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OUR MARCH STAR
RICK MATHEWS
OUR JANUARY STAR
DECEMBER STAR
BARBIE
BUTZ |
AWARDS MARCH RICK MATHEWS, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FEBRUARY
– ATASCADERO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR FUND
RAISING COMMITTEE JANUARY– MEGAN WHITTEN, ATASCADERO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT DECEMBER - BARBIE BUTZ, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER March 2001
Award RICK MATHEWS –
COMMUNITY MEMBER
The
Atascadero Youth Task Force takes this opportunity to recognize the
outstanding contributions of Rick Mathews to the Atascadero Youth, the
community and the Task Force. Rick’s
most recent endeavor has been the development of a Video involving youth and
the 40 developmental asset program.
In this effort he has organized and conducted two public forums where
youth where given the opportunity to speak out on issues regarding their
relationships with adults and the community. Rick is no new comer to community
and youth service. He has served on
the Task Force since it’s inception, on the Atascadero Recreation Center
Committee, a lifetime member of the Atascadero Native Tree Association, and
spearheaded the creation of the Skate Park on Olmeda. He has been instrumental in landscaping
the Lake Pavilion and coordinated the volunteer efforts to landscape Paloma
Creek Park. Rick coached a youth basketball team, hosts a jazz program on public radio, and
operates a private business “Madrone Landscapes”. With all of this Rick and his wife, Valene have raised two
children, Lisa, 21 and Cole, 17. Rick’s efforts reflect the value of adult
involvement with youth, delivers the message that the community values youth,
and helps create caring neighborhoods for our young people. We should all use
him as role model adults and youth alike. February 2001
Award ATASCADERO HIGH
SCHOOL CHOIR FUND RAISING COMMITTEE
The
Atascadero Youth Task Force’s Certificate of Achievement for outstanding
service to youth and the community goes to the Fund Raising Committee for the
Atascadero High School Choir Carnegie Hall Trip. The committee comprised of Denise Wood, Chair, Kathy Clark,
Assistant Chair, Mikke Spindel, Assistant Chair and members Jannet,
Armstrong, George & Kathie Asdel, Marlene Cordero, Susie Dana, Barbara
Newsom, Vickie Rabourn, Sharon Roundtree, Kristine Schussel, Roger & Cami
Tompkins, Peggy Zappas, Dawn Slane and Sira Weiss along with the students
themselves raised a total of $ 68,000.
Events included 11 car washes, Fair Bracelets, a summer BBQ, 6 monthly
bingo’s, 2 Quota Club Bunco’s. Booth at Colony Days, Auction and Dinner Show,
a Golf Tournament, Christmas Walk Around the Lake and a booth at the Downtown
Lighting Ceremony. In total they worked 25 separate events. In addition they obtained several large
donations from: Hank and Pheobe
Herring, Mr. Batdorf, Rotary Club, Mid State Bank, Outlaw Bar and Grill,
Supervisor Mike Ryan, Atascadero High School and the Atascadero Unified
School District. Through their
efforts the Atascadero High School Choir was able to take advantage of a rare
invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall.
Students made the trip and were a part of this once in a lifetime
educational. The committee’s efforts
help provide our young people with cultural competencies, self-esteem and a
sense of purpose. They prove the
value of a caring community and establish a positive example to encourage
young people to place a high value on community service and helping others. January2001 Award Megan Whitten, Senior at Atascadero High School Megan received the AYTF award for outstanding service by youth for youth and the community. Megan is a member of the High School Leadership class and in that capacity has been active in planning dances and in working on the Career Pathways Presentations. She
has performed community service through convalescent home visits and working
at the Chamber of Commerce Dinner.
She serves as the student representative to the Atascadero High School
Board of Trustees aticulating the opinions of youth on issues before the
board. Her leisure activities include
drawing, sewing, and participating in Mock Rock events. With all of these
activities she also works part-time at “Big Dog”. Her
efforts reflect the useful roles of youth in the community and their
willingness to serve others. Megan
bring credit to herself and her age group by showing us all that youth are a valuable
resource and have constructive ideas to contribute to society. December 2000 Award BARBIE BUTZ The
Atascadero Youth Task Force's December2001 Certificate of Achievement for outstanding
service to youth and the community goes to Barbie Butz. Barbie's name in the
community is synonymous with "Volunteer". Her efforts are wide
spread and touch the lives of many, particularly the lives of youth. She was
the organizer and Chairperson for the KPRL/Community Coats for Kids project,
participating in this program for youth since 1988. She is a charter member
of the Assistance League of San Luis Obispo, an organization who sponsors
"Operation School Bell" a program to provide school clothing for
needy children. She has been a member of the Atascadero Recreation center
Committee since 1992, serving in several leadership committee positions in
this organization committed to the development of a Youth Center in
Atascadero. Barbie is a member of the Parks and Recreation ommission
advocating services and recreation for youth, a member of the Toy Bank, the
Central Coast Commission on Education, a member of the board for the San Luis
Obispo County Community Foundation, A member of the Children's Shop at the
North County Women's Shelter and Resource Center in Atascadero, and a member
of the Atascadero Youth Task Force just to name a few, particularly those
associated with youth. Barbie's efforts reflect the philosophy that we as
neighbor's should take responsibility in the community for the well being of
our youth and providing a positive role model for our children. Barbie's
contributions model positive alues including "Caring, Equality and
Social Justice, Integrity, Honesty, and Responsibility" and in doing so
improve the ability of our youth to succeed. The Task Force can think of no
one person who has over the years provided as much energy, motivation, and
action to better the life of Atascadero's children as has Barbie Butz. Her
membership and leadership in organizations dedicated to improving the
community looks like a phone directory for public benefit non-profit
organizations in Atascadero and San Luis Obispo County as a whole. November 2000 Award ATASCADERO HIGH SCHOOL FORENSIC TEAM The
Atascadero Youth Task Force November 2000 Certificate of Achievement for
outstanding service to youth or by youth goes to the Atascadero High
School Forensic Team. The team consists of 15 members and is coached by Mary
Cory. Members of the team moderated and managed a candidates' forum for
candidates for the Atascadero School Board of Trustees. Students
participating in the forum include moderators: Scott Keith, Amber French
and Jenny Gueff; Assistants indluded David Ritter, Emily Rocha and
Jessica Johnston. This effort strengthens youth's knowledge of planning
and making choices, displays their ability to take responsibility, and
empowers them to be active in the community. These students accepted that
challenge and proved that given useful roles in the community young people
demonstrate they are a valuable resource. SANDY MATHIAS - ATASCADERO YOUTH
TASK FORCE VOLUNTEER The
Atascadero Youth Task Force October 2000 Certificate of Achievement for
outstanding service to youth goes to Sandy mathias a community volunteer
extraordinaire. Sandy was selected as the Prevention Alliance's Atascadero
Voluteer of the Year, she has served as chair of the Atascadero Youth Task
Force Juvenile Justice Committee as Treasurer of the Task Force, as a member
of the Master Plan steering committee, as a volunteer ayt Loaves and Fishes,
as a member of the Atascadero Police Department Diversion panel, and
currently as a member of the Atascadero Community LINK oversight committee.
Sandy is always ready to contribute to the community particularly when it
benefits our youth. Congratulations Sandy on a job well done!!!!!! RYAN KUNZ, ATASCADERO HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT The
Atascadero Youth Task Force September 2000 Certificate of Achievement for
outstanding service of a youth to the communities goes to the Ryan K. Kunz is
17 and a senior at Atascadero High School. This certificate is presented in
recognition for his efforts in developing the Atascadero Youth Task Force WEB
Page and his providing training to the AYTF LINK staff in maintaining and
improving the WEB page. Specifically Ryan designed the initial page, it's
sub-page and links to other sites. Ryan then trained the staff in maintenance
and systems development which allowed the page to grow. The WEB page
"atscaderoyouth.com" is a dynamic resource to the community
providing listings of youth related activities, community events, resources,
links to other sites with related information, and extensive information
regarding youth "Asset Development". Take a chance and see the
product of this young mind, visit the WEB site. This project proves the value
of giving responsibility to youth, that they are capable of caring and
providing service to others, that they are a resource and given high
expectations respond with enthusiasm and talent. Ryan exemplifies the value
of our youth and that they are the future of our community. This award is
only a token of the thanks owed by the community for a job well done. ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ATASCADERO
YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION receives the July 200 Certificate of Achievement for outstanding
service to the communitie's youth. This well organized program provides much
needed supervised activities for youth. While the league is extremely
competitive the focus, on sportsmanship and positive encouragement is
maintained as a higher priority. The result is that players are encouraged to
excel beyond their normal capabilities while remaining socially appropriate
in their demeanor. A refreshing twist in a "win at all costs" Sportsworld.
In addition to the sports activities being well organized and fun the program
is designed to develop positive values, positive self identities, social
skills, commitment to learning and provide a consturcive use of time. Bryan
Berry, Atascadero Police Department, Youth Services Officer Co-Youth
winners: Michel Kim and Katy Gosney Atascadero Hi |
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