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Two Capitola and Soquel Residents Honored At Red Cross Dinner

Anna Marie Gotti of Capitola and Jerry Inman of Soquel received awards for their local volunteer service.

Contributed by the American Red Cross Santa Cruz County Chapter.

The American Red Cross Santa Cruz County Chapter honored 31 outstanding volunteers during the Volunteer Recognition Dinner on January 30 at the Seascape Golf Course in Aptos.

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The other 28 exemplary volunteers honored that evening included:

Program Excellence Awards

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  • Disaster Services: Emilio Barajas, Watsonville
  • Health and Safety: Deb Daly, Ben Lomond
  • Community Preparedness: Brenda Bodewitz, Davenport
  • Youth Services: Tal Rosen, Santa Cruz; Tina Arthur, Scotts Valley
  • Service to Armed Forces: Ann Sydes, Aptos
  • International Services: Jo Romaniello, Boulder Creek
  • Disaster Health Services: Sheri Sobin, Davenport
  • Disaster Mental Health Services: Sharon Parker, Santa Cruz
  • Amateur Radio Emergency Services: Cap Pennell, Santa Cruz;  Jamie Finch, Aptos
  • Disaster Services Technology: Jerry Inman, Soquel
  • Disaster Services Logistics: Leonard Davis, Santa Cruz; Howard Yancey

Chapter Support Services Awards

  • Development: Ameline Tien Lee, Scotts Valley
  • Reception: Jacki Bilgutay, Santa Cruz; Bill Bumgarner, Aptos; Julie Scurfield, Freedom
  • Disaster Training: Lynn DuntonJim Brummitt,  Santa Cruz; Sandy Peters, Watsonville
  • Information Technology: Linnea Dunn, Bonny Doon
  • Volunteer Management: Sondra ZieglerJane GallagherJanet Packer

Leadership Awards

  • Rookie of the Year: Lynn Dunton
  • Board Member: Barbara Frank, Aptos
  • Community Partners: Anna Marie Gotti, Capitola


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