Salute to Local Heroes & Installation Dinner
11th Annual Salute to Local Heroes – Thursday, March 14, 2019
Save the date and join us in this celebration that honors and recognizes those first responders from our La Mesa police, fire, paramedics and our Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol. During this evening we shall also install our Board of Directors.

Date: Thursday, March 14, 2019
Time: 5:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
500 Hotel Circle North in Mission Valley
Golden West/California Ballrooms
Cost:
$95 Single Person
$170 for 2
$700 for Table of 8
Purchase Tickets
Evening Attire:
Business, Cocktail, or Ritz Glam
Menu:
• Appetizer •
Baby Greens
Heirloom Tomato, English Cucumber, Shaved Carrots, Dried Cranberry & Feta Cheese
Balsamic Vinaigrette & Fine Herb Vinaigrette Dressings
Artisan Bread & Butter
• Entree •
Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Tarragon Beurre Blanc
Herb Whipped Potatoes
Asparagus Spears & Baby Root Carrots
WE WILL BE OFFERING A VEGETARIAN AND GLUTEN FREE MEAL UPON REQUEST
• Dessert •
Hotel’s Famous “Carrot Cake”
• Beverages •
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee
Selection of Herbal Teas
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
American Medical Response
EDCO
“Grand Ritz” Sponsor
SDG&E
“Jazz Age” Sponsor
Virginia Napierskie
“Gatsby” Sponsors
Barona Resort & Casino
Sycuan Casino
The Kitzman Family
“Valentino” Sponsors
AT&T
Carl Burger Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM World
Local Umbrella Media / La Mesa Village News
“Chaplin” Sponsors
California Coast Credit Union – La Mesa
Dignity Memorial
Eco Office Solutions
First Command Financial Services
Heritage Inn La Mesa
San Diego Eye Professionals
Storage West
Surf Rider Pizza Co.
“Dapper” Media Sponsor
Discovering My City Magazine
“Art Deco” Printing Sponsor
AAA Imaging
“Vintage” Graphic Sponsor
Kostedt Design & Marketing
“Bling” Photographers
CeCe Photo
Sandra Small/ Photographer
“Glitz & Glam” Awards Sponsor
Edible Arrangements – La Mesa
“Roaring 20’s” Location Sponsor
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
“Speakeasy” Production Sponsor
Studio M.I.F.
“Sparkle” Swag Bag Sponsors
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
Fully Promoted / EmbroidMe-LaMesa
“Swanky” Parking Sponsor
Kirk Paving, Inc.
The 2018 Local Heroes Had Their Own Red-Carpet Moment!
Photos By Sandra Small Photographer.
The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce held its 10th annual Salute to Local Heroes on Thursday, March 8th at the Town and Country Hotel and celebrated our own group of “Oscar” winners. This year’s 8 heroes are as important to our community as any “Best Picture” or “Best Actor.” They have made a tremendous impact on the lives of others through their heroic acts, years of service, the recovery of stolen vehicles, and numerous volunteer hours through the Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol. This year’s heroes are: American Medical Response, Alex England and Ben Schafer, Heartland Fire & Rescue – La Mesa, Fire Captain Matthew Kirk and Deputy Fire Chief Greg McAlpine, La Mesa Police Department, Officer Carlos Gaytan and Master Officer Eric Knudson, and La Mesa Police Department Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol, Mike Boatright and Chuck Jackson. These fine men have made a tremendous difference in our community and the annual dinner allows the entire community to come together and honor them.
The Chamber is grateful to the sponsors who made this jeweled themed evening possible:
Presenting Sponsors:
EDCO
Virginia Napierskie
Diamond Sponsor:
American Medical Response
SDG&E
Sapphire Sponsors:
Barona Resort & Casino
Sycuan Casino
The Kitzman Family
Ruby Sponsor:
Kirk Paving, Inc.
Emerald Sponsors:
Carl Burger Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM World
Kanban Signs
Lily’s Manufactured Homes
Mission Federal Credit Union
San Diego Eye Professionals
Garnet Sponsors:
A.I.C., Inc.
AT&T
California Coast Credit Union
Clemens Real Estate Group
Heritage Inn La Mesa
Himalayan Cuisine
Kappa Surveying & Engineering
Mr. Handyman Serving La Mesa
North Island Credit Union
Storage West
The Hills Local Pub
USE Credit Union
Community Relations Media Sponsor:
The East County Herald
Pearl Printing Sponsor:
AAA Imaging
Creative Design Sponsor:
Kostedt Design & Marketing
Director of Photography:
Sandra Small Photographer
Logistical Sponsor:
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
Topaz Production Sponsor:
Studio M.I.F.
Opal Photo Sponsor:
DMZ Business Solutions
Specialty Sponsors:
Courtesy TV – Sales & Service
Experimac of La Mesa
Fonseca’s Design Shop
Swag Bag Sponsors:
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
EmbroidMe-LaMesa
Magnaglobe Enterprises
Jewel Friend Sponsor:
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Amethyst Awards Sponsor:
Edible Arrangements – La Mesa