Point Loma’s Grenis earns rank of Eagle Scout
Point Loma Boy Scout William “Willie” Grenis was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout during a ceremony held on Fiesta Island on Saturday, Aug. 11.
The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest attainable in Boy Scouting. To achieve this level in Scouting, Grenis fulfilled many requirements that included earning a number of merit badges and demonstrating Scout spirit, service and leadership.
Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout.
Over the last six years Grenis worked to complete an extensive Eagle Scout service project at the Point Loma Native Plant Reserve. In order to complete the service project, Grenis had to plan, manage, organize and lead other Scouts, adults and volunteers.
Grenis organized 40-plus volunteers from the community to assist in providing over 400 hours in improvements to trails, fencing and the addition of new native plants at the reserve.
Recently, Grenis was also honored by the San Diego River Foundation as “Volunteer of the Quarter” in recognition of fund-raising for land acquisition at Eagle Peak Preserve, as well as his extensive involvement with various other projects.
“I consider Troop 500 Scouts and friends as part of my family,” Grenis said.
PLNU seeks Dealmaker of the Year nominations
The Fermanian School of Business at Point Loma Nazarene University is currently accepting nominations for its inaugural Dealmaker of the Year awards. The deadline for submitting a nomination is Saturday, Sept. 1.
The awards will be presented during a business breakfast on Friday, Sept. 28, at The Dana on Mission Bay from 7 to 9 a.m.
The event brings together local business professionals, graduates and undergraduates in a business networking atmosphere.
“It’s recognition of unique individuals or firms or events that have happened in the San Diego community that exemplify value, innovation, ethical practices and basically set standards of success throughout San Diego and the business community as a whole,” said Cathy Gallagher, manager of the Fermanian Business Center.
The finalists will be chosen by the school’s business advisory board and the university’s Alumni in Business Auxiliary, which is made up of San Diego business leaders.
The group will choose the three finalists in each of the three categories. Categories include an individual, a firm and the “deal of the year,” said Randy Ataide, director of the business center.
“We’re looking for individuals, firms and specific deals or transactions that really create long-term value for the San Diego region,” Ataide said. “We look for leaders in innovation.”
The school will also award a special Business Partner of the Year award. The school will give the title to an organization or business that has partnered with PNLU and the Fermanian School of Business in a mutually beneficial partnership, said Ataide.
Although the business breakfast has been done in the past, this is the first time the breakfast has been held in conjunction with an award ceremony, he said. He said the goal of the events is to focus more on the San Diego regional business community and to create a way to honor excellence in the business community.
Ataide said the business center also wants to highlight events and people in the community deserving of recognition.
“We also have an eye for the things that are happening that may not be making the front page of the newspaper,” Ataide said.
Point Loma Nazarene University’s business program is made up of about 450 undergraduates and 50 MBAs.
Attaide said about 50 students have internships and nearly all of their MBA students are employed. He said the school has graduated about 3,000 students since the inception of the business program at Point Loma Nazarene University about 30 years ago.
The Fermanian School of Business offers undergraduate programs toward a bachelor of arts degree in accounting, business administration and industrial-organizational psychology, according the center’s website. The masters of business administration program is offered at Point Loma Nazarene University’s Mission Valley location.
For more information or to submit a nomination, visit www.pointloma.edu/dealmakers, or call (619) 849-2692.
Faucher inducted as newest member of Rotary
The Point Loma Rotary Club inducted its latest member, Jill Faucher, during a ceremony conducted Aug. 17 at the Southwestern Yacht Club.
Faucher is currently vice president of sales and marketing for Point Loma Community Bank and a Point Loma resident.
Faucher holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration from San Diego State University and a master’s degree in banking from Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington.
Faucher is a native San Diegan, holding memberships in the Junior League of San Diego, the Thursday Club Juniors and Huntington’s Disease Society of America. She is also a graduate of LEAD San Diego.
“I feel honored to have the opportunity to serve my local community by becoming a member of the Point Loma Rotary and look forward to learning from the many leders within this wonderful organization,” Faucher said.
Fauchner was named in 2005 as San Diego Metropolitan magazine’s “40 Under 40 People to Watch” list.
She has been married to husband Todd for 13 years, and the couple has two children.
The Point Loma Rotary Club recently launched its annual membership drive at the Rotary District 5340 Membership Seminar in La Jolla.
According to membership committee chair George Klein, “This is a great opportunity to attract new members who live or work in the Point Loma, Loma Portal and Ocean Beach areas of our city who want to be involved in civic and humanitarian activities.”
The club meets every Friday at noon at the Southwestern Yacht Club, 2702 Qualtrough St.
For more information, visit www.pointlomarotry.org.
Walk of Ages slated to celebrate seniors
ElderHelp of San Diego is challenging people of all ages to help San Diego’s elderly enjoy dignity and independence by participating in the 2007 Walk of Ages on Saturday, Sept. 8.
The event, to be held on Grandparents Day weekend, will include a 1K and 3K walk at the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station from 8 to 11 a.m.
According to organizers, memory and honor markers designed to celebrate the lives of loved ones will line the walk route winding through the former Naval Training Center. And organizers said residents of all ages are being encouraged to participate to support the elderly and bridge generational divides.
The event will also include a Fun Fest to raise support and awareness for San Diego’s low-income and frailer seniors.
Cost is $35 per participant and $25 per child. For more information, call (619) 284-9281, or visit www.elderhelpofsandiego.org.
LWV to host luncheon on reform issues
Another in the series of “Lunches with League” will be given by the League of Women Voters of San Diego on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 11:30 a.m. at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse on Harbor Island.
U.S. Rep. Bob Filner and Christy Guerin, district director for Rep. Brian Bilbray, will share their views on “Immigration Reform: Who Wins and Who Loses?”
They will address the obstacles that prevented passage of the recent immigration reform effort and discuss changes in future legislation that will provide for greater acceptance by the president and Congress.
A buffet luncheon will be served for $20. For reservations, send checks to LWV, 4901 Morena Blvd., #104, San Diego 92117. For additional information, call (858) 483-8696.