WOODLAND HILLS , California , February 3, 2009 – Pacific Lodge Youth Services installed its new 2009 board of directors on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the Braemar Country Club. Among those in attendance, Dennis P. Zine, City Councilman for the 23 rd District, past Chairman Donald McMaster, etc.

Dennis Zine presented the 2008-2009 Chairman’s Award to TJ Martens , Master Chef & Owner of Gino’s Cara Private Chef & Special Events Catering and founder of Gino’s Cara Culinary Arts School operated at Pacific Lodge.TJ was also recognized for his dedication to the community and support to the LAFD. TJ Martens founded early 2008 the Gino’s Cara Culinary Art School special for the boys of the Pacific Lodge. This program is 6 months and had their 1 st graduation class in august 24 2008.After the boy’s graduate they received a diploma as Apprentice Cook and during their training received credit point toward their High school program. At this time TJ Martens is working on the second class and the boys are scheduled to do their final exams in April of this year, during the graduation where guests are invited to the fundraiser and taste the food what the boys prepared and all the proceed of the fundraiser is for the Culinary Art program, so this program can keep existing

An exciting announcement was made about Ben’s Home, a new project at Pacific Lodge that will allow emancipated boys to begin a new life on their own.

About Pacific Lodge:

Pacific Lodge Boys' Home is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization providing boys ages 13 to 17 with an acclaimed 24-hour residential treatment program. Serving the community since 1927, Pacific Lodge is recognized for its professional staff and dedicated board of directors. Pacific Lodge Boys' Home is an accredited member of the California Alliance for Children & Family Services.

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