The Ebell of Los Angeles. https://ebellofla.org/ Empowering Women Since 1894 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:28:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 February President’s Letter https://ebellofla.org/february-presidents-letter/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:37:39 +0000 https://ebellofla.org/?p=57654 ]]> Important Message from the Board of Directors https://ebellofla.org/important-message-from-the-board-of-directors/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:11:59 +0000 https://ebellofla.org/?p=55586 Dear Ebell Member: The Ebell Board of Directors’ role is to protect and promote the mission and property of The Ebell.  As you may know, after extensive research, input, and discussion that started nearly six years ago, the Board has recommended and voted to change the Bylaws and address the need for a seismic retrofit.... Read more »]]> Memories, Accomplishments, and Milestones of 2023 https://ebellofla.org/memories-accomplishments-and-milestones-of-2023/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:10:06 +0000 https://ebellofla.org/?p=55699 Dear Ebell Friend, Happy 2024! As the New Year kicks off, we cannot help but reflect on the remarkable year we created together. We are filled with immense gratitude for YOU—the entire Ebell community who contributed to the memories, accomplishments, and milestones of 2023. Here are the highlights of what we accomplished together: We hosted... Read more »]]> Member News https://ebellofla.org/member-news-5/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:07:52 +0000 https://ebellofla.org/?p=54768 Randi Jones Randi Jones will be honored by Alzheimers of LA at their upcoming Visionary Women's Afternoon Tea in March 2024. The Visionary Women’s Afternoon Tea is an elegant gathering dedicated to recognizing the unwavering dedication of remarkable women in the fight against Alzheimer's. More information can be found here.]]> Staff News https://ebellofla.org/staff-news/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:05:19 +0000 https://ebellofla.org/?p=55990 Executive Director Stacy Brightman The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has appointed Stacy Brightman as a member of The Commission for Women. The 15-member commission was created to represent the special interests and concerns of women of all races, ethnic and social backgrounds, religious convictions, sexual orientation and social circumstances.]]> Scholarship Breakfast and Conversation https://ebellofla.org/scholarship-breakfast-and-conversation/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:04:03 +0000 https://ebellofla.org/?p=55256 The Scholarship Committee and Board of Directors of The Ebell of Los Angeles invite you to join our Scholarship Breakfast & Conversation honoring the 2023-24 scholars. Engage with the students over breakfast, then enjoy a Q&A discussion to hear their thoughts on issues impacting their educational experiences. ]]> Clothes Make the Woman https://ebellofla.org/clothes-make-the-woman/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:03:23 +0000 https://ebellofla.org/?p=54810 The Costume Committee recently had the immense pleasure of hosting one of our own Ebell members, Dr. Velina Hasu Houston, and her students in the USC graduate dramatic writing program for an exciting new project designed by Dr. Stacy Brightman and Dr. Houston, who holds the title of distinguished Professor of Theatre in Dramatic Writing... Read more »]]> West LA Veterans Collective Field Trip https://ebellofla.org/west-la-veterans-collective-field-trip/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:01:54 +0000 https://ebellofla.org/?p=54740 On Friday, September 15, members of The Ebell toured the West Los Angeles Veterans Collective Project.  The visit was arranged and chaired by Ebell members Allison Schallert and Marilyn Wells, founding members of Stories from the Frontline (https://www.storiesfrontline.org/), a group which advocates for the homeless, and for supportive housing.  CEO Steve Peck, who remarkably resembles... Read more »]]> A New Ebell Subcommittee https://ebellofla.org/a-new-ebell-subcommittee/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:58:31 +0000 https://ebellofla.org/?p=55042 We realize that some of our Ebell members do not use email and have therefore missed a lot of the club information since the Newsletter is now being sent via the internet. To rectify this, we have started a new Ebell Membership Subcommittee called Hands Across The Ebell. ]]> Social Services Committee’s Fall Event https://ebellofla.org/social-services-committees-fall-event/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:57:22 +0000 https://ebellofla.org/?p=54770 On October 14th, the Social Services Committee (SSC) held a volunteer and donation event, “Spirit of Giving: Women Supporting Women,” for members, friends, and family. It was a huge success, due to the generosity of so many and the atmosphere of kindness that filled the room. Participants stated it felt good to help the Rest... Read more »]]>