The Business and Education Committee of the Madera Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Salute to Education events in May 2009... thank you for helping us Celebrate Education!!!

The 2009 Salute to Education Retired Teachers Luncheon was held on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 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, John Stafford, Superintendent - Madera Unified School District, Dr.Sally Frazier, Superintendent - Madera County Office of Education and Mr. Mike Lennemann, Principal of Desmond Middle School, while they enjoyed lunch and conversation. A special thank you goes to the entire staff of Jack G. Desmond Middle School for hosting this year's festivities.

The event was by invitation only and complimentary invitations were mailed to our Retired Educator guests. Reservations were accepted for attendees that were not retired educators for $10.00 per person.  PICTURES FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE UPLOADED TO OUR PHOTO GALLERY SOON!

The 2009 Salute to Education Reception and Awards Celebration was held on Thursday, May 14, 2009 with a dessert reception beginning at 5:00 p.m. with the program commencing at 6:00 p.m. The event was held at Madera Community College Center located at 30277 Avenue 12 in Madera. 

Special thanks to the Madera Chamber of Commerce Business & Education Committee members for their dessert donations and to the Educational Employees Credit Union for their donation of bottled water for the 2009 reception.  Special acknowledgments to Bark Avenue Dog Salon and Boutique, Desmond Middle School, Madera Community College Center, Madera Unified School District, and Madera County Office of Education for their support of our Salute to Education events.

The Madera District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize and congratulate the following 2009 Salute to Education Award Recipients... PICTURES FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE UPLOADED TO OUR PHOTO GALLERY SOON!

2009 Distinguished Teachers of the Year – 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... 2009 TEACHER BIOGRAPHIES & PHILOSOPHIES

• Alpha Elementary School - Sandra Morin

• Berenda Elementary School - Patricia Rozek

• Cesar Chavez Elementary School - Suzanne Dudney

• Dixieland School - Lisa Foss

• Duane E. Furman High School - Steve Young

• George Washington Elementary School - Susana Ruiz

• Howard School - Edward Brown

• Jack G. Desmond Middle School - Anastasia Sosa

• James Madison Elementary School - Andrea Burton

• James Monroe Elementary School - Margaret Gonzalez

• John Adams Elementary School - Andrea Devine

• John J. Pershing Elementary School - Laura Donnelly

• La Vina School - Elena Salazar

• Lincoln Elementary School - Laura Sandoval

• Madera Adult School - Mary Pietrowski

• Madera Community College Center - Frank Yancey

• Madera County Office of Education Enterprise Intermediate & Secondary Schools - Sharon Revis-Green
  

• Madera County Office of Education Norman M. Gould Educational Center - Kevin Ludwig

• Madera County Office of Education Pioneer Technical Center - Jamie Smith

• Madera County Office of Education Special Educational Services - Deana Hinkle

• Madera High School - Doug Adams

• Madera Regional Occupational Program - Evelyn Frechou

• Madera South High School - Mike Horn

• Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School - Christopher Cross

• Millview Elementary School - Jennifer Sarden

• Mountain Vista Continuation High School - Mary Jorgensen and John Presley

• Nishimoto Elementary School - Janice Bunch

• Parkwood Elementary School - Heidi Rochin

• Ripperdan Continuation High School - Gail McCabe

• Sierra Vista Elementary School - Kelli Reeves

• Thomas Jefferson Middle School - Ara Kuyumjian

2009 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... 2009 BUSINESS SUPPORTER RECOGNITIONS

• Alpha Elementary School - Russell Palacioz, Costco

• Berenda Elementary School - Tom Hernandez, Premier Studios of California

• Dixieland School - Willy Barnes, Educational Employees Credit Union

• Duane E. Furman High School - Elaine Craig, Madera County Workforce Assistance Center

• George Washington Elementary School - The Nishimoto Family, The Bridge Store and Fastway Chicken

• Howard School - Linda Nicacio and Patricia Logsden, Great Beginnings Learning Center

• Jack G. Desmond Middle School - Gaylen Thelander, The Bridge Store

• James Madison Elementary School - Russell Palacioz, Costco & Ray Rezendez, State Farm Insurance
  

• John Adams Elementary School - Marlene Aguilar, Longs Drug Store/CVS Pharmacy

• La Vina School - Robert Gran, Madera Cinema 6

• Madera Adult School - Officer Ronnie Lopez, California Highway Patrol

• Madera Community College Center - Robert Poythress, Citizens Business Bank

• Madera High School - Dan Barrows, Barrows Training & Education Physical Therapy

• Madera South High School - Robert Poythress, Citizens Business Bank

• Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School - Tim and Wanda McGraw, Yosemite Christian Center

• Millview Elementary School - Tim McGraw, Yosemite Christian Center

• Mountain Vista Continuation High School - Joe Trevino, Madera Kiwanis Club & Teach One to Lead One
  

• Nishimoto Elementary School - Tim Hernandez, Premier Studios
  

• Parkwood Elementary School - Sabrina Nassar, D.D.S.

• Ripperdan Continuation High School - Joe Trevino, Madera Kiwanis Club

• Thomas Jefferson Middle School - Kevin Peters, Peters Brothers Nursery

Madera Unified Teacher's Association (MUTA’s) ‘2009 Friends of Education’ – this award acknowledges local volunteers who have given of their time and provided resources to enhance local educational programs... 2009 FRIENDS OF EDUCATION ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

• Alpha Elementary School - Russell Palacioz

• Berenda Elementary School - Howard McFarland

• Cesar Chavez Elementary School - Mary Castro

• Dixieland School - Carles Beckett

• Duane E. Furman High School - Connie Triado

• George Washington Elementary School - Anastacio Dominguez

• Howard School - Anya Mitchell

• Jack G. Desmond Middle School - Maria Guzman

• James Madison Elementary School - Vanessa Pombo

• James Monroe Elementary School - Christie Page

• John Adams Elementary School - Nerlin Angel

• John J. Pershing Elementary School - Robin Guerra

• La Vina School - Denise Nieto

• Lincoln Elementary School - Chris McCann

• Madera High School - Hector Medina

• Madera South High School - Dave Loquaci

• Madera Unified Teachers Association Office - Carolyn David

• Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School - Cathie Bustos

• Millview Elementary School - Julia Castanon

• Mountain Vista Continuation High School - Matthew Farmer

• Nishimoto Elementary School - Tim Hernandez

• Parkwood Elementary School - Angela Andeola

• Sierra Vista Elementary School - Ramon Delgadillo

• Thomas Jefferson Middle School - John & Julie Markle

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 and a perpetual plaque hangs in the Chamber office acknowledging these recipients.   The Madera Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Steve and Jill Cholewa, S & J Lumber, as the 2009 Honor Roll Recipients... VIEW HONOR ROLL RECOGNITIONS

PHOTO GALLERY OF PAST MADERA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONOR ROLL RECIPIENTS

• 2008 - Steve Frazier, Papa Murphy's Pizza

• 2007 - The Nishimoto Family, Bridge Store

• 2006 - Austin Wallestad, Jack in the Box Restaurants

• 2005 - Bill & Brenda Dawson, Round Table Pizza, Inaugural Recipients

BUSINESS AND EDUCATION... TOGETHER WE DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!
For additional information regarding the Madera Chamber of Commerce Business & Education Committee or these events, please call the Chamber Office at (559) 673-3563 or e-mail Debi Bray