Executive Service Corps

The year-long program begins October 21, 2010.  The deadline to apply is September 10.

As an experienced executive director, you know how much your organization depends on your skills as a manager, strategic thinker, and inspirational leader. The Wells Fargo Executive Directors Leadership Institute (EDLI) is a unique program that provides practical teachings, customized executive coaching, and support of colleagues so that you are even better able to guide your organization toward success and sustainability.

If you're not a non-profit executive director yourself, don't let a friend or colleague miss out on this incredible opportunity--help Executive Service Corps spread the word!  For more information, click here.

Leadership Pasadena

Leadership Pasadena is recruiting candidates for its 12th annual class, which begins September 23, 2010 and continues through May 5, 2011.  Interested candidates should apply prior to September 2 for consideration at www.LeadershipPasadena.org.

This comprehensive class focuses on sharpening personal leadership skills, enhancing interpersonal skills, and broadening understanding of resources in the greater Pasadena area. Graduates join a network of over 200 area leaders who are committed to working together to benefit our community. Scholarships are available and can be discussed after a completed application is received.

For more information, potential candidates may attend an orientation session on either Thursday August 26 or Wednesday September 1, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:45p.m. in the Leadership Pasadena office board room at 75 S. Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105.

Please RSVP for the orientation or call 626-437-6735 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

A Pink Ice Affair: Celebrating a Renaissance of Excellence (1960-2010)

Saturday, October 30, 2010 will be an evening commemorating 50 years of commitment and achievement in the communities of Pasadena and Altadena by the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Eta Lambda Omega Chapter and the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eta Pi Lambda Chapter.

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc. Eta Lambda Omega Chapter was chartered on March 6, 1960 by the then current Far Western Regional director, Lucille B. Bryant. Bryant along with 31 other Alpha Kappa Alpha women came together to make a difference in the community through service to all mankind.

The chapter continues to serve the community through an annual health summit, by providing educational programs for young writers and scientists, offering scholarship programs ranging from workshops to awarding scholarships to high school graduates living in the San Gabriel Valley.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eta Pi Lambda Chapter was officially chartered on April 15, 1960 in Pasadena, California. Eta Pi Lambda was the first alumni chapter in Los Angeles County to "spin-off" from Beta Psi Lambda, the oldest Alpha Chapter in the Western Region.

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Congressman Schiff Reads to Young Children

Pediatricians and nurses at Community Health Alliance of Pasadena are sending families home from checkups with free books and a very important prescription – "read aloud to your children." Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-29) visited the clinic, not only to cheer on the young patrons, but to practice what doctors preach by reading to a group of young patients.

Community Health Alliance of Pasadena participates in Reach Out and Read, a program that prepares America's youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together. Reach Out and Read's medical providers advise parents about the importance of reading aloud and give free books to children at checkups from 6 months through 5 years of age. The books are new, carefully chosen, and developmentally-appropriate. Through Reach Out and Read, each child starts kindergarten with a home library of up to ten books and a parent who has heard at every health supervision visit about the importance of books and reading.

Congressman Schiff has long championed a "Kids First" legislative agenda, supporting funding increases for crucial programs such as Head Start, Healthy Start and Reach Out and Read, to give all children the support they need to mature and succeed.

"Children from families that read together are often better prepared to succeed, with larger vocabularies and stronger language skills," Congressman Schiff said. "As a father of two, I believe that capturing the imagination of children through books is one of life's great pleasures. I love reading to my kids and hope all families can be inspired to do the same."

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