Volunteer Profile by Alexa Davidson
Sue Loar: Sue has had an abiding interest in our community, particularly in the realm of education. She has been a valuable volunteer in the Nicasio School Parents’ Club, and served on the Board of the Nicasio School District before joining the Board of the Tamalpais School District. Her commitment to quality education for our young students is always at the forefront. She worked on key bond measures for the betterment of Marin County schools, canvass- ing and collecting votes. She is a tireless volunteer at many community events such as the Road Cleanup. She served as Treasurer of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Nicasio Volunteer Fire Department, organizing and working on the annual fund-raising BBQs. She is a Director of the Nicasio Historical Society, active in its many meetings, exhibitions, tours and other events. It is hard to think of a Nicasio issue or event to which she has not made a positive contribution. Sue’s smile lights up the room, and her generous willingness to give of her time and energy to our Nicasio community is legendary. She abundantly exemplifies the very definition of a Good Neighbor. Stan Loar: Stan has been an active member of the Nicasio community since 1978. He was a member of the Nicasio Land Owners Association Board for many years and served as President for multiple terms. During his presidency he was active in the acquisition of the town square, and he fought to maintain our rural character against inappropriate development in the Nicasio valley. He coached Nicasio kids in soccer, and was a popular Nicasio 4-H instructor of Woodworking. He is a director of the Nicasio Historical Society, working on many of its exhibits and events, notably giving rides in his vintage cars dur- ing the 2012 Nicasio Sesquicentennial Celebration. He is an active member of the Nicasio Druids, and was a long-time member of the Nicasio Volunteer Fire Department. He has volunteered for countless community activities. He has freely offered his insurance expertise to local organizations. He is tirelessly ready to help any neighbor, with his time or his tools or his tractors, for what- ever needs to be done. He is a prime example of a caring, involved citizen.
S an Geronimo Valley’s Edie Robinson Community Service Awards and Nicasio’s Good Neighbor Awards - Announcing and honoring this year’s recipients This June issue, we are thrilled to announce two new recipients of the Edie Robinson Community Service Award (ERCSA) for 2023 and 2024 as well two recipients for this year’s Nicasio Good Neighbor Awards. Both these awards acknowledge incredible volunteerism over a lifetime to benefit the local com- munity. I was honored to support the ERCSA committee, made up of all past winners of this award, in implementing a broad community nomination and decision process to choose recipients. I also attended the Nicasio Land Owner Association (NLOA) annual meeting where they announced the recipients of the Good Neighbor Awards. I am inspired by the level of service, selflessness, and engagement in our local communities. The Nicasio Good Neighbor Awards were presented to Stan and Sue Loar and they were presented with an award on May 15th at the NLOA meeting. They were honored by the NLOA Board with a framed resolution outlining their incredible contributions and as you will read below, there are many! I am also pleased to announce that the award recipients for the ERCSA’s are, Bruce Wick (2023) and Alexander McQuilkin (2024) . The recipient’s por- traits will be rendered by Anne McClain and added to the beautiful ERCSA Award Triptych that hangs in the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. Recipients will be honored at a Communitywide Barbeque on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 @ 5:30pm in the newly renovated Community Courtyard.
Summer 2024 Volunteer List
Bruce Wick - nominated by the San Geronimo Valley Lions Club and Kit and Margaret Krauss: Bruce has been involved with numer- ous organizations and community outreach efforts over his many years as a valley resident. He has acted selflessly and without great prompt to assist in matters as needed and within his scope of ability. Bruce has been a SGV Lion for over 32 years helping our community with his knowledge and skill at construction, carpentry and getting things done! Bruce has been inte- grally involved in building three bus shelters in Lagunitas, Forest Knolls, and San Geronimo. Bruce created the architectural plans, the sup- ply list, and provided much of the equipment needed for construction. Bruce has also assisted many seniors through the Lion’s Rebuild the
Tony Miceli Judy North Parra O’Siochain Peter Oppenheimer Tony Owen
Chis Elliott Marilyn Englander Anne Faught Jim Fazackerley Stephanie Fein Phil Ferlino Kevin Frasier Tealy Gapinski Kevin Gladstone Tobias Green John Gunnarson Sasha Gulish Miyo Hall Diana Hammer Eloise Harris Kathleen Hasse Carmen Irizarry Muniera Kadrie Joe Kerr Michel Kotski Susan Kraft Judith Selby Lang Richard Lang Liz Lauter Susie Lerer Brian McCarthy Pat McGraw Michael McQuilkin William McQuilkin
Emily Akemon Carole Alter Debra Amerson Will Anton Velvy Appleton Heather Arnold Kristy Arroyo Mel Babbington Jenni Bahrt Al Baylacq Sandy Bellak Julie Benjamin Tina Berensmeier Paul Berensmeier Craig Berletti Julie Bernard Geoff Bernstein Kay Bolla Bob Cahn Grace Chavez EJ Chavez Jeanine Chavin Owen Clapp John Clarke Anna Corral Rodrigo Corral
Cristina Peralta Heather Podoll Molly Rea
Carol Rebscher Steve Rebscher Sam Rippee-Millard Linda Rockwell David Russ Eileen Schatz Corinna Schubert Michael Singleton
Bruce Wick, 2023 Edie Robinson Award Recipient
Valley program by installing lifesaving safety modifications in their homes. Bruce has provided countless volunteer hours planning and carrying out many major facilities renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects at the San Geronimo Community Presbyterian Church including the sanctuary space, the Edie Robinson room, the train station into usable office space, ADA bathrooms, and more. Bruce also is working with the Two Valley’s Community Land Trust to create new affordable housing on their new property in Forest Knolls and has been supporting the San Geronimo Child Care Center to re-do their play area. Bruce has used his unique skill set to create an incredible impact on the community.
Gina Smith Jay Soladay Phil Sotter Kendra Stanley Leya Stieber Tom Tabakin Chris Taylor Kira Thelin James Tolbert Juliette Valente Paul Valente JeanA Warner Aaron Weiss Mark Weiss Shayna West
Alexander McQuilkin - nominated by Anne McClain, John Beckerley on behalf of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, and the San Geronimo Valley Community Center: I think everyone in the San Geronimo Valley knows and loves Alexander McQuilkin. I am sure everyone has had a hug from him. He exudes love for everyone he meets and in return if you meet Alexander you love him back. Alexander represents everything that is good in the San Geronimo Valley. Through his unconditional love for everyone, he has, with his example, made us all better people. One of the great- est joys in my life has been to see and witness how the young people of our community look out and love Zander. He always volunteers to help, raising his hand for every committee,
Daley Cort Howie Cort
John Cunningham Gaetano De Felice Donn DeAngelo
Marty Meade Melissa Meith
Facility Rentals Available For gatherings large and small, consider holding your next event at the Community Center! • Option A: Four-hour minimum rental of Valley Room, West Room, Lobby and Kitchen starting at $250. • Option B: Individual room rentals $30/hr, $25 each additional hour. • Community Gym and Loft hourly rentals available; ask for details. • Rental discounts for community events and for Community Center contributors. For more information, contact Poko at 488-8888, 250, or admin@sgvcc.org .
Alexander McQuilkin, 2024 Edie Robinson Award Recipient
every Board, every event, and every meeting. He has been a Board member of the San Geronimo Valley Community Center for 14 years and a longtime member of the San Geronimo Valley Lions Club. Alexander served on the KWMR advisory Board and has been a volunteer assistant coach for various sports teams. We have all enjoyed the McQuilkin Family Music Hour and Alexander’s songs surely bring joy to all of us. Alexander is I believe the heart and inspiration of the Valley.
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