b'Herb is Citygate Networks Director of Member Advancement and has served in the past as Citygate Networks board chair. With 20plus years serving first as CFO and then CEO for the Los Angeles Mission, Herb has a rich history providing business leadership and mission operations. He and his wife, Kathy, have retired to Washington state and welcome visits from their grown children, grandchildren, and grand dog, as well as friends and family from near and far. Contact Herb at hsmith@citygatenetwork.org.Not every redcarpet event can host Tom Hanks or Catherine ZetaJones. But spilling a glass of wine on Patricia Heatons red dress at our Gala was definitelyand I admit a brief chuckle myself. ing. Not every red-carpet event can embarrassing.Note to self: Get a bit more back- host Tom Hanks or Catherine Zeta-ground on the donor and theJones. But spilling a glass of wine situation before committing toon Patricia Heatons red dress at our an in-person visit! Gala was definitely embarrassing.\x06 \x06 \x06Looking forward to hearing about Working in L.A. can be challengingsome of your most embarrassing and but it can also be extremely entertain- humorous moments. \x03Got a funny story to share? Your embarrassing moments, your funny stories of ministry, your revelations of joythese can lift up the hearts of your colleagues and fellow Citygate Network members. We love funny stories and hope to make this a regular segment in Instigate. Share your good humor with Citygate Network members: editor@citygatenetwork.org.44 WWW.CITYGATENETWORK.ORG JULY/AUGUST 2023'