NLPOA San Diego Chapters Installation Luncheon - Feb. 23, 2008

NLPOA San Diego Chapters Installation Luncheon - Feb. 23, 2008. Both the NLPOA San Diego County and San Diego Metro Chapters Board of Directors where sworn in by the Honorable Peter Gallagher. The event was MC'd by local television personality Salvador Rivera.

Paula Robinson, Chief - Bureau of Investigation, from Bonnie Dumanis' office was our guest speaker. Paula spoke about the difficulties that minorities face in trying to ascend to positions where they can make a difference, and the responsibility to make a difference once their.

The San Diego County Chapter awarded Suzette Flores with a $750 Scholarship for her academic excellence.

Awards where presented to deserving members of the Association, including: Past Board Members - Llanina Medina / Jose Cuervo (Metro) & Richard Agundez Jr. / Auday Arabo (County) Outstanding Member Awards - Dana Hoover(Metro) & Barbara Ardilla (County); President's Award - Roberto E. Ruiz (Metro) & David Ardilla (County)

Both Boards also recognized all of our sponsors: The Hunsberger Foundation, Pfizer, Planet Frame, Hacienda Hotel - Old Town, Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Company, Tim Thompson & Verizon Wireless, Mike Dallo - President: Dallo Enterprises, Anheuser Busch Sales of San Diego, SDPOA, LAPA, Viejas, National Black Police Officers Association, Ontiveros Construction, Hometown Buffet, Neighborhood Market, and GreatCommunity.Org