Hank Warner
Began surfing PB in 1961
worked in the surf industry over 55 years..For Olympic Surfboards, Gordon and Smith Select Surf Shop, San Diego Surf Shop, My own business stated in 1971 Co Owned Harrys"s Surf Shop from 1990 until 2000, and still shaping surfboards everyday. I have been featured in many advertisements that began in 1962 in Surfer Magazine for Gordon and Smith surfboards at Crystal Pier..
I was a Charter Member WindanSea Surf Club 1963-Present and Chaired Clubs 50th anniversary..Was Sent by the Club to represent our Club at the Noosa Surf Festival 2014 for it's anniversery.
I was Invited and attended the WindanSea Australia's 50th anniversary in which I was a keynote speaker in 2017.
I have donated countless surfboards to support the WSC menehune contests club contests over the years. I have donated to the Moores Cancer Center Luau and Surfing Invitational every year since 2004 that has raised Millions of dollars in "Surfing for the Cure" to Cancer. My Wife Shelly Warner has taught at Pacific Beach Elementery,for 19 years, Located on Tourmaline Street. Ive donated surfboards every year to help fund extra monies for the School as it needs outside money to add to their budget. This has impacted many gremmies coming up through the surf ranks nearly 20 years and counting.
3 years ago Randy Nisliet asked if I would make a surfboard for the Tourmaline Tailgaters, So I donated a surfboard, I was then paid to supply a surfboard for their event the past two years.
I have traveled abroad representing Pacific Beach and have hosted many traveling surfers that have passed through Pacific Beach..IM PROUD to be a part of this community. Thank You for thinking me a worthy candidate for this honor.
Aloha and Mahalo, sincerely, Hank Warner
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