Community Involvement

The Waltos Group, VIP Sponsor of OC Metro's Hot 25 2010 event, once again honors a "Quiet Achiever" in the community.

The Waltos Group is proud to once again be a sponsor of OC Metro's annual Hot 25 event.  The event took place at the Island Hotel on November 10th, 2009.  The Waltos Group also presented it's 4th annual "Quiet Achievers" Award.  Bob Waltos was pleased to announce Joe Ames, founder of the Latino Educational Attainment (LEA) initiative, as this year's recipient.  The award recognizes an individual in Orange County, whose quiet and sincere efforts have had a lasting and positive impact on the people of the county.                 

 

The Waltos Group presents the 2009 Mariners Christian School Golf Classic

The first annual Mariners Christian School Golf Classic presented by the Waltos Group took place on November 9th, 2009 at the Newport Beach Country Club and was a huge success. The event raised more than $24,000 which will help fun scholarships for the 2010-2011 school year.  To read about the event  in the daily pilot please click here. 

 

 

The Waltos Group Sponsor's Chapman University's Toyota of Orange 4th Annual 5K Walk / Run

For the fourth year The Waltos Group has been a sponsor of this great event which took place on October 10th, 2009.  2,500 runners ran through the Old Towne Orange Historic Distric raising money for scholarships.  The Waltos Group is proud to support it's community and local Universities.

 

Paul Glowienke, Financial Representative recieves Community Service Award.

For his work and committment to the Tiger Woods Learning Center, Paul Glowienke is recognized and honored with a $10,000 grant for The Tiger Woods Learning Center. Northwestern Mutual's Community Service Award recognizes financial representatives whose outstanding dedication to local organizations has significantly bettered their communities.

"We are especially proud of our financial representatives and staff who volunteer thousands of hours of their personal time and talents to preserve and improve the communities in which we live and work." Ed Zore, President and CEO of Northwestern Mutual.

The Waltos Group was proud to sponsor the 26th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Gala in June. 

The Gala raised $619,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Research. Each year the gala is supported by dedicated donors in Orange County.  The Waltos Group is proud to contribute to this worthy cause every year. 

 

The Waltos Group co-sponsors Vicent Fox's presentation                                                          

On April 8, 2009, The Waltos Group was honored to be a sponsor of an important event at the University of California, Irvine. As part of the 2008-2009 Chancellor’s Distinguished Fellows Series, former President of Mexico, Vicente Fox, offered an insightful and timely presentation on “The Future of Democracy in Mexico and Latin America.”   Together with Financial Representatives Paul Castillo, Erik Gomez and Nick Pierson, Managing Partner Bob Waltos was among some of the County’s business and academic leaders to enjoy a private lunch with President Fox and a post-presentation reception.  

 

The Waltos Group—Community Commitment

To grow and prosper, communities require care. It is the work of many hands ... sharing many talents, many hours, and many gifts. In giving their time and their talents, by caring for each other, the members of the community care for the larger enterprise.

Bob Waltos understands that his responsibility extends beyond his employees and policyowners. The Waltos Group shares an unwavering commitment to the community to help make it a better place and to make a lasting difference.

The Waltos Group Receives Northwestern Mutual's Community Impact Award
During Northwestern Mutual's Western Regional Meeting in February CEO Ed Zore presented the Community Impact Award for network and district office commitment to local nonprofit agencies to The Waltos Group. The award was accepted by Managing Partner Bob Waltos and College Unit Director Paul Castillo. Paul won the Community Service Award in 2008 for his work with Big Brothers Big Sisters and now the Northwestern Mutual Foundation will be awarding this organization $50,000. "It was a big honor for our office," said Paul Castillo. "It reflects the culture of giving back to the community that Bob has created."

The Waltos Group Sponsored 2009 Toshiba Classic
The 2009 Toshiba Classic was held March 6-8 and is the charitable leader on the Champions Tour. It has raised more than $10 million for more than 20 different charities—the most on the entire Champions Tour. The Waltos Group was proud to again be a sponsor this worthy event. Click here to view pictures from the event.

The Waltos Group Sponsored 5K Race
The 3rd Annual Chapman University Toyota of Orange 5K was held on Saturday, October 4, 2008. The Waltos Group was proud to once again sponsor this event.

Bob Waltos with President Jim Doti of Chapman University

More than $50,000 was raised to support scholarships and other priorities that benefit the interests and needs of Chapman University students. 




 

Paul Castillo, College Unit Director receives Community Service Award
For his work on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, Paul Castillo was recognized and honored with a $10,000 grant for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

"At Northwestern Mutual we believe being a responsible corporate citizen includes giving back to the communities where we do business," said Ed Zore, president and chief executive officer of Northwestern Mutual.

"Our Community Service Award program helps us achieve two goals. We recognize our representatives for their community involvement and we help improve the quality of life in the communities our representatives serve."

Paul was also the recipient of the Big Brother of the Year award.

The Waltos Group sponsored "No Complaining Tour"
The Waltos Group was proud to present Jon Gordon, author of the Energy Bus, on June 19, 2008 in Orange County at Concordia University as part of his "No Complaining Tour."

Jon Gordon once again shared an inspiring and enlightening story that revealed a powerful way to tackle the biggest problem in business and life today… negativity.

Orange County Business Council Chairman's Leadership Breakfast
At a recent Orange County Business Council Chairman's Leadership Breakfast, Bob Waltos joins local business and community leaders, who are working together to create a “Leadership Education” series for the local Hispanic business community.

From Left to Right: Dan Miller, Sr. Vice President, The Irvine Company; Jim Doti, President, Chapman University; Bob Waltos; and Dr. Arthur Kraft, Dean of the George L. Argyros School of Business & Economics at Chapman University.

Block Party to benefit the Tiger Woods Learning Center
Bob Waltos and Paul Glowienke, a financial representative with The Waltos Group, was a sponsor of the 2007 event, which raised more than $1 million. Bob Waltos is now a board member of the Tiger Woods Learning Center.

Bob Waltos Receives 2006 Community Service Award
For his long-time efforts in supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Bob Waltos was recently award a Community Service Award (CSA) and $10,000 was donated on his behalf to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The Estrella Awards Banquet and Installation Dinner
The Waltos Group is proud to have participated in the 20th anniversary celebration of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at the Estrella Awards Banquet and Installation Dinner

Among the many awards presented, Dr. Al Mijares received an award for his work in the Santa Ana Unified School District and the Honorable Miguel Pulido, Mayor of Santa Ana, California, received an award for lifetime achievement.

Review some of our other activities:

The Waltos Group Sponsors Chapman University 5K. 
The Waltos Group Sponsors 2007 "Hot 25 Awards"
The Waltos Group raises funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Mighty Ducks Care.
The Waltos Group sponsors luncheon featuring Fortune Editor Andy Serwer.
The Waltos Group Sponsors 2006 "Hot 25 Awards"
The Waltos Group sponsors OC Metro Magazine Hot 25 Event.
The 24th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Golf Invitational Raises $105,000
The Waltos Group Sponsors The "2005 Toshiba Senior Classic"
Waltos Group Sponsors Women Trends 2004
 

Learn more about our community and our involvement in charitable organizations by visiting the following sites:

• The Waltos Group supported OC Ultra-Marathoner who ran 78.6 Miles for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
• 2005 Cystic Fibrosis Events (pdf)
• United Way, Giving Tree
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Newsletter (pdf)
• Letter from Bob Waltos, President - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Southern California Chapter (pdf)
• Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce
• Toshiba Senior Classic
• Chapman University

 Northwestern Mutual's Community Service Award recognizes financial representatives whose outstanding dedication to local organizations has significantly bettered their communities.