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OUTSIDE!

NEWSLETTER OF THE CALIFORNIA SURF MUSEUM
/ OCEANSIDE,CA / FALL/WINTER 2024 VOLUME 38#3
Pioneer Animator John Lamb Wins an Emmy!

The National John brought his
Academy of passion as a surfer and
Television Arts skateboarder to the
and Sciences drawing board and his
awarded Ocean- distinctive animation
side’s John Lamb appeared in two
an Emmy for popular surf movies of
Technology and the 1970s, The
Engineering, Forgotten Island of
formally recogniz- Santosha and Five Sumer Stories, as well as in
ing that his video independent surf and skate videos.
animation system In 2010 John single-handedly painted the walls
at the time was of the outdoor “Secret Spot” for CSM, thus creating a
“so innovative that wonderfully
it has continued to colorful, fun area
affect the way -a beach scene
television works dotted with palm
today.” trees, jungles, hot
“I am so humbled,” said Lamb. .....The star- rods and zany
“It’s amazing to get this recognition studded characters. Today
after nearly 45 years.” ceremony, held the Secret Spot is
in New York City in early October, was yet another high constantly used
point in John’s eclectic career, which includes a coveted as a photo op for
Oscar presented to him in 1979 for his contribution to CSM visitors..........
the Lyon Lamb Video Animation System. Thank You, John!

Cher Pendarvis – Scores Another First! Congratulations, Cher!
On Saturday
Oct 19 San Diego’s
Cher Pendarvis was
one of six inductees
tapped into the
International
Surfboard Builders
Hall of Fame at the
25th annual
ceremony in Cher poses with a number of her signiture Pendoflex surfboards
Huntington Beach, A trailblazing surfer/shaper/artist/author/teacher,
the first woman to be Cher has earned wide recognition for her talent and
so honored. abilities, including the Henry Award for excellence at
Also receiving the California’s lauded Designing Women exhibition at
recognition were the Autry Museum in 2012.
Al Merrick, Ricky In addition, Cher was one of four prominent female
Carroll, Richard Deese, Al Faase and Australia’s Sam shapers featured in the CSM booth at the
Eagan. (photo above by Howard Freshman) 2022 Boardroom expo.