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| Councilmember Marti Emerald, Volunteer of the Year Don Steele and Senior Ranger Tracey Walker. |
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Mission Trails Volunteers Recognized for Service in 2009
3/7/2010
Congratulations to our Mission Trails volunteers who were honored at the 15th annual awards event on Saturday, February 6, 2010. Don Steele was named Volunteer of the Year for 2008. Don Steele is an MTRP Foundation board member and in his spare time also does habitat restoration within the park. He is passionate about Mission Trails and is well-liked and respected by all volunteers, park rangers, and City staff.
Other volunteers receiving awards for outstanding service in 2009 were:
Tom Thompson, Visitor Center; Chris Axtmann, Gift Shop; Steve Haiman, Trail Guide; Robert Holmes, Park Patrol; Robert Graham, Trail Restoration; Doug Fenske, Park Beautification; Terry Gaughen, Habitat Restoration. Special recognition was also given to the Art Program volunteers Shandel Gamer and Jill Tucker. Recognition plaques provided by Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation and a certificate of recognition from San Diego City Councilmember Marti Emerald were presented to each of these outstanding volunteers.
Volunteers were also recognized for their hours and years of service. Most recorded volunteer hours were: Tom Thompson, 660 hours; Don Steele, 554 hours; Chris Axtmann, 464 hours.
Five year service awards were presented to Jaime Ryon, Jeanne Raimond, Carlo Emami, Lee Kirchhevel, Mary Mcilonie.
Ten year service certificates were presented to Howard Runk, Don Steele.
Fifteen year service certificates were presented to John Dewitt, Bill Goldschneider, Bill Howell, Linda Kramer, Pat Oliver, Cathy Perry, Gordon Seaburg, Dolores Sniegowski , George Varga, Tom Walters, Bill White
Fred Zacharias.
Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation extends sincere thanks to our 2008 door prizes contributors.
Arely's Bakery
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Cheer's Deli
Chula Vista Nature Center
Einstein Bros Bagels
GR Catering
The Omelette Factory
Pietro's Cucina Italiana & Pizza
The Trails Neighborhood Eatery
Viejas Enterprises
Windy's Flowers
An extra special thank you goes out to Marty Rascon of GR Catering for donating and preparing the main course and side dishes, and to the Patrick Henry Band members and parents for serving the dinner.
The annual volunteer awards event is sponsored by Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation and the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department.
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