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Committee Chairman
Jean Grippaldi
Kristine Zulewski
Donna Szakats
Mary Jo Strickik
2008 Winner's Biographies
Outstanding
Outstanding Community Service Award
Doug Sjonvall
Outstanding Chamber Service Award
Joe Sharp
Aspiring Youth Award
Alex
Yee
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2010 Osprey Awards
-2010 Golden Osprey Ad Journal-
It gives us great
pleasure to announce the The Southern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Osprey Committee put a different twist on a favorite chamber event this year. The Osprey Awards have always been presented during a formal sit-down dinner. This year, however, the SMCC celebrated the recipients with a 2-hour cocktail event giving attendees a chance to mingle and enjoy delicious passed hors d’oeuvres while listening to live music played by Zoned Out with special guest Wayne Sos. The Spring Lake Manor hosted the event and as usual provided a wonderful venue as well as outstanding service. An expansive buffet dinner was served complete with chicken, fish, pasta and a variety of side dishes, all that begged guests to return for a second helping. The event began with welcoming remarks from Vickie Pekarchik of First Financial Federal Credit Union. Vickie serves as Osprey Awards Chair. A warm welcome was given by SMCC President Dana Gangemi of WayComm. John Spottke, Past- President and current SMCC Board Member stood as Master of Ceremonies, and all joined in pledging the flag. Following was the presentation of proclamations by Assemblyman Dave Rible. Each year the most outstanding citizens and businesses are nominated to receive an Osprey Award. This year was no exception. The following individuals have shown an impressive amount of dedication in the fields of business excellence, community service, chamber service and young professionalism: The Aspiring Youth Award was presented to Andrew D’Amico. Andrew was introduced by his guidance counselor, who also stood in Andrew’s place in acceptance. Andrew was a member of the National Honor Society all four years of high school while maintaining an A average throughout his high school career. Andrew worked as a reporter for the school news paper which received awards from the Columbia University Scholastic Press Society. He also organized a Phone Cards for Vets campaign each year during his four years of high school. He also coached youth basketball teams and is an accomplished musician. Andrew is currently enrolled in Boston College, majoring in English and plans to lead a life with volunteering as its core focus. There was a tie this year for
the award for Outstanding Community Service. The recipients were
Senator Sean Kean and the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
Senator Kean was elected to the senate in November of 2007, he
serves on the Advisory Board of the Asbury Park Corps of the
Salvation Army, he is on the Board of Directors of the
Monmouth-Ocean Development Council, he is an Honorary Director of
the Jersey Shore Performing Arts Center and is a Trustee of the Eden
Wooley House in Ocean Township. Sean Kean has had an active part in
creating a safe lifestyle for New Jersey residents including the NJ
Clean Car law and enacting legislation that would increase the
penalties for kidnapping a child under the age of 16. The following
is the quote from Senator Sean Kean regarding the Osprey Awards: The FoodBank’s goal is to meet the growing need for emergency food in our current recession. The FoodBank has, this year alone, distributed over one million more pounds of food than in previous years. The FoodBank focuses on feeding children, the elderly and working and families in crisis. The FoodBank’s mobile pantry distributes food to families living in areas that do not have the resources to supply the needs of the hungry. In fact, they have distributed over 5.2 million pounds of food to 270 charities in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The FoodBank encourages the community to visit www.foodbankmoc.org to gain awareness regarding how hunger affects our neighbors, how to donate, how to volunteer, and to follow upcoming events in the area to support the FoodBank and its mission. An upcoming event is scheduled for December 13 at Fred Astaire dance school in Wall NJ, where the community is encouraged to visit during the hours of 1:00-5:00pm to make monetary and food donations and shop for your holiday gift giving needs. Both Jean Grippaldi and TD Bank were chosen to receive the Chamber Service Award. Jean is currently the Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President for Manasquan Savings Bank’s Meeting House Road Branch. Jean co-chairs the SMCC’s Business Expo and has served on the Osprey Committee for eight years. She also serves on the Board of Directors of both SMCC and the Wall Chamber of Commerce and serves as the secretary for the Wall Chamber as well. Jean actively supports the Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation which supports the research and development for a cure for ovarian cancer as well as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the American Lung Association and the Jersey Shore Animal Center. TD Bank’s focus is to be
“America’s Most Convenient Bank.” TD Bank has a legendary focus on
customer service and is unparalleled in convenience from Maine to
Florida in over 1,000 retail locations. TD Bank is committed to an
active involvement in the local community. TD Bank provides
financial and other support to affordable housing initiatives,
education and financial literacy and the environment. TD has a focus
on improving the welfare of children and families. A very special thank you goes to the night’s sponsors: Gold Sponsors - TD Bank and Manasquan Savings Bank, Silver Sponsor - NJ Natural Gas, Invitation Sponsor -First Financial Federal Credit Union, Flower Sponsor - Barlow’s Flower Farm, Print Sponsor -The UPS Store, Gift Sponsor - Hytec Telephone, and Photography Sponsor - All is Sharp Photography.
24th Annual
Golden Osprey Awards Gold Sponsors: TD Bank
& Manasquan Savings Bank Call the Chamber Office to reserve your tickets |
Congratulations to Our 2007 Osprey Winners Aspiring Youth
Monica Murphy Outstanding Business Mark
Farrell Chamber Service
Kristine Zulewski Community Service
Robert "Gio" Giaquinto Osprey Reception
Platinum Sponsor $1,500.00 Includes your name prominently displayed in all advertising press releases, news articles and at the Awards Dinner, 6 dinner tickets and full-page ad in ad journal.
Gold Sponsor $1,000.00 Includes your name prominently displayed in all advertising, press releases, news articles and at the Awards Dinner, 4 dinner tickets and full-page ad in ad journal.
Silver Sponsor $750.00 Includes your name prominently displayed in all advertising, press releases, news articles and at Awards Dinner, 2 dinner tickets and full-page ad in ad journal.
Cocktail Hour Sponsor $500.00 Includes your name prominently displayed in all advertising, press releases, news articles and at Awards Dinner, full page ad in ad journal.
Invitation Sponsor $250.00 Includes recognition in ad journal.
Gift Underwriter $150.00
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