YOWZA! — Former Mayor Dave Smith Named Ohlone Citizen of Year

By Ohlone Community College

Fremont, CA — Every year since 1987 the Ohlone College Foundation has hosted a Citizen of the Year Luncheon to honor a group, organization, or individual that makes an exceptional contribution to the community, providing important services and contributing significantly to the progress or improvement of the Tri-Cities area.

This year, the Foundation Board has chosen to honor Dave Smith, the former Mayor of Newark, as the Citizen of the YOWZA!, renaming the event in his honor for 2012.

The Citizen of the Year Champagne Luncheon is the last major social event before summer for community members in Fremont, Newark, and Union City.

It will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the beautiful Ohlone College Newark Center on Cherry Street in Newark.  

The luncheon highlights the many accomplishments of the honoree, Dave Smith, as well as awarding more than $80,000 in scholarships to Ohlone College students.

“We are so pleased to be able to honor Dave Smith for his unwavering commitment to the Tri-Cities area over the past 33 years,” said Bob Douglass, Chair of the Ohlone College Foundation Board of Directors.  “Whether he was wearing his Mayor of Newark hat, acting in his position at Ohlone College or volunteering at one of our local organizations, Dave’s impact on our community is undeniable.”

The Ohlone College Foundation has been presenting a Citizen of the Year award at the Annual Benefit Luncheon since 1987. The Ohlone College Foundation raises funds to provide scholarships and program support to Ohlone students and to the college.

The Citizen of the Year Champagne Luncheon is the Foundation’s largest fundraising event and one of the most recognized events in the community.

For more information, to purchase tickets, or to hear about sponsorship opportunities, please visit coy.ohlone.edu or call 510-659-6020.