2009 Citizen of the Year
Annual Benefit Luncheon - Ohlone College Foundation
Since 1987 the Ohlone College Foundation has presented a Citizen of the Year Award at the Annual Benefit Luncheon to honor individuals or organizations that have made an exceptional contribution and commitment to the advancement of the community.
The Ohlone College Foundation honors the 2009 Citizen of the Year
Steve Cho
Former Fremont Council Member
at the 20th Annual Citizen of the Year
Champagne Luncheon.
Also celebrating the
LEED Platinum Certification
awarded to Ohlone College Newark Center
by the U.S. Green Building Council
"The Greenest College in the World"
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Reception
11:00am - 12:00pm
Champagne Luncheon and Presentations
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ohlone College Newark Center
for Health Sciences and Technology
39399 Cherry Street, Lobby, Newark, CA 94560.
Seats at $75 per person or Table Sponsorship for 10 at $750. Advance reservations required. RSVP by calling the Ohlone College Foundation (510) 659-6020 or contact Ana Lopez at alopez@ohlone.edu.
Eco-Friendly, Edible or Recycled Fashion Suggested. (Business Casual Preferred.)
Proceeds will benefit Ohlone College Foundation Student Scholarships. Download Sponsorship Opportunities information (PDF).
Biography: Steve Cho
Steve Cho is a native Californian. He was born and raised in Los Angeles.
Steve attended Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri), where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics, and University of Southern California, where he received his Masters of Science degree in Computer Science.
Steve moved to the Bay Area in 1973 and worked as a Systems Analyst for Pacific Telephone in San Francisco. In 1974, he and his wife Amy were married and moved to Fremont to be equidistant between San Francisco and San Jose where Amy worked. Steve and Amy have one child, Beverly, who graduated from UC Berkeley with a BS in Chemistry and is finishing her third year of medical school at UC Irvine. His wife Amy is Business Process Lead for Henkel Corporation. Today, Steve is self-employed and operates a software consulting business in Fremont. [Continue reading Steve Cho's Biography.]
The Tri Cities community has benefitted greatly from Steve's many years of service. That is why he was chosen as the 2009 Citizen of the Year.
Citizen of the Year Event Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
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Perkins+Will
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Scholarship Sponsors
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Alfa Tech
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Dutra, Cerro, Graden
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tBP Architecture
Table Sponsors
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Fremont Symphony
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Niles Rotary Club
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Stegeman and Kastner
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In-Kind Sponsors
Media Sponsors
List of past Citizen of the Year honorees.
Ohlone College Foundation
The Citizen of the Year Benefit Luncheon highlights the important role the College plays in the Tri-City region. It is the largest fundraising event for the Ohlone College Foundation providing funds for scholarships, grants, and college programs. It has developed into a well-attended event, which hosts a sell-out crowd of over 400 attendees. It is without question one of the most recognizable events in the community!
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