Back, left to right: Elise Grimes, Steve Groth, Larry Richter; middle: Vivian Errico, Marcia Van Ommeran, Sandy Miller, Melanie Stout, Karen Green; front: Joan Roberts, Ann Coziahr, Betsy Lowry, Anne Everett, Cheryl Smith, Trish Parker, Nancy McCluskey-Moore
New board elected
Nancy McCluskey-Moore
At the annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) meeting on May 18 the organization elected its Board of Directors for 2017-18. The Board (shown in the photo below) consists of: Steve Groth, president; Elise Grimes, executive vice president; Barbara Hammond and Marcia Van Ommeran, recording secretary; Cheryl Smith, corresponding secretary; Anne Everett, treasurer; Karen Green, assistant treasurer; Anni Evans and Melanie Stout, Kid’s Closet vice president; Elise Grimes and Larry Richter, Education vice president; Betsy Lowry and Trish Parker, Special Events director; Vivian Errico and Sandy Miller, Membership Director; Nancy McCluskey-Moore, Communications director; Ann Coziahr, Golden Goose representative and Joan Roberts, past president.
The entire board looks forward to guiding SBCO’s efforts to provide Arizona children with the educational opportunities, clothing and nutrition they need to succeed.
Bud and Karen Stott, the volunteers of the year
SBCO 20th Birthday celebration
Nan Nasser
On Tuesday, April 18 the MountainView Ballroom was filled with friends and members of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO), ready to celebrate 20 years of services that provide opportunities for kids to succeed in a specific geographic area.
Tables were decorated with black cloths, silver and gold balloons and stars. Hot appetizers were available and a beautiful cake commemorating the occasion was ready for the guests. There were many displays highlighting our programs that provide clothing, offer educational programs and show support of the Tri Community Food Bank. A display of all the tee-shirts from past Walkathons was a special remembrance of so many years and miles during which our friends have supported us.
The new slate of officers was officially elected to begin their term for the years 2017/2018. Members with many years of service were recognized, a bit of history was shared with all, and guest speakers spoke of the merits of SBCO in the fields of education and nutrition.
SBCO recognized Bud and Karen Stott as the volunteers of the year. This duo has been involved in the organization since 1998; they have worked with Kids’ Closet, food drives, Teen Closet and wherever they saw a need. In addition, Marvin Rose was honored as the sponsor of the year. He is the owner of the Minit Mart business in our commercial center and wanted to donate to a local organization. In conversations with SBCO President Joan Roberts he agreed to make a significant monthly monetary donation to us, aimed specifically at educational needs.
The celebration concluded with the awarding of raffle prizes and the opportunity to socialize with one another.