More than sixty Conservancy members turned out for the organization's annual meeting at the landmark Embassy Hotel Apartments and elected five candidates to the Board of Directors.

The elected directors included real estate visionary Mike Deasy, current board member and Planning Commissioner Arlene Hopkins, architect and Airport Commissioner David Kaplan, current board member Doris Sosin, and environmental consultant and past Planning Commissioner John Zinner.

"It is a great honor to have such an outstanding group of candidates for our board of directors," said Conservancy President Joel Brand. "It is yet another indication of how the Conservancy's success that we have such dedicated and talented board members."

The Embassy Hotel Apartments, built in 1927, generously provided a fitting backdrop for the annual meeting. Conservancy members gathered in the spacious lobby and adjoining patio, and admired the ornate ironwork, carved wood panels, and decorate tile. A presentation was given on Spanish Colonial Revival architecture by Conservancy board member and USC Preservation Program Director Ken Breisch.

Board members serve three year terms. For a list of the current twelve member board, please click here. Board members meet monthly as a group and more often in committee. The next board elections will be held in a year's time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply at any time by contacting us.