Dear Friends, Family, Team Members and Community Members,
Thank you so much for joining us this evening, our first-ever gala and a celebration of our 45th Anniversary. Tonight’s Green-Tie Gala is a celebration of Second Chances and Sustainability. We have been humbled and thrilled by your generosity and know that tonight is only the beginning. As you know, Tri-CED Community Recycling was founded by Richard Valle as a response to community violence and the lack of economic opportunity. Tonight, you will have an opportunity to learn more of his vision and meet the people who have worked to actualize that vision. What Richard started under a pepper tree on Mission Boulevard in 1980 with a $750 grant from Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Union City is today an economic driver for our community and a testament to the value of quality Union (Teamsters Local No. 70) second chance jobs.
Approximately 70% of our staff are formerly incarcerated. Through meaningful work, they have been able to not only change the trajectory of their lives but the lives of their families. They are putting an end to cycles of poverty, incarceration, and substance use, as they purchase homes in the community and send their children to college.
We are excited to share a few surprises with you and the launching of the Richard Valle Center for Employment Training (“Valle Center”). Additionally, we will take the opportunity to honor a few very special partners:
Friendship Award | Fremont Bank
Partnership Award | No. CA Teamsters Apprenticeship and Training
Richard Valle Legacy Award |Frank Roesch
We will be inspired by the fiery Assemblymember Liz Ortega, hear and move to the sounds of DJ Jay Bennett, our top seniority driver with 32 years of service, and be energized by the incredible TURF dancing of TURFinc.
Our story and the story of our employees is possible because of partners like you. So, catch up with old friends and meet new ones; you are all a part of our family, and we are so grateful to you!
Yours,
Jason Toro, CEO
Obray Van Buren, Board Chair
Program
6:00 pm
Welcome Reception
Music by DJ Jay Bennett
Raffle Ticket Sales
6:45 pm
Dinner Service by Paella Time
7:15 pm
Welcome & 45 Year Retrospective by Jason Toro, CEO
Unveiling of Richard Valle Center for Employment Training
Keynote Address
Hon. Liz Ortega-Toro, Assemblymember District 20
Brief Remarks
Hon. Rob Bonta, CA Attorney General
Legacy Video introduced by Mangee Austria & Eileen Riener
Fund a Need by JB & Jason Toro
Acknowledgements by Obray Van Buren, Board Chair & Eileen Riener
AWARDS PRESENTATION
Friendship Award presented to Fremont Bank by Mangee Austria & Eileen Riener
Partnership Award presented to No. CA Teamsters Apprenticeship and Training by Jason Toro
Richard Valle Legacy Award presented to Frank Roesch by Obray Van Buren
8:30 pm
SPECIAL PRESENTATION TURFinc
8:45 pm
Raffle Drawing 8:50 pm
Closing Remarks by Jason Toro & Dancing! 9:30 pm
Event Conclusion – Thank you!
Partnership Award
No. CA Teamsters Apprenticeship and Training
The Partnership Awards is given to a business or individual that has impact, strategic alignment, and innovation of collaborations between them and TRI-CED, often focusing on positive outcomes for both parties and the broader community.
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We chose No. CA Teamsters Apprenticeship and Training (NCTAT) for the Partnership Award due to our current collaboration on the development of a California state-recognized apprenticeship program for recycling and solid waste collection vehicle operators. This 1800-hour apprenticeship model, the first in the state, will lead to life changing, quality Union jobs with prevailing wages, full benefits and a pension. We are proud to strategically align with NCTAT and their truck driving school to create these amazing opportunities for our communities.
We are so proud to partner with No. CA Teamsters Apprenticeship and Training!
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Richard Valle Center for Employment Training
Tri-CED is proud to honor the legacy of Richard Valle with the launch of the Richard Valle Center for Employment Training.
The Valle Center will formalize Tri-CED’s youth workforce development programs for young people aged 14 years to 24 years with stackable certifications, system navigation services, and case management. This program will hire and train young people, many of them system impacted, and provide them with the skills they need for future careers and success.
In addition, Tri-CED is thrilled to announce our partnership with Chabot College and Northern California Teamsters Apprenticeship and Training to develop and launch a comprehensive apprenticeship program for collection vehicle operators. The program will culminate in a state recognized certification as Recycling and Solid Waste Collection Vehicle Operators. The training received will lead to quality Union jobs.
We are honored and proud to
launch these two programs under the umbrella of the Valle Center.
And to keep Richard’s legacy alive and well.
Richard Valle Legacy Award
Frank Roesch
Frank Roesch is a founding board member of TRI-CED Community Recycling.
Frank, along with Richard Valle and Bert Perez, founded TRI-CED in 1980 in order to provide economic opportunity for the youth and community of the Tri-City area by reducing the waste stream. Frank served as chairperson of TRI-CED’s board from its inception until 2023.
Through his leadership and guidance, TRI-CED grew from a handful of youth buying back aluminum cans to the largest nonprofit recycling company in the state of California. Frank, a recently retired Alameda County Superior Court judge, was appointed to the bench in 2001 by then-Governor Gray Davis.
Frank now spends his time with family or in his woodshop creating beautiful pieces of furniture.
We are so thrilled to honor Frank with our inaugural Richard Valle Legacy Award
LABORERS’ INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA LOCAL 304
BUSINESS MANAGER/SECRETARY TREASURER: FERNANDO ESTRADA
PRESIDENT: RAFAEL GONZALEZ
EDUARDO SANROMAN
VICE PRESIDENT:
RECORDING SECRETARY: JOSE CHAVEZ
DISPATCHER / E‐BOARD: CARLOS SANROMAN
EXECUTIVE BOARD: BALDOMERO GONZALEZ
EXECUTIVE BOARD: ERASMO ESTRADA
VINCENT VICTORY
AUDITOR:
AUDITOR: ALVARO IBARRA
AUDITOR: DANIEL ESPARZA
Teamsters Local 70
CIVICORPS
TRI-CED ON 45 YEARS!
It is an honor to celebrate this milestone with you and share your fond remembrance of Richard Valle. Congratulates
Tri-CED Community Recycling
LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors
Obray Van Buren, Chairperson
Julie Zhu, Vice Chair
Lorrene Ritchie, Secretary
Patti Castro
Jim Nelson
Jason Toro, Chief Executive Officer
Eileen Riener, Chief Operations Officer
Mangee Austria, Chief Administrative Officer
OUR MISSION
Tri-CED Community Recycling reduces the waste stream, hires and trains people with barriers to employment and shares residual proceeds with the community.
