Chapters

Los Angeles Chapter

Los Angeles and Hawaii

Click here to visit the Los Angeles Chapter web site.
info.wjala@gmail.com
310-842-6446

Board:

Co-President: Lisa Schoening, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Co-President: Becka Johnson Kibby, Robbins Bros.
1st Vice President: Shayne Kiesbuey, Erica Courtney
2nd Vice President: Evelyn Huang, Evelyn K. Huang
Secretary: Norma Montalvo, Modern Jeweler / Lustre

Treasurer: Cynthia Sliwa, Image Counselor
Membership Chair: Michelle Romanoff
Assistant to Membership Chair: Beth Griffin, Erica Courtney
Events: Christie Donahue, Peter Norman Jewelers
Scholarship & Grants: Diane Ferraro, Robbins Bros.
Publicity Chair: Currently open
Communication: Jill Seymour, Platinum Guild International
Newsletter: Erika Winters, Writer/Gemologist
Website: Sheryl Lai, Sheryl Lai Design

Past Presidents:

Rossana Aguilar
Mary Todd McGinnis
Veronica Clark-Hudson

Judith Shechter-Lankford

Caroline Stanley

Robin Lutin
Monica Kolbly
Kendra Bridel-Weinman
Claudia Endler
Elsa Martinez-Phillips
Akiko Wakabayashi
Joanne Elliot
Linda Aulisio
Kathryn Kimmel
Jeanet W. Notardonato
Tamar Pereg

Upcoming Chapter Events
Watch this space!

Please email our hardworking events chair, Christie Donahue, at info.wjala@gmail.com for information about events.

Past Events

June 11, 2009
Chat & Chill at POP Champagne and Dessert Bar
33 E. Union St. Pasadena 91103
6 p.m.
(626) 795-1295

June 21, 2009
Carvers and Collectors at The Getty Villa
By advance reservation and only open to members.

July 16, 2009
Chat & Chill at the Upper Manhattan  Lounge
3600 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach 90266
6:30 p.m.
(310) 545-2091
 
August 20, 2009
Chat n’ Chill and GIA Alumni Mixer at Bodega Wine Bar
814 Broadway, Santa Monica 90401
6 p.m.
(310)394-3504
 
May 14, 2009
Los Angeles Chat 'n Chill at Ortolan
8338 West Third Street, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cash bar and open to everyone!

April 23, 2009
Brentwood Chat 'n Chill at Palmeri
11650 San Vicente Blvd, at 6.30pm
Cash bar and open to everyone!

February 26, 2009
Chat 'n Chill

6pm-8pm at FIREFLY
11720 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 762-1833
 
Chat 'n Chills are a great way to get together, meet new friends, network and enjoy a glass of wine in one of L.A.'s great neighborhood bars. WJA will offer complimentary light appetizers, there will be a cash bar and best of all, there's no charge to attend!  We invite you to come and meet the new WJA Los Angeles Board at our first event of the year!

And while you're on the Internet, check out our new Facebook page and join the group: WJA - Los Angeles!

December 3, 2008
Annual Holiday Party

Where: Typhoon, L.A.’s premier Pan-Asian restaurant. Typhoon (www.typhoon.biz) is located at 3221 Donald Douglas Loop South in Santa Monica.

This year’s event will included passed hors d’oeuvres from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., a buffet-style dinner at 7:00 p.m.; and complimentary well drinks, wine, beer and soft drinks all evening.

WJA-LA is also pleased to announce that the chapter underwrote a significant portion of the total cost of this year’s party. 

October 1, 2008
Dinner and guest speaker David Peters

The Studio Room at Gardens on Glendon, located at 1139 Glendon Ave., in Westwood. The event included cocktails (cash bar) at 6:30PM; a sit-down dinner at 7PM; and a presentation on what you can do now to build customer loyalty and help your business thrive in these challenging time at 8:00PM.

David Peters, M.S., G.G., Director of Education for Jewelers of America, was the featured guest speaker.   40 people - members and guests - attended the David Peters' event at the Gardens on Glendon.


June 18, 2008
Dinner and guest speaker Jennifer Horning

Matteo’s Restaurant (www.matteosla.com) located at 2321 Westwood Blvd. in West Los Angeles. The  event included cocktails (cash bar) at 6:30PM; a sit-down dinner at 7PM; and a presentation on sourcing and selling environmentally friendly jewels at 8:00PM.

Goldsmith and attorney Jennifer Horning was the featured guest speaker.