Pictured: Lt. General John F. Thompson, Commander, Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base (center) welcomes (from left to right) Gary Duperron, Donna Duperron, Bryan Stewart and Marisela Halachian to Fort MacArthur. |
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Donna Visits Fort MacArthur in San Pedro |
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Over the course of the past four years, I have written articles about participating as an Honorary Commander with the Los Angeles Air Force Base. The mission of the Honorary Commanders Program is twofold; one, to educate key community leaders about a unit’s mission and to foster a supportive relationship with the community, increase military involvement in civic endeavors and organizations and make members of the local community feel part of the unit.
This past week, I was invited to Fort MacArthur by Lt. General John F. Thompson. Lt. General Thompson greeted my husband and I on the front steps and invited us into his home where we introduced to his wife Ruthann.
Throughout my tenure as an Honorary Commander with Los Angeles Air Force Base, I was paired with Colonel Thomas R. Rock Jr., Senior Materiel. Leader for the Range and Network Division, Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles AFB. Colonel Rock and I collaborated on several activities which introduced me to the Air Force and he to the Torrance community. Colonel Rock retired from the Air Force in June of 2020 and is currently the Senior Program Director at General Dynamic Information Technology. Read more.
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Jeremiah "Jay" Hart
Police Chief
City of Torrance
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Martin Serna
Fire Chief
City of Torrance
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The California Department of Public Health and California Department of Technology has announced a new Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record for Californians, available at myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov. The tool is a convenient option for Californians who received a COVID-19 vaccination to access their record from the state’s immunization registry systems.
“While CDPH recommends that vaccinated Californians keep their paper CDC card in a safe and secure place, we recognize that some people might prefer an electronic version,” said California State Epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan. “And if one of the state’s nearly 20 million vaccinated Californians misplaces their paper card, the Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record provides a convenient backup.” Learn more.
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Legislature Passes Budget, Clearing Way for Real Negotiations |
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The Legislature fulfilled its constitutional obligation this week by approving a state budget just ahead of the June 15 deadline. But meeting the formal requirement is merely an intermediate step in negotiations to finalize the comprehensive state spending authority.
The biggest obstacle to a final agreement is the haggling required to satisfy political and policy demands in the face of an unprecedented windfall of tax revenues and federal largesse. Read more.
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Leadership Torrance is a program, founded in 1983, that focuses on developing effective leaders from across the South Bay. Sponsored by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Torrance provides opportunities for emerging leaders to take an active role towards building a stronger community. The mission of the Leadership Torrance program is to develop effective leaders by encouraging community connections through partnerships with City officials and local businesses.
For the next several months, this column will feature graduates of the program and highlight the positive growth of these individuals.
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Barbara Graham
Community Relations Manager
Torrance Refining Company LLC
Leadership Torrance Class of 2006
1. Where were you in your career right before joining Leadership Torrance? I was a new California resident having just relocated from the Northern Virginia and just shy of one year in my new career in Public and Government Affairs at the Torrance Refinery when I joined Leadership Torrance in 2006. In fact, I was at the Chamber participating in a Black History Celebration Committee meeting the second day on the job, so the Torrance Chamber played an important role in my career from the beginning. Read More.
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What we like most about the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is that we can connect with the local business owners & sales reps. By being a member, our active promotions and specials are shared on the Chamber's Instagram and Facebook page and their PR/Media support team is tremendously helpful (Thank you Roxanne!!) They are always willing to help local businesses and we are so honored and happy to be a member.
Amy H. Asai
Sales Manager
Miyako Hybrid Hotel
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As a member of Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, you are entitled to savings at Office Depot store. Discounts vary on items and services, but they do add up and you can save a significant amount annually on 175 most frequently needed items. Just another benefit of the membership! To enjoy this, Contact Us Here.
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