For Immediate Release – Updated March 3, 2021
Media Contact: Catherine Bem, Beach Cities Health District catherine.bem@bchd.org
REDONDO BEACH, CA (March 3, 2021) – The Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) Board of Directors is seeking qualified residents and high school sophomores and juniors to serve on its advisory committees. All committee members have a direct impact on the health and wellness programs and services BCHD provides to the Beach Cities community. Meetings are generally held quarterly and scheduled for evenings.
The following committees are seeking candidates:
Community Health Committee
Identifies and advises the board on community health and wellness concerns and recommends areas for programs and services.
Strategic Planning Committee
Helps the board formulate and fulfill the vision, mission and goals of BCHD.
Finance Committee
Works with the board to ensure the financial health of BCHD.
Committee members must reside in Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach or Redondo Beach. Residents who wish to be considered must complete an application – available at www.bchd.org/committee – and submit a resume or curriculum vitae. High school students must complete a youth application. All applications are due by noon on Monday, May 3, 2021. Top candidates will be contacted for interviews and appointments will be announced in June. All terms begin July 1, 2021. Terms are two years for adult members and one year for high school students.
Community members with questions about the positions or application process should contact Charlie Velasquez at charlie.velasquez@bchd.org. High school students with questions should email Emory Chen at Emory.Chen@bchd.org or call or text (424) 237-5159.
Completed applications can be faxed, emailed, or mailed to:
Beach Cities Health District
Committee Appointments
1200 Del Amo Street
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Fax: (310) 376-4738
Email: Charlie.velasquez@bchd.org
About Beach Cities Health District
Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) is a healthcare district focused on preventative health and serves the
communities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach. Established in 1955 as a public
agency, it offers an extensive range of dynamic health and wellness programs, with innovative services
and facilities to promote health and prevent diseases across the lifespan. BCHD also operates
AdventurePlex, a health and fitness facility where kids play their way to good health, and the Center for
Health & Fitness, a comprehensive fitness center that is the only Medical Fitness Association-certified
facility in California. Visit www.bchd.org or call (310) 374-3426 for more information.
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