Sponsored by Union Bank February 23, 2013 I Am Writing to Express My Sincere Gratitude for Your Generosity
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Sponsored by Union Bank February 23, 2013 I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generosity. As I humbly stood waiting for my name to be called [at the Scholarship Awards ceremony], I walked proud and full of emotion as I heard my name through the loud speakers. After I was photographed, I sat down and then opened up the brochure in order to see my name once more, and that is when it hit me; I was overcome with an immense feeling of appreciation as I thought to myself about what a prestigious recognition I just received. The feeling of accomplishment that I felt at that moment will remain with me forever. It is people like you who give me the strength and motivation to keep my dream alive of earning a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. I am inspired like never before. Your thoughtful donation helps me as I continue my plight to better myself and those around me. Helping this world to become a better place is my ultimate goal in life, and you have lit a fire beneath me! I extend my heart out to you to say ‘thank you’ for helping me in my time of need. --Cypress College Scholarship Recipient Minds. Motivated. You inspire the future. You believe in the transformational power of a classroom. You light the way for a new generation of students. Your commitment creates the leaders of tomorrow. For your dedication to education, we salute you. Union Bank is proud to support Cypress College and sponsor the Americana Awards. Cypress Branch – 4125 Ball Road, Cypress, CA 90630 Miriam Melville, Branch Manager, 714-826-0577 unionbank.com ©2013 Union Bank, N.A. Thank you from a Cypress College Scholarship Recipient September 18, 2012 Dear Cypress College Scholarship Committee, I am honored to be one of the recipients of a scholarship. I would like to thank you for the generous award. I know it will be a tremendous help in my continued academic success at Cypress College. I am currently majoring in psychology and am going into education. After I receive my degree, I plan to work at an elementary school and focus on encouraging youth to pursue higher education. I did not have this encouragement myself. Still, I know its importance and plan to motivate youth to dream big. I assure you that now, with this help, I will be able to focus on my studies. It has taken so much weight off of my shoulders. I can come to school with confidence knowing that I have my bills taken care of. It can sometimes be difficult to balance my academic life with my personal life. However, I continue because I think about individuals like you who walked the same path and became successful. Thank you again for your generosity, L.J. Cypress College Scholarship Recipient Americana 2013 1 Welcome to the 2 Americana 2013 Cypress College and the Cypress College Foundation Gratefully Acknowledge Title Sponsor Union Bank Patriots Disneyland Resort Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks Founders Care Ambulance Service CR&R Hilgenfeld Mortuary Kaiser Permanente Knott’s Berry Farm North Orange County Community College District Silver Horse Winery Southern California Edison Yamaha Motor Corp, USA Benefactors AT&T, Bank of America, Buena Park Noon Lions, City of La Palma, City of Stanton, Cypress College Associated Students, William Dalton Family, Golden State Water, Los Alamitos Medical Center, Theresa Murphy Family, Payden & Rygel, Irv Pickler Family, Precious Life Shelter, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, Southern CA Gas Company, Warland Investments Company Star Sponsors Bill Ayres, Kathryn Barr, Terry and Barbara Barton, Tom and Barbara Blackman, Paul and Carol Bostwick, Walt and Ethel Bowman, Dr. Sonia Cartagena, Steve and Elise Donley, Jim and Lou Ann Dunn, Barbara Dunsheath and Jim Finn, Dale Eichman, Chuck and Sharon Feenstra, Bill and Martha Garcia, Jackie Gomez-Whiteley, Andrea and Richard Hannon, Ulla and Larry Herman, Cliff and Becky Ishii, Mike and Jana Kasler, Harry and Erline Krebs, Margie Lewis (2), Richard and Joan Lutz, George Mast, Terry and Sandie McCarthy, Allen and Lauri McLean, Leroy and Mary Ann Mills, Memory Garden Memorial Park, Jim and Theresa Murphy, Scott and Cathy Newton, Brian and Radhi O’Neal, Orco Block, Stan and Theresa Pawlowski, Dennis and Christiann Salts, Donald and Mary Shoemaker, Bob and Denise Simpson, Jay and Lydia Sondhi, Toyota Motor Sales, Ruth and Tom Walp, Johanna Zinter Americana 2013 3 Cypress College Americana Awards Sponsored by Union Bank February 23, 2013 National Anthem . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Tonia Stephens Student, Cypress College Invocation ....................................................... Darin Drabing Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks and Mortuaries Dinner & Auction Message from Student ...........................................Jennifer Caspellan Greetings from the Chair .......................................... Jenelle Godges 2013 Americana Chair Greetings from Cypress College ................................ Dr. Robert Simpson President, Cypress College Message from Title Sponsor .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Robin Preciado-Narike Union Bank Presentation of Citizens of the Year ..................................... Phil Hulett KFWB News Presentation of Distinguished Business Partner ..........................Phil Hulett Acceptance. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Sylvia Everroad and Albert Hermogeno Kaiser Permanente Presentation of Man of the Year ........................................ Phil Hulett Acceptance. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Trevor Hoffman 4 Americana 2013 From the Foundation President . Dear Americana Guests: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Cypress College Foundation, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2013 Americana Awards. Cypress College and the Cypress College Foundation are proud to serve as hosts for this special evening. This year’s honorees are extraordinary examples of the best our community has to offer. They share in common a heart for others and an unselfish commitment to building a Sandra K. McCarthy better future. We are proud to recognize, honor and thank these remarkable men and women. The Cypress College Foundation helps place the American Dream within reach of countless students, giving them the opportunity to create a better life for themselves and their families. Your attendance tonight plays an essential role in making this life-changing work possible. Thank you for your generous participation. It is a pleasure to count you among the best of our good friends. Sandra K. McCarthy President Cypress College Foundation From the Cypress College President . Dear Friends: As we mark the 38th annual Americana Awards, I am privileged to welcome you on behalf of the entire faculty and staff of Cypress College. Cypress College is your community college, and Americana is the College’s signature event. Its purpose is to honor and celebrate community members and businesses that contribute day-in and day-out to improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods, cities and county. Dr. Robert Simpson In addition, the event raises funds to support our students. In the past year alone, the Foundation has supported scholarships, student emergency assistance, book loans, mini-grants for faculty and staff, our Veterans Center and numerous other projects. My very special thanks to Union Bank for its Title Sponsorship, which is indicative of a deep and long-standing commitment to education at all levels. Thank you again for your support of Cypress College – your community college. Robert Simpson President Cypress College Americana 2013 5 Menu First Course Forest Mushroom Bisque Parmesan Crisp Second Course Petite Mache & Young Frisee Caramelized Sun Dried Cherries, Toasted Pecans Sugared Port Wine Paint Meyer Lemon Mist Third Course Grilled Rib Eye Steak & Herb Crusted Mahi-Mahi Wild Mushroom Risotto Cake Haricot Vert and Summer Squash Bordelaise Sauce, Classic Buerre Blanc Fourth Course Duo Dessert – Milk Chocolate, Soft Caramel Banana Cake and Fromage Blanc Cheesecake Flight with Strawberry Jelly 6 Americana 2013 Distinguished Business Partner Thrive. Kaiser Permanente has long exemplified the notion of living a healthy and whole life. Its story began at the height of the Great Depression with a single inventive young surgeon and a 12-bed hospital in the middle of the Mojave Desert. When Sidney Garfield, MD, looked at the thousands of men involved in building the Los Angeles Aqueduct, he borrowed money to build Contractors General Hospital and began treating sick and injured workers. In no time, the hospital’s expenses were far exceeding its income. Enter Harold Hatch, an engineer-turned-insurance agent. Hatch suggested that the insurance companies pay Dr. Garfield a fixed amount per day, per covered worker, up front. For five cents per day, workers were provided this new form of health coverage. For an additional five cents per day, workers could also receive coverage for non-job related medical problems. Thousands of workers enrolled. In the 1940s, America’s entry into World War II brought tens of thousands of workers pouring into the Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond, California. Henry J. Kaiser faced a challenge: providing health care for these 30,000 workers. Kaiser was convinced that Dr. Garfield could solve his problem. Garfield and his health care delivery system came to the San Francisco Bay Area and formed the association with Kaiser. In 1952, the organization known today as Kaiser Permanente was born. Cypress College is proud to honor Kaiser Permanente as the 2013 Distinguished