San Carlos Centennial Celebrations 2025: The Committee In Charge

Last January 17, 2024, marked the inception of the San Carlos Centennial Advisory Committee’s journey towards organizing the grand events and celebrations for the City of San Carlos’s 100th anniversary in 2025. The mood was set with the mantra, “San Carlos – let’s have fun 🙂,” reflecting the enthusiasm that filled the 2nd Floor of the San Carlos Library.

The Committee and Its Dynamic Members
The City Centennial Advisory Committee is a diverse assembly, comprising individuals from various San Carlos organizations. The responsibility of orchestrating the monumental 100th-anniversary celebrations for the city has been entrusted to this spirited group, demonstrating the significance of commencing the planning a year in advance.

Here’s a snapshot of the Committee members and the organizations they represent:

• Adult Community Center Member/Friend: Louise Della Maggiora; Patti Brown (AM)
• Business Owner/Operator: Allison Rak; Lesley Hoelper (AM)
• Chamber San Mateo County: Paula Ebejer-Moffitt; Brian Perkins (AM)
• Community Foundation of San Carlos: Will Strohl; Jessica Yang (AM)
• Community Member/Resident: Cris Adair; Twisha Anand; Cori Carpenter; Joe Fimiani; Linda Garvey; Marci Lyzun (AM); Susan Rose (AM)
• Economic Development Advisory Commission: Sailesh Mehra; Rajesh Krishnan (AM)
• Kiwanis Club of San Carlos: Jay Stauss; Lucy Solberg (AM)
• Mayor of San Carlos: John Dugan
• Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission: Mark Maxwell; John Durkin (AM)
• Parks and Recreation Foundation: Richard Armanino; Debbie Denton (AM)
• Planning and Transportation Commission: Janet Castaneda; David Roof (AM)
• Rotary Club of San Carlos: Ramesh Kamath; Neil Lundy (AM)
• San Carlos Education Foundation: Scott Cleaveland; Jessie Myers (AM)
• San Carlos History Museum Board: Gordy Burton; Ellen Bateman (AM)
• San Carlos Lions Club: Jean Dehner; Connie Barba (AM)
• San Carlos School District: Jennifer Gaboury
• Vice Mayor of San Carlos: Sara McDowell
• Youth Advisory Council: Sufiya Kaul; Maya Kacholiya (AM)

The Energetic Meeting Kick-Off
The meeting commenced with warm greetings and introductions, creating an atmosphere where longtime residents shared stories of their two to three decades in San Carlos. To ensure everyone was aligned, a brief orientation was provided by the City Clerk.

Paula Ebejer-Moffitt, owner of Prima Printing and representative of Chamber San Mateo County, was elected as the Committee’s Chair. Sufiya Kaul, representing the Youth Advisory Council, assumed the role of Vice Chair. With this leadership duo, the Committee dived into discussions about their goals, sparking excitement about planning what could potentially be the most significant celebration in San Carlos’s history.

Mark Your Calendars for the Next Public Meeting
The City Centennial Advisory Committee is gearing up for a year-long centennial celebration in 2025. The next public meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM, and will also be held at the San Carlos Library Community Room on the second floor.

What are your desires for the Centennial Celebration? The meeting is open to the public, though online participation is not available. Save the date and join the planning festivities! 🙂 You can find meeting results and agendas on the City Portal for Public Meetings.