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Voters in Sync
with Hollywood Chamber
 California
voters understood the issues at stake in
Tuesday’s election and voted to maintain a
healthy economy. The Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce was pleased that voters agreed with its
recommendations. The Chamber supported the
infrastructure measures 1A through 1E as well as
Proposition 84, and opposed propositions 86
through 90 as special interest measures that
would harm the economy and the business
community. At the local level, voters approved
Chamber-endorsed Measure R that extends City
Council terms to a maximum of 12 years, but
failed to reach the two-thirds vote necessary to
pass Measure H, a $1-billion housing bond. “We
are very pleased with the results of the
election,” said Chamber President & CEO Leron
Gubler. “The infrastructure measures will be
good for California and the economy, and we were
able to head off some very bad proposals.
Although Measure H did not pass, the election
did show a strong plurality in favor of
investing in workforce housing. Certainly there
will be a chance to try again in the future.”
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Chamber Honors
Hollywood Entertainment District
Jeff
Briggs, Kerry Morrison, John Tronson, Russ
Joyner, David Green, and Steve Ullman.
 Chamber Chair
Jeff Briggs presented a plaque to the Hollywood
Entertainment District (HED) this week, honoring
the business group for being a “Hollywood Star
for 10 years.” Briggs pointed out the great
success story of the BID, which reduced crime by
over 40 percent in its first year, cleaned up
the sidewalks and alleys, installed state-of-the
art surveillance cameras, and successfully
marketed the area as an up-and-coming nightclub
district. HED Executive Director Kerry
Morrison, and four of the five presidents of the
organization were on hand, including Steve
Ullman, David Green, Russ Joyner and John
Tronson. Chamber President Leron Gubler pointed
out that the HED’s efforts along Hollywood Blvd.
have freed up the Chamber to concentrate on
other important business issues and that the
Chamber and HED have always worked very closely
together to improve Hollywood.
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LaBonge
Updates Chamber
on Key Community
Issues
Tom
LaBonge addressed questions to his panel,
including: Karen Constine of Cultural Affairs,
John Fisher of Dept. of Transportation, and
Michael McDowell of L.A. INC.
Councilman Tom
LaBonge of the Fourth Council District updated
the Chamber this week on local issues. He
reported on his efforts to reroute the Los
Angeles Marathon in 2007, so that it would pass
through the community quickly rather than follow
a winding route that would have created
gridlock. He also noted his efforts to do quick
fix projects on the Hollywood Freeway to
eliminate bottlenecks. He had John Fisher of
the Dept. of Transportation explain upcoming
projects to improve safety, including the
installation of traffic signals at Highland and
Lexington by the end of the year, and at Odin
and Cahuenga before next year’s Hollywood Bowl
season.
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Speed Leads to
Provide Networking Opportunities
Chamber members
who want to network and meet other business
people should definitely plan to attend the
Chamber’s Speed Leads program next
Thursday, November 16th. Attendees
will have a chance in a very non-threatening
format to quickly meet others in a one-on-one
networking experience. The event will be held
at the Hollywood Billiards Sports Bar & Grill, a
very popular Hollywood entertainment venue. The
cost to attend is $10 for members. To RSVP, call
(323)469-8311, ext. 28, or email:
bj@hollywoodchamber.net.
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 Annette
Bening Honored
on Walk of Fame
Award-winning
actress Annette Bening was honored at a ceremony
this week with the 2,324th star in
the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony, held
in front of the Chinese Theatre, was presided
over by Hollywood’s Honorary Mayor Johnny Grant,
and again attracted widespread media attention
to Hollywood. Warren Beatty also attended. The
Walk of Fame is administered by the Hollywood
Chamber of Commerce.
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 Chamber
Foundation
Awards Grants
From
left: Cynthia Arreola of YMCA and Leslie
deBeauvais of National Council of Jewish Women
The Hollywood
Chamber Community Foundation awarded two $2,500
grants this week to deserving Hollywood
charities. The National Council of Jewish Women
was awarded a grant for their Light Up and After
School Homework Connection with Hollywood
elementary schools. The Hollywood/Wilshire YMCA
was given a grant to provide health and social
services to women of all ages.
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Nominating
Committee Reviews Board Prospects
The new Chamber
Nominating Committee, chaired by Bob Swift of
Iron Mountain Storage, held its first meeting
this week to discuss candidates to be named to
board terms, starting in April of next year.
Anyone interested in being considered is invited
to advise a member of the Committee. Other
committee members include: Brian Folb of
Paramount Contracting, Stephen Kay of TV Guide,
Sharon O’Rourke of the Gas Co., Pat Robertson of
Honda of Hollywood; Marty Shelton of NAI
Capital; and Don Tillman of McCarty & Co.
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Plans Being
Finalized for Police-Firefighers BBQ
 
Plans are being
finalized for the annual barbecue that the
Chamber throws for Hollywood’s public safety
officers in appreciation for all that they do
for the community. The barbecue will serve all
three shifts of officers on next Friday,
November 17th, from 11 a.m. to 8
p.m., at LAPD’s Wilcox Station. Anyone
interested in helping or donating items or money
for the meal should contact Elizabeth McDonald
at the Chamber office, (323)469-8311.
Please complete
and fax the attached
Police-Fire BBQ Contribution Form to
323-469-2805
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Hollywood
Christmas Parade Grand Marshals
Celebrate 75th
Anniversary!
Exclusive
“Members Only” Parade Tickets Now Available
 VIP
Grandstand Ticket Packages for the 75th
world-famous Hollywood Christmas Parade are now
available to members of the Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce. This exclusive package, valued at $60,
includes reserved VIP seating, preferred
parking, a free souvenir program and a limited
edition Parade lapel pin – all for the
incredible price of $27 each! The Parade will be
held on Sunday, November 26th from 5 p.m. to 7
p.m. (reserved ticket holders are required to
arrive no later 3:30 p.m.)
Join the community and the
Chamber in celebrating the Diamond Anniversary
of this treasured Hollywood tradition! The
special member’s only VIP packages are
extremely limited, and will be reserved (for
chamber members only) on a first-come,
first-served basis. Don’t delay! To reserve your
tickets please contact BJ French at (323)
468-8311 x28, or
bj@hollywoodchamber.net. More Parade
information can be found at
www.HollywoodChristmasParade.org.
The 75th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
souvenir program is a great way to advertise.
Your company's ad will be placed in 8,500 color
programs which will be sold in the grandstands
and along the parade route as well as given to
all of our celebrity and VIP guests.
Coming to the parade?
Save gas, avoid traffic and help the
environment..."Go Metro!"
 Use
the Vine St. or Highland Ave. subway stations
or go by bus to get to the parade.
Check for route information at
www.Metro.net
Nearly 500,000 spectators will line the route to watch the
Christmas Parade. It is highly suggested that
you take METRO busses or subway. The Hollywood &
Highland and the Hollywood & Vine subway
stations are located along the parade route.
For bus or subway schedules, please go to
www.Metro.net
Convenient parking for vehicles is located at the Hollywood &
Highland complex. Exit Highland from the 101 and
take Highland Ave. south towards Hollywood Blvd.
Turn right into the parking lot at Johnny Grant
Way.
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Pictures of our
All Hallow's Eve event are still available for
viewing.
You can order prints from
Donald Norris Photography
Email, call 818-693-9114 or visit
www.norrisphoto.com
A portion of proceeds generated by ordering print
pictures will go to Hollywood Community
Foundation. Please order generously.
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