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Calendar of Upcoming Community Events 2020 Friday January 17

Early-Bird Ticket Discount Thru December 16

his enchanted, mystical evening will take place in the Bret Harte Hall in the majestic redwood forest at Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton.

There will be live music from the local favorite band, the Joint Chiefs, dancing, raffle, silent and live auctions, a catered full buffet dinner and wine served by Kissed by An Angel Wines.

Join the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce as we honor the following leaders in our community that make Scotts Valley such a special place: Alvin Scarborough Man of the Year Todd Hoffman Annette Marcum Woman of the Year Tanya Krause Business of the Year Food Trucks A Go Go Educator of the Year Emily Brandt, Scotts Valley High Youth of the Year Ryan Beam

8:30-10 p.m. | Dancing, Coffee, Deserts Attendee Registration Seating is limited to 250 guests; tickets for this event will sell out so take advantage of Early Bird prices and register

by December 16th!

Attendee Pricing* (Thru December 16) Students/Adults (12+) $85 (Save $15) Youth (11 & Under) $50 (Save $10) After December 16 Students/Adults (12+) $100 Organization of the Year Youth (11 & Under) $60 Hospice of Santa Cruz County *Included in the ticket price is a full dinner Chamber Ambassador of the Year buffet (also a vegetarian option), dessert, live music Leatha Brown and dancing. A no-host bar will be serving cocktails, Claire Hodgin Beautification Award wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Come preVine Hill School Mural, pared for a live auction and raffle.

Girl Scout Troop 15502 Attending as a Group/Table? Before registering, establish a group/table name Dress: Formal/Masquerade so we know who you want to sit with. As a Program Schedule: 5 p.m. | Doors open, wine, beer, cocktails & reminder, space is limited! If possible, please register all group/table members on the appetizers. Raffle and Silent Auction same order.

6:30 p.m. | Dinner Buffet begins To Purchase tickets visit scottsvalleychamber.com 7:30 p.m. | Awards Presentation & Live Auction

Light Up the Night! Scotts Valley Tree Lighting Festival

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Saturday, December 7 • Scotts Valley Community Center

he Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Advocates present the annual “Light Up the Night” Community Tree Lighting Festival.

There will be plenty of fun for all, including light refreshments, live performances from local students and artists, surprise magical guests.

The highlight of the evening will be when Santa Claus himself arrives on big red firetruck escorted by the Scotts Valley Fire and Police

Departments. Children will then be able to have their photos taken with Santa.

Everyone is encouraged to bring canned goods and/or unwrapped toys in support of Valley Churches United to help local families in need.

Cash donations are also welcome.

Schedule of Events 5:30 — Evening begins The SVMS Band will be playing as people enter

6:00 — Jenny Wood will lead two or tree carols and sing a solo song afterwards 6:15 — Gail’s “Little Tutu” group from Tutu School will dance 7:00 — A group of singers from 6:25 — A singer from Bobbie’s Brook Knoll Elementary School Ward’s studio will sing one song 7:10 — Liz Hodgin will sing a 6:30 — Agape will provide a number couple of dance numbers 7:15 — A Reader’s Theater 6:50 — A second singer from Bobbie Ward’s studio will sing one presentation from Elf Empire 7:30 — Closing song

Happy New Year!

A Midwinter’s Masquerade 2019 Community Awards Gala 5pm-10pm Roaring Camp Railroads Brett Harte Hall

Thursday February 28 Grand Opening & Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5:30-7:00pm

The Terrace at Scotts Valley 408 Thomas Terrace, Scotts Valley

Thursday April 23

All Chambers Mega Mixer – Santa Cruz & Santa Clara Counties 5:30-7:30pm Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton

Wednesday May 6

Multi-Chamber Ribbon Cutting – 75th Anniversary 5:30-7:30pm

Camp Kennolyn 8400 Glen Haven Road, Soquel

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Congrats to the Scotts Valley 2019 Community Award Winners

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Todd Hoffman

2019 Alvin Scarborough Man of the Year

odd has been an assistant cross country and track coach at Scotts Valley High School for the past 10 years. He has been a Falcon Club Board member since 2010. Todd has fun helping and chaperoning the students who are involved with the notorious Haunted House. Todd has graciously chaperoned the all night SVHS Grad Night trip since 2011.

Todd’s musical talents lead him to sit in with the high school’s band low brass section. The drama department is also a recipient of Todd’s caring and supporting service! The office staff at SVHS considers Todd one of their team — and so has the Student Government class. The Class of 2018, bestowed the honor on Todd to be their Keynote Speaker at graduation.

Todd also volunteers in the greater community as the Emergency CERT Lead in Paradise Park where he sees a lot of action in the winter months. Todd is a Master Mason at Santa Cruz/San Lorenzo Valley Lodge #38 where he was awarded the 2012 Sciots Cornerstone Award and the Hiram Award in 2016 within the Fraternity.

Todd has one son, Trevor who attended Baymonte Christian School, prior to SVHS. In Trevor’s elementary years he volunteered on many field trips and classroom projects when needed.

Trevor can attest his Dad is “THE BEST DAD EVER.” Todd’s is a man of faith who is a volunteer at Gateway Bible Church where is has been an usher for 7 years and as a leader for the Gateway High School Youth Group since 2015.

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yan Beam is a four-time finalist at the California State Science Fair, where in 2017 he medaled in the category of Physics & Astronomy.

In 2018 he won a special award at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, and was profiled for a piece in Science News.

Afterwards, he interned for

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In 2016 he also received the “Hometown Hero” award from Modern Woodman of America and the “Be the Difference Award” from the Santa Cruz County Volunteer Center.

“My main goal is to show God’s love to everyone without judgement,” Todd said. “I want people to know they are important, loved and respected for who they are and what they believe.

I believe supporting each other and being kind is the key in life”.

Tanya Krause

2019 Annette Marcum Woman of the Year

anya has been serving public education for 22 years and all of those years primarily in Santa Cruz County. Prior to her educational career, Tanya served as a Social Worker running a group home for troubled and foster youth.

Tanya served 13 years in Santa Cruz City Schools and then she moved over to Campbell Union High School district for six years. She served in many administrative roles at each district including Interim Superintendent in both.

Tanya entered her position as Superintendent of Scotts Valley Unified School District during a bit of a tumultuous time with the situation that had occurred at the high school prior to her arrival. Also, the district was in a bit of financial straits.

During her tenure here in the school district, she successfully managed the situation at the high school and has supported significant changes that have improved the culture of the school, including the addition of the K Street Academy.

She worked with her team, including contractors and architects, who successfully built the middle school without significant issues and controversy.

She was able to coordinate and lead a team to pass the most recent Parcel Tax, Measure A, which provides needed funding for our school district. Tanya has been very active in engaging local, state, and federal

legislators in an attempt to improve school funding, and specifically for Scotts Valley.

She has been participatory not only with School District, but also at community events as well. She has been an active member of the Scotts Valley Community and has worked hard to develop collaborative and collegial relationships in our community.

Ryan Beam: 2019 Youth of the Year a year at the Santa Cruz District Office of Assemblyman Mark Stone. His engagement with members of both the local community and the government encouraged him to exercise his own voice, and when California moved its primary election date up to March — accidentally disenfranchising nearly a quarter of a million young Californians

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from the primary, including himself — he submitted op-eds to, and was published in, The Sacramento Bee and The Los Angeles Times.

Beam was later profiled for a piece in The New York Times, and was invited to testify before the state legislature in favor of a constitutional amendment which would allow 17-year-olds to vote

in primaries if they will be 18 by election day.

He is pursuing a full IB Diploma at SVHS, where he is a member of the Varsity Swim Team and an elected officer in the baking club. In his free time, he plays games of pick-up baseball with friends, fishes off the wharf, and designs and 3D-prints “twisty puzzles.”

Ryan Beam

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Emily Brandt: 2019 Educator of the Year

or Emily, teaching has been more of a calling than a career choice.

She wanted to be a teacher from a very young age.

“It has been both a joy and a gift to share my passion for art over the last 17 years at Scotts Valley High School,” she said. “I’m most proud

of the work we have done to create a Career Technical Education Pathway for Graphic Arts, incorporated 3D modeling and printing, and articulated with Cabrillo College so that students have the opportunity to earn college course units”.

Emily teaches using technical

every student knows that she cares about them.

“I have the great opportunity each day to encourage and empower my students to go for their dreams and to not let anyone tell them they can’t do something,” Emily said. “Curriculum can be taught, but caring lasts forever.”

Emily Brandt

Foods Trucks A Go Go: 2019 Business of the Year

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ost of you know her as Aunt LaLi, who this year celebrates 15 years in business with Aunt LaLi’s Ice Cream Truck!

LaLi also founded and operates the Food Trucks A Go Go, which is a business collaborative of fellow food truck owner in Santa Cruz County which will be celebrating its 5th Anniversary this year!

What began with Food Truck Fridays in Scotts Valley has grown to creating many types of events throughout Santa Cruz County. Food Trucks A Go Go not only creates

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software and always keeps students on the “cutting edge of technology” learning and problem solving, but that’s not the most important job that she does. Her students learn skills they can take into the workforce.

To Emily, the most important job she has as a teacher is to make sure

free, public events, but also provides catering for companies, weddings, and private parties.

LaLi (whose real name is Lauren) is very involved with our community and generously donates to our public schools.

She is a community leader and serves on the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation (SVEF) Board of Directors. She also provides and organizes fundraising opportunities for many local non-profits which include; SVEF, Valley Churches United Missions, Shared Adventures, Santa Cruz Derby Girls

and many community events throughout the county.

LaLi also promotes events and personal causes close to her heart by advertising with billboards on the outside of her ice cream truck.

Those passionate causes are School Bond initiatives, Measure A & K, local school board candidates Derek Timm and Roger Snyder, the Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival.

Food Trucks A Go Go provides connections, builds relationships all while bringing Communities together.

“Aunt LaLi”

Hospice of Santa Cruz County: Chamber Organization of the Year Award

ospice of Santa Cruz County is delighted to be honored as the 2019 Organization of the Year award. The organization has honored the choice of individuals and families by providing exemplary end-of-life are and grief support in the community for 42 years.

The agency also meets the needs of those with advanced illness who might not be ready for hospice care through their transitional and palliative care programs.

As the county’s leading nonprofit provider of hospice care, the hospice program is enriched by generous support from donors and funders which enable them to offer community grief support, a children’s bereavement program, a pet companion program and a vibrant music therapy program.

The organization also provides a wide variety of community education events, offerings and resources. Hospice of Santa

Cruz County employs 175 people, enjoys support from over 300 volunteers and is headquartered in Scotts Valley.

“It’s a great honor to be named the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce 2019 Organization of the year” said Michael Milward, Hospice of Santa Cruz County Chief Executive Officer. “This is a recognition of the work our agency and volunteers provide. It Hospice of SCC (from left): Adam Shore, Cathy is a privilege to do the work we do and be Conway, Gloria Reed, Michael Milward, Kim Bartley, recognized by our neighbors in this way.”

Judi Humble, Dr. Karl Segnitz, and Kieran Shah.

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Congrats to the Scotts Valley 2019 Community Award Winners Leatha Brown: 2019 Chamber Ambassador of the Year

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eatha attended Washington State University and is a United States Navy Veteran. She has over 20 years of experience in Event Sales and Coordination.

After selling her Destination Management Company (Cosmo Cool Concepts) and Balloon decorating company (Funtastic Balloons) in Houston she moved to the Santa Cruz Mountains.

She currently works at Roaring Camp as a Sales Coordinator and focuses on

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corporate parties, reunions, conferences, fundraisers and so much more.

This is second time Leatha has won this award. She was also named Ambassador of the Year in 2017. Leatha is the President of the Scotts Valley Chamber Ambassadors and is also a member of the SLV Chamber Board of Directors, Santa Cruz Chamber, Rainbow Chamber, EPPNA and the Silicon Valley Concierge Association.

Leatha was the Chairperson for the 2017, 2018 Food Vendors of the Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival and was also the Co-Chair for the Cops & Rodders Car Show for the festival and currently Co-Chair for the Scotts Valley Community Awards Gala.

When she is not working or volunteering, she enjoys spending time with her family and “critters” as well as playing golf, hiking and biking.

Leatha Brown

Girl Scout Troop 15502 Vine Hill Mural: Claire Hodgin Beautification of Scotts Valley Award

he 2019 Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Beautification Award is twenty-six-foot-wide mural at the Lost and Found area of Vine Hill Elementary School campus. Titled “Celebrating Diversity Through Art” The Girl Scout Troop 15502 Silver Award Achievement participants and awardees are: Maya Bensen, Morgan Lipman, Caty Taylor, Kylee Onken-Merrill, Naomi Q Licht, Alex Baum, Gianna Golino, Livia Menicucci, Brianna Hull, and Taylor Girl Scout Troop 15502 Vine Hill Mural Ezgar. The Leaders of Troop 15502: Adina “Our mural says that everyone in Licht and Jennifer Lipman. The Project Lead Bensen. In addition, the loving support of this town has the right to an education,” of Silver Award: Scientific Illustrator Tara the families of Troop 15502

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said the Girl Scouts of Troop 15502 in their mural ribbon cutting ceremony last September. “And we say it by showing California wildlife using their education throughout their lives, like showing a bear cub learning to read or showing a grown bear working as a doctor. When you look at these animals, it is a celebration of diversity. You cannot tell their gender or religion or how much money the different animals have. You just know that this diverse group — from bear to banana slug — are all learning and growing together.

Like many of us have by attending Vine Hill school when we were little.”

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