On Thursday, February 16, 2012 the Society held its annual installation dinner at the Omega Restaurant and heard fascinating tales from keynote speaker Richard Santos, District 3 Director of the Santa Clara County Water District.
Richard Santos: Keynote Speaker
Mr. Santos told about growing up in Alviso, his family history, and the family connection to Alviso, going back over a hundred years. Mr. Santos’ brother, sister, and nephew and family were present for the occasion. Mr. Santos was introduced by Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese, our Installation keynote speaker last year.
Mayor Esteves Conducts Swearing-in Ceremony
Milpitas Mayor Jose Esteves then conducted the swearing-in ceremony for the 2012 Society Officers and Board of Directors, as pictured below: From left to right, Mareile Ogle, Historian; Bill Hare, Vice- President; Mabel Matos, Membership; Catherine Pelizzari, Secretary and Publications; Kraig Bunnell, Treasurer; Joann Souza, Hospitality; Steve Munzel, Archives and Landmarks; Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Commission Liaison;, and Thelma Bridges, Special Events.
Lifetime Membership Awards
After the keynote speech, Bill Hare presented Lifetime Membership Awards for outstanding service to the Society to Mabel Mattos, Harriett McGuire, and Steve Munzel.
March 1, 2012 by mhs
Officers and Board of Directors: 2012
Officers
- Vice President: Harriette McGuire
- Vice President: Bill Hare
- Secretary and Publicity Director: Catherine Pelizzarri
- Treasurer: Kraig Bunnell
Directors
- Landmarks Director and PRCRC Liaison: Steve Munzel
- Historian: Mareile Ogle
- Hospitality: Joanne Souza
- Membership: Mabel Mattos
- Publications: Catherine Pelizzari
- Special Events Coordinator: Thelma Bridges
January 28, 2012 by mhs
(Updated February 22, 2012)
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