Acknowledging our Finest …

It’s at this time of the year the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce selects and announces those who have made a difference in our community. It is never an easy process since we are blessed to have so many who do so much, each and every day, to improve our quality of life.

We ask for your help in making our 2022 Recognition Award selections for the following categories: Woman of the Year, Man of the Year, Business of the Year, Organization of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Educator of the Year and our Community Beautification Award. Nomination forms are available on the Chamber website, www.crescentavalleychamber.org, at the Chamber office, or email us at info@crescentavalleychamber.org. Please provide a paragraph describing the reason the individual, business or organization is deserving of consideration. In addition, individuals will be selected by their respective units from the California Highway Patrol, Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station, Glendale Police Dept., Glendale Fire Dept. and Los Angeles County Fire Dept.

The deadline for receiving nominations at the Chamber office is Friday, Oct. 14. Those selected will be honored at our annual Recognition Awards banquet, this year on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Glendale Elks Lodge.

Announcements:

Tonight, Thursday, Oct. 5, AARP is presenting a free program, “Get Smart about New Vehicle Technology” from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Bob Smith Toyota. Register at www.aarp.org/sdtekinperson or call (877) 805-0458.

On Saturday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., the 1^st Annual Fall Troop and Crew 288 Scouting Expo will be held at Dunsmore Park, 4700 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. There will be interactive booths, Dutch oven cooking, participatory games and scouting presentations.

The following Saturday, Oct. 15 is the YMCA of the Foothills’ 31^st Annual Prayer Breakfast starting at 7:45 a.m. followed by a program featuring columnist Chris Erskine at 8:30 a.m. You may make your reservation at www.ymcafoothills.org/prayerbreakfast.

Last month the Montrose Search and Rescue team held a celebration of their 75^th anniversary at Crescenta Valley Park. It was also a fundraising event to help support the purchase of uniforms and gear, which is often paid for from the pockets of individual team members. MSAR team members receive $1 a year to rescue hundreds … they now need our help. Please consider making a tax deductible donation by visiting their website www.montrosesar.org and clicking on Donate.

Emergency Preparedness Tip:

While Californians are not threatened by hurricanes, such as the one that devastated Florida this past week, we have our own experience with fires, earthquakes and flooding/mudslides. Often we have minutes or seconds to react and get to safety. Preparing for these situations can be a simple process … a backpack or large plastic bag filled with essential items (i.e., telephone numbers, medicine, money, emergency water, food bars, first aid kit and even duct tape) ready to “grab and go.” Don’t be caught without a lifeline during these situations.

CV Chamber Membership Opportunities: If you are a Chamber member we are available to help your business plan a ribbon cutting, a grand re-opening of your business or even help you organize promotional opportunities. For those of you who are not business or residential members there are numerous advantages of a CV Chamber of Commerce membership. For details simply call the CV Chamber office at (818) 248-4957 or email us at info@crescentavalleychamber.org. You may also access our Chamber website at www.crescentavalleychamber.org.

Remember our Chamber motto: “Our Business is Your Business.”

Steve Pierce, Executive Director
Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce
(818) 248-4957
info@crescentavalleychamber.org