Mrs. Kunibert Gerhardt of San Marino was recently installed as the 2010-2011 President of the San Marino Guild of the Huntington Hospital. Peggy Yingling, past president, installed the new officers at a luncheon held at the San Gabriel Country Club.

Other members of the executive board include Mrs. Osvaldo Ferramola of Arcadia, First Vice President; Mrs. Peter Mason of South Pasadena, Second Vice President; Ms. Betsy Bogue of South Pasadena, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Clint Whitten of Arcadia, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. Bruce Bogue of San Marino, Treasurer; Mrs. James Little of Pasadena, Parliamentarian; Mrs. Dale Burger of San Marino, Immediate Past President.

This year's officers reflect 174 years of volunteering for Huntington Hospital. The new president, Mimi Gerhardt, has been an active member of the San Marino Guild since 1977 and has held many positions on the Board of Directors, including being Chair of the San Marino Celebrity Series more than half a dozen times. In addition, she has served as Guild President 27 years ago. Mimi brings experience and enthusiasm as new leader of the Guild.

The San Marino Guild is a 58 year-old volunteer organization which supports the neonatal intensive care unit of the hospital, as well as the pediatric and maternity units.

This year, members raised money for the new pediatric section of the Trauma and Emergency Center of the Huntington.

Plans are already underway for the 43rd season of the San Marino Celebrity Series. This is the Guild's primary fundraising activity. 2011 will be an exciting season of humor and music that the entire family will enjoy. There will be four afternoon events, beginning, Sunday, January 30.2011, with “Laughter and Magic Unleashed.”

For program information or to be added to the mailing list, please call 626-793-1333 or email to sanmarinocelebrityseries@gmail.com.