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WHAT IS AN UMBRELLA AWARD?

THE UMBRELA AWARD SHOW IS  A CHANCE FOR US TO HONOR THOSE SPECIAL  PEOPLE  WHO  ARE  ALWAYS  DOING  SOMETHING NICE  FOR  YOURSELF  OR  OTHERS   SOMEONE  WHO GOES  OUT  OF  THEIR  WAY  TO  HELP  A  STRANGER, GIVES THE  SHIRT  OFF OF  THEIR  BACK, LENDS  A  HAND AND DOES WHAT EVER IT TAKES TO HELP MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

Our 1st Annual Umbrella Awards was a huge success. Nearly 120 people filled the Calimesa Country Club to support the Umbrella Award Nominees. Mind blowing magic was performed by Magicians to the Stars Brian Gillis and Sisuepahn. Brian Gillis stole the watch right off of Good Samaritan nominee Officer Ron Dortch’s wrist and nobody even noticed until it was held above his head. Mind reader Sisuepahn guessed random words chosen by members of the audience and her incredible mind over matter skills made it impossible for 2 grown men to lift the 115lb beauty. We had a great D.J. Foul Owl Productions who played just the right upbeat and happy songs for our event.  But why call it the Umbrella Award?

To Smiles for Seniors Foundation the Umbrella represents shelter from the storm and we often use the word Umbrella to describe a kind deed. Our nominees know how important is to extend an umbrella to those in need and that why they were honored this past April 24th. Throughout the year these folks go about their lives as ordinary people, but these are not ordinary people. They are extra ordinary. 

They have something in their hearts that pushes them to go the extra mile to help others. They see the world through the eyes of God, and they have apathy for those who are in need.

 

I am reminded of a saying

(In this world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world.)

 The difference between the Umbrella Award Nominees and ordinary people is that they often can sense the slightest human suffering, and feel a tug in their hearts to take action to do something about it. They stand up for what they believe in, they stand up for what’s right, give a voice to those who cannot or are not able speak for themselves; they are brave in the face of adversity, and they know that true charity begins when you leave you comfort zone. Nominees are listed below BUSINESS: Visiting Angels PUBLIC SERVICE: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Ron Dortch Joe Scarite, TEACHER: Sheryl Putnam, Melissa Lozano, STUDENT: Alex Main, GOOD SAMARITAN: Mike Gross, Sarah Hector, Charles Hurt, Brenda Hyatt, Janet Marine, Claudia Martin, Mercy Martinez, Arthur Marty, Chris Perez, Walt Pyle, Betty Richardson and  Peggy Williams.Thanks Umbrella Award Nominees for continuing to provide shelter from the storm to so many. We would also like to take this time to show our appreciation to our sponsors: UPS Foundation,29 Palms Casino, Community Hospital of San Bernardino, Cooley Construction, Cunningham-Davis, Golden Acorn Casino, Lucas Oil Products, So Cal Edison, Supervisor Neil Derry, Visiting Angels. Umbrella Award Silent Auction Items Provided By Our Wonderful SponsorsAngels Baseball, Ashley Furniture, Calimesa Chamber Of Commerce, Citizens Business Bank Arena Courtyard By Marriott, Dave & Buster’s, Disneyland Resorts, Galleano Winery, Hyatt Regency, Improv, Inn At Deep Canyon, In-N-Out Burger, Jurupa Hills Golf Club, L.A. Dodgers,  Mimi Barre’s Intl. Day Spa, Pacifica Group Of Restaurants, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Paradise Knolls Golf Club, R.C. Quakes, Riverside Community Players, Riverside County Philharmonic, Souplantation, White Sox Mark Teahen  

Thank you to: DJs Joe & Eileen Phillips of Foul Owl Productions, Magicians Brian Gillis and Sisuephan, Calimesa Country Club Staff. Dominic for great service. Board members and volunteers for all of your hard work, Melinda Ross for theme and all handmade invitations and all of the guests and friends in attendance who helped make this event memorable.

 We know that next year’s Umbrella Award Show will be just as successful. If you know someone who deserves the Umbrella Award it’s not too early to nominate them for next year’s Awards Ceremony. Visit our contact us page and leave a 1-2 paragraph about your nominee on the comment form or mail 1-2 paragraphs to: Umbrella Awards Smiles for SeniorsP.O. Box 1113 Yucaipa Ca. 92399

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HONORARY NOMINEES CAROL TAYLOR,JEAN BULES AND KATHY KNOX ACCEPT THEIR AWARD
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WINNERS RON DORTCH, JANET MARINE,MERCY MARTINEZ, PEGGY WILLIAMS, SHERYL PUTNAM, BRRANDON HECTOR

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