The First Lutheran Church of Bothell graciously hosted the 2005 LATCH
Annual Meeting on Saturday evening, May 14. This was a milestone
gathering, as it marked LATCH's 15th year anniversary. Imprinted
water bottles and hand-cut granite cubes (milestones) were given to all
guests to commemorate the occasion. Special "15th Anniversary Outstanding
Volunteer Awards" were presented to Jerry Wagner and Evie Bang for their
faithful volunteer service to LATCH over many years. The "2005
Opening Doors Volunteer of the Year Award" was presented to outgoing
Board President, Mike Muhm for his dedicated service. Paul
Carlson, Regional Coordinator for the Federal Interagency Council on
Homelessness, spoke passionately on
behalf of the homeless and resident Janet Sparks told of her rewarding
experiences in LATCH housing. Outgoing liaisons and board members
were recognized and incoming ones were welcomed. Pastor Michael
Schultz-Rothermal kept watch over all, opening and closing the evening
with prayer.
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Overview of room as guests arrive. |
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Musician Kris Johansson delights the guests. |
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Board President, Mike Muhm openes the program. |
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Guests give attention to speakers. |
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Pastor Michael Schultz-Rothermel gives invocation and opening prayer. |
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Staff, Sue Yuzer, Executive Director, looks on. |
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Staff Katie Koruga, Director of Housing. |
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Staff Andrew Brand, Housing Developer. |
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Staff Jean Koskie, Associate Fund Developer. |
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Staff Gary Greenwood, Finance Director, and wife, Sharon. |
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Staff, Carolyn Reeder, Business Manager. |
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Dinner servers finally relax: Tim Jorve, Janet Jorve and FLCB coordinator for the evening, Marilyn Iverson. |
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15th Anniversary Outstanding Volunteer Award presented to Jerry Wagner by Katie Koruga for his long service to LATCH and Northlake Grove Cooperative. |
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Sue Yuzer presents 15th anniversary Outstanding Volunteer Award to Evie Bang, for many years of gracious volunteering. |
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Speaker, Paul Carlson, Regional Homeless Coordinator with HUD, presented thought-provoking insights on helping the homeless. |
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Guest clap as outgoing board members are recognized. |
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Outgoing Board Members with commemorative plaques: Tom Payne, Lynette McVey, Lindsey Legaspi and Gary Greenwood, with Mike Muhm at podium. |
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Easternwood resident, Janet Sparks, gave an inspirational talk on her experience as a LATCH resident. |
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Mike Muhm accepts the 2005 Opening Doors Volunteer of the Year award from Board Secretary, Virginia Hansen. |
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Liaison, Tom Payne, starts off the 2005 annual appeal drive with a call for pledges and volunteers. |
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