Dennis Giardina Receives the Ed Kirkpatrick Award
Dennis Giardina, currently serving as the Board Secretary for Glendora Youth Soccer has been honored with the Ed Kirkpatrick award for outstanding service to the sports community. While serving on the GYS Board for over a decade, Dennis' many roles have included coach, referee, Board Secretary and many others. The award was presented at the GYS Board meeting on Wednesday evening, September 16 by Greg Vaniman, Chair for the Community Services Commission.
Ed “Eddie" Kirkpatrick Award
The first City of Glendora–sponsored perpetual volunteerism award was named after Edgar “Ed” Kirkpatrick. Ed was an outstanding Glendora youth, young adult sports figure, and citizen. Ed signed with the California Angels as a catcher in 1962 just after graduation from high school. Today, the Ed “Eddie” Kirkpatrick Award continues to be awarded to an outstanding adult who has provided exemplary and extraordinary service to the youth of Glendora in the area of sports.
Glendora Community Serivces Commission Awards
Each year, the Community Services Commission honors individual Glendorans for their outstanding volunteer service to the youth and senior citizens of our community. These individuals are the recipients of awards named for individuals who were recognized and remembered for their commitment to community service above self. For 2009, we will be recognizing individuals deserving of the 43rd Annual Ed Kirkpatrick Award, the 34th Annual William E. “Buck” Dunham Award, and the 17th Annual Ruth Harper Award. These awards have been named for outstanding citizens who have distinguished themselves by deed, accomplishment, or volunteerism. Click this link for more information about the Community Services Commission.
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