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The Hudson PTA is now
accepting nominations for its annual
“Outstanding Child Advocate Award”!
Do
you know someone who has made a positive difference in the lives of
Hudson children and actively promotes and supports their well-being?
Please consider these criteria to choose an individual whom you
consider to be the epitome of an outstanding child advocate:
An
individual
Dedicated
to
Volunteering
in the schools
Or
Communicating
About
The
importance of
Educating
our children for the future!
Webster’s Dictionary’s definition of ADVOCATE:
Noun - One
who pleads for another; one who argues a cause, a supporter
Verb- To support or defend; to
promote a cause or point of view; to argue in favor of
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The 2008-2009 Outstanding Child Advocate Award was presented to Rose Pera at the
PTA Reflections Art Reception on April 16th by Superintendent Steve
Farnsworth and PTA President Liz Dawson. “Words cannot begin to describe
the wonderful feeling you all have given me with this very special
honor! My sincere gratitude and hope that I prove worthy of the award,”
said Pera. |
During the nomination process, the PTA was introduced to several
teachers, counselors, school employees and community volunteers who
share their time and talents to enrich the lives of Hudson’s youth. Our
sincere thanks to those of you who took the time to write to us about
these outstanding volunteers; we are inspired by their contributions.
Congratulations to the following nominees and thank you for your
outstanding work!
Rose Pera – 2009 Outstanding Child Advocate Honoree – Hudson City
Schools Volunteer
Sarah Adams - PTA Board Member;
Pat Armbruster - Teacher, Eastwoods Elementary;
Tony Bouquot, - Coach, Hudson Soccer and Soccer4All;
Holly Cifianic - Special Education Teacher, Ellsworth Hills Elementary;
Sean Collins - Student and Music Tutor, Hudson High School;
Chris Rightnour - Coach, Hudson Hawks Youth Football;
Charlene Wheeler - Bus Driver, Hudson City School District
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2007-2008 Winner
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Kevin Arsham: OUTSTANDING CHILD ADVOCATE
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They are:
Karen Wentz, Joan Sauer (2005 winner), Kim Kotynski, Janice Kaluza,
Becky Buford and Kelly Eidson.
Kevin Arsham and the other nominees were honored by the PTA Board at
its annual Reflections Art Reception on April 24, 2008, at Ellsworth
Hill Elementary School. The PTA congratulates Kevin Arsham, and
extends its gratitude to him and his fellow OCA nominees for the
invaluable and lasting impact they are having in children's lives. |
