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Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation installs 2012 Board
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation welcomes newly-elected directors, Matthew Dahlman, Wells Fargo Advisors, Janna Morrison, Ret., Choice Hotels International, Eric Navarre, Trustmark Bank, Sarah “Sam” Seevers, Life’s A Beach Publication, Nancy Smith, Walton County School District and Ashley Watkins, Silver Sands Factory Stores/Howard Group.
They will serve on a 21-member board including incumbent directors, David Rauch, chairman of the Board, Glenn Cooper, vice-chairman, Beverly Wilson, treasurer, Jennifer Lovell, secretary, Alan Wood, membership, Stacy Barrett, Lynn Dugas, Betty Hefner, Marilyn MacCollum, J. Jerome Miller, Michelle Neubauer, Jeffrey Rink, Cara Roy, Paul Schreiner and Allison Tringas.
Chairman David Rauch presented Lynn Dugas the Chairman’s Sterling Award for her commitment, spirit and vision to the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation. As the past Guild Chairperson she hosted hundreds of women bringing motivational and entertaining programs focused on the fine arts. Her board contributions and volunteer efforts have been invaluable to the Foundation’s mission.
The Volunteer of the Year award was presented to Eric Navarre for his outstanding leadership in coordinating the Foundation’s inaugural Race for the Arts. J. Jerome Miller was recognized for recruiting the most new memberships in 2011. Special recognition was presented to Gretchen Rauch of NorthStar Associates of the Emerald Coast as the Foundation’s strategic facilitator.
