In addition to his many years serving on the executive board of our Dads’ Club (Gala Chair, Vice President, President, Advisor), Shelby has been an asset to our Autumnfest team for over three years. From building line games to tearing down structures and tents, he’s committed. He always has his bag of tools ready to zip-tie, hang, cut, connect, build or attach at a moment’s notice. He maintains a crew of volunteers willing to help anyone throughout the event. And he doesn’t rest until every task is completed.
Not only has he served as a Captain for our Bearcat Annual Fund, but for years he volunteered for the Christmas Market as well, dedicating his time as late as he was needed during setup and tear down, often the last to leave. One of his most memorable contributions, however, has been his poker chips, created to encourage new dads to get involved and become active members of our community.
We honestly feel there is a huge value in recognizing our dads as well as our moms. Acknowledgment can often ignite a positive reinforcement and continued motivation to empower the community, Most importantly, though, it promotes awareness, serving as a vital example to our children.