Emeritus Members of the Board of Advisors

In 2024, when Eleanor Wacker decided to conclude her official service to the Education Fund, we tried to think of a way to thank her for her wonderful contributions.  Mary's best recollection is that she has been one of our links to the CV Chamber of Commerce as well as many other organizations throughout the community for almost 35 years.  Incredible.

 

We could always count on Eleanor for an honest, constructive opinion as well as appraisals of ideas, grant proposals, and plans for community outreach.  This was very helpful because our Education Fund is the only one of its kind that we know of, i.e., it began in partnership with the CV Chamber and expanded to become a donor-advised fund of the Community Foundation of the Verdugos.  Her skills and dedication contributed greatly as we blazed a new trail.  It could be very challenging at times - but as we can see 35 years later, rewarding at all times.

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Eleanor brought many skills to the table and rolled up her sleeves to help with countless fundraising events and even was a good sport to serve as one of the Masters-of-Ceremonies for the 2024 Smart-A-Thon.  She received rave reviews which was very helpful because the Smart-A-Thon is a critical fundraiser for the Fund.  Over the years, she was many crazy theatre-type characters presenting grant checks during skits at Chamber Luncheons, award ceremonies, etc., etc., etc.

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We salute Eleanor for being an example of what can be accomplished when volunteers come together and undertake innovations.  Her contribution to our community and especially to the Education Fund will make a difference for all in the Crescenta-Canada Valley forever.  On behalf of all of us, THANK YOU, ELEANOR.