Annual celebration recognizes outstanding women whose leadership and service have shaped the Long Beach community.



LONG BEACH, CA, October 31, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Long Beach Area Council Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) recently announced that its 2nd annual KAW High Tea Gala will take place on Sunday November 8th, 2026 at Lakewood Country Club: 3101 E Carson St, Lakewood, CA 90712 .

The signature event brings together community members, women business leaders, and Scouting supporters to honor a distinguished group of honorees whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the Long Beach area.

This year's gala will recognize an exceptional class of honorees, including:

• Tina Hansen - Council Member, City of Signal Hill
• Marla Jo Fisher - Senior Writer Columnist
• Linda Dilday -
• Caryn Desai - Artistic Director/Producer
• Julissa Jose-Murray - Chief of Business Operations For The Long Beach Police Department
• Dr. Terry Mendoza - Educator
• Dr. Sara Pol-Lim - Educator
• Susan Price - Sr. Assistant District Attorney
• Barbara Shoag - Community Volunteer / Educator

Proceeds from the KAW High Tea Gala directly support Scouting programs throughout the Long Beach area, including: youth leadership development, outdoor education, and scholarships for underserved youth.

Event Details:

• What: KAW High Tea Gala
• When: November 8th, 2026
• Where: Lakewood Country Club: 3101 E Carson St, Lakewood, CA 90712 at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Tickets/Sponsorships: Available at www.longbeachbsa.org/kaw

The Long Beach Area Council is the local chapter of Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America), serving families in Long Beach, Lakewood, Bellflower, Signal Hill, and Avalon on Catalina Island since 1919.

Through neighborhood Cub Scout packs, Scouts BSA troops, Sea Scout ships, Venturing crews, and Exploring posts organized in three districts (Iron Star, New Frontier, and Neptune), we bring outdoor adventure, leadership, and community service to youth ages 5-20 across our cities.

Coastline Environmental Solutions and A1 Best Plumbing are proud sponsors of this event.

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