NACC 2nd Annual Installation & Awards Dinner
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On Thursday, January 30th, the Norco Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Installation and Awards Dinner at the American Legion Banquet Hall.
The event attracted citizens, business leaders, and political figures as the Chamber installed its new board and recognized significant individuals for their contributions to the community. The event began with the presentation of the colors and the pledge of allegiance by the Boy Scouts Troop #999 as well as the performance of the national anthem by Michael Christopher King. Hosted by Pamela Smith, returning Chair of the NACC and local business owner of the Coffee News, the evening began with California State Senator Richard Roth installing the 2014 Board of Directors and Executive Committee: Smith as Chair, Michael Ryan of Safe Money Management as Vice Chair, Theresa Vaughn of Worksite Specialists as Treasurer, and Directors Ann Bedwell of Arbonne International, Louis Davis of Southern California Edison, Paul DiGerolamo of DiGerolamo Family Insurance, Christopher Muller of Browning Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Ted Rozzi of the Corona-Norco Unified School District, and Julie Webb of Guild Mortgage |
Photos by Pat Reiley Photography
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The Board members were presented with the signature NACC hat band and the crowd was welcomed for an evening of celebration, recognition, and dinner.
Smith continued to speak of Chamber marketing opportunities as well as the 50thbirthday celebration of Norco as a city. In regards to fundraising for the George Ingalls’ Veterans’ Memorial, the NACC announced that it will be hosting the annual State of the City on March 27th at Nellie Weaver Hall at which a silent auction will be featured with 100% of the proceeds going towards the memorial.
Before leaving the audience to hear legislative news from political leaders, Smith reminded the audience, “Shop Norco, and Buy Chamber!”
In addition to Senator Roth, Assemblyman Eric Linder, Riverside County District Attorney Paul Zellerbach, Janet Green and Nathan Miller of the RCCD Board, Cathy Sciortino and John Zickgoose with the Corona-Norco School Board, and Norco Councilmembrs Kathy Azevedo, Kevin Bash, and Greg Newton were present to recognize the Board and award winners.
Sunday Barreto was named Volunteer of the Year for her contributions to many events in the city of Norco. Barreto is an integral part of the Horseweek Committee, is on the city’s 50th birthday committee, has raised funds for NART, the Norco Animal Rescue Team, and took part on the USO Dance committee which raised $31,000 for the Ingalls Veterans Memorial.
Next, Karen Linton-Gransee, owner and operator of the McDonald’s restaurants in the community, was named Business of the Year. Gransee built the McDonald’s on Sixth Street more than 20 years ago and owns eight in total. McDonald’s has been very supportive of the Norco community, including sponsoring many local events such as the Norco Fair, Horseweek, Casino Night, the Parade of Lights, the Lake Norconian walk, and most recently, the Film Festival. Lisa Michelle, a nineteen-year employee of McDonald’s, and Cristina Rodriguez, the new store manager for the McDonald’s on Sixth Street, accepted the award for Gransee who was not able to attend.
The Chamber Volunteer of the Year recognition was awarded to Norco High School student Alexa Diaz, who has been volunteering at NACC for the past year. Diaz is the co-creator of the new NACC website and editor of the weekly e-newsletter in addition to providing photographic and editorial coverage of chamber events. Per NACC Executive Director Diane Collins, “Alexa is an amazing young woman, and we have been blessed to have her assistance. She will be sorely missed when she leaves us for Syracuse University this year.”
The Norco Area Chamber of Commerce thanks their event sponsors Norco College, Riverside County Supervisor John Tavaglione, DiGerolamo Family Insurance, McDonald’s of Norco, and Norco Valley Dental for their support.
Smith continued to speak of Chamber marketing opportunities as well as the 50thbirthday celebration of Norco as a city. In regards to fundraising for the George Ingalls’ Veterans’ Memorial, the NACC announced that it will be hosting the annual State of the City on March 27th at Nellie Weaver Hall at which a silent auction will be featured with 100% of the proceeds going towards the memorial.
Before leaving the audience to hear legislative news from political leaders, Smith reminded the audience, “Shop Norco, and Buy Chamber!”
In addition to Senator Roth, Assemblyman Eric Linder, Riverside County District Attorney Paul Zellerbach, Janet Green and Nathan Miller of the RCCD Board, Cathy Sciortino and John Zickgoose with the Corona-Norco School Board, and Norco Councilmembrs Kathy Azevedo, Kevin Bash, and Greg Newton were present to recognize the Board and award winners.
Sunday Barreto was named Volunteer of the Year for her contributions to many events in the city of Norco. Barreto is an integral part of the Horseweek Committee, is on the city’s 50th birthday committee, has raised funds for NART, the Norco Animal Rescue Team, and took part on the USO Dance committee which raised $31,000 for the Ingalls Veterans Memorial.
Next, Karen Linton-Gransee, owner and operator of the McDonald’s restaurants in the community, was named Business of the Year. Gransee built the McDonald’s on Sixth Street more than 20 years ago and owns eight in total. McDonald’s has been very supportive of the Norco community, including sponsoring many local events such as the Norco Fair, Horseweek, Casino Night, the Parade of Lights, the Lake Norconian walk, and most recently, the Film Festival. Lisa Michelle, a nineteen-year employee of McDonald’s, and Cristina Rodriguez, the new store manager for the McDonald’s on Sixth Street, accepted the award for Gransee who was not able to attend.
The Chamber Volunteer of the Year recognition was awarded to Norco High School student Alexa Diaz, who has been volunteering at NACC for the past year. Diaz is the co-creator of the new NACC website and editor of the weekly e-newsletter in addition to providing photographic and editorial coverage of chamber events. Per NACC Executive Director Diane Collins, “Alexa is an amazing young woman, and we have been blessed to have her assistance. She will be sorely missed when she leaves us for Syracuse University this year.”
The Norco Area Chamber of Commerce thanks their event sponsors Norco College, Riverside County Supervisor John Tavaglione, DiGerolamo Family Insurance, McDonald’s of Norco, and Norco Valley Dental for their support.