Pro-Job Legislators Needed - Chamber Organizer

16IRWINDALE ROCKS(Previously the City Corner)As Provided by City StaffCity Donation to Irwindale Educational FoundationThe City of Irwindale has generously agreed to donate to the Irwindale Educational Foundation (IEF) the advertising spaceon one freeway-visible billboard for 30 days. The City negotiated billboard space on six freeway-visible signs (two on 210frwy. and four on 605 frwy.). Plans are underway to offer this valuable marketing tool as an auction item at the IEF’s annualfundraiser BBQ to be held at Miller Brewing Company on July 21, 2006. The Irwindale Education Foundation expectsgreat returns from this marketing opportunity, which will generate revenue directly for scholarships to Irwindale residentsand Chamber members.Retirement of Personnel ManagerKathy Guerrero, our Personnel Manager, announced that after 28 years with the City of Irwindale, she is planning to retireeffective July 16, 2006. The recruitment process for the position will immediately commence so as to effect a smoothtransition. We will certainly miss her but wish her well in her retirement. She plans to spend more time with her husbandand be a hands-on grandma.Young Citizen of the YearThe City of Irwindale would like to encourage all the youth of our community to take part in this worthwhile program. Toparticipate, an essay must be written and this year’s topic is “Pros and Cons of the Internet”. Entries must be submitted by 5p.m., Monday, June 12, 2006. The winner will receive a $1,000 award and a $1,000 savings bond. The award presentationwill take place on July 13th at the Irwindale Senior Center at 6 p.m. Forms are available at the Chamber office.At the City Council meeting of May 2, 2006, Pamela Hayes, President and CEO of Valley Light Industries, spoke about hercompany and its impact on the lives of hundreds of individuals. She explained that Valley Light Industries provides trainingand placement services to individuals for whom employment might not otherwise be an option. Valley Light Industries isrecognized as a leader in vocational rehabilitation and is staffed by professionals with expertise in the employment industry.