NEWS EVENTS FOR 2025
Annual Dinner & Business Meeting for the Installation of 2026 Board Officers and Presentation of the 2025 Founders' Award to Bill Larsen
The 100 Club of San Mateo County dedicated this Annual Installation and Dinner Meeting in honor and memory of Officer Eugene Albert Doran of the Hillsborough Police Department who was killed in the line of duty on August 5, 1959.
Carolyn Thomas and Carol Hurst
have been volunteering for over 15 years for name tag and front desk duty!
Past Presidents, Dave Norris & Jack Van Etten with fellow Board Member Mark Duri
Treasurer Leno Bellomo with Board Member, Chief Dave Norris of Menlo Park
Presentation of Honorary Membership Certificate to Doran Family L-R: Albert Pardini, Bill Larsen, Gary Doran, Ross HIte, Wendy Doran and grandsons Patrick & Kyle. Members of the Hillsborough Police Department were also in attendance.
On November 6th, the Annual Dinner & Business meeting commenced at 6:30 PM at the Basque Cultural Center in South San Francisco, with an attendance of 108 individuals. District Attorney and Board Director, Steve Wagstaffe, spoke of the events leading up to the death of Hillsborough Officer Eugene Doran and the subsequent arrest of the suspected killer in Salt Lake City who was returned to San Mateo County for trial. The suspect was convicted and executed in 1961. Officer Doran's family, in attendance, as guests of the 100 Club. President Ross Hite and Director Jack Van Etten presented the family with an Honorary Membership Certificate in the 100 Club, a 100 Club Challenge Coin & a National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Commemorative Coin.
Steve Wagstaff then presented the Founders' Award to Retired Chief Deputy District Attorney for San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties, and long time 100 Club Member, Bill Larsen. Mr. Larsen thanked the 100 Club for the honor and gave an oral account of the efforts made to establish the “Officer Doran Historical Marker” at the entrance of Sawyer Camp Trail, 950 Skyline Blvd., San Mateo County which was dedicated on May 13, 2019.
Nominating Committee Chair, Bob Ravano, introduced the Slate of Officers for 2026: President Albert Pardini, V.P. Ron Brooks, Leno Bellomo, Danica Fryhling, and Past President Ross Hite. Motions to approve both the 2026 slate of officers and the returning Directors for the next three years, Mark Duri, Karen Guidotti, Jim Hartnett, Jack Van Etten & Steve Wagstaffe were made seconded, and passed, followed by the Oath of Office by Board Director Mark Raffaelli.
The meeting concluded with comments from outgoing President Ross Hite thanking the board for their support during his 2 year term. Incoming President, Albert Pardini, noted that in 2025, the Board of Directors increased the “line of duty death benefit” from $50,000 to $75,000 if the fallen officer is a currently paid member of the 100 Club. He looks forward to seeing everyone at the Member Appreciation Event in the Spring of 2026.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30PM
A Special Thank You to the San Mateo County Sheriffs' Office for providing the Color Guard & the Butler family for donating the wine for this event.
President-elect Albert Pardini, with past President Karen Guidotti
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L-R: Member Patrick Vandenbroeck, Founders' Award recipient Bill Larsen & Member Michael Gay Duchosal
President Ross Hite presents Bill Larsen with the Founders' Award for his continued support to the 100 Club since 2015 & his dedication in making the Doran Historical Marker at the entrance to the Sawyer Camp Trail on May 13, 2019 become a reality.
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Board Members: Renewing their committment to serve on the board L-R: Leno Bellomo, Peter Garrison,
Ron Brooks, Jim Hartnett, Karen Guidotti, Mark Duri, Steve Wagstaffe, Danica Fryhling, Ross HIte, Albert Pardini, Jack VanEtten
Peace Officer Memorial
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the San Mateo County Museum courtyard the 2024 Peace Officer Memorial was held. The Emerald Society bagpipe and drum corps participated in the ceremony. Master of Ceremony was Atherton Chief Steven D. McCulley.
Member Appreciation - Thursday, April 17, 2025
This year, held at the Candy Store in Burlingame. We had over 80 attendees. Guest of honor was Retired Sheriff Greg Monks who was awarded the 2024 Founders' Award for his service to the County and the 100 Club during his tenure as Sheriff of San Mateo County.. Master of Ceremonies was Board Director Jim Dudley.
Retired Sheriffs, Carlos Bolanos, Greg Monks and 100 Club President, Ross Hite
Left: Beatrice "Bunny" Macchia and Board Member Peter Garrison
Redwood City Police Chief, Kristina Bell and Member Susan Manheimer
Greeting arrivals Julie Trinkala and Board Member Gary Shweid
2024 Annual 100 Club Dinner held on November 7, 2024
Volunteers: Member Julie Trinkala, Carolyn Thomas & Carol Hurst
Leslie & Pete Nannarone with Board Member Karen Guidotti
Board Member Gary Shweid & wife Patricia
Board Members renewing their commitment
One (1) Year Officers: Ross Hite, Al Pardini, Danica Fryhling, Leno Bellomo and David Norris
Three (3) Year Directors: Ed Barberini, Leno Bellomo, David Norris, Al Pardini, Mark Raffaelli, and Gary Shweid
Thank you to the Butler family for their donation of wine for the evening
This year's Founders' Award recipient, was Former Sheriff Greg Munks. He could not attend the dinner. He will be awarded his plaque at the Member Appreciation Event on April 17, 2025
Treasurer Leno Bellomo, V.P. Al Pardini with Eithne Pardini & guest Harmony Harrison
Chief Kristina Bell with Board Member Jim Hartnett
Remembering Patricia Marie Scully - State Park Ranger/Police Officer
State Department of Parks and Recreation
End of Watch: May 6, 1976
Joe Gomez & Matt Lujan from Pacifica PD and Board Member Darlene Hong
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This year the family of Fallen Officer Patricia Scully were honored. Members of the California State Dept. of Parks and Recreation were also in attendance.
July 9, 2024 Board Members pose with new Fallen Officer Plaque to be placed in the San Mateo County Museum
“The Officers and Board Members of the 100 Club of San Mateo County proudly display a new plaque honoring each of the Law Enforcement Officers who died in the Line of Duty in San Mateo County.
Three names of lost officers were recently discovered and added to the plaque: Reserve Officer Stephen Evans Clark (SMPD 1956), Officer Franklin Clare Robertson (Bayshore PD 1933) and Alan Glentworth Curry (Ca Dept of Fish and Game 1930).
The new plaque was donated to the SM County History Museum and will proudly be displayed in their Law Enforcement Room of Honor.”
Peace Officer Memorial
On Wednesday, May 1st at 10:00 AM in the San Mateo County Museum courtyard the 2024 Peace Officer Memorial was held. The Emerald Society bagpipe and drum corps participated in the ceremony.
FALLEN OFFICER MEMORIAL
Annual Member Appreciation Event
On Thursday, April 11, 2024, the Board of Directors hosted the Annual Member Outreach & Social Event. It was held in San Carols at the Skyway Center next to the Hiller Aviation Museum. Food was provided by Tacos San Buena. The goal of this event is to provide exposure to the 100 Club and allow for networking, fellowship and marketing. Approximately 50 people were in attendance. Attached are some photos taken at the event.
Board Members L-R:
Bob Ravano, Darlene Hong, Mark Raffaelli & Al Pardini
