Western Region Retirees Luncheon The Guild hosted its 20th Retirees Luncheon on May 20 at the Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City. Some 310 retirees and their guests spent the afternoon renewing friendships and exchanging observations from their careers. Many retirees brought their children and grandchildren to share in the living history that is our Guild. Diane Adler, Phyllis Elias and Jan Ambler welcome guests to the West Coast luncheon. The first luncheon, organized by Board Member Bill Elias, was held in 1981 at the Beverly Hilton. Thereafter, it was held every 18 months until 1992, when it became an annual event. This year’s gathering lasted five hours and included drinks, lemon herb chicken and dancing to the music of Phil Freidman and his six-piece band. Guild President Donn Cambern offered a "State of the Union" speech. If you’ve never been to a Retirees Luncheon, be sure to come next year. It’s a warm, lively gathering. And who knows who you might run into? - Jeff Burman Jerry Christian, Jean Terrill, Nan Christian and Marlee Morriss. John and Gail Stacy with Chuck Campbell. Tom Rolf with Leslie, Sylvia and Bob Jones. Gene and Myra Marks, Danny Kahn with Caryl and Bob Marks. Rod and Shirley Stephens. Newly retired Tom Burke, Jack Hurger, Dick Glazer, Howard Hodges and Gary Lane Bill Elias addresses the guests at the West Coast luncheon. Donn Cambern and Bill Elias. Pierre Wilson and Stan Frazen. Bill thanked George Watters for hiring him 23 years ago. Pat and Donn Cambern. Eastern Region Luncheon   Special thanks to Bill and Phyllis Elias, Diane Adler and Jan Ambler for their planning and hospitality, and to Sharon Smith Holley and myself who took photographs.   The Motion Picture Editors Guild Magazine Vol. 22, No. 3 - July/August 2001   Guild Home | Magazine Home | Top of Page   Copyright © 2000, All Rights Reserved by The Motion Picture Editors Guild, IATSE Local 700