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Knights Feed Veterans At Woman's Club Tribute Picnic:
The afternoon celebration began with a stirring rendition of the National Anthem by Rachel Langan of the Patriots Ministry. Mariellen Yarc, President of the Woman’s Club of Cypress, welcomed the veterans and introduced the Cypress city officials in attendance.
Mayor Doug Bailey reminded the crowd about the sacrifices made by our military to keep our nation strong and free. Council Member LeRoy Mills, a graduate of West Point, read the Military Code of Conduct. Also in attendance were Cypress City Council member Todd Seymore and Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Prakash Narain.
Chaplain Rob Crossan, a Navy Captain attached to the Marines at Camp Pendleton, gave praise to God for our many blessings and offered a prayer for our Military and Veterans. The Cypress Church Knights of the Holy Grill served a fantastic BBQ meal.
The Cypress Church Knights of the Holy Grill is an organization of Christian men and women dedicated to serving the local community. Information about the Knights is available at (714) 952-3001 or online at http://www.cypresschurch.net/.For information on the Patriots Ministry email: ForMarines@gmail.com.
The Veterans Tribute event was attended by many local community residents including members of the Cypress College Chargers. The Chargers played an exhibition game of wheelchair basketball. Additional assistance with the picnic came from Tim Keenan, Chairman of the Cypress Chamber of Commerce, and Rex Jennings, the chief of voluntary services from Long Beach Veterans Hospital.
The picnic’s primary sponsor was the Woman’s Club of Cypress. They are affiliated with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. GFWC is the largest and oldest international service organization of volunteer women in the world. It is comprised of fifty-two State Federations including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Their motto is “Strength united is stronger.” The club is comprised of women of all ages united in community service and support. Information about the Woman’s Club of Cypress is available from President Mariellen Yarc at (714) 827-2054.
Slideshow Link: Veterans Tribute Picnic - 2009 Holy Grill and Lions Club Receive Community Service Awards:
 The Buena Park Fine Arts Commission held their annual Community Service Recognition Awards ceremony on May 14, 2009 at the Buena Park City Hall. The Cypress Church Knights of the Holy Grill and the Noon Lions Club were honored along with individual members of the community. Fine Arts Commission Chair Rebecca McGuire complimented the award recipients because they had “consistently donated to make our programs excellent.”
The Fine Arts Division of Buena Park offers a wide range of programming and entertainment for the entire family including “Concerts In The Park,” Civic Theatre and Youth Theatre. The awards ceremony was planned by the Community Recognition Committee. Chairperson Marge Rollins presented the awards. Carol Young received the Elva Liesch Hughes Laureate of the Arts Award. Special Recognition was given to the Cypress Church “Knights of the Holy Grill” and the Noon Lions Club.
Samantha Salazar and David Dean received individual recognition for their service to the Buena Park Youth Theatre program. The next Youth Theatre production is “Annie Get Your Gun” beginning on June 12, 2009. Tickets are available through the Buena Park Recreation Office. More information is available at (714) 236-3860. Chili’s Restaurant was one of the Business Partnership Award recipients. They provided refreshments for everyone who attended the awards ceremony.
The Knights of Holy Grill award was primarily a result of their service to the Youth Theatre program. The Knights cooked and served all of the food for the main fund raising events during the past several years. The Holy Grill concept grew out of the Cypress Church Men’s Ministry. They had a desire to serve and benefit the entire community in a tangible way.
Holy Grill Leader Dave Austin stated: “God has consistently answered our prayers. He has His hand in all of our activities. Everything we do is because of our desire to show God’s love to our community.” More information about the Holy Grill is available by calling the Cypress Church Office at (714) 952-3001.
Photo Caption: Cypress Church Holy Grill, Noon Lions Club and others received special recognition for community service from the Buena Park Fine Arts Division. From left to right: Samantha Salazar, Rebecca McGuire (Fine Arts Chair), Marge Rollins (Recognition Committee Chair), Larry Phillips, Ruth Walp, Dave Austin (Holy Grill Leader), Yvonne Lee, Dave Labock, David Dean, Ginny DeBois, Allison Austin, Michael Davis (Noon Lions Club), Janice Phillips, Dave Dean. |
