2022 Celebrating Women-Honoring Seven Outstanding Women

Posted: amberjo

Who runs the world? Outstanding women do and we spent Saturday evening honoring seven outstanding women during the Annual 2022 Celebrating Women fundraising event hosted by Friends of a Woman’s Place (FAWP). A Women’s Place is the only domestic violence shelter/safe house in all of Weld, County.

While the name can be deceiving anyone that is experiencing domestic violence can be helped here. The safe house serves as a critical lifeline for those who need it in our community. Last year, A Women’s Place provided safe shelter for 356 individuals (men, women, and children), and provided 167 presentations to the public about domestic violence and the growing problem of teen dating violence. Friends of A Women’s Place is a volunteer organization that supports the mission of A Woman’s place by fundraising and community education. The FAWP board worked for months to produce this year’s event.

The seven women that were honored this year were: Delia Haefeli, Glenda Haines, Sue Hubert, Patricia Sorbo, Lisa Taylor, Amy Valencia-Ortiz and Lifetime Achievement Award winner Barbara Maxfield. Each of these women was chosen because of their involvement with their community and have altered the lives around them for the better.

The night began with attendees checking in at the registration table and greeting/mingling in the lobby while waiting for the program to begin. Upon entering the newly built Aims Community College Welcome center auditorium attendees were met with musical entertainment by The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Quintet (Frank Cook, Noah Lambert, Devon Park, Madison Sinan and Adam Snider).

Vocalist Scott VanBeber opened the program with The National Anthem, followed by a welcome and opening remarks by Friends of a Woman’s Place co-presidents Brandi Nieto and Amy Boyd. Founding FAWP member and former president Jean Schober Morrell introduced each honoree, and the audience enjoyed a short video about the outstanding women and how their efforts have altered the community. The last honoree was the Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Barbara Maxfield. The program wrapped up with a State of the Agency address by A Woman’s Place Executive Director Diane Heldt and a special recognition of all former honorees.

After the pictures and thank yous were completed attendees were shown out to the lobby for hors d’ oeuvres, beverages and entertainment from Singer/Songwriter Gii Astorga.

If you or anyone you know is in a domestic violence situation and needs help please contact A Woman’s Place at (970) 356-4226

: Poster of the Seven Outstanding Women being honored.

: Attendees checking in at registration.

: Board member Colleen Callahan with Steve and Colleen Carrico

: Herrick and Diane Garnsey

: The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Quintet entertaining attendees.

: Tommi Bator says hello.

: Board member Christie Malnati talks with Kenny Evans, Doran Azari and Kathy Azari.

: The Greeley Philharmonic play a medley from The Sound of Music

: Vocalist Scott VanBeber preforming the National Anthem.

: Co-Presidents of Friends of a Woman’s Place Amy Boyd and Brandi Nieto welcoming the audience.

: Founding member Jean Schober Morrell introducing the honorees.

: Outstanding women honorees Sue Hubert, Glenda Haines and Delia Haefeli.

: Former FAWP President Jean Schober Morrell introducing the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Quintet.

: The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Quintet Tuba player, entertaining the audience with a medley from The Sound of Music

: Jean Schober Morrell introducing the lifetime achievement

: Lifetime Achievement honoree Barbara Maxfield being escorted to the stage by FAWP co-president Amy Boyd.

: A woman’s Place Executive Director Diane Heldt giving a State of the Agency update.

: FAWP co-president Brandi Nieto giving thanks to all involved with tonight’s event.

: Carolyn Rainbolt and Brenda Schuch

: All former Outstanding Women Honorees

: Jessica Zumbrun talks withTerry and Renee Jaccaud

: Rep. Mary Young (l) and guest.

: Guests were treated to hors d’oeuvres. from Corleone’s Catering.

: Erin Brady with Julie and Brad Hill

: Christina Koder and Julie Constance

: Josh and Rebecca Fullenwider taking time before the program begins to snap a picture.

: Barbara and Joe Wasung.

: Tonight’s event was a family affair for these attendees.

: Mary and Ray Sorensen

: 3 generations talk with Christie Malnati. From left , Megan Salazar, Megan’s mom Diana Fahrenholtz, Malnati and Maya Salazar.

: Taking a break from mingling to pose for the camera.

: Guests were treated to hors d’oeuvres. from Corleone’s Catering.

: Taking a break from mingling to pose for the camera.

: Outstanding woman Honoree Lisa Taylor and her husband.

: Outstanding Woman Honoree Amy Valencia-Ortiz and her family

: Dean Haines (brother to Glenda), Sue Vencill, Pam DelCampo and honoree Glenda Haines

: Board members Brandi Nieto, Stephanie Williams and Colleen Callahan

: Former honorees Phyllis Eaton and Jean Schober Morrell

: Wendy Rich Goldschmidt and Margie Martinez.

: Outstanding Woman Honoree Lisa Taylor with her guests.

: Ila Leavy enjoying the reception.

: FAWP Board of Directors Tim and Sally Warde and Terry and Renee Jaccaud

: John Haefeli enjoys the hors d’oeuvres. from Corleone’s Catering.

: Kyle and Elyse Craig

: FAWP Board of Directors members Jean Schober Morrell and Renee Jaccaud

: Board of Directors member Christie Malnati congratulating honoree Delia Haefeli.

: Susan Herald and Ila Leavy dance to the music

: Rebecca Fullenwider enjoying a cover of Proud Mary

: Entertainers Gii Astorga and Scott Vanbeber duetting for the crowd

22 Oct

Susan Ford Bales Highlights SSF's 40th Anniversary Gala

Posted: Lisa Perry

In 1976, the United States was celebrating its bicentennial year with patriotic pride (and some disco fever), led by President Gerald Ford and the nation’s First Family. At the same time in Denver, Stout Street Foundation, a comprehensive addiction-treatment center, was opening its doors to serve the recovery community. For Stout Street Foundation’s 40th anniversary gala, there was no better choice for a keynote speaker than Susan Ford Bales.

There were lots of hugs at the VIP reception.

On Saturday, Oct. 22, nearly 400 supporters, all dressed to the nines, headed to Infinity Park Event Center for an uplifting evening displaying the reality, courage and successes of recovery from addiction. The evening began with a VIP reception with Susan Ford Bales, and as people continued to arrive, hugs and warm greetings multiplied all over the building. Guests had the opportunity to bid on an array of niceties at a silent auction table that remained busy from open till close.

An uplifting dinner program emceed by Joe Bevilacqua featured a short video covering 40 years of history and personal success stories at Stout Street Foundation, followed by one program graduate who spoke to the crowd summing up his own experience. Board chair Joe Girardi addressed the crowd and President/CEO Christopher Conway read two letters of hope and gratitude from a program resident’s 9-year-old daughter—one to her dad, the second to the venue.

Margaret McConnellogue (left) and Sara James

Susan Ford Bales had the crowd riveted as she spoke with emotion about her beloved mother Betty Ford’s battles with both breast cancer as well as addiction, along with its impact on the family. She detailed Ford’s journey of addiction recovery, beginning with the family’s initial intervention. Bales told the crowd her mom (who passed on in 2011 from natural causes) would expect nothing less than a completely candid account of the experience, and she was happy to comply, especially if it would help even one person. Bales has gone on to numerous philanthropic and community-service endeavors, including work as ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and serving on the board of directors for Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.

Teri Smith, vice president of development, vividly showed the audience an exercise in the infectious, positive power of recovery that had everyone on their feet. A group of lucky guests won prizes in on-stage drawings, and the evening ended with guests kicking up their heels to dance music and catching up with friends.

(l to r): Dave Spieth, Father Tom Dowd and Derek Espinosa

Stout Street Foundation was incorporated in 1976 by Bradley R. Lucero Jr., Lillian Potter and Jim Doyle. Lucero was in a halfway house in Denver when his good friend, Father Tom Dowd, recommended he visit a long-term drug and alcohol therapeutic community in California called Delancy Street. Impressed by what the program offered, Lucero set out to open his own version of a therapeutic community. From the start, Stout Street adopted the motto of “People Helping People Help Themselves.” Over the years SSF has grown and expanded from a small house in Denver on Stout Street with just a handful of residents to a newly refurbished hotel in Commerce City accommodating more than 125 residents in a self-contained community. Stout Street Foundation’s mission is to provide a supportive therapeutic community for addicts and alcoholics to help them help themselves so they may return to society as recovering, productive and responsible citizens. For more information on Stout Street’s array of programs and services, please visit www.stoutstreet.org, or call 303-321-2533.

: Cathy and Mark Plush

: Matthew Jarvis and Therese Pilonetti

: Patti and Rick Teter

: Mary and Rory McLaughlin

: Christopher and Jessica Konecny

: At the VIP reception

: Scotty Ammon and Terri Bromgard

: “Table 25” at the step-and-repeat

: Dione and Dale Alrim

: Former Denver Bronco Larry and Dorothy Evans

: Tri Cuzz Productions’ Nancy Alterman (left) and Cheryl Hiltzik, with Susan Ford Bales (center)

: Susan Ford Bales (center), with children’s counselors from the Betty Ford Center in Aurora: Kathleen Rhodes (left) and Lindsey Chadwick

: Event planner Briar Schreiber (left), with Susan Ford Bales

: Susan Ford Bales (left), with VP of Development Teri Smith

: Susan Ford Bales, with SSF President Christopher Conway

: Tables are set for 400 at the Infinity Park Event Center.

: Niki Iacovoni, with dad Richard

: (l to r): Wesley Hooks, Nicholette Fabrizio, Jessica and Christopher Konecny, and Walter Baker

: Teri Smith, with Padre Tom Dowd

: Barton and Cathy Harris

: Sarah Hampton and board member Keenan Van De Boogaard

: Art Turnbill (left), with Teri Smith and Brad Lucero III

: There were lots of hugs at the VIP reception.

: Maria Lah (Jleft), with mom-in-law and board member Joanne Lah

: Denver Broncos alumni (l to r): Larry Evans, Haven Moses, Frank Robinson and Marvin Montgomery

: Dottie Bakke and Rene Bullock, Commerce City council member and mayor pro tem

: (l to r): Kevin Hatch, and Richard and Heather King

: Marlyce Bowdish and Larry Wall

: Representatives from Treatment Centers XL at the VIP reception

: A common sight all night among Stout Street’s staff, residents, volunteers, graduates and supporters

: jAt the VIP reception, Christopher Conway stops by a table to say hello.

: (l to r): Dave Spieth, Father Tom Dowd and Derek Espinosa

: Checking out a poster about SSF’s capital improvements project: Tyson Holzheimer and Blaire Bates

: Eileen Rutter (left) and Mary Woodard

: (l to r) Scott Kindel, Deidre Tygart and Brent Reiter

: Bob and Joyce Graf

: Kendall and Rhonda Corrick

: Maria Carabajal, with Commerce City council member Steve Douglas

: Diamond Standard reps

: The silent auction remained busy all evening long.

: (l to r): Sara James, Karen Hubble and Sarah Hepworth

: A delicious dinner was provided by Serendipity Catering.

: Adjusting the glasses to better read a high bid at the silent auction.

: Abbe Pensak (left) and Nancy Koontz

: Table 18, plus one

: Eileen Sherman and friends

: Christopher Conway (left), with Nalle Cervantes and Ivan Anaya

: Everyone was camera-ready at SSF’s 40th anniversary gala.

: Kristin Holmquist (left) and Susan Bolton

: The bids were fairly nonstop on this awesome guitar at the silent auction.

: Cindy Chadwick (left) and Marlyce Bowdish

: Chris Medina (left), with Danelle Amos and Brad Lucero III

: An iced-tea toast by SSF’s president Christopher Conway, COO Brad Lucero III and board president Joe Girardi and

: Johnna Crispe (left) and Pam Bales

: Margaret McConnellogue (left) and Sara James

: SSF staff and volunteers

: Board chair Joe Girardi

: There were 400 guests at Infinity Park Event Center.

: This group told their individual success stories in SSF’s moving 40th-anniversary video.

: A program graduate talks to the audience.

: Susan Ford Bales was candid about her experiences with mom and former First Lady Betty Ford, who battled both breast cancer and addiction.

: Stout Street’s president Christopher Conway presented Susan Ford Bales with roses after her moving talk.

: SSF’s Vice President of Development Teri Smith

: Celebrating Stout Street Foundation’s 40th anniversary

: Jordan McVicker and emcee Joe Bevilacqua

: Emcee Joe Bevilacqua announces a raffle-prize winner.

24 Jun

Stout Street Foundation Golf Celebrates 10 Years

Posted: Lisa Perry

The year 2016 is full of big doin’s for Stout Street Foundation. The organization celebrates its 40th anniversary of helping people help themselves, and this year also marks the 10th annual SSF Benefit Golf Tournament. Stout Street is all about positive change and the golf fundraiser has organically followed that mission. The event has been so popular, selling out year after year, that this time around an afternoon flight was added…to the delight of those who might have been wait-listed. Booyah!

Practicing for their upcoming Red Rocks appearance…

On Friday, June 24, a crew of 144 morning golfers teed off at Green Valley Ranch Golf Course under sunny skies with just enough cloud cover to make it a comfy day. After a round of 18 peppered with long-drive contests and the chance to win a vehicle from Suss Buick-GMC with a hole-in-one, golfers stopped by the pavilion for a hearty lunch and short program.

Yup, he’s looking for a wayward golf ball.

There, they were joined by non-golfing family and supporters, who took time to greet friends old and new, as well as make strategic bids at the silent auction. Emcee-auctioneer Joe Bevilacqua led a brief live auction and drawings for prizes, and President/CEO Christopher Conway welcomed the crowd. Also addressing the group: Teri Smith, vice president of development, and lunch sponsor Scott Kindel, of The Foundry.

Afternoon golfers headed for the course with the possibility of some stormy weather, but completed their round without a hitch.

The mission of Stout Street Foundation is to provide the necessary services and support in a totally structured therapeutic community environment to assist addicts and alcoholics to help themselves in rehabilitation, recovery, and transition in returning to society as productive and responsible citizens.

SSF operates as a not-for-profit, self-sufficient organization without primary economic dependence on municipal, state or federal funding. Within the structured environment, Stout Street Foundation will provide for food, lodging, and specific programs and treatment for residents.

The smiles say it all at Stout Street Foundation events.

For 40 years Stout Street Foundation has been a service leader in and around the Denver community. From humble beginnings at a house on Stout Street in Denver to completely refurbishing a 168-room hotel in Commerce City, the organization has grown in leaps and bounds, and continues to be the largest therapeutic community in Colorado. Stout Street has helped thousands of individuals over the years and continues to treat over 400 individuals a year. In October, 2006, SSF opened the doors to a 28-day drug and alcohol intensive residential program called Serenity. With the addition of Serenity, Stout Street Foundation is now able to offer services to an even larger demographic and continues “Helping People Help Themselves” in Metro Denver.

This year’s fall gala promises to be an extra-special occasion with a noted inspirational speaker. For event and ticket information, please call SSF at 303-321-2533. To learn more about the organization, please visit: www.StoutStreet.org.

: Teri Smith, VP of development (left), with board member Yolanda Gotier

: Dave Spieth and Jaimie Allen

: (l to r) Scott Heaps, Dan Vanderwhol and Darrell Roybal

: Team Nationwide

: Catching up on the cart path

: (l to r): Tall Tom, Jon, Seth and Bronco great Billy Thompson

: (l to r): Keith Bradley, Ross Armentor and Duke Rumely

: (l to r): Tony LaChance, Brad Clingman, Rich Trujillo and Charlie S.

: (l to r): Guy Pacheco, and Joe, Jason and Nicholas Petrucelli

: Hugs are a way of life at Stout Street Foundation events.

: Practicing for their upcoming Red Rocks appearance…

: (l to r): Bob Doran, Jeff Hinkle, Tommy Nigro and Maggie Mistovich

: Yup, he’s looking for a wayward golf ball.

: (l to r): Casey Knight, Austin Horvat, Raymond Younger and John Knight (the one wearing golf shoes)

: Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars: Team Taylor

: (l to r): John Johnson, James Jenkins, Mike Johnson and Dino Johnson

: (l to r): Rob Way, Bronco great Larry Brunson and Shane Richardson…comin’ at ya.

: (l to r): Bronco great Larry Evans, Tom Hale, Jeremiah DeGraff and Lu Chen

: Bronco icons Mike Harden (far left) and Haven Moses (far right), with COO Bradley Lucero III and Chris Medina

: (l to r): Ron Vincent, Chris Hallstom, Lynnette Woodberry and Larry Vincent

: Bill Reznik, Jerry “Birdie” Montoya, Robert Cochran and Tommy Salazar

: Robert Cochran

: (l to r): Philip Alterman, Darrell Anderson, Nancy Alterman and Jeff Zinn

: (l to r): Mike Conlin, Noel Dillman, Christopher Konecny and Chris Sheridan

: Adam Helie and Matthew C with this year’s hole-in-one prize

: Ken Muckel demonstrates great follow-through.

: Darcy Narans, Stout Street CFO, starts his backswing.

: “Errant golf balls”? Never, in this tournament. (l to r): Ryan Martin, Adam Helie, Kevin Garcia and Jason Loveland

: (l to r): Ken Muckel, and Annette, Darcy and Justin Narans

: This mule deer is on the lookout for “errant golf balls.”

: Putting in an early bid

: Jenna (standing), with (l to r): Bradley, Ethan, Caden and Kendall

: Chrystin Marks and Tim Robison

: Tony Palone (left) and Jon Trout

: Golfers played their best to snag one of these.

: Friends and “mom”

: Gerry and Cindy Murt (left), with Robert Lamorie

: Valerie Day and Jeff Connors

: Briar Schreiber and Sally Hallingstad

: Michelle Mapleback and Robyn Lollar

: Ooh, just gotta grab those cute, chubby baby cheeks!

: Brad Lucero, COO, with baby Vaughn–who is wa-aay over the whole paparazzi thing.

: Family of Timothy Connors

: Teri Smith, Development VP, is surrounded by Denver Broncos talent and history, with (l to r): Larry Brunson, Billy Thompson, Mike Harden and Larry Evans

: Development VP Teri Smith is one lucky girl, with Bronco greats (l to r): Billy Thompson, Larry Brunson, Bucky Dilts and Mike Harden

: (l to r): Tim Robison, Margaret Margaret McConnellogue and Chrystin Marks

: Husband-wife team Niki Worthan and Christopher Conway

: Monique Dyers (left), with President/CEO Christopher Conway and Niki Worthan

: Michelle Mapleback (left) and Robyn Lollar grab some lemonade.

: Perusing the silent auction

: Don’t mess with Chef Jesus (who grilled up some great dogs and burgers).

: The Petrucelli family

: The buffet included everyone’s apres-golf favorites.

: A photo opp with Bronco alums.

: “I was THIS close to sinking that putt.”

: Jumping for joy

: The LD Sweet 16 Group

: The smiles say it all at Stout Street Foundation events.

: Keenan Vandeboog, with Sharon Sieh (center) and board member Dr. Dawn Sieh

: Emcee-auctioneer Joe Bevilacqua

: Christopher Conway and Niki Worthan scored Rockies tickets in the live auction.

: Concert tickets? Let the bidding war begin.

: Niki Worthan re-eally wants those live-auction concert tickets.

: High bidder for the coveted concert tickets

: Scott Kindel of lunch sponsor The Foundry

: Dale Algrim (left) and Jim Trott pick up the trophies for their second-place morning finish. Also on the team: Cannon Shippy and Sheldon Shippy

: Raffle-ticket-selector Jenna (left) and Teri Smith

: Another raffle winner collects his prize.

: President/CEO Christopher Conway, CAC III

: Teri Smith, VP of Development

: This year’s first-place morning team: Kevin Lollar, TIm Lollar, Mike Vonasse and Ethan Malzahn

: Afternoon golfers are ready to roll.

: Thumb’s up from the afternoon golfers

: Denise Amen and Terry Sanchez

30 Oct

Tyrone Braxton Inspires at Stout Street Foundation's Fall Luncheon

Posted: Lisa Perry

With “Inspire” as its event theme, expectations for Stout Street Foundation’s fall luncheon speakers had to be elevated. But wow, did everyone on stage deliver! Between keynote speaker Tyrone Braxton and Sara, the SSF client whose story was chronicled on a riveting video, guests were hanging onto every word…and most certainly left the event motivated to better their own life.

Erica Porter (left) and former Colorado First Lady Frances Owens

On Friday, Oct. 30, around 250 guests made their way to The Denver Athletic Club for a delicious, served lunch, along with enticing silent and live auctions, and a slew of positive messages to take with them. As always, the event stayed true to its 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. timeline, while still giving guests time to chat and catch up, keep up with silent auction bids and enjoy their food. Spotted in the crowd were former Bronco great Mike Harden, plus two former Colorado First Ladies: Frances Owens and Jeannie Ritter.

Joe Bevilacqua, emcee and auctioneer extraordinaire

Joe Bevilacqua, Clear Channel Entertainment’s FM program director, emceed the afternoon’s program and also served as auctioneer for coveted big-ticket items. Nicholas Petrucelli, VP of programs, welcomed the crowd and talked about the impact of Stout Street’s services. Braxton took the stage next and was able to talk about his success as a Denver Bronco and his recovery from addiction—he is completing certification as a clinical social worker while working with clients at the Mental Health Center of Denver. Braxton showed his support to the services and programs of SSF, bypassing a Bronco Alumni event in favor of speaking at this luncheon.

Sara’s story was detailed in a video presentation, made even more special when she appeared on stage for a few words. President and CEO Christopher Conway continued with the “Inspire” theme, and urged guests to take their experience and be an advocate for addiction recovery—even if only for the rest of the day. Teri Smith took time to thank sponsors, staff and supporters for their efforts before lucky winners won or out-bid others for terrific prizes.

TriCuzz Productions’ three cousins (l to r): Nancy Alterman, Cheryl Hiltzik and Mitzi Townshend were honored on stage.

Stout Street Foundation’s mission is to provide the necessary services and support in a totally structured, therapeutic community environment to assist addicts and alcoholics to help themselves in rehabilitation, recovery and transition in returning to society as productive and responsible citizens.

SSF operates as a not-for-profit, self-sufficient organization without primary economic dependence on municipal, state or federal funding. Within its structured environment, the organization provides food, lodging, and specific programs and treatment for its residents. For more information on long-term residential treatment, 28-day residential treatment and out-patient assistance, please visit: www.stoutstreet.org, or call 303-321-2533.

: jason G (left) and Walter B

: Guests sit down for a lunch program at The Denver Athletic Club

: (l to r): Nikolas Darrah, Audrey Davis and Chelsey Valeria

: (l to r): Nikolas Darrah and Chelsey Valeria

: Vanessa Montano (left) and Laura Popovics

: Tables are readied for 250 guests.

: (l to r): Mario Mattorano, Jesse Wheeler, Wesly Hooks and Tonya Carrera

: The IDEA family

: Janella Morganflash and Mark Fourniel

: (l to r): Michael Hornbuckle, Thomas Hernandez, and Nicholas and Becky Petrocelli

: Board secretary Victor Ulman (left) and Joseph Ellis

: Joseph Ellis greets a friend.

: The Wiefield Group

: (l to r): Keenan van de Boogaard, Walter Baker and board secretary Victor Ulman

: Shirley Drury and Buddy Lowe

: (l to r): Thomas Hernandez, Jay Voigt and Austin Eubanks

: Smiling faces at the registration table

: Jordan McVicker, with Kendall and Caden

: CoBiz reps

: TriCuzz tablemates

: TriCuzz Productions’ three cousins (l to r): Nancy Alterman, Cheryl Hiltzik and Mitzi Townshend were honored on stage.

: (l to r): Nancy Alterman, Susan McIntire and Rene Bullock, Commerce City Mayor Pro Tem

: Former Denver Bronco and current case manager at the Mental Health Center of Denver, with SSF Vice President of Development Teri Smith

: Scott Ammon strikes a dainty pose, Tonya Carrera loves it, and so does the anonymous, happy photo-bomber (center)

: Scott Ammon and Tonya Carrera

: Annette Naran (left) and Jacqueline Sundstrom

: Hannah and Adam Sickler

: Erica Porter (left) and former Colorado First Lady Frances Owens

: (l to r): Brad Sjoshorn, board member Jay Voight and Darrell Anderson

: Putting in bids at the silent auction

: Kathy Byrne (left) and Valerie Day

: Chatting before lunch

: Friends and former Denver Bronco greats Mike Harden (left) and Tyrone Braxton

: Artist Darrell Anderson with his portrait of former Colorado Rockies skipper Don Baylor

: Sarah Hepworth (left) and Margaret McConnellogue

: Daughter-father Jennifer and Fred Guggenheim

: Chris Kesterson and Sandra Bianchi-Martinez

: Event planners Margaret McConnellogue and Timothy Robison

: (l to r): Margaret McConnellogue, Timothy Robison and Sarah Hepworth

: Susan McIntire (left) and former Colorado First Lady Jeannie Ritter

: (l to r): Kristie Gamboa, Angelita Reyes and Louise Baughn

: (l to r): Sara Smith, Denise Weimer and Jessica George

: COO Brad Lucero III, with Ethan

: Christopher Conway photographs Tyrone Braxton and Mike Harden with happy Bronco fans.

: Niki Worthan and Christopher Conway

: Tyrone Braxton’s story inspired the guests at this year’s SSF luncheon.

: Tyrone Braxton talks about his journey from celebrated Denver Bronco to overcoming drug use and his current experiences as case manager at The Mental Health Center of Denver.

: Tyrone Braxton was keynote speaker

: Nicholas Petrucelli, CAC III, SSF vice president of programs

: Intently watching SSF’s “Inspire” video

: Sara bravely shared her own inspiring story and how SSF has positively impacted her life.

: President and CEO Christopher Conway talks about Stout Street Foundation’s success stories, as well as dollars and cents.

: President and CEO Christopher Conway, CAC III

: TriCuzz is honored on stage.

: Joe Bevilacqua, emcee and auctioneer extraordinaire

: Teri Smith watches spirited bidding on Broncos-Patriots tickets.

: Emcee Joe Bevilacqua, FM program director at Clear Channel Entertainment

: Teri Smith, SSF vice president of development, points out those who made contributions to the event.

: Mitzi Townshend (left) and Nancy Alterman, of TriCuzz Productions

08 Aug

Stout Street Foundation Serves Up an Ace with Tennis Social

Posted: Lisa Perry

By design, the Stout Street Foundation Tennis Social doesn’t include a traditional tennis tournament, but truly is a chance to socialize on and off the court. Attendees pair up, volley and serve with friends new and old, grab some food and just hang out. But hey, let’s be honest—there might have been a little friendly competition happening, maybe some light-hearted trash talk with a smile…and that was just during basic tennis drills and warm-ups.

Tennis drills kept everyone on their toes.

On Saturday, Aug. 8, a spirited group of SSF supporters and tennis buffs took over Meadow Creek Tennis & Fitness Club with gusto, thanks to the generosity of owners Adam Kahn and Debra Kahn Freeman. The second annual event began with casual tennis matches and drills led by teaching pros Doug Rees and John Goodrich. Tennis was followed up by a reception with a silent auction and snacks provided by Smiling Moose Deli. Teri Smith, director of development, spoke briefly and sincerely to guests about the Stout Street mission to treat addictions, including details about the process and client success stories. After that, attendees were free to stay in the club room or venture back out onto the tennis courts for impromptu matches.

Meadow Creek co-owners Debra Kahn Freeman and Adam Kahn, with Billy Bob

: Anne Kohlenberg (left) and Kristin Holmquist

: (l to r): Adrienne Oliver, Jason Bolton and Vilura Haas

: Kathleen and Jamie Harvey

: Sandy Dusdal (left) and Amanda Clark

: Getting an early look at the silent auction

: Timothy Robison and Heather Bradley

: Megan Fischbach and John Goodrich

: Family portrait (l to r): John Margaret and Sheble McConnellogue

: Reza Esfahani shows his serving style.

: Ready for the return

: Clearly enjoying her time on the court

: Billy Bob gives a doggie kiss to Meadow Creek co-owner Adam Kahn

: Meadow Creek co-owners Debra Kahn Freeman and Adam Kahn, with Billy Bob

: (l to r): Morris Murray, Michelle Mapleback and Jamie Harvey

: (l to r): Vilura Haas, Betty Murray and Sheble McConnellogue

: Morris Murray

: Jamie Harvey

: Ben Soper

: Susan Bolton awaits the serve.

: Meet me at the net, says Adrienne Oliver

: High five!

: Resa Esfahani

: Adrienne readies for the ball.

: (l to r): Ben Soper, Adrienne Oliver, Susan Bolton and Resa Esfahani

: Taking photos at the break

: SSF’s development director Teri Smith (left), with Robyn Lollar

: Meadow Creek pro Doug Reese in teaching mode…

: …and Doug Reese in real life.

: John Goodrich prepares to launch a ball to tennis-drill participants.

: Meadow Creek’s John Goodrich

: (l to r): Doug Reese, Robyn Lollar and John Goodrich

: Anne and Makela Kohlenberg

: (l to r): Jordan, Adrienne Oliver, Susan Bolton and Michelle Mapleback

: Ben Soper and Jordan

: Tennis drills kept everyone on their toes.

: Laughing about a return

: Going for the return

: Finishing off the return

: Keeping an eye on the ball

: Stout Street staff test their tennis skills.

: Billy Bob, a one-eyed rescue dog and Meadow Creek mascot, charmed the crowd.

: First in line for a taste

: (l to r): Craig Tierny, Morris Murray and Frank Schaub

: Stout Street staffers

22 May

Rain, Sun and Fun at Stout Street Foundation Golf Tournament

Posted: Lisa Perry

It’s 5:30 a.m. on tournament day when Stout Street Foundation organizers arrive at the golf course. Rainy and dark and cold…oh, my! Would golfers show? You betcha. The sellout crowd at this year’s 9th annual Stout Street Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament stayed true to the tradition of this event, ready for anything—and all in for fun and friendly competition. Everyone was rewarded when the sun finally showed during lunch, causing guests to toss their jackets and throw on sunglasses as they grabbed some chow.

Some of the first-place team members and their fans (l to r): Ed, Shirley Schaub, Kevyn, and Robyn and Tim Lollar

On Friday, May, 22, around 175 SSF friends and supporters kicked off the Memorial Day weekend at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club. After golf, they headed for the covered pavilion to meet up for grilled burgers and chicken, bid on the array of enticements at the silent auction, and win raffle prizes and golf awards. SSF’s president and CEO Christopher Conway talked about specific plans for the organization’s $50,000 fundraising goal, including facility improvements and continuing education for staff. Longtime supporter and radio guru Joe Bevilacqua auctioned off three sets of concert tickets, and golfers were rewarded for their tournament play with great prizes.

Chief Operating Officer Brad Lucero III, with Ethan

SSF operates as a not-for-profit, self-sufficient organization without primary economic dependence on municipal, state, or federal funding. Within the structured environment, the organization provides food, lodging, and specific programs and treatment for its residents. For more information on long-term residential treatment, 28-day residential treatment and out-patient assistance, please visit: www.stoutstreet.org, or call 303-321-2533.