The following persons, businesses and organization were instrumental in making the UCC Installation and Recognition Awards Dinner a huge success:

• Our Presenting Sponsors Metropolitan Water District, Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley, Precision Dynamics, Time Warner Cable, Valley Economic Development Center, and West Hills Hospital
• Gloria Pollack and her committee Liat Cohen (Encino), Pamela Corradi (Toluca Lake), Sarah Finn Haskell (UCC), Bill Powers (Chatsworth), Annie G. Reed (Universal City North Hollywood), Joel Simon (Encino) and Ivy Weiss (Chatsworth) for their hard work and dedication to making the evening one to remember.  A special thanks to Kirsten Chong (Encino), Vinita McClennon (Sun Valley Area) and Liz Florio (Economic Alliance) for their efforts the night of. 
• We all continue to be amazed with the natural, quick-witted sense of humor of Gary Thomas and acknowledge our good fortune to have him as our master of ceremonies.  We cannot thank him enough.
• Assemblymember Lloyd Levine for installing our officers and making us laugh. 
• Congressman Brad Sherman for presenting the flag to Joel.  And for his flag story, which really rounded out the evening. 
• Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for fitting us into his busy schedule. 
• Assemblymembers Cindy Montanez and Paul Koretz, Councilmembers Alex Padilla and Dennis Zine, and LAUSD Board Members Julie Korenstein and Jon Lauritzen and all of their aides for sharing this wonderful occasion with us. 
• All of our elected officials who gave certificates to our board- too many to count!
• Harvey Branman, Photography As An Art for his photographic expertise.  If you haven’t seen the photos, go to www.harveybranman.com, click ‘Preview Gallery’ and enter ‘uccinstallation’ for the event code.  Photography As An Art has changed their re-order prices.  You may now re-order photos for $5.00 for 4x6's, $10.00 for 5x7's, and $15.00 for 8x10's.  To reach Harvey call 818.954.9294. 
• Chris at The Trophy Emporium for finding the very beautiful awards and gifts.  And for keeping Gloria’s Board Member of the Year Award a secret… good job!  Chris can be reached at 818.708.9205. 
• Tommy Tomlinson at the San Fernando Mission Cemetery Florist for the lovely centerpieces.  Contact 818.361.6364 for Tommy. 
• Mike & Sounds Eventful for the delightful music.  They got us dancing!  Sounds Eventful can be reached at 818.261.3671. 
• Beverly Garland’s Holiday Inn Hotel and staff for making things work and taking such good care of us.  A big thanks for the special touches!
• Thanks to all who attended!
• And to our Recognition Award Winners for all they did to deserve their honors:
  • Retired Legislative Aide Recognition Winner: Elaine Pfefferman, nominated by United Chambers of Commerce
  • Individual Recognition Award Winner: Sean McCarthy, nominated by the Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce
  • Small Business Recognition Award Winners: Leo A. Maranan- American Health Care Services, nominated by the SFV Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce & Tony Safoian- SADA Systems, Inc., nominated by Universal City North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
  • Medium Business Recognition Award Winner: Eleni Koutsoukos- Dimions Restaurant, nominated by the Sun Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Large Business Recognition Award Winner: Porter Valley Country Club, nominated by the Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce

  • Tami Ginsberg Celebration of Service Award Winner: Jean Jauck, nominated by the Canoga Park/West Hills Chamber of Commerce

Thank You Table Sponsors:
Pam Corradi · Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber · Canoga Park/West Hills Chamber · Encino Chamber · Metropolitan Water District · SADA Systems, Inc.· SFV Filipino-American Chamber · Waste Management · Woodland Hills Chamber · VEDC