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Published July 15th, 2015
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business briefs
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| Lafayette resident Shayne Silva Photo provided |
Lafayette Resident Named to California State PTA Board
 www.capta.org
Shayne Silva of Lafayette has been named to the California State PTA board of directors as director of legislation, with a two-year term beginning July 1. In her role, Silva will coordinate the association's state capitol advocacy programs, priorities and initiatives. She has been a proud member of PTA for 25 years and has received PTA Honorary, Continuing Service and Golden Oak Service Awards. She has served as an advocate for the California State PTA for seven years. Prior to that time, she served six years as an education commissioner after serving as the 32nd District PTA president.
Patelco Dedicates Lafayette Branch to Local Resident
3498 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
(925) 299-7220
Patelco Credit Union recently dedicated its Lafayette branch to honor longtime Lafayette resident Gene Bell, who has dedicated more than 30 years to Patelco's members and the overall community. "Gene is a true embodiment of Patelco's community oriented focus. This dedication is just one way of honoring his service to our credit union members and the communities we serve," said Erin Mendez, president and CEO of Patelco Credit Union. A plaque is posted outside the branch office with Bell's name, honoring his years of service. Bell has lived in Lafayette for more than 30 years.
Nash Alawdi Named Moraga Employee of the Month for June
Nash Alawdi, an assistant manager at 7-Eleven convenience store, has been named the Moraga Employee of the Month for June. Alawdi has been serving 7-Eleven customers and helping supervise the store's staff for the past eight years. He once found $150 in cash in the store, reviewed the video for identification of the owner and helped return the money to that owner. "Nash always goes the extra mile to be helpful whenever possible," said store owner Sam Saleh. "When a customer came in missing her purse, he took her in his own car to help her find it. He is just a great employee." The Moraga Rotary and Chamber of Commerce will present Alawdi with a gift card to Safeway as well as a gift card to Peninni's in Moraga at an upcoming Moraga Rotary lunch in July.
News from the Three Chambers of Commerce
Save the date for the Mega Mixer, including all three Lamorinda chambers of commerce, from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 at Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive. Free for chamber members and guests. For info, call the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce at (925) 687-0700.
Lafayette
The Entrepreneur's Club will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 16 in the Chamber Conference Room.
Enjoy Coffee with the Mayor at 8 a.m. Friday, July 24 in the Chamber Conference Room.
There is a Green Committee meeting scheduled at noon Tuesday, July 28 in the Chamber Conference Room. For information, visit lafayettechamber.org.
Moraga
There are no chamber events scheduled during the month of July.
Orinda
There are no chamber events scheduled during the month of July.
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| Gene Bell stands next to his plaque at the Lafayette branch of Patelco Credit Union. Photo provided |
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| From left: Kevin Reneau, Nash Alawdi and 7-Eleven owner Sam Saleh Photo provided |
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA