that was formed in 1979 by a grass roots volunteer effort to promote and preserve the historical interest of Calabasas and its surrounding environs. Through the dedication of volunteer members, CLVHS has successfully created an organization involved in many aspects of historical preservation that includes:

· Maintaining archives and collections containing the historical treasures of the area

· Offering tours and special programs highlighting the area's culturally-rich history

· Honoring citizens who have contributed to the history of Calabasas with the Living History award

· Providing annual scholarships to students

· Partnering with other organizations and local government in preservation goals and public programs

CLVHS is proud to have a group of dedicated individuals who continue to support, expand and enhance the efforts of CLVHS. The Board of Directors is elected annually to lead the organization and oversee special committees that allow CLVHS to accomplish so many of its goals. historical interest of Calabasas and its surrounding environs through education, programs and the exchange of ideas and information with other organizations.

The Calabasas-Las Virgenes Historical Society

is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization 

Living History Recipients  (the award is not given every year)

1979 Julian Alvarez, Theresa Thilmony, Rodger Sterling

1980 Fausto Velarde

1981 Edith Hass Hull

1982 George Smith, Mona Neels

1983 Ed Orr

1984 Catherine Mulholland, John Gensely, Lu Bredlow

1985 Ruth Loring, Dolores Belling

1986 Patricia Russell Miller

1987 Ray and Nancy Phillips

1988 Alice C. Stelle, Mac Stelle

1989 Charles Mureau, Rosemary Hulle

1991 Jody White

1994 Beverly and Bill Wilkenson

1995 Dorothea (Dottie) Heitz

1996 Mary Alice Norton

1997 Mary Ann Hart, Frank and Betty Farmer

1998 Don and Marie Wood

1999 Bob and Kathy Hill

2000 Phyllis Power

2001 Kathy Ayers

2003 Dennis Washburn

2004 George and Pat French

2005 Arlene E. Bernholtz, James Bozajian, Marilyn O'Connor

2006 Robin Gensley Mitchell, Earlyn Mosher

2009 Taryn Wayne, Bradley Bobbs

2011 Vic Cook

2015 Cimberly Castellon

CLVHS Board of Directors

Elected Positions:

President ...................................................................................... Judy Jordan

First Vice President & Program Chair ................................ Martha Duley

Second VP & Membership Chair ...................................... Julie Shy-Sobol

Third VP / Ways & Means ...................................................James Bozajian

Treasurer .....................................................................................Pia Coleman

Recording Secretary .................................................................Stella Collins

Corresponding Secretary ....................................................................vacant

Historian ..................................................................................Bradley Bobbs

Appointed Positions:

Parliamentarian ........................................................... Arlene Bernholtz

Past-President......................................................................Taryn Wayne

Librarian .............................................................................. Norma Citron

Website & Newsletter......................................................... Brian Rooney

Member-at-Large..............................................................Cim Castellon

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