{"id":5735,"date":"2017-08-23T15:06:12","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T22:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/sierra-foothills\/?page_id=5735"},"modified":"2026-03-04T08:31:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T16:31:21","slug":"awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/sierra-foothills\/news\/news-2\/awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18470&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;250&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Anne Banning Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Irene Muzio<\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">May 2025<\/p>\n<p>Irene Muzio has been a member volunteer for the chapter for more than eight years. In that time, she has served in various roles and Board positions, most notably as chapter President (2022\/2023). Irene is our star marketing person and recently was appointed to serve as our Marketing Chairman. For at least the last five years Irene has nearly single-handedly created the layout, format and production of the multi-page tour &amp;amp; ticket and booklets for our two major fundraisers. The creation of these booklets for the Gardens of the Hills and Homes for the Holidays represent an immense opportunity to showcase our nonprofit organization to the local community. Irene frequently steps up to<br \/>\nvolunteer or take on a task whenever she sees something that needs doing. She<br \/>\nmodels key leadership qualities necessary to help us succeed. The chapter is proud to<br \/>\npresent the Anne Banning Award to Irene Muzio.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8087&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;250&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Ada Edwards Laughlin Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Carol Kovak<\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">May 2025<\/p>\n<p>The Ada Edwards Laughlin\u00a0 award is a national level recognition given to someone who has been a member for a considerable number of years and has given outstanding behind the scenes service. We are honored to recognize Carol Kovak for the quiet support she gives to all of us.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9575&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Bonni Bergstrom<\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">May 2025<\/p>\n<p>Over the last year, Bonni has led the Finance Committee with great distinction. As Committee Chair, she has revitalized the group, guided the Committee&#8217;s deliberations for our FY 2024-25 and 2025-26 budgets, and led the establishment of reserve and investment policies for the chapter. As a result, our chapter is in a better position to generate greater financial returns to benefit our programs and to sustain our operations if we are faced with adverse external issues. Bonni has truly gone &#8220;Above and Beyond&#8221; to ensure our future success![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18470&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;250&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Irene Muzio<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">January 2025<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Irene is a huge part of Marketing, she is on the Finance Committee, she attends fund raising meetings and also proof reads and edits grants. She reads the financial statements and asks questions when needed and also volunteers for every fund raising event. She attends extra functions to promote our cause and probably does much more than I&#8217;m aware of.. She goes way above and beyond in her commitment to Assistance League!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15912&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;250&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Julie Quinn<\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">September 2024<\/p>\n<p>Julie operates behind the scenes to edit our chapter&#8217;s major public-facing marketing materials. She spends hours making sure that we present a professional face worthy of the community&#8217;s support.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11902&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Lynne Klyse<\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">September 2024<\/p>\n<p>Lynne operates behind the scenes to edit our chapter&#8217;s major public-facing marketing materials. She spends hours making sure that we present a professional face worthy of the community&#8217;s support.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;16256&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11911&#8243; img_size=&#8221;100&#215;135&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Pat Wendt<\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">April 2023<\/p>\n<p>As our Parliamentarian, Pat Wendt, is responsible for the task of drafting all the changes to our bylaws and standing rules. She worked effectively with board member to coordinate the updates, changes and revisions. She worked behind the scenes diligently putting in countless hours (nearly 100+ hours) on this huge task. \u201cPat doesn\u2019t look for recognition and that is all the more reason why she should receive acknowledgement for her efforts. Pat helped with a major rewrite and overhaul of our chapter bylaws and standing rules this last year. She truly did go \u201cAbove and Beyond\u201d to ensure what we needed to do was accomplished in a detailed and thorough manner!\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15303&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>ANNE BANNING AWARD<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Allie Chappell<\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">January 2023<\/p>\n<p>Allie is a long-term and dedicated member who has held her most recent position as Finance Chairman for a number of years. Our chapter has reaped the benefit of her wisdom, experience and knowledge in the fiscal, tax and accounting arena and it is with great appreciation that she is awarded the Anne Banning Leadership Award.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15305&#8243; img_size=&#8221;800&#215;600&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>ADA EDWARDS<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Sue Nelson<\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">January 2023<\/p>\n<p>Sue has diligently and with dedication devoted time to our chapter. She especially focused on the area of Marketing and Communication for a number of years. Former member, Barbara Brown, may have said it best when she spoke of Sue\u2019s enthusiasm and energy and the way she helped developed a comprehensive marketing, communications and social media program for the chapter to help us grow. Sue provided the ultimate in organization and information-flow for our events with her talent and skill. In recognition of her wonderful efforts the chapter awarded Sue Nelson with the Ada Edwards Laughlin Award.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10847&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>2021 Anne Banning Leadership Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Carol Kovak, Technology Chairman<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Carol Kovak was celebrated by Assistance League of Sierra Foothills members for her leadership and kindness.<\/p>\n<p>Assistance League Sierra Foothills held its first Zoom meeting of the year Jan. 27, during which Carol Kovak, a well-deserving member who has held several leadership positions in the organization, was awarded the Anne Banning Leadership Award for her exemplary contributions.<br \/>\nThe Anne Banning Leadership Award is named for Anne Banning, founder of Assistance League.<\/p>\n<p>The award demonstrates the importance of leadership to the chapter and communicates the accomplishments and dedication of the recipient.<\/p>\n<p>The first to congratulate the recipient was current President Vera Doettling, who praised Kovak\u2019s skills as an efficient, innovative, inclusive and superior teacher.<\/p>\n<p>Other members spoke of Kovak\u2019s professionalism, ability to lead by example and quickness to do whatever is asked of her. Her kindness in being a mentor to many and always being available to answer questions and give advice were other examples given of her leadership skills.<\/p>\n<p>Carol Kovak is a past president of Assistance League Sierra Foothills. She currently serves an important and innovative role for the chapter as technology chairman and parliamentarian.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9270&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300X300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>2019 Anne Banning and Ada Edwards Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vera Doettling, Strategic Planning Chairman<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vera Doettling a member of Assistance League Sierra Foothills in El Dorado County, California was awarded both the Ann Banning and Ada Edwards Laughlin awards at our holiday luncheon by our Education Chairman, Sharon Rondone presented these awards based on her strong leadership and behind the scenes assistance in volunteering since 2012. Vera has served as VP of Resource, VP of Philanthropy, Education Chairman, President-elect, President, and currently Strategic Planning Chairman. Vera has reached out to members in the community to help our chapter in so many ways and has been a valuable mentor to current and future leaders in the chapter. She also developed our Grant Program and Guidestar program. With her guidance, we are now at the Platinum Guidestar level. Two of her favorite phrases are:\u00a0 &#8221; This too will pass and We will carry on&#8221;.\u00a0 Congratulations Vera Doettling![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11051&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>CIRCLE PIN AWARD HONOREE<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Sharleen Roth<\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">January 2021<\/p>\n<p>Sharleen joined the Marketing Committee to write articles for publications in El Dorado County.\u00a0 Her talent of sharing key communications about programs, events and volunteer members has brought the community closer to our chapter through donations and participation in our fundraisers. By targeting a variety of local publications, she&#8217;s able to keep it fresh, current and relevant!\u00a0 \u00a0We are so fortunate to have her on the team![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11053&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200X200&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>CIRCLE PIN AWARD HONOREE<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Mary Beth Todd<\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">January 2021<\/p>\n<p>Mary Beth is a key member of the Grants Committee.\u00a0 Her energy and attention to detail leaves no stone unturned to bring in the new grants so desperately needed to our chapter.\u00a0 Her ability to research, write and submit grants raised the bar for this team.\u00a0 This past year was a challenge due to COVID restrictions, fundraisers were limited and the Grants Committee stepped up and help to bridge the divide.\u00a0 This was no small feat, Mary Beth took charge and found grant opportunities for our chapter to receive![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10995&#8243; img_size=&#8221;540&#215;500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>CIRCLE PIN AWARD HONOREE<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Myrium Kan<\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">February 2021<\/p>\n<p>Myrium joined the Operation School Bell\u00ae Program team this past year to take on a Regional Leadership role. Working closely with schools to provide registration opportunities, sending letters and delivering clothing to schools for students who could not pick up clothes at the event, demonstrated her willingness to take on tasks with a \u201ccan-do\u201d attitude.\u00a0 \u00a0She doesn&#8217;t limit herself either, she quickly raises her hand to support other chapter activities &#8211; fundraisers,\u00a0 boutiques and raffles.\u00a0 Her fellow volunteers really enjoy working with her as her enthusiasm is catchy![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10975&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300X300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>CIRCLE PIN AWARD HONOREE<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Deanna Souther<\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">August 2020<\/p>\n<p>Deanna is a key contributor to the Technology committee.\u00a0 She goes above and beyond to provide innovative solutions for our chapter success.\u00a0 She works closely with our National technical team and technology committee to design an implement tools that make us work smarter and more efficient.\u00a0 And most of all, she always does this with a smile and great enthusiasm![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11048&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300X300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>CIRCLE PIN AWARD HONOREE<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Denise McLemore<\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">October 2020<\/p>\n<p>Denise rises to all occasions.\u00a0 Regardless of personal challenges, she readily volunteers to help our chapter succeed.\u00a0 She makes every task look simple because she takes ownership for making them happen. She is a valuable member of the Resource Committee.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9271&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300X300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9269&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9272&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300X300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>CIRCLE PIN AWARD HONOREE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Stacey Rogers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">October 2019<\/p>\n<p>Stacey Rogers is one of our most energetic chapter volunteers. As Hospitality Chairman, Stacey commutes from Camino each month to open up our meeting facility and together with her outstanding committee sets up the room and provides all the snacks and monthly decorations for the meeting.\u00a0 She is both a volunteer and volunteer leader in our Senior Multi-Interest Leisure Enrichment Program as known as S.M.I.L.E.\u00a0 providing Gold Country Residential seniors with enjoyable craft projects or coming just to assist them to complete.\u00a0 \u00a0As a long time member of the Books and Beyond program where she has helped many students comprehend their reading, she is now Chairman of that wonderful 30 plus committee.\u00a0 The Books and Beyond Program has a warm spot in all of our members hearts; Stacey is carrying on the light of literacy to students to raise both their confidence and reading comprehension.\u00a0 Thank you Stacey for all you do![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>CIRCLE PIN AWARD HONOREE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Sharon Booth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">September 2019<\/p>\n<p>Sharon initially became aware of the Assistance League through her friend and neighbor Harriet Knops.\u00a0 She was inspired by the dedication of this hard-working group of women making a difference in our community, so decided to become a part of the organization 8 years ago.\u00a0 \u00a0She is a long-standing member of both the Philanthropic and OSB committees, and in the past, a member of Sports Locker.\u00a0 She has been a store leader for OSB and a captain for both the Garden and Holiday Home Tours.\u00a0 \u00a0Her most rewarding achievement to our chapter is that she researched, developed and implemented the Senior Multi-Interest Leisure Enrichment Program also known as S.M.I.L.E., which she has chaired since its inception.\u00a0 Since becoming a member, she has actively been a part of Senior Shopping, as well as serving in both Chair and Co-Chair capacities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>CIRCLE PIN AWARD HONOREE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Sue Nelson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">August 2019<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sue has been a member of Assistance League Sierra Foothills for over 3 \u00bd years and has served in the following capacity:\u00a0\u00a0Marketing Chair 2017-2018 fiscal year and also shared this position with her predecessor, Barbara Brown in 2018-2019.\u00a0 Sue took marketing to the next level by organizing marketing with reference files, she connected our chapter to a local social media outlet, Nextdoor.com and was the publisher of the ALSF Newsletter Fall 2017 to Spring 2019.\u00a0 Sues love of photography provided us with chapter event and activity photos over the past 3 years.\u00a0 Together with the grant committee, Sue was instrumental in creating a grants manual to standardize and allow for new committee members to take on roles.\u00a0 \u00a0She is a regular participant in our OSB events and on our Resource committee.\u00a0 Most notable, is her Resource committee contribution to the 2019 Mad Hatter Tea party to ensure it was a special event to be remembered in ALSF history.\u00a0\u00a0Sue\u2019s top skill and why she has been able to do the above: she is a meticulous organizer!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8481&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300X300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8479&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300X300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8480&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300X300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Circle Pin Award\u00a0 \u00a0November 2018<\/b><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Presented by Susan Tyler to Cindy Sample. As a well-known author, writing The Diamond series books, she donated a diamond to help ALSF raise funds for Operation School Bell. She also remained active while receiving chemotherapy. Thank you, Cindy, for your dedication!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Ann Banning Award\u00a0 December 2018\u00a0 <\/b><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Julie Quinn, ALSF President, presented Harriet Knops with the Ann Banning Award for Leadership at the 2018 December Christmas luncheon.\u00a0 Harriet is recognized for developing and implementing\u00a0National Assistance League&#8217;s signature program, Operation School Bell\u00ae\u00a0within our chapter and for her undaunted commitment to its success over the past ten years.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Circle Pin Award\u00a0 \u00a0 February 2019\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">President Julie Quinn presented Carole Miller the Circle Pin award for her achievement in developing Assistance League Sierra Foothills Books and Beyond program and for her continued dedication to this vital program.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator style=&#8221;shadow&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>In\u00a0recognition\u00a0for her service as Treasurer, Finance Manager and dedicated volunteer to Assistance League Sierra Foothills, ALLIE CHAPPELL received the\u00a0members appreciation award.<\/h4>\n<p><em>Picture from L&gt;R\u00a0 \u00a0 Susan Tyler, sitting Allie Chappell, Diane Bradford<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6789&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6572&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300X500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5994&#8243; img_size=&#8221;400X500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">ADA EDWARDS LAUGHLIN AWARD &#8211;\u00a0 Goes to BARBARA BROWN<\/h4>\n<p>Barbara Brown has been called the <strong>VOR<\/strong> (Voice of Reason), she is the wheel that makes so much of what we do move forward.\u00a0 She is highly dedicated to our chapter and involved in most all aspects of its ensured success.\u00a0 She can wear many hats and get it all done!\u00a0 \u00a0 Award presented by Sue Nelson to Barbara Brown on March 28, 2018.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Mother Lode Unified School District recognizes AL Sierra Foothills Operation School Bell Program at the October 11, 2017 Board Meeting<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;4&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5238&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5237&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5258&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>CIRCLE PIN AWARD HONOREE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Debbie McClenahan, V.P. Resource Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>March 2017<\/p>\n<p>Debbie joined our chapter in 2012. Since then, she has not passed up the opportunity to assist, support, contribute and lead. She has unlimited energy, a can-do spirit combined with a fearless brand of creativity. As a relatively new member, she assumed a major leadership position, knowing that there would be learning as you go. In doing so, she understood how to relate to new members joining committees, providing specifics and guidance as needed when making a request or assigning a task. Members have expressed their appreciation of this style of leadership, because it provides a level of confidence toward a successful task completion and willingness to volunteer again. Using a forward thinking prospective, this member also has initiated innovative ways to increase our earnings, continuing the most successful strategies while retiring the less successful.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>ADA EDWARDS LAUGHLIN NOMINEE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Barbara Brown, Marketing Communications Chairman<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>October 2016<\/p>\n<p>In our chapter\u2019s infancy beginning in 2008, Barbara initiated the concept of staying in touch with all our members. Since then, she has worked tirelessly in front of and behind the scenes to make Assistance League of Sierra Foothills a household name, often serving as our visionary.<\/p>\n<p>Barbara has left our membership in awe of her energy and problem-solving ability as well as her \u201ccan-do\u201d spirit. She has accepted and perfected new challenges often having little experience for the task at hand. Somehow, this woman has found ways to perfect the required skills. She has supported the President\/Board in achieving chapter successes.<\/p>\n<p>Her sense of style and display to our fundraising events, often going beyond expectation \u2026 an inspiration for others to follow. \u00a0Barbara was presented with the Ada Edwards Laughlin Award Recognition and framed certificate. Her name is the first to appear on this plaque where names of future honorees will appear.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>CIRCLE PIN AWARD HONOREE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Judy Meagles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">June 2016<\/p>\n<p>As a relatively new member, Judy has enthusiastically embraced our programs and fundraising events. This creative artist is well known in the United States and Asia for her contemporary ink painting. 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