Steve Roberson inducted into YMCA's Golden Book of Distinguished Service

From left: Tod Corrin, Jim Derry, Steve Roberson, Bob Earl and Ron Kolar.

DOWNEY — Steve Roberson was inducted into the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles’ Golden Book of Distinguished Service in a surprise ceremony last week. 

This prestigious recognition is given to a rare group of special volunteers to commemorate their extraordinary service to the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles.

“It was an honor to recognize, surprise and celebrate Steve,” said Lori Tiffany, executive director of the Downey YMCA. “Steve has volunteered his time and experience, making a difference year after year. He has shown tremendous leadership, commitment, and devotion to service and loyalty to the Y and its core values.”

The Golden Book is a tradition now in its 86th year that dates back to 1934. It is an honor reserved for the YMCA’s most extraordinary and committed volunteers who have distinguished themselves as true champions of the Y. 

“We were blessed to include in our small celebration four additional Golden Book recipients from our Downey Family YMCA,” said Tiffany. “Truly the greats of our Y: Tod Corrin, Jim Derry, Bob Earl and Ron Kolar. Thank you gentlemen for your service and for making Steve's recognition even more special.”

The Golden Book of Distinguished Service now holds the names of 353 of the Y’s most precious volunteers.