ANNIE HOVANESSIAN
The Rotary Club of Burbank celebrated a century of service and a new
century of success for Rotary International at its 2005 Centennial
Gala on Feb. 25 at Pickwick Gardens.
Richard Raad, president, welcomed Rotarians and guests alike to
the special evening honoring the accomplishments of honorees Mayor
Marsha Ramos, retired Police Capt. Gordon Bowers and retired Fire
Chief Mike Davis.
Offering his congratulations to the award recipients was Kermit
Floyd, Rotary district governor, District 5260.
"Burbank has been fortunate to have three outstanding citizens,
all of whom are Rotarians who have made 'Service Above Self' their
governing principle in their daily lives," he said. "I congratulate
them for their service and their compassion."
Sunder Ramani, master of ceremonies, reminded the group of the
importance of Rotary.
"Rotary represents not what's best in the world, but what's best
for the world," Ramani said.
Ramani and member Nat Rubinfeld led guests through an exciting
live auction.
The gala, coordinated by member Erica Montes and the Honorary
Centennial Committee, featured a dinner serenade by the talented
students of Burbank High School's Show Choir, In Sync and John
Burroughs High School Jazz Band I.
Proceeds from the event will be used to develop and implement a
Centennial Project that will benefit the Burbank community for years
to come.
The Rotary Club of Burbank meets at noon every Tuesday at the
Burbank YMCA, 321 E. Magnolia Blvd. For more information, contact
RichardRaad@aol.com.
JAYCEES ARE DEDICATED TO IMPROVEMENT
It was a night of leadership, community, opportunity and
excitement at the Burbank Jaycees Awards and Installation Dinner
March 6 at the Castaway.
Jim Meskimen, an accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist,
entertained as master of ceremonies.
Special guest speaker Glenn Stearns, owner of one of Southern
California's largest mortgage companies, inspired all in attendance.
Those included the Jaycees 2005 Board of Directors: President
Bernard Donohue, Chairwoman Elana Edelstein, Vice President of
membership Jackie Lewis, Vice President of individual development
Dominic Izon, directors Janet Nickerman and Sabrina Barakat, and
treasurer Louis Hamel.
Among the awards given were the Business Appreciation Awards
presented to King, King, Alleman & Jensen and IKEA Burbank for
outstanding and continuing support to the Jaycees and the Burbank
community.
Also known as the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Burbank Jaycees
