SMYTH NAMED SCV YOUTH PROJECT CHAIRMAN EMERITUS -SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

SMYTH NAMED SCV YOUTH PROJECT CHAIRMAN EMERITUS -SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

SCV Youth Project Heralds in a New EraWritten by Margie Anne ClarkVALENCIA, Calif. – As part of its continuing legacy of providing on-campus support to the valley’s young people, the SCV Youth Project recently named California State Assemblyman Cameron Smyth as its Chairman Emeritus. The bustling and well-attended cocktail reception was held at Poole and Shaffery, LLP in Valencia on Sept. 10.

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John Musella, Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, Kim Goldman Photo by Margie Anne Clark

Smyth, a past two-term mayor and life-long resident of Santa Clarita, lauded the work of the SCV Youth Project for its stewardship to youth who face such serious issues as drug/alcohol abuse, anger, divorce, peer pressure, suicide, grief/loss and depression.

“The SCV Youth Project plays such a critical role in our community, particularly in our school system,and I am just proud to be associated with such an amazing organization,” Smyth said.

Having served on the board of the SCV Youth Project for more than five years, Smyth expressed his thanks to the leadership of the non-profit organization for its continued dedication to helping youth achieve their full potential in life.

“While it is with great pride that I accept the title of ‘Chairman Emeritus,’ the true credit belongs to the entire board and staff who work so hard on behalf of the young people of Santa Clarita,” the 38 th district assemblyman added.

Presenting honors to Smyth were Kim Goldman, executive director of the SCV Youth Project, and John Musella, board present of the SCV Youth Project. Also in attendance were SCV Youth Project board members along with local dignitaries and business leaders.

Musella, who recently succeeded long-time SCV Youth project board president Stacy Miller, said that he is looking forward to helping to meet the needs of the valley’s youth as the organization and the community continues to grow.

Founded in 2000 with the concept of providing hassle-free and confidential counseling to teens, the SCV Youth Project, has gone on to expand its program to include peer counseling to the high schools in the William S. Hart District and is currently expanding to include the district’s junior high schools

For more information, about the SCV Youth Project, call (661) 257-9688 or visit the website at www.HelpNotHassle.com.

Margie Anne Clark is a local journalist/event photographer and government liaison residing in the Santa Clarita Valley.

LEADERS OF CHARACTER GALA SET TO LAUD SCHULMANS, KENNEDYS AND PATTERSONS AT VALENCIA HYATT SEPT. 26

LEADERS OF CHARACTER GALA SET TO LAUD SCHULMANS, KENNEDYS AND PATTERSONS AT VALENCIA HYATT SEPT. 26: PROCEEDS BENEFIT BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SCOUTING PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH. – SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Valencia, Calif. – The Boy Scouts of America and event title sponsor Total Financial Solutions announced the honorees for the Fourth Annual Santa Clarita Valley Leaders of Character Recognition. The list of distinguished honorees from Santa Clarita Valley business, government, and philanthropy include Bill and Cathy Kennedy, Rick and Ann Patterson, and Joe and Barbara Schulman. The honor is presented annually to individuals and couples who personify the character, values, and leadership demonstrated in the Boy Scout Oath and Law in their daily life.
The recipients will be honored at a dinner reception held in their honor at the Valencia Hyatt Regency on September 26th, 2009.
The 2009 recipients join a growing and distinguished fraternity of community and business leaders that can be counted among the Santa Clarita Valley’s Leaders of Character including past recipients: Gary and Myrna Condie, Carl and Jeri Goldman, Bob Kellar, Kevin and Marilyn Malone, Larry G. and Sue Mankin, Harold and Jacguie Petersen, Larry and Peggy Rasmussen, Dianne and Roger Van Hook, and Jim Ventress.
For attendance or sponsorship inquiries contact David Kline at 818-933-0106 / dkline@bsa-la.orgPosted by Margie Anne Clark, City Life Communications.