SAN MATEO, Calif. – December 6, 2009 - Borel Private Bank & Trust Company today announced that Deposit Relationship Manager, Tommy Fehrenbach, has been honored by the Palo Alto Kiwanis Club with membership to the William A. Dunlap Fellowship, a district level (CAL-NEV- HA) award for outstanding community service and dedication to the club and the objectives of Kiwanis.

The Foundation Fellowship Award honors Kiwanis Club Founder, Past Governor William A. Dunlap. Membership is initiated by donation, which entitles the recipient to a Dunlap plaque, medallion and lapel pin. Clubs, divisions, or individuals may purchase a Dunlap to present to an individual and the donor may designate 50% of the net contribution to be directed to a current program of the Foundation, such as Pediatric Trauma Prevention, SOAP Scholarships and more. The balance of the gift is permanently restricted and only the interest is used to support the programs of the Foundation.

“I am thrilled to be honored by the Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto with membership to the Dunlap Fellowship. It’s truly my honor to be part of this extraordinary group of people, all of whom contribute substantially and make a difference in our local community,” said Tommy Fehrenbach.

“Volunteering and giving back to our local community is an important value at Borel. It’s part of our culture. We encourage all of our employees to contribute,” said Borel CEO, John Conover. “Tommy has done an exceptional job in this regard. We are extremely proud that he’s a part of our bank.”

About Kiwanis

Founded in 1915, Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.  Kiwanis International and its service leadership programs for young people, including Circle K, Key Club, Key Leader, Builders Club, K-Kids, Kiwanis Junior and Aktion Club dedicate more than 19 million volunteer hours and invest US$100 million to strengthen communities and serve children annually.  The Kiwanis International family comprises 600,000 adult and youth members and 15,000 clubs in 90 countries and geographic areas. Kiwanis members make their mark by responding to the needs of their communities and pooling their resources to address worldwide issues. Globally, Kiwanis International has focused humanitarian efforts on eliminating iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), through the Worldwide Service Project, a US$75 million campaign in partnership with UNICEF, which began in 1994.  For more information about Kiwanis International, please visit www.kiwanis.org.

William A. Dunlap Fellowship - This Foundation Fellowship honors of our Founder, Past Governor William A. Dunlap. Membership is initiated by donation of $1,000.00, which entitles the recipient to a Dunlap plaque, medallion and lapel pin. Installment payments may be made over a four-year period at $250.00 per year. Presentation may be made once the total amount is received. Clubs, divisions, or individuals may purchase a Dunlap to present to an individual. A donor may designate 50% of the net contribution to be directed to a current program of the Foundation, such as Pediatric Trauma Prevention, SOAP Scholarships or Unrestricted Funds (which the Board allocates depending on need). The balance of the gift is permanently restricted and only the interest is used to support the programs of the Foundation.