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The Chesapeake
Gateway Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance of a well educated
workforce and the skills and talents that it takes to educate the future
workforce. Therefore, the Chamber has an annual event where it honors
outstanding educators from member schools. The teachers selected for
this honor were nominated by their principals or, in the case of CCBC,
by their academic dean, for their outstanding teaching and leadership
skills as well as their involvement in activities outside of the classroom.
All the winners are truly leaders in their respective schools. This
year, 23 outstanding educators from 20 Baltimore County Public Schools,
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Calvert Hall College and the Community College
of Baltimore County, Essex Campus were honored at the Chamber's 63rd
Annual Teacher Recognition Awards and Installation Dinner. All the teachers
received a plaque, a citation from Senator Kathy Klausmeier, Delegate
Joe Boteler, Delegate Pat McDonough and a variety of gifts from Chamber
members. Five teachers were selected as spokespersons for the group.
Each one spoke eloquently about the meaning of teaching. In addition
to the teacher awards, the Anthony Lawston Strength to Overcome Adversity
Award and scholarship was presented to Daniel Goldsborough from Calvert
Hall College. Daniel is an inspiration to all who meet him, and it was
an honor to recognize this fine young gentleman with this award and
scholarship. This event also provided an opportunity for students from
area schools to showcase their skills and talents. The program booklets
were printed by students from Kenwood High School, musical entertainment
and the singing of the national anthem was provided by students from
Perry Hall High School, and the ROTC from Kenwood High presented the
colors at the event. All the students' efforts and talents were enjoyed
by all in attendance. Other highlights of the evening were the installation
of Chamber board members and officers by Baltimore County Circuit Court
Judge Pat Stringer. Gayle Adams, Chamber President, presented the Dedicated
Service Award to William Bafitis from Bafitis & Associates, Inc. for
six years of service to the Chamber. Bill was president of the chamber
in 1994 and 1995 and is currently the chairperson of the program committee.
His dedication and service to the Chamber are greatly appreciated. The
Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce appreciates the generous support
from Franklin Square Hospital Center, the title sponsor for the event,
and from the other very important sponsors. The Chamber also appreciates
the hard work of the members of its Workforce Development Committee;
their efforts made this wonderful event possible.
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