FogHorn June 7, 2018  - Celebrating Magic 2018

 

Kevin O'Brien was thanked for his work selling tickets.

The people helping out in the kitchen received acknowledgement and thanks. Rose Serdy found the caterer.

         

               

Recognition also went to:

Rosi and EJ, for getting the evening's entertainment, the "Dueling Pianos," a pair of pianists who brought laughter while striking the right chords to familiar melodies, and also donated their tips to Rotary. EJ also helped coordinate the event. He is still in Germany.

 

 

            

 

                                          

 

                         

                                    

 

 

     

 

Dianne for chairing  Service Above Self outstanding Coastside Volunteer recognition. Award winner Sister Jeannette was said to be "smitten" with her award, and "speechless" upon being named the honoree. Also receiving recognition were Service Above Self committee members Ginger (who handled the certificates plaque) and her helper, Paul Minoletti; Mary (who was recognized for her HMB Review articles about Magic and also about the Service Above Self award); Dave Cresson, Dwight Wilson and Joe Brennan and Ginger for participating in the Judging Panel;  and Bonnie and Jason, who took photos. All received wands.

 

  

 

 

John Evans  presented the Young Service Above Self awardee; Siena Hinshelwood, whom John called a "typical" example of selfless service among youth.

  

 

Mary, Linda and Renee were saluted for their work with the auction.  Mary got applause for her role in running it. This year's online auction was noted for its size and complexity.  Linda was saluted for her involvement on the actual night. Tim received Gold Sponsor recognition for having brought a full table of people to the event. Visitor Kathy Monozon picked up Renee's recognition trophy. Also helping with the auction were Gina and Angela Brazil, Jane Hall from the Rotary Club of Mill Valley, Hayley Anderson, Siena Hinshelwood, Mitone, Catherine and Kevin. 

 

Teresa, who could not be present because she was "holding down the bank," was recognized for her work with event decorations. Joining her were Rose, Ginger, Catherine and Teri P., among others (who received wands).

               

Paul was recognized for heading setup and takedown. Joining him were Dave A., Heather, Ed, Mike Serdy, Kevin, Bill Johnston, Warren, Stacy, Doug, Irwin, Steve and Kathy Wilson (who received wands).

 

The bar committee under Brian Lee, was recognized amid mention of Mojitos for those who bid. Joining Brian were Jason, Dave Dickson, Ed, Warren and Joe (who received wands).

 

Recognized for promoting the event were Ed, Charise and Mary (again for her Review articles). Ed Daniels was recognized for promotion through the local radio station. Charise was recognized for her support of promotions put up around town. 

 

Arancha and Steve were thanked for their help with the raffle. Big winners included Pat Roma, Paul W. and Arancha.

 

Mitone got many thanks for organizing student volunteers to help with the dinner. The helpers included Cunha Intermediate and Half Moon Bay High schools students Ayla Griffiths, Emily and Sydney Lunasin, Tiana, Nikki and Kaci Sorfleet, Siena Hinshelwood, Hayley, Angela, Linda, Maryann and Susan (don't have many last names here) all helped out in various ways with the food at Magic and received certificates.

And our exchange students Louise  and Rafa who sold raffle tickets to help raise around $4,000.

     

 

Heartfelt recognition also went to Dianne and Kevin, two Rotarians who went above and beyond in their work for and support  of this event.