San Rafael Elks Camarena Awards Ceremony & Dinner

Each year the San Rafael Elks Drug Awareness Program (DAP) sponsors the Camarena Awards Dinner, to honor a local Marin County law enforcement officer who has made a significant contribution in the field of drug awareness, intervention and prevention. This year we have two honorees, as the Lodge was closed in 2021:

2022 Winner Josie Sanguinetti - Marin County Sheriff's Officer for over 20 years, & has trained parents teachers & others on drug prevention at more than 38 local schools.

2021  Winner Mark Reischel - An on-the-ground police officer with the Central Marin Police Authority 20 years, and a detective with the Marin County Crimes Task force, engaged in drug awareness training & activities focused on opioids & marijuana education.

Special Guest - Comedian Michael Pritchard - A nationally acclaimed keynote speaker who uses humor to inspire and educate audiences on life skills. He has performed with Robin Williams, Jerry Seinfield, Dana Carvey and Whoopi Goldberg, and has done voice work for Star Wars & Sesame Street

Full Gourmet Menu:

5:00 pm: Appetizers Farmer’s Market Vegetables, Raw, Roasted, Pickled, 2 Dips, Crostini, Breadsticks, Artisan Charcuterie, Olives, Mustard

5:45: pm Awards Presentation

7:00: pm Dinner Buffet Menu: Farmer’s Market Lettuces, Edible Flowers from the Garden, Edible Flower Vinaigrette; Grilled Asparagus, Citrus Vinaigrette; Yukon Gold, Sweet Potato, Fennel Gratin; Slow Cooked Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine; Grilled Chicken Breast, Citrus Marinade; Honey & Lavender Roasted Acorn Squash, Quinoa & Dried Fruit Stuffing Janelle’s Yeast Rolls, Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter; Dessert:  Organic Carrot Cake with Sour Cream Frosting 

8:00 pm: Comedian Michael Pritchard

(Drinks are available for purchase)

****The Camarena Awards are named after Enrique Camarena, a DEA agent who was captured and killed by drug traffickers he was investigating in Mexico in 1885. Clubs were formed where youth wore red ribbons and pledged to lead Drug Free Lives.  The Elks have supported Red Ribbon Events since 1988, and the San Rafael Elks Lodge has been active in this movement by sponsoring an Annual Camarena Award and Dinner.