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
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- Poster of the Seven Outstanding Women being honored.
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- Attendees checking in at registration.
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- Board member Colleen Callahan with Steve and Colleen Carrico
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- Herrick and Diane Garnsey
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- The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Quintet entertaining attendees.
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- Tommi Bator says hello.
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- Board member Christie Malnati talks with Kenny Evans, Doran Azari and Kathy Azari.
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- The Greeley Philharmonic play a medley from The Sound of Music
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- Vocalist Scott VanBeber preforming the National Anthem.
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- Co-Presidents of Friends of a Woman’s Place Amy Boyd and Brandi Nieto welcoming the audience.
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- Founding member Jean Schober Morrell introducing the honorees.
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- Outstanding women honorees Sue Hubert, Glenda Haines and Delia Haefeli.
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- Former FAWP President Jean Schober Morrell introducing the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Quintet.
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- The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Quintet Tuba player, entertaining the audience with a medley from The Sound of Music
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- Jean Schober Morrell introducing the lifetime achievement
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- Lifetime Achievement honoree Barbara Maxfield being escorted to the stage by FAWP co-president Amy Boyd.
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- A woman’s Place Executive Director Diane Heldt giving a State of the Agency update.
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- FAWP co-president Brandi Nieto giving thanks to all involved with tonight’s event.
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- Carolyn Rainbolt and Brenda Schuch
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- All former Outstanding Women Honorees
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- Jessica Zumbrun talks withTerry and Renee Jaccaud
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- Rep. Mary Young (l) and guest.
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- Guests were treated to hors d’oeuvres. from Corleone’s Catering.
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- Erin Brady with Julie and Brad Hill
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- Christina Koder and Julie Constance
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- Josh and Rebecca Fullenwider taking time before the program begins to snap a picture.
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- Barbara and Joe Wasung.
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- Tonight’s event was a family affair for these attendees.
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- Mary and Ray Sorensen
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- 3 generations talk with Christie Malnati. From left , Megan Salazar, Megan’s mom Diana Fahrenholtz, Malnati and Maya Salazar.
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- Taking a break from mingling to pose for the camera.
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- Guests were treated to hors d’oeuvres. from Corleone’s Catering.
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- Taking a break from mingling to pose for the camera.
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- Outstanding woman Honoree Lisa Taylor and her husband.
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- Outstanding Woman Honoree Amy Valencia-Ortiz and her family
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- Dean Haines (brother to Glenda), Sue Vencill, Pam DelCampo and honoree Glenda Haines
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- Board members Brandi Nieto, Stephanie Williams and Colleen Callahan
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- Former honorees Phyllis Eaton and Jean Schober Morrell
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- Wendy Rich Goldschmidt and Margie Martinez.
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- Outstanding Woman Honoree Lisa Taylor with her guests.
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- Ila Leavy enjoying the reception.
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- FAWP Board of Directors Tim and Sally Warde and Terry and Renee Jaccaud
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- John Haefeli enjoys the hors d’oeuvres. from Corleone’s Catering.
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- Kyle and Elyse Craig
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- FAWP Board of Directors members Jean Schober Morrell and Renee Jaccaud
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- Board of Directors member Christie Malnati congratulating honoree Delia Haefeli.
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- Susan Herald and Ila Leavy dance to the music
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- Rebecca Fullenwider enjoying a cover of Proud Mary
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- Entertainers Gii Astorga and Scott Vanbeber duetting for the crowd
