MADERA COUNTY — Robert Brosi, D.D.S. will receive the Crystal Tower Award for his exemplary partnership with schools in Madera County at the 13th Annual Business and Education Shareholders’ Luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Also being honored with the Crystal Tower Award is Madera Agricultural Services.
Robert Brosi, D.D.S. was nominated for the Crystal Tower Award by Jeanne Ratchford, secretary at Yosemite High School and Rebecca Hardison, teacher at Yosemite High School. Brosi has been a partner with Yosemite High School for more than 25 years.
Brosi is president of the Yosemite High School Scholarship Foundation which provides thousands of dollars in college scholarships to graduating seniors. He spends countless hours soliciting donations each year, according to his nomination. Brosi is an active member of the Yosemite Rotary Club, volunteers with the Interact Club, and acts as a senior project mentor.
“The Crystal Tower Award is a way thank businesses who are making a difference in our schools,” said Massetti. “We hope the community will join us for this public event as we acknowledge the Loquaci Family aka Madera Agricultural Services and Dr. Robert Brosi for their individual business partnerships.”
Madera Agricultural Services was nominated by Madera County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Cecilia Massetti and Edward Gonzalez, superintendent of Madera Unified School District. Madera Agricultural Services has been a partner with Madera County’s schools for more than 30 years.
David and Leslie Loquaci, owners of Madera Agricultural Services, will accept the Crystal Tower Award. The Loquacis support agriculture programs by serving on the Madera County Ag Boosters and the School Farm Advisory Board. They support 4H and FFA programs, instruct students on vine pruning, lend equipment, and secure needed materials for schools.
In addition to the Crystal Tower Awards, a new award will be presented this year by the Madera County Compact.
“There are many public agencies that impact our schools, this year the Madera Compact has added another level of recognition to highlight those countywide efforts,” said Kevin Herman, chairperson of the Madera County Compact. “Valley State Prison is truly deserving of the first Community Investment Award.”
The Madera County Compact will honor Valley State Prison with a Community Investment Award. Valley State Prison, in conjunction with the Chicano Correctional Workers Association have been partners with James Monroe Elementary for six years. They were nominated by Kimberly Bitter, principal at James Monroe Elementary School.
Valley State Prison donates money to purchase hundreds of shoes for students each year. They also donate money to provide Christmas gifts for needy children at the school. The prisoners donated board games to be used by the counselor for students. These games help provide an opportunity for students to express their feelings.
Cyndy Dolph, retired member of the Compact, will also be recognized at the event hosted by Madera County Compact.
A Special Recognition award will be given to Dolph for her contribution to the Compact. For more than 13 years, Dolph worked closely with the Compact as associate superintendent for Madera County Office of Education. Under Dolph’s leadership the Crystal Tower Awards began and an ARCHES math grant was awarded to Madera County schools.
The Business and Education Shareholders’ Luncheon will be held on Saturday, Aug.30 at the Madera County Office of Education, Conference Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tickets are $30 per person or $240 for a table of eight. Business and community members are encouraged to attend.
Each year principals and superintendents from each school district in Madera County are encouraged to nominate businesses that have a strong relationship with their school.
A review board from the Madera County Compact reviews the nominations and selects businesses they feel best exemplify the goal and mission of the Compact.
The Business and Education Shareholders’ Luncheon is hosted by the Madera County Compact. The luncheon is sponsored by Madera County Office of Education.
The Madera County Compact is an alliance of business, community and education leaders working collaboratively to support efforts of student career exploration, college readiness and networking.
The Madera County Compact promotes business partnerships with schools to improve achievement levels and skills of students and prepare young people for the increasing demands of society and the workplace.
Please call Kristi Winter at (559) 662-3873 for more information and tickets.
