1920s

Minutes from 1928 Organization of Chamber

1930s

1933 Members

Granada Chamber of Commerce Members in Good Standing November 30, 1933

Why Is A Chamber of Commerce? pg 1

Article written by J.L. Butler, retired LAPD Chief and builder of first home in Granada

Why Is A Chamber of Commerce? pg 2

Page 2 of J.L. Butler article

Why Is A Chamber of Commerce? pg 3

Page 3 of J.L. Butler article

1950s

1957 Chamber Installation

Fredrick J. Weitkamp, newly elected president of Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce, sits behind organ with Alice Ross, his secretary. Taking part in recent ceremonies were Marilyn Hare; Jack Bailey, of television fame; Doye O’Dell, honorary mayor of Studio City; Gene Baker, honorary mayor of Granada Hills; George Garabedian, second vice president of chamber; Cliff Benson, treasurer; Wally Ford, sergeant-at-arms; Bob Davidson, director; Daureen Finney, Miss Granada Hills; George Wright, John Rennie Jr. and recording artist Jack Smith.

1957 Post Office Grand Opening

1970s

Ed Zier

Local Realtor Ed Zier, President of Granada Hills Rotary Club. Notice “East to West” procession on Chatsworth Street – A sure sign of the 1975 Granada Hills “Youth in Action” Parade!

1973 Mario Machado

CBS Newcaster Mario Machado, Honorary Mayor of Granada Hills 1973

1976 Parade

1980s

Sheila Lancer and John Weitkamp

Granada Hills “Birthday” Celebration Chamber Board Members Sheila Lancer and John Weitkamp presenting prizes. Notice Poster on Podium advertising the “Tri Chambers Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular” held many years at Devonshire Downs Race Track at CSUN Co sponsored by Granada Hills, Northridge and Chatsworth Chambers of Commerce.

Joan Williams

1984 – Assistant Administrator Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce Joan Williams

Linda Pearson and Jean Serratti

Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce Board Members Linda Pearson and Jean Serratti at Petit Park Formation Area Granada Hills Holiday Parade Day.

1984 Students of Van Gogh Elementary School

May 1984 – “We Love Granada Hills” Students of Van Gogh Elementary School

John Ciccarelli, Councilmember Hal Bernson, Burger King Representative, and Granada Hills Chamber President Jean Serratti.

1987 – John Ciccarelli, Councilmember Hal Bernson, Burger King Representative, and Granada Hills Chamber President Jean Serratti. Shovel Dedication at site Chatsworth Street and Zelzah Ave of new Burger King Restaurant featuring newly adopted Granada Hills “Specific Plans ie Spanish Colonial Architecture.” Today is a Starbucks.

Phil Porrier, John Weitkamp, Caroline East

Phil Porrier, John Weitkamp and Caroline East at a Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce Social Mixer

Peggy Schauer, Paula Boland, Mary Ann Adams

Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce Manager Peggy Schauer presenting Certificates of Recognition to Chamber Board Members Paula Boland and Mary Ann Adams

Mike and Sharon Casey 1981

1981-82 Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce Mike Casey and his wife Sharon at Granada Hills Annual Board Installation.

John Weikamp, Paul Brinegar, Bob Dunn and John Ciccarelli 1984

Granada Hills Chamber Vice President John Weitkamp, Granada Hills Honorary Sheriff TV Western Actor Paul Brinegar, Chamber Honorary Mayor CBS Newscaster Bob Dunn and President of Granada Hills Chamber President John Ciccarelli presenting special edition Chamber License Plate Holders.

Bob Dunn and Gil Benjamin

Granada Hills Honorary Mayor Bob Dunn presenting special recognition Award to Board Member and longtime resident Gil Benjamin retired FBI Agent Gil and his wife Ruth were very active in Granada Hills activities.