Many KUDOS to give, so little time (and space) so let's get right to it.
KUDOS to Carlsbad Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard (of Packard Dental) who was inducted into the Carlsbad High School's alumni Hall of Fame.
Started in 2009, the Lancer's hall of fame includes many notable business people, artists and other leaders, which means that Dr. Packard fits right in.
During the Lancer Day Parade on Sept. 19, Packard rode atop a convertible with two of his fellow inductees, Lt. Col. Peter B. Tingstrom and Capt. Yuwyn E. Ho.
KUDOS to SDG&E for its giving initiatives.
As recently highlighted in an article by Frank Urtasun, SDG&E's regional vice president of external affairs, the utility company has one of the largest corporate giving programs in the region.
In 2012, SDG&E awarded more than $6 million in charitable contributions to over 570 non-profit organizations in San Diego County and South Orange County, according to Urtasun.
Also, SDG&E employees (more than 5,000) have given close to $700,000 from their paychecks to charities in challenge grants.
"By funding ongoing programs instead of one-time events, we have the opportunity to focus on the underserved communities that need it the most, which helps provide continuity for local organizations and reinforces the principles of commitment and dependability." Urtasun writes.
Among the programs SDG&E helps fund are is the Inspiring Future Leaders initiative, a $1 million charitable giving campaign that offers grants to non-profit organizations that focus on developing leadership skills in kindergarten through 12th grade students by supporting youth development, college preparation, financial literacy, and STEM programs (science, technology, engineering and math).
SDG&E also supports non-profit environmental organizations whose programs educate youth as stewards of the environment through the Environmental Champions initiative, which rewards programs that focus on areas surrounding ecosystem awareness, environmental conservation, and energy and water efficiency.
It also has the Emergency Preparedness and Safety initiative, a $800,000 charitable giving campaign that helps ensure communities have the resources they need to be prepared in the event of an emergency.
SDG&E also has a seasonal giving campaing that helps to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, assist the disabled, help our veterans, aid seniors, and protect families from domestic abuse in local communities that need help the most.
All around, some great programs!
KUDOS to Donna Sanfilippo of Edward Jones, who recently won the firm's coveted Zeke McIntyre Pioneer Award, which recognizes new financial advisors who achieve high levels of success early in their careers with the financial services firm.
Sanfilippo was one of only 291 of the firm's more than 12,000 financial advisors to receive the award.
Jim Weddle, the firm's managing partner, said the award is a strong indicator of a financial advisor's future success.
"We recruit and hire our financial advisors from among the best, so we expect them to do well," Weddle said. "But to achieve such success early in her career with Edward Jones is outstanding, and I commend Donna for her performance and dedication."
The award is named after Edward Jones legend Zeke McIntyre, who opened the firm's first branch office in 1957 in Mexico, Mo.
KUDOS to Carlsbad Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard (of Packard Dental) who was inducted into the Carlsbad High School's alumni Hall of Fame.
Started in 2009, the Lancer's hall of fame includes many notable business people, artists and other leaders, which means that Dr. Packard fits right in.
During the Lancer Day Parade on Sept. 19, Packard rode atop a convertible with two of his fellow inductees, Lt. Col. Peter B. Tingstrom and Capt. Yuwyn E. Ho.
KUDOS to SDG&E for its giving initiatives.
As recently highlighted in an article by Frank Urtasun, SDG&E's regional vice president of external affairs, the utility company has one of the largest corporate giving programs in the region.
In 2012, SDG&E awarded more than $6 million in charitable contributions to over 570 non-profit organizations in San Diego County and South Orange County, according to Urtasun.
Also, SDG&E employees (more than 5,000) have given close to $700,000 from their paychecks to charities in challenge grants.
"By funding ongoing programs instead of one-time events, we have the opportunity to focus on the underserved communities that need it the most, which helps provide continuity for local organizations and reinforces the principles of commitment and dependability." Urtasun writes.
Among the programs SDG&E helps fund are is the Inspiring Future Leaders initiative, a $1 million charitable giving campaign that offers grants to non-profit organizations that focus on developing leadership skills in kindergarten through 12th grade students by supporting youth development, college preparation, financial literacy, and STEM programs (science, technology, engineering and math).
SDG&E also supports non-profit environmental organizations whose programs educate youth as stewards of the environment through the Environmental Champions initiative, which rewards programs that focus on areas surrounding ecosystem awareness, environmental conservation, and energy and water efficiency.
It also has the Emergency Preparedness and Safety initiative, a $800,000 charitable giving campaign that helps ensure communities have the resources they need to be prepared in the event of an emergency.
SDG&E also has a seasonal giving campaing that helps to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, assist the disabled, help our veterans, aid seniors, and protect families from domestic abuse in local communities that need help the most.
All around, some great programs!
KUDOS to Donna Sanfilippo of Edward Jones, who recently won the firm's coveted Zeke McIntyre Pioneer Award, which recognizes new financial advisors who achieve high levels of success early in their careers with the financial services firm.
Sanfilippo was one of only 291 of the firm's more than 12,000 financial advisors to receive the award.
Jim Weddle, the firm's managing partner, said the award is a strong indicator of a financial advisor's future success.
"We recruit and hire our financial advisors from among the best, so we expect them to do well," Weddle said. "But to achieve such success early in her career with Edward Jones is outstanding, and I commend Donna for her performance and dedication."
The award is named after Edward Jones legend Zeke McIntyre, who opened the firm's first branch office in 1957 in Mexico, Mo.