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    Team Members of the Month
    Congratulations to our Team Members of the Month! Your dedication, talent and inspiration have not gone unnoticed! The following team members have been recognized for exemplifying the Y's Core Values while using their role, influence and insight to pursue positive change at the Y. You are shining stars!
    • Andrea Gil (Southeast RV)
    • Benjamin Loaiza (Montebello-Commerce)
    • Britney Bucio (Weingart East LA)
    • Dagoberto Ramirez (Anderson Munger)
    • Dante Cruz (Westchester)
    • Fanny Valdez (Palisades-Malibu)
    • Hailey Horn-Bostel (Culver-Palms)
    • Ilene Belatsky (Mid Valley)
    • Juan Rangel (West Valley)
    • Kimberly Cortado (Torrance-So. Bay)
    • Laura Revilla (North Valley)
    • Megan Brennan (Cal Y Y&G)
    • Monique Otero (East Valley)
    • Omar Perez (Gardena-Carson)
    • Robyn Kamp (Santa Clarita)
    • Steven Borja (Wilmington)
    • Tiffany Minott (Ketchum)
     
    Thank you to everyone who took the time to recognize their colleagues!
    Employee Resource Group Updates & Information
    • Congratulations to our LA Y African American Resource Network co-chairs, trailblazers, allies and supporters on an educational and inspirational virtual lunch celebration on June 19th! For more information and to get involved, please click here to visit our AARN website.

    • On Sunday, June 11th, our LGBTQ+ ERG participated in the Pride Parade. Check out this video for a glimpse! Thank you to our LGBTQ+ co-chairs and to everyone who came out to provide support and supplies.
    Employee Resource Groups, also called ERGs, are the LA Y's network of Team Member-led groups designed to provide support, opportunities to get involved and mentorship. Getting involved in an ERG means taking a seat at the table, collaborating on meaningful projects and committing to lending your voice to help create the best workplace possible. If you'd like to get involved in an ERG, please sign up here!
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    Staff Perks!
    It's summer and with so much adventuring to do right here in Southern California, don't forget to check the FunEx website before you purchase movie, theme park and other admission and excursion tickets. To receive discounted tickets, create an account and enter our employee access code YMCAMLA to get started. Need some inspiration? Check out these discounts:

    • AMC movie tickets - $10.25/ticket
    • Ragin Waters - $34.99/ticket
    • Warner Brothers Studio Tour - $48.80/ticket
    • Newport Beach Whale Watching Excursion - $13.94/ticket
    • Knott's Berry Farm (Sun-Friday) - $54.30/ticket
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    Vice Presidential Visit
    On Friday, June 16th, a heartwarming display of civic engagement took place as 30 spirited teenagers from 12 of the Los Angeles YMCA's 26 branches warmly welcomed US Vice President Kamala Harris as she arrived at LA International Airport. Their enthusiastic reception demonstrated the significance of their participation in the YMCA's Youth & Government program and their unwavering determination to shape the future. This inspiring scene serves as a powerful reminder of the youth's influential voice, which is driving transformative change in our society. Thank you to Sheldon Gibson for the event wrap-up!
     
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    Save the Date for the Summer 2023 Team Member Event:
    August 6th in Beautiful Pacific Palisades!
    Please join us for an afternoon of fun, laughter and camaraderie! Connect with your Y friends over lunch and lawn games for the 2023 Association Summer Team Member event! This event is our opportunity to thank you all for your hard work and dedication and we hope you can join us! Families are invited. Please rsvp below!

    Date and Time
    Sunday, August 6th - 11am-2pm
    Location
    Simon Meadow - 15601 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades, 90272
     
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    Fun, Fabulous and Free!
    No-Cost Activities Happening Locally This Month
    Summer is peak activity season in LA. From the hills to the shores, and everywhere in between, there's something low or no cost happening every weekend. Here are some of our favorites taking place in the next month:

    Celebrate the bloom of Echo Park Lake’s beloved floating flowers with the annual Lotus Festival. Expect food, music, dragon boat races, lantern launches and if all goes according to plan, the lotus flower beds in full bloom. The historic event celebrates the contributions of Asian-Americans to L.A., and this year, the 42nd, will honor the Indonesian community.

    Watch a movie inside Pasadena’s charming One Colorado shopping plaza during this free summer series. If you happened to have spent at least $50 per person at one of the shopping center’s vendors earlier in the day, you’ll nab free VIP seating, which includes popcorn, candy and a beverage, plus a free ticket to the IPIC.

    The Skirball puts on its annual series of free summer concerts, highlighting indie, folk and world music from L.A. and beyond. Guests can arrive early and visit the museum’s galleries for free, dine under the stars and grab a seat for the show in the beautiful central courtyard. The concert is free (and reservations are recommended), but parking is $15 in advance or $20 at the venue.


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