From: Paintball Plus (pball@csionline.net)
Date: Mon Nov 18 2002 - 16:11:34 PST
Dear Leslie Smith:
Thank you very much for you prompt response to this issue, as well as
both your and, the Chamber's support. Certainly knowing that the even is
once again scheduled to take place on Dec. 7 reinforces our belief that
those of us who have served, and those who still serve are appreciated.
I will forward your words of encouragement to the interested members of
our organizations.
Sincerely,
Bruce Kalin
Leslie Smith wrote:
>Mr. Kalin:
>
>I would like to set the record straight regarding the Chamber and the
>controversy over the December 7, 2002 showing of the film "Tora Tora Tora"
>at the Warner Grand (A City of Los Angeles venue).
>
>The San Pedro Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is an independent business
>membership organization and not part of, or affiliated with the City of Los
>Angeles, and as such has no jurisdiction regarding City owned facilities. I
>can assure you that the Chamber was not involved in this issue in any way,
>nor were we consulted in this matter.
>
>You can contact the elected officials through the City website at:
>http://www.ci.la.ca.us/
>
>Our Chamber has been a strong supporter all branches of the United States
>Military since we were founded in 1906, and we will continue to be so. Fort
>MacArthur Military Museum (the sponsor of the film)is a member of this
>Chamber.
>
>Over the years, The Chamber has been a sponsor of many events at the Warner
>Grand but this was not one of them. I will say however, I was personally
>dissapointed when it was announced that "Tora Tora Tora" had been cancelled
>at the Warner Grand Theatre. The good news is, that according to the front
>page of the Nov 14th Daily Breeze, the perfomance is back on schedule for
>December 7th.
>
>Proud to be an American.
>
>Leslie A. Smith
>Executive Director
>Tel: (310) 832-7272
>Fax: (310) 832-0685
>lsmith@sanpedrochamber.com
>www.sanpedrochamber.com
>
>
>Janice Hahn, Councilwoman:
>
>I hope you have some reasonable explanation, other than what I have read
>in the Nov. 16 issue of the "Daily Breeze," for your actions. Your
>actions reflect your insensitivity to ALL Americans, not just your local
>constituents. One can only hope that those who have elected you to
>office are terribly embarrassed by your actions. It should only be a
>matter of time before your town is put to ridicule on late night TV. At
>the very least, your actions will make for a great High School sociology
>discussion.
>
>I would really hope that you will offer an acceptable reply before I
>join the growing numbers who have chosen to pass this on to others.
>
>--
>Bruce Kalin
>
>USMC MTA
>MVPA
>North Jersey MTA
>South Jersey MVPA
>M35A2C, M105A2
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-- Bruce KalinUSMC MTA, MVPA North Jersey MTA South Jersey MVPA
USMC M35A2C W/W M2 50 cal, RT- 246, VIC/1 Deep Water Fording Kit M105A2
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