2015 February PASO Magazine

PAso People
Warbirds honor their own
During their monthly dinner meeting
in January the Estrella Warbirds
Museum and Woodland Auto Display
recognized very special volunteers
through several categories who went
above and beyond during 2014 to further
the cause of the museum.
Member of the Year: Ron
Brook A museum member who participates
in promoting the Museum
by volunteering to take on tasks to
complete, other than assigned such as
Taking a step back in time for our kid’s future
By Millie Drum
The Paso Robles Education Alliance
(PREA) hosted a New Year’s Eve
“Great Gatsby” throw back in time at
the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom; raising
over $20,000. PREA plans to use all of
the funds to support its ongoing teacher
grant program, scholarship program and
other enrichment programs. PREA is a
nonprofit community based organization
that supports and enriches the educational
environment of the Paso Robles
Public Schools.
The guests arrived dressed in attire
from the era; posed for photographs with
a beautiful 1930 Cadillac, entered the
Grand Ballroom, and were swept away
Docent, Gift Shop, etc.
Grunt of the Year:
Keith Decker A volunteer
who always is “there”
to take on restoration
projects, clean-up, helping
on Hall rental, basically
“scut work.”
Volunteers of the
Year: Jackie Brooks,
Jeanne Thibeau, Linda Hermansen
and Penny Takier
for a fun night of
dancing and casino
gaming.
One of Paso’s
very own teachers,
Dawn Steuwer and
her husband, put
on an exhibition of
Gatsby Era dancing
that jump started
the fun. There were great raffle prizes, a
photo booth, chocolate fountain and a
champagne toast at midnight.
PREA’s Gold and Silver event
sponsors were Connect Home Loans,
IQMS, Woodland Auto Display, Paso
Robles Magazine, MGE Underground,
Exceptional volunteers
who work face-to-face
with the public. This includes
Library, Gift Shop,
Simulator Ops, Freedom,
Woodland, and Pfauter
Docents.
Extra Mile (a.k.a.
Above and Beyond):
Richard Humble and Jerry
Crabill Volunteer who takes
on tasks without being asked
Field Gibson and Vicki Lee Jeff and Tanya Railsback
Welcome 2015!
the Goldstein Family, Re/Max Parkside,
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Hallmark Realty and KD Capital Mortgage.
Hope Family Wines and Pear Valley
Winery donated wine for the night
and Opolo Winery champagne for the
event.
and exhibits Dedication, Capability,
Strength, Courage, Spirit, Hard work,
and a positive attitude.
Top Gun: George Marrett Volunteer
who is at the top (as in ability) to
accomplish tasks that benefit the Museum’s
success and growth.
Directors Choice: Peter Visel
Directors choice for extra recognition
of a member, volunteer, or employee
who doesn’t fit into Member of the
Year, Grunt of the Year, Extra Mile,
Top Gun, or Founders Choice; usually
a list of names submitted to the Board
for this one.
Topping off 2014 for PREA was
a $15,000 donation from JUSTIN
Vineyards and Winery to support
the organization’s ongoing efforts
to provide new educational resources
and opportunities for the
children of Paso Robles. Throughout
its history, JUSTIN Vineyards
& Winery, a pioneer of ultra-premium
Bordeaux variety winemaking
in Paso Robles, has had an unwavering
commitment to the communities where
its employees live and work. The winery’s
philanthropic efforts throughout 2015
will continue to support programs that
invest in the development and well-being
of children in its community.
36 Paso Robles Magazine, February 2015