09/12/2008: "Shining Star Award Celebration"

On Saturday September 13 from 3-4pm at the Family Park, Island Rec is hosting its first ever Board Shining Star Award Celebration. This first ever event in Island Rec’s nearly 25 year history will coincide with Island Rec’s Volunteer Appreciation (IRV) Ice Cream Social.

“Island Rec has been extremely busy offering diverse and quality recreation program and parks to San Juan Islanders we have not taken the time to recognize those who have been extremely supportive along the way. Recognition of these folks is long over due” stated Sally Thomsen, Recreation Director.

The first ever Island Rec Shining Star Awards will be presented to:
Community Spirit Award
Selfless giving of goods, services and or financial support

Island Petroleum Products for continual sponsorship of Music on the Lawn since 2001
Marty Percich, Use of Property and Pond for Sailing Class, since 1993 (possibly earlier)
San Juan Historical Museum, Use of property for Music on the Lawn since 2001
Mike Carlson Enterprises, Use of equipment at Lafarge in 2007
Lafarge, Donation of Land for Park Development July 2007

Partner Award
Commitment to providing recreational opportunities through cooperative efforts
Peter and Susan Risser, San Juan Sailing Foundation, since 1993 (possibly earlier)
For sailing classes

Outstanding Volunteer Service
Hockey Coaches, Greg Earl, Jeff MacDonald and Bruce Rehban volunteering since 1994 (possibly earlier)
Doug Higginson, Lafarge Property Improvements 2007
Todd Kromer and Dennis Garl, Skatepark Addition 2007

The over 100 people who have volunteered with Island Rec over the last year who contributed well over 2,000 volunteer hours will also be honored on this day.