P A R A M O U N T
PULSE BEAT
July 2010
Serving the Community Since 1990
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Paramount Chamber Installs New Officers and Recognizes Community Leaders More than 100 people attended the Paramount Chamber’s annual Installation & Awards Luncheon. The event sponsored by Weber Metals was a great success and an opportunity to recognize some of Paramount’s finest. Several awards including; the
Presidents’ Award, Mayors’ Award, and the Award of Excellence were given to local businesses who have demonstrated their commitment to the City of Paramount and Paramount Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber also recognized several
sponsors who contributed to Chamber events and programs including the Installation, Golf Classic, Fiesta, Job Fair, Pulse Beat, Welcome Program and more. In addition to the awards program the Chamber also installed Martin Johnson as President for 2010-
2011, Martin severed as President in 09/10 and was re elected to continue his leadership role. Johnson received recognition from local, state, and federal officials for his service as president and congratulations on his re election.
Paramount Chamber officers and directors for 2010-2011 from left: Past President - Bill Winters (Paramount Petroleum), Vice President - Dr. Max B. Martinez, Treasurer - Paul Dennis (Weber Metals), Dr. Tom Hansen, Director - Jacob Coe (Wal-Mart), Director - Ben Berg (Transcom Telecommunications), President - Martin Johnson (Carlton Forge), Director- Jon Tanklage (Marukan Vinegar), Director - Leigh Clausen (Gateway Business Bank), Director Brenda Olmos (Apple Care Medical), and Director - Kevin Lindsay (Lindsay Lumber) not pictured are Senior Vice President - Leonard Crespo (Total-Western) and Director - Darren Kurkowski (Bianchi Theatres).
Mayor Tom Hansen presented Marukan Vinegar USA with the 2010 Mayors Award for their many contributions to the Paramount Education Partnership, and commitment to the local community. From left: Mayor Hansen, Junichi Oyama - President of Marukan, Hitoshi Zamoto - Marukan General Manager and Jon Tanklage - Vice President National Sales.
President Johnson with sponsors John Loiler - Carlton Forge (Platinum Sponsor), Bill Winters - Paramount Petroleum (Platinum Sponsor), Rick Creed - Weber Metals (Gold Sponsor), and Joe Abed - Herald’s Garage (Gold Sponsor).
Chamber President Martin Johnson presents Ed Juno Vice President of West Coast Refining for Paramount Petroleum with the Paramount Chamber Presidents’ Award. Paramount Petroleum received the award for their outstanding contributions to the business and residential community.
Gus Exiga owner of Eastern Meats & Deli was presented the Award of Excellence by Chamber President Martin Johnson. Several nominations were received and reviewed by a chamber committee who named Gus the winner. He received the award for his generosity and commitment to the community.
Chamber President Martin Johnson presents Deborah Jameson of Lifegate Foursquare Church with the Ambassador of the Year award. Deborah received the award for her many contributions to the Chamber as an Ambassador.
Paramount Chamber of Commerce
PULSE BEAT
15357 Paramount Boulevard, Paramount, CA 90723
Chamber President Martin Johnson presents Emmanuel Reformed Pastor Larry Dove with a the Special Recognition award. Emmanuel Church received the award for their continued support of the Chamber’s Welcome to Paramount program. Church volunteers hand deliver welcome packets to new residents and businesses on behalf of the Chamber.
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