Photos by Neil Farrell
The Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce and the 50th Anniversary Committee co-hosted the Annual Chamber Installation Dinner Jan. 23. The Annual Chamber Awards for — Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and Living Treasure were handed out. The new members of the Chamber board were introduced and the returning and departing board members were also honored. As well there was a power point show of photos recapping the 50th Anniversary Committee’s numerous public events to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Morro Bay’s incorporation as a city.
Chamber president, Jennifer Redman (left), introduced the new board members, from left: John Elliott, Walter Heath and Travis Ford.
Marlene Peter was named the 2014 Living Treasure for her lifetime of teaching, volunteering and giving to her community. Marlene (right) accepted the award from Andrea Lueker and Joan Solu (not pictured).
Chamber president, Jennifer Redman (far left) thanks the board of directors (going round the horn) , Lori French, Andrea Lueker, Janice Pertes, Cyndee Edwards, John Headding, Bob Davis, Ken Mcmillan, Susan Stewart, Kasey Kelso, Joan Solu and Chris Christiansen.
Citizen of the Year, Ken Vesterfelt (right) is congratulated by last year’s Citizen of the Year, Judy Salamacha, who following tradition announced this year’s honoree.
The Chamber’s Business of the year went to the Bartfield Group owners locally of the Best Western PLUS San Marcos Inn, Masterpiece Hotel, La Serena Inn, which are managed by regional manager, Michele Jacquez (center), who appeared with Bartfield CEO, Steve Allen. At right is Chamber president Jennifer Redman.
