LAAC Employee Support Fund
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UPDATE The outpouring of support this first week has been inspiring. Our new goal is $75,000. Again, every dollar will go directly to furloughed employees. Please keep the momentum going by sharing the LAAC Employee Support Fund with your friends and other members of the Club.
Many members of the Los Angeles Athletic Club have recently called or emailed to
inquire about what they can do to help The Club. With the support of the club’s
management, the Board of Governors has answered this call with The Employee
Support Fund, a crowdfunding effort aimed at bringing our community together in a time of need.
HEALTH
Embrace an all-encompassing approach to health that integrates soundness of mind,
body, and soul for yourself, your family, and the community.
The Los Angeles Athletic Club was forced to suspend operations on March 20, 2020
when state and local “safer-at-home” orders went into effect to reduce the spread of
COVID-19. For a club devoted to the lifelong pursuit of health-giving amusements, this
interruption was dispiriting. But what is more devastating than the LAAC temporarily
shutting its doors is the fact that 90% of its employees have been furloughed and
are going without pay.
FRIENDLINESS
Be the friendliest version of yourself.
Every time members enter the Los Angeles Athletic Club, we are greeted with a smile.
There is always someone ready to assist with any request. Whether it be the trainers
who advise us on our form, the cooks who prepare our meals or drinks, the Mercury
Sports Shop staff or spa attendants standing by to ensure our comfort — there is
always someone.
Now, more than ever before, the members of the Los Angeles Athletic Club must come
together to support the LAAC family who make our every visit special. That is why we
have launched this crowdfunding campaign and why we are collectively aiming to
raise at least $25,000 to be given directly to the LAAC employees.
HERITAGE
Carefully blend tradition and innovation.
Our club has a proud tradition of standing strong and resilient when times are tough. In the face of this unprecedented global health pandemic, that should not change.
Times are uncertain for all Angelenos, and it is unclear when the Los Angeles Athletic
Club will be permitted to welcome us back. Unfortunately, this also means that the
length of time that the furloughed employees will be going without pay is undetermined.
You can do something to help them right now by making a donation of any size to this
campaign. Gifts of any size — big or small — make a difference and send a
message of solidarity to our LAAC family.
WONDERMENT
Recognize the beauty that surrounds us, try new things, and do the unexpected.
When we come together as a community through small acts of kindness, we can
accomplish something truly meaningful. Giving back to those who have given us so
much will make these dark times a little brighter for everyone.
It doesn’t matter how much you can contribute to this campaign. Whether it’s just a
few dollars, your dues for the month of April, or something more, every single cent will
be given to the employees of the LAAC who are currently going without pay.
TEAMWORK
Help others and do things which make the team better.
Helping others is part of our shared values and has been since 1880. Now is the time to
reinforce our community and demonstrate that even though we can’t physically be
together at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, we remain here for each other.
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
If you can’t contribute right now, please consider making an investment of your time by
sharing this campaign with your friends and other members of the LAAC.
Sincerely,
Steve Hathaway, General Manager
Cory Hathaway, Assistant General Manager
LAAC Board of Governors
Robin Rauzi, Chair
David Ross, Vice Chair
Hilary Brown
Marco Chu
Karin Chao
Gina Isaac
Nate Taylor
Sebastian Velmont
David Jung
Wellington Phillips
Stephen Stein
Marni Mervis
*Special thanks to LAAC Member and photographer Joshua Spencer and the LAAC Uplifters for contributing photos from A day of portraits at LAAC, Joshua Spencer, 2020
Many members of the Los Angeles Athletic Club have recently called or emailed to
inquire about what they can do to help The Club. With the support of the club’s
management, the Board of Governors has answered this call with The Employee
Support Fund, a crowdfunding effort aimed at bringing our community together in a time of need.
HEALTH
Embrace an all-encompassing approach to health that integrates soundness of mind,
body, and soul for yourself, your family, and the community.
The Los Angeles Athletic Club was forced to suspend operations on March 20, 2020
when state and local “safer-at-home” orders went into effect to reduce the spread of
COVID-19. For a club devoted to the lifelong pursuit of health-giving amusements, this
interruption was dispiriting. But what is more devastating than the LAAC temporarily
shutting its doors is the fact that 90% of its employees have been furloughed and
are going without pay.
FRIENDLINESS
Be the friendliest version of yourself.
Every time members enter the Los Angeles Athletic Club, we are greeted with a smile.
There is always someone ready to assist with any request. Whether it be the trainers
who advise us on our form, the cooks who prepare our meals or drinks, the Mercury
Sports Shop staff or spa attendants standing by to ensure our comfort — there is
always someone.
Now, more than ever before, the members of the Los Angeles Athletic Club must come
together to support the LAAC family who make our every visit special. That is why we
have launched this crowdfunding campaign and why we are collectively aiming to
raise at least $25,000 to be given directly to the LAAC employees.
HERITAGE
Carefully blend tradition and innovation.
Our club has a proud tradition of standing strong and resilient when times are tough. In the face of this unprecedented global health pandemic, that should not change.
Times are uncertain for all Angelenos, and it is unclear when the Los Angeles Athletic
Club will be permitted to welcome us back. Unfortunately, this also means that the
length of time that the furloughed employees will be going without pay is undetermined.
You can do something to help them right now by making a donation of any size to this
campaign. Gifts of any size — big or small — make a difference and send a
message of solidarity to our LAAC family.
WONDERMENT
Recognize the beauty that surrounds us, try new things, and do the unexpected.
When we come together as a community through small acts of kindness, we can
accomplish something truly meaningful. Giving back to those who have given us so
much will make these dark times a little brighter for everyone.
It doesn’t matter how much you can contribute to this campaign. Whether it’s just a
few dollars, your dues for the month of April, or something more, every single cent will
be given to the employees of the LAAC who are currently going without pay.
TEAMWORK
Help others and do things which make the team better.
Helping others is part of our shared values and has been since 1880. Now is the time to
reinforce our community and demonstrate that even though we can’t physically be
together at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, we remain here for each other.
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
If you can’t contribute right now, please consider making an investment of your time by
sharing this campaign with your friends and other members of the LAAC.
Sincerely,
Steve Hathaway, General Manager
Cory Hathaway, Assistant General Manager
LAAC Board of Governors
Robin Rauzi, Chair
David Ross, Vice Chair
Hilary Brown
Marco Chu
Karin Chao
Gina Isaac
Nate Taylor
Sebastian Velmont
David Jung
Wellington Phillips
Stephen Stein
Marni Mervis
*Special thanks to LAAC Member and photographer Joshua Spencer and the LAAC Uplifters for contributing photos from A day of portraits at LAAC, Joshua Spencer, 2020
Organizer and beneficiary
Cory Hathaway
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
Bryan Cusworth
Beneficiary
