W.M. Cara Sung and W.P. Slade Smiley made presentations after a catered spaghetti dinner on August 6 honoring three recipients: Don Young, Lynnette Channon and Kelly Padilla. Over 55 people attended coming from various chapters. All three recipients were heralded for going “above-and-beyond” in their service to the family of freemasonry and their community.
Don Young (a 3x Past Master) received a service award for being chairman of Ungava’s Board of Trustees, his work with the Collier reading program, volunteer teacher’s aid for 14 years, and his support of the programs at Scottish Rite and Shrine hospitals. Bill Roland, P.P gave his bio.
Lynnette Channon, DGG, received a service award for her 14 years of service in Jobs Daughters, cooking the meals for various Masonic groups including Hi12 for over 7 years, her help as dining room chairperson on several occasions for OES, and her volunteer work with American Cancer Society helping cancer survivors. Cara Sung deemed her the matriarch of Evergreen. Barbara Johnson gave her bio.
Kelly Padilla was the recipient of the Rob Morris award (the highest recognition that can be given to a member) because of her work with Relay for Life as State Chairperson for California Eastern Star as well as her work with the Masonic youth and her “Packages from Home” program for soldiers overseas. Pam Davis gave Kelly’s bio.