Holiday Christmas Party
The annual Christmas party was held on December 12th at the Mounted Patrol Grounds in the Town of Woodside. The event was a huge success, thanks to the tireless effort of your SOA board. Over 100 active and retired SOA members,their families and guests enjoyed a delicious dinner catered by redwood city’s own, harry’s hofbrau. all the kids received a holiday gift bag, fun at Carol’s famous arts and craft table and a chance to visit with ole saint nick. Vice President, Jorge Ramirez and board director, hector acosta raffled off a slew of extraordinary prizes, including a 55″ samsung 4K uHD tV.
Annual Dinner and Dance
This year’s Retirement Dinner and Dance was held at Devil’s Canyon Brewery in San Carlos. Sheriff’s Office Association President, Lisandro Lopez was the Master of Ceremonies. It was a huge success as well over 100 active and retired members their family and friends attended. Eight retirees were recognized and honored for their service and dedication to the Sheriff’s Office and the law enforcement community. Throughout the evening, an assortment of exciting prizes was raffled off. Retired Lieutenant, Ken Jones, walked away with the grand prize – a 50” Samsung Smart TV. The sensational rock band from Pacifica, Explorer, provided the live entertainment.
Lieutenant Vicki O’Brien was presented with the Whitmore Leadership Award.
Honored retirees:
Suszanne deRosenhart
Mark Garcia
Linda Gibbons
Leonard Hoskins
Sean O’Donnell
Alan Rosenmiller
Trisha Sanchez
Ken Taylor
Carolyn Thomas
2018 Events
Holiday Dinner Party
The holiday dinner party at the mounted patrol grounds was a huge success. Well over 100 members, their family and friends attended the party. They feasted on turkey, ham and all the traditional fixings. Many fabulous prizes were raffled off by President Lisandro Lopez and 1st vice president Jorge Ramirez.
Santa Claus made a surprise visit and all the children received a stuff German Shepherd puppy plus, they had their picture taken with Old Saint Nick.
The annual retirement dinner and dance was held on May 5th at the Embassy Suites in Burlingame. Over 100 current and retired members of the SOA, along with their family and friends attended the event. The affair was facilitated by SOA President, Hector Acosta. Eleven retirees were recognized and honored for their service and dedication to the Sheriff’s Office and the law enforcement community. Retired lieutenant, Ken Jones received the prestigious Whitmore leadership Award. Live music was provided by the talented rock and roll band, Explorer. An impressive assortment of merchandise was raffled off throughout the night.
Honored Retirees
Gary T. Brown
Carol Hurst
Gary Justice
Jerry Justice
Jeff Kearnan
Dave Kettering
Mike Otte
Pat Moran
Mel Roberts
Rick Tippins
Owen Yoch
