AL TIMINS

Ambassador of Chili
The Renaissance of San Fernando Valley

Al Timins likes to cook. After training at the Cooks, Bakers and Butcher's School in the U.S. Merchant Marine in World War II, Al realized his first love by volunteering his services for many charities and people. From the Chamber of Commerce to the Kiwanis Club, to the Elks Club, to Tierra del Sol, to the American Legion, to Rotary, to Bolton Hall Museum, to LAPD, to Knights of Columbus, the Girl Scouts, the Cub Scouts, CAmp Sherwood, the Police Athletic league, Churches, Synagogues, YMCA's, Hospitals, Veterans, Retirement homes. Al has cooked for U.S. presidents, the Pope, two California Governors, members of Congress, and for State, County and City officials along with just about everyone else who, from time to time, likes to eat. This Julia Child of the Valley has given of his time and talents in every conceivable venue — from western nights and picnics to New England clam bakes and Vegas casino nights. Al is a philanthropist, a talented decorator and a concerned citizen along with being a chef extraordinaire. Above all he is a doer and a giver. Al received the Humanitarian Award presented by President Ronald Reagan

List of Awards for Volunteerism & Community Service

• Oct. 1978: Sunland Tujunga Chamber-Man Of The Year
• March 1980: Tierra Del Sol-Volunteer And Outstanding Citizen
• Oct. 1982: Tierra Del Sol- Outstanding Ties To Tierra Del Sol
• Nov. 1983: Tierra Del Sol-Appreciation For Service
• April 1984: Sunland Tujunga Elks # 2098 – Elk Of The Year
• March 1985 : Sunland Tujunga Elks #2098- Outstanding Service
• April 1986: Sunland Tujunga Elks #2098 – Tall Elk - Five Consecutive Years
• 1986: JPL Chili Historian, Ormly Gumfudgin, predicts "Chili in Space" in 1986 Record Ledger
• April 1987: Sunland Tujunga Elks #2098 – Chef Extraordinaire
• 1988: Carrol Shelby of Cobra Car fame & Al Timins present President Ronald Reagan with the Chili Humanitarian Award. James Brady and Dick Chaney were present at the presentation.
• April 1989: Sunland Tujunga Ekls #2098 – Supports Major Projects
• March 1989: City Of Los Angeles – The Chili Jockey
• Nov. 1990: Sunland Tujunga Chamber – Volunteerism
• April 1991: Sunland Tujunga Elks – Valuable Assistance
• Nov. 1992: Sunland Tujunga Chamber – Contributions And Support
• June 1993: Calif. State Assemblyman Bill Hoge – Town Hero
• June 1995: Community Action Network – Hall Of Fame
• June 1995: City Of Los Angeles – Vital Programs (Philanthropic Endeavors)
• June 1995: Calif. Gov. Pete Wilson – Town Hero
• June 1995: L.a. Mayor Riordan – Town Hero
• June 1995: Sunland Tujunga – Business And Professional Women (Out Standing Contributions To Community)
• Sept. 1997: L.A. Mayor Riordan – Outstanding Activities
• Sept. 1997: Calif. State Honorable Adam Schiff- Resoluton #1353
• 1999: Fernando Award Nominee – Life Time Of Service
  by Fernando Award Foundation, Inc.
• Aug 1999: L.a. County District Attorney Gil Garcetti – Giving Back To The Community.
• Aug. 1999: Calif. State Assembly Man Jack Scott Resolution #98
• Aug 1999: Calif. State Assembly Man Robert Hertzberg – (Volunteer And Philanthropist)
• Aug. 1999: Calif State Assembly Man- Tom Mcclintock – Outstanding Service To Community
• Jan. 2000: U.S. President Bill And Hillary Clinton-Communit Services A Noble Endeavor
• Aug 2003: County Of L.A. Angeles- Supervisor Mike Antonivich
• Aug. 2003: Calif. State Senator - Tom Mcclintock
• Aug. 2003: Calif. State Speaker Of Assembly – Robert Hertzberg
• Aug. 2003: U.S. Member Of Congress – Howard “Buck” Mckeon
• Aug. 2003: Calif. State Assembly Man – Lloyd E. Levine
• Aug. 2003: Calif. State Senator – Richard Alarcon
• Aug. 2003: U.S.member Of Congress – Brad Sherman
• Aug. 2003: Calif State Assemblyman – Paul Koretz
• Aug. 2003: City Of San Fernando – Mayor Jose Hernandez
• Aug. 2003: Calif. State Assembly Member – Cindy Montanez
• Aug. 2003: Calif. State Assembly Member – Keith S. Richmond M.d.
• 2003: Fernando Award Nominee – Life Time Of Service
• Sept. 2003: American Legion – Roll Of Honor
• March 2004: Glendale Elks #1289 – 35 Yrs. Of Meritorious Service
• 2004 : Ernando Award Mominee- Life Time Of Service
• July 2007: County Of Los Angeles – Appeared Before The Board Of Supervisors For The Purpose Of Leading The Assemblage In The Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag Of The United States Of America And The Gratitude Of This Body Is Hereby Expressed For The Patriotic Service.
• March 2009: Glendale Elks #1289 – 40 Yrs. Of Meritorious Service
• 2006-10: Volunteer – Usher At Our Lady Of Lourdes Church Tujunga, Ca.

• President Of Sunland Tujunga Improvement Association. Inc.
• On Committee To Extend 210 Freeway.
• Influential In Having K-Mart, Jack In The Box And Mc Donalds Settle In Sunland
• Refurbished Hospitality Room At Verdugoshills High School
• Erected War Memorial In Sunland Park
• Sen. Newt. Russell And I Influential For Fehlhaber Park In Tujunga
• Peddle Pusher Floats Rose Bowl
• On Committee To Close Numerous Beer Bars
• Volunteered On Many Political Campaigns
• Initiated Monte Carlo Nights And Floating Casinos – Invited Princess Grace
• Of Monaco. Responded To Contact Office In San Francisco.
• Chaired 7 Fund Raising New England Clam Bakes
• Volunteer Cook For Sunland Tujunga Elks #2098 28 Years And Purchasing
• Volunteer Cook For American Legion Post #377 17 Years
• Called To Volunteer In Kitchen At San Fernando Mission When Pope John Paul Ii Visited L.a.
• 1971 Earthquake Applied For Federal Grant For Bolton Hall
• 1972 Applied For Federal Grant To Refurbish Foothill Blvd. During Pres. Carter’s Term
• Installed Welcome Columns At Lowell And Sunland Blvd. During Councilman Louis Nowell Term
• Volunteer Cook For Police Chief Parks – One Occasion
• Volunteer Cook For Police Chief Gates – One Occasion
• Volunteer Cook For Mayor Yorty – One Occasion
• Obtained Electrical Permits For Tierra Del Sol
• Raised $120,000 In 15 Years While I Was On The Board Of Directors At Tierra Del Sol
• Obtained Variance Change From The Commissioner For Sunland-Tujunga Elks 2098
• World War II Veteran, Combat
  Medals, Pacific, Atlantic & Mediterranean (just missed the Civil War)
• Prisoner of War - Tortured by the Enemy
• That's It Al Timins "A Philanthropist, Doer,
  Giver, Chef Extraordinaire"
• Nominated the Julia Child of the Valley