The 55th Annual Laurels for Leaders Luncheon will be on February 21st, 2012 at 11:30am at the Double Tree Hotel in Mission Valley located at 7450 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA.
The History of Laurels:
The Washington-Lincoln Laurels for Leaders luncheon is held in February each year around the time of the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.This is to relate the event to the patriotism of these great presidents, and reflect on their service to our county that has become so much a part of our American Heritage. The program provides and opportunity to offer encouragement and recognition for the accomplishment of young people who serve in leadership roles in the schools. A community leader brings to the honorees a message of patriotism, leadership and service.
Washington-Lincoln Laurels for Leaders was established in 1957, initiated by the late Dr. Frank Lowe, President of the San Diego Board of Education at that time, to honor and recognize achievements of ASB president of San Diego County’s high schools. The program was eventually taken over by a committee of the San Diego Kiwanis Club. The young men and women to be honored are guests of program sponsors who are leaders of all sections of community life throughout the county: business, industry, religion , education , government, military and service organizations. Corporate sponsors are also major contributors. It is through the contributions of these sponsors that the luncheon and presentations to the students are made possible.
The Goals of Laurels for Leaders:
1. To serve as a bridge between the business and education communities.
2. To encourage students toward goals that benefit their future, their
schools, and their communities.
3. To provide high school students access to community leaders for
meaningful educational, vocational, and service opportunities.
4. To encourage lifetime service to the community.
5. Through role modeling and recognition encourage the development of
leadership skills and further service.
6. To plan for and provide a stable base of funding for the perpetuation of
Washington-Lincoln Laurels for Leaders.
7. To remind students of the traditional values that have made our country
great.
Officers 2011-2012
- Karina Sousa President
- Sean Puckett, Immediate Past President
- Jerry Rindone, President Elect
- Brian Krause, 2nd Vice President
- Norma Trost, Secretary
- John Kizer, Treasurer
Club Board of Directors
| Class of 2012Tom Bauer Chad Dannecker Chuck Day Persida Drakulich Jim Esterbrooks Scody Hage Brian Krause Chris Pare June Prewitt Dick Shaw Rob Schupp Charles Simpson Cheryl Ward Capt. Ricky Williamson |
Class of 2013Gordon Boerner Bruce Boland Ken Coley Diego Gutierrez Drue Jordan Corrine Le Cates Jim Ledwith Margie Reese Jean Roesch Leonard Thompson Tom Tolleson |
Designated DirectorsJohn Rush Corrine Le Cates Shirley Nakawatase -Div11 Doug Beckman – Div21 Richard Higgins – Div31 Warren Sargent – Div37 Ex-Officio Directors Bill Kowba Honorary Directors |
Photos from the 2011 Washington-Lincoln Laurels for Leaders Luncheon
