What would you say about a volunteer who has spent literally years advancing the mission of the Ice Age Floods Institute and still continues to do so, even in semi-retirement?
You would have to say she is the prime example of the committed, capable, enthusiastic, and gifted volunteer every organization would like to have.
When she moved to the Spokane area from Northeast Texas, a proud Texan became a determined and energetic citizen for the state of Washington–and eventually a valuable member of the Ice Age Floods Institute.
She became a member of the Ice Age Floods Institute and Cheney-Spokane Chapter as early as 2005. Over the years she was active:
- Serving as Secretary, Treasurer, President of the Cheney-Spokane Chapter and currently serves as Past President.
- Recruiting Sponsors and Partners.
- Writing grants and was successful in funding production of brochures, booklets, flyers and providing for event exhibiting supplies.
- Partnering with Spokane Parks and Recreation to ensure the accuracy of the Ice Age Floods story in the Ice Age Floods Playground that opened in Riverfront Park in May 2021.
- Helping Science Coordinators understand the importance of Floods curriculum for Spokane School District.
- Assisting chapters organize the logistics of hosting conferences.
- Becoming a Lifetime Honorary Chapter Board Member in 2023.
In January 2007, she became involved with the Ice Age Floods Institute’s Board of Directors when she was elected to the Board and became the Secretary. Over the years she:
- Developed Board Calendars, Board Directories, and Annual Meeting Planning Masters.
- Served as Treasurer.
- Implemented new Membership Management system.
- Continues on the Executive Committee and is Chair of the Revenue Generating Committee.
Everyone who knows her agrees she is the quintessential volunteer and we are fortunate to have her.