Assistance League
of Long Beach Auxiliary
CAMEO
Caring Hands and Hearts
CAMEO Holds Annual Fundraiser
Once a year, the Long Beach CAMEO ladies invite about 1,000 of their best friends to enjoy an afternoon of great food, fashions, and fun to raise money for their mentoring program. On February 26, 2011, the Long Beach Convention Center was transformed to reflect this year’s theme---"Espiritu de España."
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CAMEO members prepare for months in advance to offer their guests the opportunity to shop for over 400 Silent Auction items.
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Diane Fagan, Resource Development Chairman; Janis Kleinberg, CAMEO Chair Elect; Naomi Blackmore, CAMEO Chairman; and Penny Dumke, Education Chairman; provided leadership for this year’s event.
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This year, the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center was recognized with the annual CAMEO Community Partnership Award. Traycee Mayer, General Manager of the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, accepts the award.
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CAMEO is a professional auxiliary of Assistance League of Long Beach and was founded in 1987. For more than twenty years, CAMEO volunteers have provided a unique one-on-one mentoring and financial support program which targets promising Long Beach high school students and Long Beach City College re-entry women.
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CAMEO members mentor 30-35 students each year to higher levels of achievement by providing encouragement and support for each student’s personal, cultural, and academic development.
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CAMEO students participate in a comprehensive curriculum and attend monthly activities which are designed to prepare them for college and a career path.
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Of greatest value for our students is building relationships with professional women who can provide encouragement, leadership, and friendship during their schooling. The high school students are identified by their school advisors and apply at the end of their freshman year. Long Beach City College (LBCC) women apply for our program at the LBCC Foundation office. All students agree to participate regularly with programs.
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Stephanie Bilvado, Philanthropy Chairman, congratulates business partners who support the paid summer internship program for our students. Recognized are Dr. Virginia Baxter, Long Beach City College Foundation; Tammy Newland-Shisido, Keller Williams Realty; Shirlee Jackert, Camp Fire USA; and Daphne Ching-Jackson, Constellation Community Middle School.
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The Fashion Show is a community event. Thank you to our Live Auction emcees, Don Knabe, Los Angeles County Supervisor, and Randy Gordon, President and CEO, Long Beach Chamber of Commerce.
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The award-winning fashion show by Carin Holmenas and Gary Baker featured flamenco dancers and Lourdes Chaves Couture.
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This production continues to be a highlight for our guests.
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For information about CAMEO, the mentoring program, becoming a summer internship partner, or next year’s fashion show, email
CAMEO@allb.org or call 562-627-5650.All CAMEO Fashion Show 2011 images shown above © Caught in the Moment 2011. All Rights Reserved.
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