at the Jan. 28 Board Meeting/Planning Conference.
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 2015-2016
- Departing as Honorary Past President March 31, 2016 (many thanks): Pete Siberell, Santa Anita Park (will continue as Business District appointee)
- 4-years termed out (two consecutive two-year terms):
— Dr. Edward Wong of Arcadia Chinese Association
— Dr. Peter Young of Premier Dental Esthetic - 1-year Biz District not re-appointed: Attorney Stephen J. Miyabe, Esq., Hart, Mieras & Morris
(Boldface names below are those up for election)
Executive Committee 2016-2017
- President: Vicki Knight, Century Rooter Service & Plumbing
- President-Elect (for 2017-18): Andrew Cooper, Arcadia Association of Realtors (2nd term expires 2017)
- Vice President: Romy Rahmanian, Law Office of Romy S. Rahmanian (1st two-year term expires 2016)
- Secretary-Treasurer: Gil Stromsoe, Mark Schaeffer Associates (1st two-year term expires 2018)
- Immediate Past President: Andrew Gregson, Executive Factor (2nd term expires 2016 – waived)
Past Presidents (may serve as Honorary Board Member for 2 years)
- Honorary seat: Arlynn Robinson, Coldwell Banker Dynasty (until 2017)
- Honorary seat: Denise Weaver of Weaver & Assoc. Insurance (until 2018)
Directors
First two-year term expires March 31, 2018 (need to be elected)
- Sophia Chan, Forest Lawn
- Brian Greene, Methodist Hospital
- Megan Oppelt, Togo’s
- Allen Tsay, Waddell & Reed
First two-year term expires March 31, 2016 (need to be re-elected to second term 2016-18)
- Chris Andersson, Foothill Credit Union
- Andrew Chang, Santa Anita Inn / Continental Asset Management
- Imy Dulake, Coldwell Banker
- Ramon Oseguera, Westfield Santa Anita
- Mark Ramos, Vista Paint
Second two-year term expires March 31, 2017
- Dr. Nina Getz, Phillips Eye Center
- Bruce Lazenby, Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuaries
- Annette Ousterhout, Jan’s Towing
- John Sun, Budget Blinds
- Wayne Williams, Professional Advisory Services
First two-year term expires March 31, 2017
- Imy Dulake, Coldwell Banker
- Kin Hui, Singpoli – repped by Ruth Ren
- Luis Plascencia, Embassy Suites Arcadia
- Aaron Yang, Din Tai Fung
Business Districts (President appoints for one-year term)
- Westfield Santa Anita: Ramon Oseguera
- Santa Anita Park: Past President Pete Siberell
- Downtown: Matt McSweeny, Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant
- North Arcadia: TBD – Walter Wodtke, Wells Fargo
- West Arcadia: TBD – Aaron Yang, Din Tai Fung Dumpling House
- South Arcadia: TBD – City report or Board volunteer
Additional Presidential Appointments (one-year term)
(president’s option of 1, 2, 3 or none)
City Liaisons (to be reappointed):
- Mayor Gary Kovacic (continue with sitting Mayor as of April 19)
- City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto
School Liasons (to be reappointed)
- AUSD School Board President Kay Kinsler (continue with sitting President)
- AUSD Superintendent: Dr. David Vannasdall