New board making plans for 2011-2012 club year

La Mirada~The La Mirada Ebell Club is pleased to announce that Cheri Collin has accepted presidency for the 2011-2012 term.

Working with her this year are: Lorrie Larson, 1^st vice president (membership); Susan Gonzales, 2^nd vice president (ways and means); Ann Ferris, 3^rd vice president (program); Adrian Wilkins, secretary; and Mary Abbott, treasurer.

The local Ebell Club was organized in 1956 as a way for women to socialize while serving their communities. There currently are 40 active members.

The Ebell mission annually is to award $1,000.00 scholarships to at least three local high school graduates. Members achieve that goal by supporting Bridge and Bunco tournaments, the annual bus trip to Pechanga Resort and Casino and selling desserts at the annual Meals on Wheels / Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner.

Additionally, members assist the City with its Spring Beautification awards, Memorial Day wreath-laying at Olive Lawn Memorial Park, the Rabies Shot Clinic and La Mirada High School's Safe Graduation Night party.

During the holiday season, Ebell members again aid Kiwanis by taking local children on a shopping spree. Members also help the City of La Mirada prepare Yule baskets for those in need.

Plans for these and other projects will be finalized this summer. The Club is dark in July and August. Meetings will resume at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 in Room 1, La Mirada City Hall. Phone Larson, , 714 521-2561, for more information.

Marilyn D. Carwile, 562 944-0585 or socalcarwiles@ca.rr.com if any questions