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The Bakersfield Californian Sunday, July 1, 2012
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Bakersfield Chamber President/CEO stepping down COURTESY OF THE GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ebbie Moreno, President/CEO of The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce announced recently that she will soon be retiring from her position as head of the 1300-plus member business organization to devote more time to family and friends. In addition she plans to remain close to the Chamber and non profit community, facilitating board retreats, assisting through leadership transitions, and providing business training, all in a consultant capacity. Moreno has been with the Chamber for the past 22 years, serving first as Vice President of Operations before being offered the position of President/CEO eight years ago, in 2004. The Bakersfield Chamber is one of the largest and most well respected local Chambers of Commerce in the state. The Chamber is considered one of strongest in the legislative arena in both the State of California and nationally, with Moreno serving in leadership rolls in both. She has served representing the interests of business with government with the California Chamber of Commerce, including serving
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Debbie Moreno, head of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce.
two years as a member of the California Chamber Board of Directors, where she represented all local Chambers in California on that board. In addition she has represented the Chamber and business community on the US Chamber of Commerce Com-
mittee of 100 since 2004. The Committee is made up of CEO's from both local and state chambers that the US Chamber considers the most active and engaged in public policy on behalf of business and our economy. Moreno also served multiple leader-
ship roles in professional development in the Chamber industry on state and national boards and serving in our community on numerous non profit and business boards. The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce is a private, membership based business association whose core objective is to create and maintain a strong local economy through promoting our community, providing business education and networking opportunities, representing the interests of business with government and engaging in economic development and political action. “We want to thank Debbie for her many years of service to our Chamber and the Chamber industry,” stated Chairman of the Board Tim Terrio, of Terrio Therapy & Fitness. “And while the board has regretfully accepted her decision to retire, we understand and applaud this opportunity for Debbie to move into the next phase of her life.” The Chamber Executive Board has put together a selection committee to begin the process of selecting a new President/CEO. Moreno will remain in her position over the next few months, through completion of that process.
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Locals win big during St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway BY JENNIFER BURGER Community contributor
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ngela Kruger of Bakersfield is the grand prize winner of a newly-built, $400,000 house announced during the 10th Annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway Special, which raised $1,000,000 for the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The winning ticket was pulled during the ABC 23 live special on Sunday, June 17. The house is located in Masterpiece Estates at Froehlich Ranch in northwest Bakersfield. It was built by Lenox Homes with support from various local suppliers and housing subcontractors. St. Jude patients Bethany Elliott, Drew Olvera, Andrew Winfrey, Madison Raheb, and Audra Koelewyn drew the winners of 20 other prizes, including a $3,000 Foodmaxx gift card, a Pandora bracelet courtesy of Rogers Jewelers, Disneyland Park Hopper Tickets, a $1,000 gift certificate to jcpenney, and many more! “We’re really proud about the success of the 10th Annual St. Jude Dream Home in Bakersfield, in helping raise $1,000,000 for the life saving work at St. Jude,” said Andy Barkate, Bakersfield St. Jude Dream Home Chairman. “We are very appreciative to Lenox Homes, KERO ABC 23, AZTECA 42, KUZZ, The Bakersfield Californian, Bakersfield Magazine, La Preciosa, El Popular, Ashley Furniture HomeStore, Kern Schools Federal Credit Union, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, national sponsors, Brizo and Shaw Floors and the volunteers, local businesses and local residents whose generous support made this event possible.” Founded by Danny Thomas in 1962, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has treated more than 24,000 young cancer patients from the Central Valley and across the world at no cost to
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Angela Kruger of Bakersfield (shown here with her family) is the grand prize winner of a newly-built, $400,000 house announced on June 17 during the 10th Annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway Special, which raised $1,000,000 for the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
their families.
Winners of 2012 St. Jude Dream Home Grand Prize Winner: Angela Kruger, Bakersfield, CA — St. Jude Dream Home, valued at $400,000 in Masterpiece Estates at Froehlich Ranch in northwest Bakersfield.
Additional Prizes: Lillie Gates — $7,500 Furniture Shopping Spree at Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pam Robertson, Bakersfield – Groceries for a year at Foodmaxx Supermarkets valued at $3,000 Walter Souza, Bakersfield — Weekend Getaway to the Central Coast Cindy Zilles, Bakersfield — $500 gift certificate at All Paws Grooming Maria Martines, Bakersfield — $500 sunglass gift certificate at Bakersfield Optical Sherry Stone, Bakersfield — Family
Four pack of Disneyland Park Hopper tickets, courtesy of Kern Schools Federal Credit Union Shiela Davis, Bakersfield — $500 Shaw Floors Gift Certificate Evangelina Davis, Bakersfield — Shaw Floors Area Rug Lillian Abel, Los Angeles —Taste of Trilogy Package, courtesy of Trilogy Monarch Dunes Son H Vo, Bakersfield — One year of Pest Control, courtesy of PestX of Bakersfield Andrew Walker, Bakersfield — $500 Mattress Set gift certificate, courtesy of Urner’s Rosa Ortiz, Fresno — St. Jude themed Pandora Bracelet, courtesy of Roger’s Jewelry Co. Kevin Bowen, Bakersfield — 2013 Season Passes at the Bakersfield Speedway Burreietta White, Rialto — 2 night hotel stay, courtesy of the Bakersfield Hilton Garden Inn
Maria Martinez, Ontario — Talo ® Smart Touch ® kitchen faucet and accessories package, courtesy of Brizo Brad Gribble, Bakersfield — 2013 Season Ticket Package, courtesy of The Bakersfield Blaze Trudy Southerland, Bakersfield — $1,000 Gift Certificate at jcpenney David DeLatorre, Bakersfield — Family Portrait Package, courtesy of Fahey Photography Teresa Lundy, Bakersfield — Flowers for a year, courtesy of White Oaks Florist Betty Shafer, Bakersfield — Platinum Family Membership, courtesy of InShape Clubs Maryann Smith, Bakersfield — Sweet Escape Cupcake Package, courtesy of Frosting Ink Rocia Lopez, Bakersfield — Pool table, courtesy of Kern Billiard Services Since opening 50 years ago, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has changed the way the world treats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. No family ever pays St. Jude for the care their child receives and, for every child treated here, thousands more have been saved worldwide through St. Jude discoveries. The hospital has played a pivotal role in pushing U.S. pediatric cancer survival rates from 20 to 80 percent overall, and is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted to children. It is also a leader in the research and treatment of blood disorders and infectious diseases in children. St. Jude was founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, who believed that no child should die in the dawn of life. Join that mission by visiting stjude.org or following us on facebook.com/stjude and twitter.com/stjude.
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Ed Rivera, Sr. scholarship recipients BY OPAL MORLAND Community contributor
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Left: Ed Rivera, Jr., Logan Lirette, Julissa Aaron, Brianne Bertolaccini and Mary Ellen Chow-Antone.
e are happy to announced that this year’s Ed Rivera, Sr. scholarship recipients are: Logan Lirette, Julissa Aaron, Brianne Bertolaccini and Mary Ellen ChowAntone. Each year fundraisers and other activities are held to help outstanding students who wish to continue higher education. The students must have earned a 3.5 GPA or better and have donated several hours of community service to area agencies, churches, and participated in extra-curricular activities such as
Campus Organizations and Mock Trials. The ladies auxiliary restarted this program in honor of Ed Rivera, Sr. a few years ago and have helped several students further their education of higher learning. Our committee, under the leadership of Madam President Ruth Mora 2011-12, was very proud to present each student with a check in the amount of $974. We could not have done this without the support of our Monday Night Football, DinnerDance/Silent Auction and Taco Tuesday events and, most especially, the support of our Bakersfield community.
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The Bakersfield Californian Sunday, July 1, 2012