2014 Installation Dinner & Annual Meeting 

Join the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce as we honor our outgoing chair, Terry Ross, at the 2014 Installation Dinner and Annual Meeting and welcome our chair-elect, Lauralyn Loynes. We will also be inducting our 2014 Board of Directors and presenting the awards for the 2013 Ambassador of the Year, Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year.

Business of the Year – Dana Point Auto Service

The award for Business of the Year is presented to Dana Point Auto Service, owned and operated by Richard Deffenbaugh.  Established in 1969, Dana Point Auto has been a longstanding business in Dana Point, a member of the Chamber since 1971 (our oldest member business!) and a vital member of the Dana Point business community.   

Citizen of the Year – Gene Burrus

This year’s Citizen of the Year award recipient, Gene Burris also known as “The Voice of Dana Point”, has contributed to the City’s overall well-being.  Gene’s generosity spans to residents of all ages.  For years, Gene has volunteered at the Dana Point Senior Center and also participated in the Festival of Whales Parade as the Master of Ceremonies.  Gene also lends his time announcing league and tournament games for Dana Point Youth Baseball.