P A R A M O U N T
PULSE BEAT
August 2011
Serving the Community Since 1990
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Paramount Chamber Celebrates Leadership at Annual Installation
Paramount Chamber of Commerce Officers and Directors for 2011–2012, from left: Past President Martin Johnson (Attorney), Director Dr. Tom Hansen, Director Bill Winters (Paramount Petroleum), Senior Vice President Dr. Max Martinez, Chamber President Leonard Crespo (Total Western) Treasurer Paul Dennis (Weber Metals), Director Darren Kurkowski (Bianchi Theatres), Director Leigh Clausen (Gateway Business Bank), Director Jon Tanklage (Marukan Vinegar), Vice President Brenda Olmos (AppleCare Medical Group), Director Kevin Lindsay (Lindsay Lumber), Director Joseph Hernandez (Torino Lounge), and Director Garo Kazarian (Alondra Hot Wings).
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ccording to Leonard Crespo the newly elected president of the Paramount Chamber of Commerce, “The annual Installation Luncheon is one of my favorite events. It gives the Chamber the opportunity to say thank you to the board members, ambassadors, and board liaisons that make this organization what it is. It’s also an opportunity to thank the sponsors who make events like the installation possible, and to recognize others who have made special contributions to the community.” More than 120 business and community leaders attended the event which was sponsored by Weber Metals. In addition to recognizing Chamber officers, directors, and ambassadors, several businesses received awards for their support including: Platinum Paramount Chamber of Commerce
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Sponsors; Carlton Forge, Clinica Medica Hispana, Modern Development, and Paramount Petroleum. Gold Sponsors; Luis Acosta State Farm Insurance and Weber Metals. Silver Sponsors; Cal Met Services, Fenico Precision Castings, and Supervisor Don Knabe. Bronze Sponsors; Eastern Meats, Lindsay Lumber, and Transcom Services. Congresswoman Sanchez along with representatives from the Office of Supervisor Knabe, Senator Lowenthal, and Assemblyman Hall joined Mayor Daryl Hofmeyer in recognizing Ben Harvey from Southern California Edison with the Mayor’s Award. Ben received the award for his help with a new fitness park now in development. Harvey was credited with helping to make the park a reality by acting as a liaison between the City and Southern California Edison.
Paramount Chamber board liaisons with president Martin Johnson. From left: Ambassador Chair Debbie Jameson, City Manager Linda Benedetti-Leal, and PUSD Superintendent Dr. David Verdugo.
The Chamber also presented dor of the Year- Deborah Jameson, awards to district wide Teacher of and a Special Recognition award the Year- Randall Reza, Ambassa- to Emmanuel Reformed Church.
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