"Magazine of Santa Clarita" publisher Linda Hafizi has been named chair of the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation, succeeding Marlee Lauffer of Newhall Land, who will become vice chair, hospital liaison for the organization.

Robert Benjamin of Western Airparts Corp. will serve as treasurer, while Tim Borruel of Sunshine Child Care Legacy Private Academy, Trudy Emeterio of Schwartz Oil Co., and Greg Amsler, managing partner of Salt Creek Grille, will serve as members-at-large.

The auxiliary has named a new president, Joanne Timmerman, and Julia Hicken and June Poulin have been named co-chairs of the Holiday Home Tour League.

The Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation Board of Directors are a vital part of the foundation's mission to raise funds for the capital needs of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital in order to meet the healthcare needs of the community, while fostering volunteerism and positive community awareness of the hospital.

"The foundation is very fortunate to have such a talented, diverse group of individuals who are willing to volunteer their valuable time to help us accomplish our goals," said Foundation President Diana Vose. "We look forward to a very positive and productive year with the board of directors."

For more information on the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation, visit www.henrymayo.com or call 661-253-8082.