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Grand Marshall & Community Service
Award |
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The 2024 Livermore Rodeo Parade will be held on |
The Grand Marshall for 2024 is
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Community Service Award Recipient Ronald A Forbs Sr. Read bio ![]()
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The Theme of the parade is the Rodeo, as
always.
Parade entry forms were emailed mid April
to last year's participants.
They are due May xx, 2024 (Payment and final script is due then). The forms will be available at the following links:
Click Here for
the Parade Entry Cover Letter (PDF)
Click here for the entry form
(PDF)
Click here for the Parade Route (PDF)
Contact Info:
Paul Szmyd
Parade Chairman 2024
Address: PO Box 845 Livermore, Ca. 94551
E-mail; Livermoreparade@yahoo.com
The results were announced and trophies presented at
Carnegie Park at around 12:30pm
on the day of the Rodeo Parade
General Sweepstakes Award |
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Equestrian Sweepstakes Award |
#139 - Merced County Sheriff Posse |
Links go to photos
Click Here for a two page printable version in Acrobat format
Links go to the photo(s) of each entry.
Numbers 101 to 132 must be in line by 9:30am
Numbers 133 to 143 must be in line by 9:45am
Numbers 144 to 153 must be in line by 10:00am
Numbers 154 to 165 must be in line by 10:20am
Numbers 166 to 176 must be in line by 10:30am
Numbers 177 to 185 must be in line by 10:45am
Numbers 186 to 190 must be in line by 11:00am
NC = Non-competitive (Categories 1, 2, 3, 18, 19)
Categories 4-17 and 20-38 are judged.
Entry Class number |
Category Name |
Entry Position |
Place | Name of Entry (Links go to photos) |
People |
4 | Majorette Corps/Drill Teams (Senior) | 131 | 1 | Napa Pepperettes (Senior Majorette Corps) | 6 |
5 | Majorette Corps/Drill Teams (Junior) | 132 | 2 | Napa Pepperettes ( Junior Majorette Corps) | 20 |
5 | Majorette Corps/Drill Teams (Junior) | 185 | 1 | Granada HS Cheer Team General Sweepstakes Award |
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7 | Amateur Float | 138 | 3 | Alameda County Cattlewomen | 8 |
7 | Amateur Float | 141 | Aahmes Shriners | 40 | |
7 | Amateur Float | 169 | 1 | Free to Be Me Child Care | 16 |
7 | Amateur Float | 176 | Masonic Homes of California-Siminoff Daylight Lodge #850 | 4 | |
7 | Amateur Float | 181 | 2 | Calco Fence & Fuse Electric | 30 |
7 | Amateur Float | 186 | Celebration Church of Livermore Kids Ministry | 50 | |
9 | Novelty Unit (Senior) | 157 | 2 | 3 Stooges Fan Club | 10 |
9 | Novelty Unit (Senior) | 175 | 1 | Asbury Grill Team | 20 |
10 | Novelty Unit (Junior) | 135 | 1 | Combined Del Arroyo, Crane Ridge, and Valley Vista. 4-H Clubs | 10 |
10 | Novelty Unit (Junior) | 152 | 2 | Sunshine Dance & Cheer Studio | 30 |
11 | Color Guard (Senior) | 102 | 1 | VFW Post # 7265 Color Guard | 12 |
11 | Color Guard (Senior) | 165 | 2 | Livermore Post 47 American Legion and the Branch 287 Fleet Reserve Association | 35 |
14 | Antique Vehicles | 142 | 2 | Alameda County Fair | 10 |
14 | Antique Vehicles | 153 | Spot the Truck | 3 | |
14 | Antique Vehicles | 182 | 1 | 1948 International Harvester McCormick Farmall Cub Tractor | 1 |
14 | Antique Vehicles | 189 | 3 | Wheels (LvAmVyTrAth) Rideo Bus | 5 |
15 | Classic & Custom Vehicles | 134 | 3 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird | 3 |
15 | Classic & Custom Vehicles | 144 | 1 | Shepherd's Gate Celebrates 40th Anniversary | 12 |
15 | Classic & Custom Vehicles | 187 | 3 | The 4X4 Shop | 25 |
17 | Commercial | 116 | Livermore Chamber of Commerce | 20 | |
17 | Commercial | 118 | Livermore Toyota - The Dosanjh Family Auto Group | 4 | |
17 | Commercial | 119 | Dublin Chevrolet/Buick - GMC | 6 | |
17 | Commercial | 128 | Livermore Cultural Arts Council | 4 | |
17 | Commercial | 141 | 2 | Aahmes Shriners | 40 |
17 | Commercial | 147 | Your Hometown Station KKIQ! | 2 | |
17 | Commercial | 149 | Livermore's Wandervans | 16 | |
17 | Commercial | 151 | Muddy Paws Grooming | 10 | |
17 | Commercial | 152a | Billings Equestrian - Local Horse Riding School | 20 | |
17 | Commercial | 159 | 3 | Arthur Murray Dance Studio | 15 |
17 | Commercial | 170 | 1 | Camp Bow Wow Tri-Valley | 10 |
17 | Commercial | 172 | WestCoast Training Center | 30 | |
17 | Commercial | 188 | Cemex Mixer Truck | 2 | |
24 | Mounted Group (Senior) | 141 | 1 | Aahmes Shriners |
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34 | Sheriff's Posse | 103 | 2 | Alameda County Sheriff's Mounted Posse | 15 |
34 | Sheriff's Posse | 139 | 1 | Merced County Sheriff Posse Equestrian Sweepstakes Award |
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37 | Miniature Horse (Open) | 140 | 1 | Happy Hooves Equine Therapy & Teaching Farm | 5 |
Non-Competitive |
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Entry Class number |
Category Name |
Entry Position |
Name of Entry (Links go to photos) |
People | |
2 | Elementary, Jr. High Bands | 143 | Livermore Schools Combined Middle School Advanced Bands | 50 | |
2 | Elementary, Jr. High Bands | 163 | Junction Ave. K-8 Color Guard | 10 | |
3 | High School Bands | 120 | Livermore High School Cowboy Marching Band | 80 | |
3 | High School Bands | 183 | Granada H.S. Matador Marching Matadors | 50 | |
18 | Political | 137 | Dr. Deena Kaplanis for LVUSD School Board | 15 | |
18 | Political | 145 | Jerry McNerney for State Senate | 20 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 101 | Livermore Police Department | 10 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 104 | Livermore Rodeo President | 4 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 105 | Miss Livermore Rodeo Queen 2024 - Vika Pereyda | 1 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 106 | Miss Livermore Jr Rodeo Queen 2024 - Marlie Jaegel | 1 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 107 | Large Horse Drawn Stage Coach - Driven By: | 6 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 108 | Small Horse Drawn Stage Coach - Driven By: | 6 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 109 | 2023 Miss Livermore Rodeo Princesses. Horse Drawn Open Carriage - Driven By: Carrie Osborn | 8 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 110 | 1923 Doan Truck Driven By Past President: Don Podesta | 5 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 111 | SPURS Float - SPURS in Motion. Truck and trailer - Driven By: Chris Waller | 8 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 112 | Miss Rowell Ranch Rodeo Queen & Jr Queen | 2 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 113 | Rotary Club President Sheila Fagliano | 2 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 114 | 2024 Grand Marshall - Kathryn Laughlin | 3 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 115 | Livermore Mayor and City Council Members | 12 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 117 | California Highway Patrol | 4 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 121 | Livermore H.S. Cowboys Football Team and the LHS Cheerleaders | 50 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 122 | 2024 Community Service Award Reciepent - Ronnie Forbes | 3 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 123 | Altamont Cruisers Car Club | 20 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 124 | Rotary Club of Livermore Valley President-Sherri Simoni with Rotary District Governor Jill Duerig | 2 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 125 | Rotarian Foundation of Livermore | 12 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 126 | Directors of LARPD | 25 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 127 | California Highway Patrol | 4 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 129 | Royal Theater Academy | 30 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 130 | CAPE Inc. | 10 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 133 | Hindu Community and Cultural Center | 25 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 136 | Livermore Little League Single A Champions 2024 Expos! | 12 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 146 | Livermore High School Dance Team | 24 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 148 | Livermore Wine Country | 20 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 150 | Livermore Phantom Lacrosse Club | 30 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 155 | Alzheimer's Association-East Bay Walk to End Alzheimer's | 15 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 156 | Pacific Service Credit Union | 8 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 158 | Boy Scouts of America Troop 939 | 6 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 160 | BTC Bob Tedrick Construction, INC. | 20 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 161 | Livermore Public Library Literacy Program - Happy 20th Civic CenterLibrary! | 20 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 162 | Cresta Blanca Service unit of the Girl Scouts of America | 20 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 164 | Livermore High School Gravitech X | 9 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 166 | U.S. Army Recruiting | 5 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 167 | Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA) | 3 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 168 | US Military Livermore Recruiting Offices | 20 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 171 | Pinot's Palette Livermore | 5 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 173 | Spawn of Skatin | 10 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 174 | Livermore Lions Club | 6 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 177 | Livermore Heritage Guild's, 1944 Mack Fire Engine | 6 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 178 | Hagemann Farm Hay Wagon | 12 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 179 | Livermore History Mobile | 2 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 180 | David "Stilts" Volponi | 1 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 184 | Granada High School Matador Football Team | 50 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 185a | Granada HS Baseball Team followed by the Granada HS Dance Team | 45 | |
19 | Non-Competitive (Open) | 190 | Livermore/Pleasanton Fire Department With 1945 Mack Fire Engine | 10 |
Not all categories have entries.
Class # |
Category |
1st | 2nd | 3rd | Awarded in 2023 |
Bands | |||||
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Civilian/Military Bands |
NC | NC | NC | |
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Elementary, Jr. High Bands |
NC | NC | NC | |
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High School Bands |
NC | NC | NC | |
Marching Units | |||||
4 |
Majorette Corps/Drill Teams (Senior) |
$165 | $110 | ||
5 |
Majorette Corps/Drill Teams (Junior) |
$140 | $65 | Yes | |
6 |
Solo Majorette |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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Floats | |||||
7 |
Amateur Float |
$165 | $110 | $60 | Yes |
8 |
Commercial Floats |
$165 | $110 | $60 | Yes |
Novelty Units | |||||
9 |
Novelty Unit (Senior) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
Yes |
10 |
Novelty Unit (Junior) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
Yes |
Color Guards | |||||
11 |
Color Guard (Senior) |
$90 | $60 | Yes | |
12 |
Color Guard (Junior) |
$90 | $60 | ||
13 |
Color Guard (Military) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
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Yes |
Vehicles | |||||
14 |
Antique Vehicles |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
Yes |
15 |
Classic & Custom Vehicles |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
Yes |
Fire Engines | |||||
16 |
Antique Fire Engines |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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Miscellaneous | |||||
17 |
Commercial |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | Yes |
18 |
Political |
NC | NC | NC | |
19 |
Non-Competitive (open) |
NC | NC | NC | |
Horse Entries (CSHA Judged) | |||||
20 |
Matched Pair |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
Yes |
21 |
Working Western (Senior) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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22 |
Working Western (Junior) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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23 |
Pony/Horse Drawn Vehicle |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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24 |
Mounted Group (Senior) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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25 |
Mounted Group (Junior) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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26 |
Color Guard |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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27 |
Plain Western |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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28 |
Novelty Horse, Costume (Open) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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29 |
Local Western (Senior) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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30 |
Local Western (Junior) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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31 |
Fancy Dress Western (Open) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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32 |
Silver Mounted (Open) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
Yes |
33 |
Charro/Charra (Open) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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34 |
Sheriff's Posse |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
Yes |
35 |
Parade Horse (Open) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
Yes |
36 |
Future Horse Man/Woman |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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37 |
Miniature Horse (Open) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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38 |
Junior Equestrian |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
NC = Non-Competitive (not judged)
General Sweepstakes – Trophy
Equestrian Sweepstakes – Trophy
2023 Sponsors listed currently
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Major Sponsors |
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Rotary Club of Livermore |
Livermore Stockmen's Rodeo Association |
Enterprise |
Livermore Sanitation |
Wente Vineyards |
Baughman's Western Outfitters |
The Independent Newspaper |
Past Major Corporate Sponsors |
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Topcon Positioning Systems |
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Independent Newspaper |
Past Corporate Sponsors |
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Alden Lane Nursery |
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Pedrozzi Foundation, Tri-Valley Auto Body DBA Capital Insight Financial Group Lori Souza Kathlene Tabet Visiting Angels |
Past Parade Sponsors |
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Bent Creek Winery |
eLivermore TJ Gilmartin Charles & Khabira Hartwig Kemper Group, CPA-Tim Weaver Pat McMenamin Securities America-Christian Chukwuma Special Events Bay Area Irv & Patty Stowers |
The Singing Winemaker, Steve Powell Paul Thompson Don & Shari Wentz LindaTinney Mary Ann Rozsa-Real Estate Agent Glenn Kubiak Dale Chorney Hoge, Fenton, Jones, & Appel Norm's Towing |
Livermore Rodeo Parade Rules for 2024 |
PARADE CLASSIFICATION must be entered on parade entry form. If you fail to do so, you will be classified as #19, Non-Competitive. | |||||||||||
NON-REFUNDABLE ENTRY FEES: Commercial/Political Entries $125. All others $45. Checks should be made out to Rotary Club of Livermore, and mailed to Livermore Rodeo Parade, PO Box 845, Livermore, CA 94551. Applications will not be processed prior to receipt of the fee. | |||||||||||
ENTRY NUMBERS and instructions will be mailed one week prior to
the parade. The main judging stand is at 2nd and "K" Street on the right
side of the parade route. All identification numbers must be placed or worn
on the right front of the entry in plain view of the judging team. If you are ASSOCIATED WITH ANOTHER ENTRY where you need adjacent entry numbers and we did not provide you with consecutive Entry Numbers, YOU MUST NOTIFY the Parade Chairman IMMEDIATELY. NO Entry Numbers will be Changed less than 7 days prior to the Day of the Parade. |
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All Horse entries in a judged category must be present and ready for judging at 8:30 am at 3rd and “J” Streets. This rule is made by the CSHA, not the Rodeo Parade, and may affect awards given. Riding on the parade route before lineup is not allowed. | |||||||||||
FLOAT ENTRIES must have flame retardant materials or chemically
treated decorations. NON-HORSE ENTRIES are judged by the Rotary Club of Livermore. NO SMOKING WHILE ON ROUTE! Motorized units must have fire extinguishers. No open flames on or around floats. No loud noisemakers to scare horses. |
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CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES by parade participants is not allowed by City Ordinance. This includes parade lineup area as well as the parade route. | |||||||||||
PARADE ASSEMBLY TIME: Your entry packet (mailed a week prior to the parade), will contain - entry time, line-up location, and parking information. | |||||||||||
ENTRY LINEUP Parade officials will be there to assist you with
lining up. Parade starts promptly at 10:00am.
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Participants must MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THEIR VEHICLES AND ANIMALS at all times. No one under the age of six (6) years may be in control of these without an adult, 18 years or older supervising. | |||||||||||
ENTRIES CAN BE DISQUALIFIED FOR:
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Allowable time for performing before the ANNOUNCING STANDS:
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Decisions of the judges will be final. | |||||||||||
PARADE AWARDS will be announced and presented at Carnegie Park
(see map) aapproximately 30 minutes following the parade. Trophies, plaques, and ribbons must be picked up at
the awards ceremony whereas cash award will be mailed to the address on the
Entry Form. Parade Committee reserves the right to refuse any entrant’s parade participation. |
Grand Marshall
Bio |
Kathryn is a lifetime resident of Livermore, CA. Her grandfather, John
McGlinchey, who was President of the Livermore Stockmen’s Protective
Association at the time, was instrumental in starting the first Livermore
Rodeo in 1918. Kathryn can’t remember a time that she wasn’t involved in the
Livermore Rodeo. She pronounces it as “Ro-Day-O” and will correct you if you
say the traditional rodeo. Kathryn’s late husband was Livermore Rodeo
President in 1987-1989.
Her great-grandmother spearheaded the efforts in getting a grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, local contributions, and City taxes to build the Carnegie Hall Library which opened in May 1911. Kathryn has fond memories at the library. Kathryn has been a member of the Alameda County Cattlewomen for 40+ years and was honored as Alameda County Cattlewomen, (formally known as Cowbelle) of the Year in 1995. She is also a longtime member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West. Kathryn has been involved in many agriculture activities, including teaching of rodeo history, cowboy camp at LHS AG Day, Cowboy Church and a Cooking 4-H leader. Kathryn is still very active in the Livermore Rodeo; she has been on the Livermore Rodeo Foundation Board since it’s inception in 2008. Currently she holds the board title of Historian. |
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Community Service Award
Bio |
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Born in 1962, Ronnie Forbes’s life took a significant turn when he
joined the military in 1984, serving in Korea for three years. However,
after his discharge Ronnie battled with PTSD, leading him to
homelessness and cycles of incarceration. Amidst these struggles, Ronnie
also grappled with drug and alcohol addiction, further complicating his
journey toward recovery. However, during this challenging period, a
divine intervention occurred during Ronnie’s final days in Santa Rita
jail. In a grace-filled moment of clarity, God spoke to Ronnie,
presenting him with a choice: to serve behind the prison walls or
outside them, but to serve, nonetheless. Inspired by this revelation,
Ronnie made a transformative decision that would change the trajectory
of his life forever.
Returning to the streets where he once struggled to survive, Ronnie embarked on a mission of compassion and service. He began delivering food to those in need, drawing from his personal experiences with housing and food insecurity. Motivated by his personal growth, Ronnie founded the One Nation Dream Makers (ONDM), an organization dedicated to combatting hunger in Alameda County. Ronnie’s commitment to service extends beyond his work with ONDM. He became involved with veteran organizations such as the VFW and the American Legion, leveraging his experiences to support his fellow veterans. In Ronnie Forbes, we find a story of resilience and determination, inspiring others to turn adversity into opportunity and make a difference in their communities. This year, on July 4th, Ronnie will celebrate 9 years of sobriety, exemplifying the power of persistence and selfless service. Ronnie is a member of the Rotary club of Livermore. He continues to spread his positive enthusiasm for life and helping others as a member of our club. Ronnie is blessed to have his amazing wife Zenny by his side who enjoys giving back to our community just like Ronnie. Zenny has that same passion for volunteerism, and along with Ronnie they double that spirit of giving back and making a difference. |
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