SALUTE TO EDUCATION 2008

The Business and Education Committee of the Madera Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Salute to Education events during May 2008... thank you for helping us Celebrate Education!!!

The 2008 Retired Teachers Luncheon was held on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Desmond Middle School, 26490 Martin Street in Madera. The attending retirees were welcomed by Anne Lozano, Madera Chamber of Commerce Business and Education Committee Member, Debi Bray, CEO/President, Madera Chamber of Commerce and John Stafford, Incoming Madera Unified School District Superintendent while they enjoyed lunch and conversation. Awards were presented by the Madera Division of the California Retired Teachers Association for volunteer hours and to the Volunteer of the Year, Virginia McClaran. This event is by invitation only and complimentary invitations are mailed to our Retired Educator guests. Reservations are accepted for attendees that are not retired educators for $10.00 per person; if you would like to attend this luncheon to honor them, please contact the Chamber Office at (559) 673-3563. A special thank you goes to Mike Lenneman, Principal of Jack G. Desmond Middle School, along with his staff and students, for hosting this year's festivities.
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The Madera District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize and congratulate the following Salute to Education Award Recipients…

2008 Distinguished Teachers of the Year – these presentations are awarded to outstanding educators nominated by their peers at their individual school sites, based on their dedication, creativity, teaching philosophy, excellence in teaching, student success, leadership, and commitment to the educational system.
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• Alpha Elementary School-Amanda Wade
• Berenda Elementary School-Alejandro Torres Medina
• Cesar Chavez Elementary School -Erin Scheidt
• Dixieland Elementary School-Diane Chavira Pocius
• Duane E. Furman High School-Rosalie Bandy -Robinson
• Eastin-Arcola Elementary School-Stacie Reed
• George Washington Elementary School-Ed Eha
• Howard Elementary School-Lorraine Tamberi
• Jack G. Desmond Middle School-Noel Jimenez
• James Madison Elementary School-Melissa Ctibor
• James Monroe Elementary School-Virginia Luna
• John Adams Elementary School-Ed Miller
• La Vina Elementary School-Martha Cardona
• Lincoln Elementary School-Sherisse De Orian
• Madera Adult Education-Pattie Horn
• Madera Community College Center-Phillip Gonzales
• Madera County Office of Education Enterprise Secondary School- Brett Salinas
• Madera County Office of Education Norman M. Gould Educational Center -Patricia Brattin
• Madera County Office of Education Pioneer Technical Center -Marcial Ocampo
• Madera County Office of Education Special Educational Services -Debi Jones
• Madera High School-Sherry Rodriguez
• Madera South High School -Eric Gipson
• Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School-Charlida Kemble
• Millview Elementary School-Maricela Ramirez
• Mountain Vista High School-Brian O'Donovan
• Nishimoto Elementary School -Alvina Carrillo
• Pershing Elementary School-Teri Pole
• Ripperdan High School-Ken Sickels
• Sierra Vista Elementary School-Cindy Henard
• Thomas Jefferson Middle School-Terri Jorgensen

2008 Business Supporters of the Year – local businesses are recognized for going “above and beyond the call of duty” in their support of local education and our youth
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• Alpha Elementary School-Russell Palacioz, Costco
• Berenda Elementary School-Taesoo Jun and Changsook Shim, Santa Barbara Ice Creamery
• Cesar Chavez Elementary School -Bonnie Alvarado, Starbucks
• Dixieland Elementary School-Hector Murillo , Kendall Jackson Nursery
• Duane E. Furman High School-Bill & Brenda Dawson, Round Table Pizza
• Eastin-Arcola Elementary School-Tracy Moore, AT&T
• George Washington Elementary School-Wally Nishimoto, The Bridge Store/Fastway Chicken
• Howard Elementary School-Linda Nicacio & Patricia Logsden, Great Beginnings Learning Center
• Jack G. Desmond Middle School-Dr. Jason Keledjian, Keledjian & Moran, DDS
• James Madison Elementary School-Kevin & Kurt Peters, Peter's Brother Nurseries
• La Vina Elementary School-Carlos Iniguez, UPS
• Lincoln Elementary School-Pam Mitchell, Mitch's Business Machines, Inc.
• Madera Adult Education-Jeff Seay, WalMart
• Madera Community College Center-Dr. John W. Frye, Jr. - Madera Community Hospital
• Madera High School-James Gunn (no business affliation)
• Madera High School-Dan Barrows, Barrows Training & Education Physical Therapy
• Madera South High School -Robert Poythress, Citizen's Business Bank
• Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School-Linda and Stan Cole, Cole's Book & Bagels
• Millview Elementary School-Randall Priester, PH Photographics
• Nishimoto Elementary School -Wally Nishimoto, Bridge Store

Madera Unified Teacher's Association (MUTA’s) ‘2008 Friends of Education’ – this award acknowledges local volunteers who have given of their time and provided resources to enhance local educational programs
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• Alpha Elementary School-Janet Bitter
• Berenda Elementary School-Lori Van Hoogmoed
• Dixieland Elementary School-Ken Schmidt
• Duane E. Furman High School-Lydia Rocha
• George Washington Elementary School-Laura Maldonado
• Howard Elementary School-Miesha Ellard
• James Madison Elementary School-Maria Yenis
• James Monroe Elementary School-Susana De Luna
• John Adams Elementary School- Joan n Cook
• La Vina Elementary School-Lucy Hernandez
• Lincoln Elementary School-Ralph Hunter
• Madera High School-Bob Cadenazzi
• Madera South High School -Madera Evening Lions Club
• Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School-Phil Gonzales
• Millview Elementary School-Christina Jones
• Nishimoto Elementary School -Linda Gallegos
• Pershing Elementary School- Alfred Rodriguez
• Sierra Vista Elementary School-Alice Cantu
• Thomas Jefferson Middle School-Kristy Krezman

Other special presentations include paying tribute to the Madera Chamber of Commerce Honor Roll Recipient - This annual prestigious award recognizes life long commitment and dedication to Business and Education Partnerships in Madera. Recipients are honored by the Madera Chamber of Commerce; a perpetual plaque hangs in the Chamber office acknowledging these recipients. The 2008 Honor Roll Recipient is Mr. Steve Frazier, owner of Papa Murphy's Pizza
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PAST MADERA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONOR ROLL RECIPIENTS:

• 2007 - The Nishimoto Family, Bridge Store
• 2006 - Austin Wallestad, Jack in the Box Restaurants
• 2005 - Bill & Brenda Dawson, Round Table Pizza, Inaugural Recipients

These Salute to Education events are sponsored by our 2007-08 Business & Education Platinum Sponsors

• Educational Employees Credit Union
• Madera Educational Foundation
• Madera Unified Teachers Association
• Pacific Gas & Electric Company
• Pistoresi Ambulance Services
• Round Table Pizza
• Troxell & Mohr Physical Therapy

A special "Thank You" to The Bridge Store, SaveMart on Howard Road and Pak n' Save for their donations to our dessert reception.

BUSINESS AND EDUCATION... TOGETHER WE DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!