December 2009:: Brotherton Community Champion

Congratulations
to Bob Hathaway for being the
Brotherton Community Champion
for December 2009.

"Since North Helpline/Lake City Food Bank’s inception in 2001, Bob Hathaway has been one of our biggest supporters. He gives of his time, his resources, and most importantly, his heart.
As soon as word went out that a new food bank was coming to his community, Bob began making inquiries to see what it was he could do to help. He began by helping set up the configuration for the food bank distribution lines. He used his expertise from years in the restaurant industry to make the process as humane and efficient as possible in a relatively small space. “It’s hard enough to go through a tough financial time,” he explains. “I wanted to create an environment that respected the dignity of the clients who used it.”
When the food bank was finally ready to open our doors, Bob volunteered to order all of the food that would be needed to be able to distribute well rounded, nutritional meals to all of the families that came to the food bank. He not only set up the food for ease in distribution every Friday and Saturday, but he made sure he was here to continually stock the selections as the food was distributed.
Bob was also one of the original Board of Directors members and only resigned several years ago as he started to pursue a college degree. Today, he continues to come in every Saturday without fail to stock the tables and direct the volunteers on distribution day. Throughout the years, as we have gone from serving 150 to 650 families each week, Bob has been here to help configure new line ups to make sure people not only have choices but that they are served in an efficient and comfortable manner.
Bob works at the Wedgwood Alehouse and has raised thousands of dollars for North Helpline through their annual golf tournament. He also convinced the restaurant to host a “dine-out” event to benefit North Helpline/Lake City Foodbank. He has made it his mission to let all of the Alehouse’s customers know about the work that is done at the food bank and the ways in which they might help.
The food bank relies on over 200 volunteers each week to keep operations running smoothly. Bob has taken every opportunity to recruit family, friends and even complete strangers to volunteer their time at North Helpline. And we have received thousands of dollars in donations because Bob makes sure those he comes in contact with know of our service to the community. He has a food barrel at the restaurant which his customers continue to fill every month to help replenish our food needs.
Despite working full time and attending college, he has given over 5000 hours of his time to eliminating hunger in his community. Bob is an invaluable volunteer and friend to the North Helpline and his commitment to people in need is truly unparalleled." -AbeSunder

"Great job Bob! You were always there when someone needed help. On behalf of our community, we thank you for all your time and effort. You deserve to win this scholarship. Go Bob!" -Socheata

Congratulations Bob Hathaway!!

Sounds like an amazing way to earn an award! You give your whole heart, and sound very deserving!

November 2009:: Brotherton Community Champion

Congratulations

to Dakoda Fenter for being the

Brotherton Community Champion

for November 2009.

Even though Dakoda Fenter is only 17 years old he has dedicated endless hours to volunteer work in the nearby communities where he lives.

"At age 13, despite being a year too young to enter the program, Dakoda B. Fenter applied for and was accepted into the Explorer’s Post at Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office."

"Volunteer events included security at local fairs and festivals such as Seafair, the Evergreen State Fair, Kla-Ha-Ya Days and the Sultan Shindig, as well as security at events such as the Methamphetamine Summit at Everett Event Center, security at Paine Field for the roll out of the 787 airliner, and finger printing young children at the local YMCA’s for identification, among many other events."

"Being an S.C.S.O. Explorer was filled with opportunities to learn through real life experiences. Dakoda was able to go on ride along’s with Officer’s of the various different Police Agencies in the area, which he did on a regular basis. Most ride along’s were 12 hours in duration and involved many different types of police incidents ranging from domestic violence to motor vehicle accidents to shootings. This was real life training not something learned from a book and it was something Dakoda had a real passion for. Dakoda also had the opportunity to attend and graduate from a 6 day Police Academy in Yakima, WA. This Academy was structured military style, in the middle of December (cold below 0), it was hard and intense but he survived and came out a stronger man with a different perspective on life."
"Dakoda learned life skills beyond his years in the S.C.S.O. Explorer’s Program. He participated in the Sheriff’s Office Explorer’s Program for 4 years before moving on to the Fire Department Explorer’s Program in March 2009.
Just after Dakoda turned 17 in February 2009 he decided to take on a new challenge. Although he loved his part in the Sheriff’s Office he wanted to try something different and decided that this was to become a Fire Explorer with the Snohomish Fire Department. Over the last year Dakoda has participated in the Fire Departments Explorer’s Program in Snohomish, WA. The Fire Program is much like the Sheriff’s Office Explorer’s Program. Dakoda was required to attend weekly meetings to learn about fire, first aid and other life saving skills. He also volunteered his time to help the Fire Department prepare for events in their city such as parades, the local fair and car shows. Dakoda was allowed to go on ride along’s again only this time on a Fire Truck or in a Medic Unit. Through this experience Dakoda became really interested in the Paramedic aspect of the Fire Program which opened many doors for him to explore in the area of emergency medicine and this became his new found passion."

"What a great opportunity and experience it has been for Dakoda to be a part of something that is so important, that helps so many people in the community. This experience shaped him as a person and has helped lead him down the path towards success. It is awesome that there are programs like these available for our youth to participate in locally, in our own communities. "

"Dakoda recently resigned from the Fire Program in order to focus on his future goals. His rigorous work and school schedules demand his full attention in order to achieve his success in becoming an RN (Registered Nurse Degree). Dakoda will graduate from Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish in June 2010. In January 2010, 6 months prior to graduating high school, Dakoda will be taking college classes at Everett Community College through the Running Start Program offered at his school. Dakoda’s early entry into college will satisfy 25 required college credits, which are all prerequisites to the Nursing Program that he will start in the fall of 2011. Dakoda’s desire is to obtain his BSN (Bachelor Degree of Science in Nursing). Dakoda is looking forward to the day that he can put all of his education, skills and training into real life experiences where he can help care for and save the lives of people in his community."

"It is his calling."

"Dakoda Fenter is a devoted individual, who has dedicated all of his teenage years to being a productive citizen in his community and serving as a great role model for children everywhere to look up to. Dakoda has touched many people’s lives through his community service and great things are yet to come for him." -AngieMarie

Congratulations Dakoda Fenter!!

You are a young individual that has been looked up to as an role model! Keep you the good work!