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At a breakfast event at the beautiful Blackhawk Country Club on May 22nd, the outgoing President and EVP of each PTA unit was recognized by their site principal for their contribution to their school community, and the incoming PTA President and EVP were  introduced. 

The Council honored the following individuals with service awards for their outstanding, council/district-wide service to children and youth:

Margie Hart - for her leadership as co-chair of the Measure D Bond Campaign

Paul Gardner - for his 12 years of service on the SRVUSD Board of Education

Vanesssa Berastain - for her leadership of the Parent & Community Concerns Committee and the annual Parenting Conference

Cathe Culbertson - for her continuing PTA service as a financial officer and adviser, as well as being the treasurer of Citizens for Quality Schools for 5 years

Todd Gary - for his significant service to special needs parents and staff as the Special Need Liaison and for his leadership on various special needs committees and teams over the past nine years

Bekki Livingston - for her significant service to the community as  Council board member, Council President and Co-Chair of the Measure D campaign

John Fensterwald, Editor of the Thoughts on Public Education blog - for his continued participation as a moderator and speaker in our Advocacy Day event as for the contribution he makes toward increased understanding of the challenges, issues, and importance of public education.

The Council also presented a $500 scholarship to a high school senior from each of the district's six high schools.  The students were selected by their principal for the service to their school and the community.  Congratulations to:

Jenna McNaughton, California High School

Cole Standley, Del Amigo High School

Aradhna Madireddi, Dougherty Valley High School

Sophie Tseng, Monte Vista High School

Turner Stanton, San Ramon Valley High School

Liliana Garcia, Venture High School

The event ended with the installation of the Council's 2013-14  Executive Board by 32nd District PTA President, Denise Jennison.