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Ken Ryan, district manager of Coast Waste Management, has been named honorary chairman of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad's annual Dinner Auction, 'It's Magic' at 5 p.m. Aug. 26 at La Costa Resort & Spa. Ryan was named district manager of Coast Waste Management in 2002 after many years of service within the organization. As a longtime resident of North County and the president-elect of the Carlsbad High-Noon Rotary, Ryan is dedicated to helping Carlsbad youth.

Sponsorships are still available and donations for the auction are still being accepted. Please contact Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad's Director of Development Kelly Morrison Pop at (760) 729-0207, Ext. 306 or via e-mail at kelly@bgccarlsbad.org for more information on sponsorship opportunities and ticket sales.