LC Foundation at Whittier College Internship & Career Fair

(Pictured: center Dr. Yolanda Aguerrebere with students.)

It was a rainy morning when LC Foundation CEO Dr. Ralph Pacheco and Dr. Yolanda Aguerrebere, (LC Foundation --Lead Consultant-- Education Services Division), arrived at the Whittier College campus. The staff at the college was gracious in giving them both a ride on their (golf) cart to Villalobos Hall where the 2011 Whittier College Internship & Career Fair was being held on October 5, 2011.

The Villalobos Hall at Whittier College was buzzing with activity as the Agencies and Organizations seeking Interns and providing career opportunities set up their displays for the College Fair. The FBI, U.S. Customs & Border Patrol, U.S. Congresswoman Linda Sanchez Office, Nordstroms, and many other Community based organizations and public agencies about 25 in all.

The LC Foundation was there to offer an opportunity for "4" Internships with the Foundation, 2 upper classmen positions and 2 lower classman positions; 2- Community Liaison Specialist positions, and 2- Administrative Interns respectively were showcased at the Intern Fair.

There was great interest expressed by the Wet but enthusiastic Whittier College students. In all, "41" Whittier College students signed up expressing further interest in participating in the "Internship Program" being offered to Whittier College students.

There are a variety of projects and programs that the LC Foundation is involved with in the Whittier community for students to assist and receive"first hand" experience in Project Management.

For further infomation about our Internship program please call 562 946 1410 and ask for Dr. Yolanda Aguerrebere.

Watch for Clergy Column, Deborah Pacheco being featured in the Whittier Daily News - Friday, September 30th, 2011

Whittier, CA

Deborah Pacheco, Co-Founder of the LC Foundation, Inc. (2008) and Co-Founder of First Christian Church International (2002) will be featured in the Whittier Daily News "Clergy Forum" on September 30, 2011.

The Clergy Forum is a featured column in each Friday issue of the Whittier Daily News. This Friday's column is the first submission of Pastor Deborah Pacheco, her topic will be on her obeservations about the "Praying Grandmas" in the Church.

Praying Grandmas are the backbone of every church ..." Says Deborah Pacheco. Watch for her column in tomorrow's newspaper.

LC Foundation / Leadership Bible Institute in discussion with EMI Bible University -- Establishment of New Masters of Theology Program

Whittier, CA

Dr. Laurella Meyer, (President) EMI Bible University, (Pictured right) is presently confering with Dr. Ralph Pacheco, (President) Leadership Bible Institute (LC Foundation, Inc.) to accept the position of Director of the New Masters of Theology program(s) at EMI Bible University.

A joint venture agreement is in the offering. It is being proposed that the Leadership Bible Institute serve as the School of Leadership & Theology within the University (Conceptually like; Talbot School of Theology is at BIOLA University). The new Masters of Theology centerpiece in the curriculum would be the Leadership development course content. Creating a new Masters of Theology - Strategic Leadership & Pastoral Theology (Major).

Discussions have been informally held over the past 2 months. There is a scheduled meeting with the EMI Bible University leadership with Dr. Pacheco to review a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the 2 entites which outlines the internal business relationship that will exist between both institutions.

" I am optimistic about the new relationship that has been proposed between EMI Bible University and the Leadership Bible Institute... EMIBU has a long history of educational excellence going back over 40 years. I am honored to be asked by President Laurella Meyer to step in and restructure the implementation of the EMIBU Masters of Theology Program. My vision is to help make the Masters program once of the finest offered in southern California." says Dr. Pacheco.

Dr. Pacheco states, "I have shared with the EMIBU family that they are the best kept secret in southern California. Here we have a Fully Accredited Christian University right here in sothern California that offers a rigorous and challenging educational experience at a fraction of the costs of other Christian based universities. Anything I can do to enhance their program will be a wonderful opportunity."

Dr. Pacheco was invited to be a plenary speaker at EMIBU's 2011 graduation ceremony
last June. He assisted in presenting 2 honorary doctorate degrees to 2 distinguished Christian ministers. He has since been invited to address the EMIBU Faculty in early September in preparation for their new school year, and recently conducted Chapel for the EMIBU students on two separate occasions in the new academic year that has recently started.

It has been widely announced among faculty and students that Dr. Pacheco has been asked to come aboard at EMIBU to head the newly reconfigured Masters Program. The response has been extremely positive from both Faculty leadership and students alike.

Further information about the EMI Bible University's enrollment and admissions phone: 562 219 1394. or write (email) info@emibu.org We may also contact Dr. Ralph Pacheco at 562 233 7236 or 562 946 1410.

Patriot's Award 9/11 Event An Inspiring Time for All...

Whittier, CA

The 8th Annual 2011 Patriot's Award Breakfast & Charity Banquet (A 9/11 Memorial Observance Event) was held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Grand Ballroom of the American Red Cross (Rio Hondo Chapter) in uptown Whittier. The event was hosted by Dr. Ralph & Deborah Pacheco of the: LC Foundation, Inc..

The Honorary Chair of the Patriot's Planning Committee Whittier Mayor Cathy Warner gave the official "Welcome" to the over 150 guests at the event. She spoke of the "Powerful remembrance of this tragic event that took place 10 years ago."

In the Award portion of the morning, "6" very deserving Whittier area citizens received recognition for their "demonstrating of love for God, Country, and Neighbor through Community or national service..." The 2011 Patriot of the Year was Mr. Jose Ramos the founding member of the "Welcome Back Home Vietnam Veterans" event held each March 30th of the year.

The other 5 Patriot Awardees were; Layla Avila (South Whittier School District Board Member), Bobbie Dear (Board secretary, Whittier County Community Coordinating Council), P. Michael Freeman (Los Angeles County Fire Chief - Retired), Elizabeth "Liz" Mendia (Executive Director, Whittier Rio Hondo AIDS Project), and Tim Traeger (Editor, Whittier Daily News).

The Patriot's Award "9/11" Keynote Speaker was Mr. Steven David Santoyo, husband of "Marie Pappalardo" ... Marie was a passenger on United Flight 175 (Boston to L.A.) she was returning from Martha's Vineyard (Boston area) after a visit with her adult daughter for her Birthday... Marie was returning from Boston to L.A. to be with her husband Steven... She did not make it home that day... The flight was hijacked and was flown into TWIN TOWER #2 on 9/11/01 she perished that day along with all the other passengers and flight crew.

Steven's testimony of tragic loss... Depression and pain... then redemption through his faith in God, and ultimate victory Jesus Christ was an inspirational highlight of the 9/11 Memorial Observance at the Event. The 9/11 ceremony was followed by the "Ringing of the Fire Bell" 10 times in 10 second intervals... One ring for each year since this tragic event. A solumn and profound reverence filled the room during that moment for all in attendance that morning. Not a word was spoken...

There were many distingished dignitaries who were also in attendance for this year's memorial event. (partial list): Whittier Mayor Cathy Warner, Whittier Council Member Greg Nordbak, Whittier Union HSD Board Members; Leighton Anderson, Jeff Baird, Russell Castaneda-Calleros, and Tim Schneider. South Whittier School Board Members; Jan Baird and Layla Avila. Rio Hondo College Trustee Gary Mendez, East Whittier School Board Trustee Christine Chacon Sullivan, Whittier Union HSD Superintendent Sandra Thorstenson, Central Water District Board Member Robert Apodaca, Kenia Davalos L.A. County Chair of the Small Business Commission, Hector Elizalde representing U.S. Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, Kara Medrano representing U.S. Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, Andrea Avila representing L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe, Rev. Jim Ortiz, President of the Whittier Area Evangelical Ministerial Alliance (WAEMA).

Program Highlights; The Welcome by Whittier Mayor / Patriot's Committee Honorary Chair Cathy Warner, The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Patriot's Committee Honorary Co-Chair Greg Nordbak, the Invocation by Pastor Joey Alvarado (King's Sons & Daughters Training Centers), and the closing prayer (Benediction) by Pastor Charles Woody, Cornerstone Celebration Center International.

In addition to the gorgeous "Eagle" Patriot Trophies and "Patriot's Awardee Medallions/Medals" the Patriot Honorees ' also received Commendations from U.S. Congress, the County of Los Angeles, and the City of Whittier.

The closing ceremonies also ended with everyone in attendance singing in chorus "God Bless America" (written by Irving Berlin). An appropriate end to a Patriotic event...

LACOE SUPERINTENDENT DR. ARTURO DELGADO RECEPTION HELD AUGUST 25th, 2011

Alhambra, CA

Aug. 25, 2011 -- Dr. Arturo Delgado, formally serving for 14 years as the Superintendent of the San Bernardino City School District, was the honored guest at a Los Angeles County School Trustees Association (LACSTA) Reception to "Welcome" the newly appointed County Superintendent of the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE).

LACOE represents the 80 local school districts within Los Angeles County. They also provide educational services to over 25,000 school age children in a variety of educational county-wide programs.

Dr. Delgado officially took the reigns as the new CEO of LACOE on July 1st, 2011.

The Welcoming Reception was attended by School Trustees and School Administrators from around Los Angeles County. (Pictured) Dr. Yolanda Aguerrebere, Lead Consultant / Education Division of the Leadership Capacity LC Foundation, Inc. with LACOE Superintendent Dr. Arturo Delgado.

Dr. Arturo Delgado, a former President of the California Association of Latino Superintendents & Administrators (CALSA) is greeted by Dr. Yolanda Aguerrebere, a fellow distinguished member of CALSA.

Dr. Yolanda Aguerrebere was also joined at the Welcoming Reception by fellow Education colleagues from the LC Foundation, co-founders Dr. Ralph & Deborah Pacheco.

"Dr. Delgado, follows in the footsteps of an outstanding educational leader Dr. Darline Robles. I am confident that under Dr. Delgado's leadership the County of Los Angeles and its 80 member School Districts will prosper as never before. I congratulate our new County Superintendent Dr. Arturo Delgado on his appointment as our new leader in Los Angeles County, and wish him all the best... Godspeed!" Says, Dr. Ralph Pacheco, Founder & CEO, The Leadership Capacity LC Foundation, Inc.

[The LC Foundation, Inc. is a Public Benefit Non Profit California Corporation offering educational services to School Districts around California.]

Whittier Area School Board Races 2011 Campaign Season has been Determined

Norwalk, CA

Filing has ended for all School Board, Water Board, and College Board Seat Races in Los Angeles County. Friday, August 12th at 5:00 P.M. was the deadline in districts where the Incumbent Board members filed, and in Districts where one or more incumbents did not file -- The filing period was extended 5 days to Wednesday, August 18th, 2011 at 5:00 P.M.

LC Foundation Founder & CEO, Dr. Ralph Pacheco has successfully won a "6th" four year term running "unopposed" for the Governing Board of the Whittier Union High School District. He first won a seat on the Whittier Union HSD Board in 1991.

Dr. Pacheco presently serves as the President of the Whittier Area School Trustees Association (WASTA) representing "9" schools districts; El Rancho USD, East Whittier SD, Little Lake City SD, Los Nietos SD, South Whittier SD, Lowell Joint SD, Whittier City SD, Whittier Union HSD, and the Rio Hondo CCD.

An analysis of the (WASTA) Board races in the Greater Whittier area are as follows:

East Whittier SD:
The two incumbents Carlos Aparicio and Dimitri Elbling have run "unopposed."

Los Nietos SD:
Incumbents Nick Aquino & Ray Chacon have run "unopposed."

South Whittier SD:
Incumbents Jan Baird and Sharon Stys have run "unopposed."

Whittier Union HSD:
Incumbents Ralph Pacheco and Tim Schneider along with Russell Castaneda Calleros (Appointed Incumbent Unexpired Term) have all run "unopposed"

El Rancho USD:
Incumbent Vincent Chavez has retired from the Board, Incumbent Delia Alvidrez is running for reelection she is joined by Maggie Cardenas and two other candidates vying for the 2 seats open.

Little Lake City SD:
Incumbent Ronald Gonzales-Lawrence has retired from the Board, and is seeking election to the Rio Hondo College Board, Trustee Area #4. (This college Board seat was held by Dr. Ralph Pacheco from 1987 - 1991). The other two incumbents Richard Martinez and Lynn Berg are both seeking reelection, there are a total of five candidates vying for 3 open seats.

Rio Hondo CCD Trustee Area #2:
20 year Incumbent Maria Elena Martinez has retired from the Board and is not seeking reelection to the College Board, Trustee Martinez has filed for the Pico Rivera City Council. There are a total of 4 candidates vying for this open seat. Most notable of the 4 candidates are Vicki Santana who is a legislative deputy for L.A. County Supervisor Gloria Molina, and Louis Reyes, Field Representative for state Senator Ron Calderon.

Rio Hondo CCD Trustee Area #4:
Incumbent Gary Mendez has filed for reelection, there are a total of 4 candidates in this race, the most notable challenger to the Incumbent is Little Lake School Trustee Ronald Gonzales-Lawrence.

Whittier City SD:
Both Incumbents Jennifer De Baca and Mac McFarland have retired from this Board and are not seeking reelection. Leaving the 2 seats open. There are 3 candidates in this race, each candidate plans to run an effective campaign for a seat on this Board. The 3 candidates are: Kenia Davalos, Cecilia Perez, and Irella Perez. Most notably, Kenia Davalos has been campaigning for several months and has an edge over her opponents in fundraising and endorsements for this race.

Lowell Joint SD:
No analysis.

Orchard Dale Water District:
Incumbent Joe Kennedy is not running for reelection leaving an open seat. Incumbent Yvette Stevenson-Rodriguez is seeking another term on the Board, she is joined by two other candidates vying for one of the 2 open seats.

WASTA President Dr. Ralph Pacheco, wishes to congratulate each of the WASTA members who have run "unopposed" this campaign season...

Dr. Pacheco wishes the very best to his friends & colleagues who have decided to retire from their Board after many years of distinguished service to their community!

(This has been a Public Service Announcement of the LC Foundation.)

Dr. Pacheco to Present at the CA Latino School Boards Association Conference October 7th, 2011

San Diego/Del Mar, CA


Dr. Ralph Pacheco, Education Consultant, Governing Board Member Whittier Union High School District, Founder of the Leadership Capacity LC Foundation, Inc. has been selected to present in a dynamic Educational break-out session at the 2011 California Latino School Boards Association Unity Conference being held at the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar Hotel.

The conference begins with an opening reception on the evening of Thursday, October 6th. The conference officially open on Friday Morning, October 7th, 2011.

Dr. Pacheco will be co-presenting with his distinguished Superintendent Sandra (Sanchez) Thorstenson of the Whittier Union High School District. The District has experienced consistent phenomenal growth in their student achievement despite demographics that would point to the contrary. "Our students are outscoring what the experts say they should be able to do!" Says, Dr. Pacheco, 20 year Governing Board Member Whittier Union HSD. "Our mantra is to achieve and maintain excellence, and we work very hard each day to fulfill this objective."

"Demographics do not determine Destiny! ..." Says, Sandy Thorstenson, Superintendent of the Whittier Union HSD, "We overcome these artificial barriers every day. We promote 'Rigor, Relevance, and Relationship' each day in our classrooms across the High School District."

Dr. Pacheco looks forward to participating in this Year's Unity Conference at CA Latino School Boards Association (CLSBA). "As a charter member of CLSBA I am very proud of the work my colleagues have provided to the CLSBA Membership. These Unity Conferences have become a mainstay over the last 15 years or so. They get better every year!" Dr. Pacheco states.

Dr. Pacheco has been a popular speaker/presenter at a number of Education Conferences over the past 20 years. Some of Dr. Pacheco's speaking/presenting engagements include: San Diego State University Education Leadership Conference, National Association of Bilingual Educators (NABE) Conference, CA Latino School Boards Association Unity Conference (2001, 2002, 2010),
California Association latino Superintendents & Administrators (CALSA) "So you You Want To Be A Superintendent" Summer Leadership Institute (7 years presenting), CSBA, NMSBA, AZSBMA, TSBA, "Celebrating Opportunities Educarion for Latino Children" Conference, and the East Los Angeles College Campaign Institute.

For further information about The LC Foundation's Educational services, please call; 562 946 1410 or toll free 888 545 2008.