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The 2011 Salute to Education Retired Teachers Luncheon, hosted by the Madera Chamber of Commerce Business & Education Committee will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The 2011 Salute to Education Reception and Award Recognition event is hosted by the Madera Chamber of Commerce Business & Education Committee - you are invited to join us to recognize and celebrate the 2011 Honorees for Distinguished Teacher of the Year, Business Supporters of the Year and the Madera Unified Teachers Association on Thursday, May 12, 2011 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

SALUTE TO EDUCATION 2010

The Business and Education Committee of the Madera Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Salute to Education events in May 2010... thank you for helping us Celebrate Education!!!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2010 SALUTE TO EDUCATION SPONSORS
COSTCO WHOLESALE #31, EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION,
MADERA UNIFIED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION and ROUND TABLE PIZZA
... hosted by the Madera Chamber of Commerce Business & Education Committee

The 2010 Salute to Education Reception and Award Recognition event was hosted by the Madera Chamber of Commerce Business & Education Committee to recognize and celebrate the 2010 Honorees for Distinguished Teacher of the Year, Business Supporter of the Year, and Madera Unified Teacher's Association Friend of Education.  The event was held on Thursday, May 13, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.  A dessert reception preceded the program held at Madera Community College, 30277 Avenue 12 in Madera.  This event was open to the public with no cost to attend; sponsorships were encouraged.  For more information; call the Madera Chamber of Commerce Office at (559) 673-3563.

The 2010 Salute to Education Retired Teachers Luncheon was held at the Madera United Methodist Church, 500 Sunset Avenue in Madera.  The event was hosted by the Madera Chamber of Commerce Business & Education Committee on Wednesday, May 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   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.  For more information, call the Madera Chamber of Commerce office at (559) 673-3563.

About Salute to Education...
Each year, the Madera business community honors teachers for their outstanding efforts. In return the local education system honors those businesses that have continued to provide commitment and support to local schools. This event is a celebration to honor a Distinguished Teacher of the Year for each school site. The schools also honor their Business Supporters of the Year and the Madera Unified Teachers Association honors their “Friends of Education”.  Other special presentations include paying tribute to the Madera Chamber of Commerce Honor Roll Recipient… a prestigious award that recognizes life-long commitment and dedication to business and educational partnerships in Madera.

Sponsorships... The Madera Chamber of Commerce 'Business and Education' Committee depends on sponsors for the continued success with our programs and events... for the 2009-10 fiscal year, we will not offer a Platinum Sponsor level (supporting all of the Business & Education events), but instead, will seek sponsors for the individual events. 

Would you like to promote your business, receive name recognition and promote education? The Business and Education Committee is gearing up for several upcoming events and we need you as a sponsor! Sponsorship levels vary by event.  For more information about Business and Education sponsorships, programs or to participate in any or all of the following events, please call the Madera Chamber of Commerce office at (559) 673-3563.

2010 Salute to Education Reception and Awards Recognition Event

Special thanks to the Costco Wholesale for their donations for the 2010 reception.  Special acknowledgments to  members of the Madera Chamber of Commerce Business & Education committee, United Methodist Church, 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 2010 Salute to Education Award Recipients...

2010 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... 2010 TEACHER BIOGRAPHIES & PHILOSOPHIES

• Alpha Elementary School:  Michele Ivory

• Berenda Elementary School:  Theresa Svanda

• Cesar Chavez Elementary School:  Mary Gillmore

• Dixieland School:  Connie Villarreal

• Duane E. Furman High School:  Carol Presley

• George Washington Elementary School:  Amy Brucia

• Howard School:  Jamie Domoto

• Jack G. Desmond Middle School:  Johnny Gonzalez

• James Madison Elementary School:  Joyce Black

• James Monroe Elementary School:  Maria Dorado

• John Adams Elementary School:  Marlo Haupt

• John J. Pershing Elementary School:  Elizabeth Richardson

• La Vina School:  Kathleen Gunter

• Lincoln Elementary School:  Karen Hansen

• Madera Adult School:  Rosana Suarez

• Madera Community College Center:  Stephen "Jay" Leech

• Madera County Office of Education - Alternative Education Programs:  Jennifer Neely

• Madera County Office of Education - Norman M. Gould Educational Center:  Nicole Reichard

• Madera County Office of Education - Pioneer Technical Center:  Elizabeth Holcroft

• Madera County Office of Education - Special Educational Services:  Linda Leach

• Madera High School:  Evelyn Frechou

• Madera South High School:  Robyn Cosgrove

• Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School:  Matt Gerking

• Millview Elementary School:  Susana Maduena

• Mountain Vista Continuation High School:  Ashley Faraone

• Nishimoto Elementary School:  Carolyn Ayers

• Parkwood Elementary School:  Susan Cookson

• Ripperdan Continuation High School:  Pamela Alcott

• Sierra Vista Elementary School:  Beth Matthews

• Thomas Jefferson Middle School:  Linda Tolladay

2010 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... 2010 BUSINESS SUPPORTER RECOGNITIONS

Madera Unified Teacher's Association (MUTA’s) ‘2010 Friends of Education’ – this award acknowledges local volunteers who have given of their time and provided resources to enhance local educational programs... 2010 FRIENDS OF EDUCATION ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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 our 2010 Honor Roll Recipient - Educational Employees Credit Union
VIEW HONOR ROLL RECOGNITIONS

PHOTO GALLERY OF PAST MADERA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONOR ROLL 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