November 2024

 

Dear Laguna Canyon Conservancy members,

 

The popular in-person dinner meetings that Laguna Canyon Conservancy (LCC) was so well known for over many years have returned for the last two months and the response has been very positive.

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While LCC does not endorse political candidates, during this important election year we have provided local candidates with an opportunity to present their positions on environmental concerns along with asking about their contributions towards protection of open space and natural ecosystems.

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Our September 9th meeting speakers included the uncontested candidate and incumbent for Laguna Beach City Clerk Ann Marie McKay, the uncontested candidate and incumbent for Laguna Beach City Treasurer Laura Parisi and the four candidates for two City Council seats: Hallie Jones (HallieForLaguna.com), Judie Mancuso (JudieMancuso.com), George Weiss (GeorgeWeissCityCouncil.org), and Bob Whalen (BobWhalenLagunaBeachCityCouncil.org). Please check out their websites and decide which ones most deserve your votes.

At the October 7th meeting we presented the five Laguna Beach Unified School District Board candidates vying for two seats. LCC is concerned about the education of our future environmental stewards and the impact a school district board’s decisions make overall.  This year’s candidates are Lauren Boeck, Howard Hills, Sheri Morgan, Jan Vickers and Margaret Warder. You can view the YouTube recording of the meeting and learn more about each of these candidates. Visit our Past Programs section for a link or click here

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The coming November 11th meeting program is still being developed and details will be sent out shortly.  Watch for our eblasts and save the date to gather with friends. The dinner meeting will again be held at the Bridge Hall in the Neighborhood Congregational Church at 340 St. Anns Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Doors will open at 5:30pm with socializing and dinner until 6:30 when speakers will start.  Dinners will be available for purchase but not mandatory although we ask for a modest charge to cover expenses for the venue and attendees must RSVP so we have enough seating and refreshments available.

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As in the past, current LCC members can purchase dinner for a lower fee than non-members, so if your membership is not current for 2024, please consider renewing your membership for the same reasonable fee of $25 by clicking on the website link here.  Memberships offset our organization’s ongoing expenses. Renewing now or signing up new will cover the coming year of 2025.

Meanwhile, I hope the remaining fall weeks will be very enjoyable and not speed by too quickly for you! 

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Warmest Regards,

Gayle Waite
President@LagunaCanyonConservancy.org
 

The Laguna Canyon Conservancy is a non-profit organization; however, donations are generally not tax deductible. Since we do take positions on issues of public policy, the LCC is not a 501 (c) 3 organization, but rather a 501 (c) 4. California Corporation Number (CCN) 1428036 and Federal Employer Identification number (EIN) 33-0294068.