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2009 Installation & Awards T
he Paramount Chamber of Commerce recently held its 2009 Installation & Awards luncheon sponsored by Weber Metals. More than 120 business and community leaders attended the event. Outgoing Chamber President Kevin Lindsay began the afternoon by introducing elected officials and members of the Chamber board. Following the introductions lunch was served by Chamber member Café Camellia at tables adorned with flowers from Chamber member Doris Flowers. Once lunch was served Lindsay began the award presentations starting with the Chamber Executive Committee which included; Incoming President Martin Johnson, Vice President Dr. Max Martinez, Treasurer Paul Dennis and Past President Leonard Crespo. Next were presentations to the Board, Ambassadors and Liaisons. In addition to recognizing the individuals who contributed to the Chamber, Kevin presented sponsor awards to companies who supported the Chamber in 2008/2009 they are: Platinum; Carlton Forge, Clinica Medica Hispana. Gold; Vernon Security and Weber Metals. Silver; Fenico Precision Castings, State Farm Galli Agency and Supervisor Don Knabe. Bronze; Cal Met Services, Eastern Meats, Lindsay Lumber and Transcom Services. Following the sponsor awards Lindsay recognized Emmanuel Reformed Church for their participation in the Welcome to Paramount Program, John Teeples as district wide Teacher of the Year, Deborah Jameson as Ambassador of the Year and Karen Sonnenberg received the Award of Excellence. The last award Kevin presented was the
July 2009 Business Card Directory .........12-13 Business Corner ................... 11 Cityscape ............................. 15 Help wanted .......................... 8 Mayors Corner ....................... 3 Members Only...................... 14 New Members ........................ 8 On Patrol ............................... 4 PEP ........................................ 7 Service Clubs........................ 13
President’s Award, it went to Weber Metals for their long history of philanthropic contributions to the community. The Mayor’s award was presented by Mayor Diane Martinez to Paramount Petroleum. Accepting the award was Jimmy Crosby who said, “Supporting programs that help the children in the community is important to us and we are honored to receive this award for doing something we love.” Martin Johnson who will serve as Chamber President in 2009/2010 concluded the afternoon by thanking Kevin for his dedicated service to the Chamber and presenting him with awards and certificates of recognition from the Chamber and elected officials. Mr. Johnson, long time employee for Carlton Forge said, “I am honored to serve as the Chamber President and I’m looking forward to working with the board to increase membership in the Chamber and provide even more benefits for our members.”
Paramount City Council
Deputy Kasey Woodruff and Deputy Humberto Barragan – vital, proactive and inventive members of the Paramount public safety team – were honored for their roles in helping the drop in crime statistics in the City over the last year. From left: Councilmember Gene Daniels, Vice Mayor Tom Hansen, Deputy Barragan, Mayor Diane J. Martinez, Deputy Woodruff and Councilmember Daryl Hofmeyer.
Paramount resident Vernia Wooten was honored by the Council for receiving an Older Americans Recognition Day Award from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The award highlights senior citizens who are important to their communities. Mrs. Wooten is active in Neighborhood Watch. From left: Councilmember Gene Daniels, Vice Mayor Tom Hansen, Wooten, her husband Norval, Mayor Diane J. Martinez and Councilmember Daryl Hofmeyer.
Charles Huerta has joined Paramount’s long tradition of great athletes. Known as the Pride of Paramount, he is a featherweight boxer who is undefeated in the ring, with an 11-0 record, including six knockouts. Recently, he signed with Golden Boy Promotions, which is Oscar De La Hoya’s organization. The City Council recognized his achievements at the June meeting. From left: Councilmember Gene Daniels, Vice Mayor Tom Hansen, Huerta, Mayor Diane J. Martinez and Councilmember Daryl Hofmeyer.
Helen Melton, a longtime Paramount resident who has been an active member of the community for many years (she served on the City’s first Parks and Recreation Commission), was given a surprise nod of appreciation by the Council to celebrate her 94th birthday. From left: Councilmember Gene Daniels, Vice Mayor Tom Hansen, Melton, Mayor Diane J. Martinez and Councilmember Daryl Hofmeyer.
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Each year, the City produces its Paramount Pride program. This rewards attractive and well maintained homes in town. A team of design professionals reviews all the nominees. This year, nine winners were chosen, and they were honored at the June 2 Paramount City Council meeting. For a list of the winners, please visit this month’s CityScape on the inside back page of this issue.
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