George Abrahams has been a board member for many years and spends his free time ridding the neighborhood of visual blight. He is also a delegate on the 101 Freeway Expansion Advisory Council and attends hearings downtown. ggg@copper.net

Jack Fitzgerald: While working for the Los Angeles Unified School District, Jack served as the representative of all 6,500-substitute teachers who work for the District as well as serving on the Board of Directors of the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) (1999 through 2002. In November, 2004 Jack submitted a petition with 93% of all possible signatures to the Department of Transportation to get speed humps put on Gower Street from Scenic to Franklin Avenue. He looks forward to working for the neighborhood as a board member of BCNA. jfnok@aol.com

Missy Kelly: Long time past board member and active community activist, Missy offers her energy again on this board. She is currently involved in neighborhood activities including the effort to clean up the canyon. You will see her at hearings and events advocating for the neighbor's right to responsible city representation. 

Larry Markes has lived in the canyon for decades. He is an attorney and brings with him a large body of experience in non-profit associations, law, with a cut-to-the-chase approach to meetings and protocol. markes@lbbslaw.com 

Mary Anne Nelson lives with her husband, Tom in Beachwood Canyon. She is active in community affairs and attends most public meetings. She is happy to continue serving on our team and be our eyes and ears reporting on current issues. She is also proactive with safety issues on her block. 

Fran Reichenbach: Founder and board member of BCNA, President of the independent neighborhood council (Franklin-Hollywood Hills Community Council), and publisher of the Beachwood VOICE. She is delighted to continue serving with this energetic group. beachwoodvoice@sbcglobal.net 

Lori Hughes is a resident of Verbena, a professional dog walker and very concerned about the neighborhood. She uses her lengthy time on the local canyon streets to observe and report unusual events, persons, and bulky items. She’s already doing the work of the community and is eager to add her energy to the BCNA board. ljhuggs@juno.com (Lori would like to occupy Tina’s seat and finish out the remaining year possibly to run again for a full two-year term in 2008)

Nina VanTassell: Nina is a long time board member of the BCNA, property owner in the canyon, leader in the bulky item cleanup campaign in Beachwood Canyon. She looks forward to continuing her activity as a board member.