Category Archives: FTEA News

Distinguished Organization Award

Friends of Torrance Exceptional Athletes received the Distinguished Organization Award from the City of Torrance at the 60th Annual Recreation Commission Awards Ceremony.   It was held at the Doubletree Hotel  in Torrance, California.

Mayor Furey and Parks and Rec Commissioner Ed Candioty are shown  presenting the award to the FTEA board. Board member Morrie Rice.  Marcy Good, one of our Board members, is shown chatting with other board members.

The selfie pic  features  newly elected FTEA President Angie Bugg and her Son Eric who is also a board member and the first special needs athlete elected to the board earlier this year. They are pictured with Torrance Mayor Pat Furey and his wife, with Torrance Special Needs Sports Program Coordinator Phil Duthie in the background.

 

Kiwanis 2017 Community Program Award

On June 15th, 2017 Friends of Torrance Exceptional Athletes was honored by Torrance Kiwanis International with a special community service award.

This wonderful community service award was presented to FTEA, by the honorable Mayor Furey and the honorable Kiwanis President Milton Herring. Receiving the award on behalf of Friends of Torrance Exceptional Athletes was FTEA President Morrie Rice.

Morrie Rice receiving Kiwanis Community Award from Mayor Furey and President Milton Herring
FTEA President Morrie Rice speaking at Kiwanis Celebration of Community Program
Marcia Good & Kiwanis Club President Hon. Milton Herring
KIWANIS 2017 COMMUNITY PROGRAM AWARD