Posted by Ken Macy on Dec 09, 2019
Sunday evening at Scopazzi's, the SLV Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet.  The restaurant was filled to capacity!  The organization recognized the SLV Rotary Club as "Community Organization of the Year" with certificates from Mark Stone, Bill Monning and Bruce McPherson.  Steve Edmonds and Beth Hollenbeck presided.
 
The awardees:
Les Gardner - Man of the Year
Linda Skeff - Woman of the Year
Rob Lahey - Educator of the Year
Mount Hermon Adventures - Business of the Year
SLV Rotary Club - Community Organization of the Year
 
The a capella group Gold Standard Quartet provided a pleasant musical interlude for the attendees.  Our past-president and current Area 7 AG, Karen McNamara accepted the certificates for the club.  SLV USD Superintendent Laurie Bruton along with SLV USD Board member George Wylie presented the Educator Award to teacher Rob Lahey.  Beth also recognized several past Men & Women of the Year: Bud Tomlinson, Nancy Macy, Nick Pagnini, Annette Marcum, Robin Musitelli.
 
Rachel Bickert, Bryan Chambers, Bruce McPherson, Karen McNamara, Mark Stone
 
George Wylie & Laurie Bruton