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Geri L. Morgan Volunteer Award

Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself.  It's what you do for others.
                                             -- Danny Thomas

United Parent Council's Geri L. Morgan Volunteer Award honors volunteers who display dedication and service to community as exemplified by late UPC member Geri Morgan. In her memory, UPC annually recognizes a consummate volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution of service. Often it is that passionate, devoted, yet humble volunteer who is doing amazing things that benefit the entire school community. This annual award truly recognizes the crème de la crème among volunteers.  Nominations for 2022 have closed. When nominations open in spring of 2023, you will complete the form below to nominate a volunteer for this award.

Nominations have closed for 2022

2022's recipient will be honored at the May 5th Governing Board meeting and will designate a school group or organization to receive a $100.00 donation from UPC.

Las During the nomination period, you can print a Nomination Form and submit your completed nomination to UPC (submission information can be found on the form). You will need to get the principal/site administrator signature on the form.

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You also may complete an online form below*
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*If you are completing an online form, be sure to speak with your principal / site administrator prior to filling it out.
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In Memory of Geri L. Morgan
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Geri Morgan was the consummate volunteer; one only needed to ask the staff at Sunset Canyon Elementary school in the early 2000’s.  A former elementary teacher with both a Master’s degree and a MBA, she was instrumental in developing a science program at Sunset Canyon.  In addition, she established and executed a science fair for the students.  This event was so noteworthy that today the science lab bears her name. 

Geri was also an active UPC member; she published its newsletter and followed legislation—long before UPC played a participatory role with the state legislature.  Most importantly, Geri was an advocate of public education.   A native Texan, she couldn’t quite understand Arizona’s seeming lack of interest in investing in its children. 
 
On August 4, 2005, the UPC delegation filled a long pew at Geri’s Memorial service.  They listened to Sunset Canyon’s principal deliver her eulogy.  They witnessed her son and her family’s struggle.  After that, UPC decided Geri Morgan epitomized the essence of UPC—volunteer, above self.


[Geri Morgan was killed in a one-car, rollover accident on the family’s return from a Flagstaff weekend in 2005.    An anonymous donor established the upfront money for the original award.]
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In her memory, UPC established the Geri L. Morgan Volunteer Award to honor a volunteer for his or her outstanding service contributions to a school community.   Each year the winner receives a $100 donation to a school group or organization of his or her choice.

2021 Recipient:
Congratulations to Allison Feinberg, the 2021 recipient of the Geri L. Morgan Volunteer Award. 

Allison Feinberg has been involved at our schools for 12 years.  She has held numerous positions during that time and dedicated hours of time to our students and community.  Alison’s ability to make people feel valued and part of the community is the greatest gift she has shared. Through her commitment and dedication to public education she has supported  staff members, and enhanced the educational experience of students in her community. While Allison has been involved at many of our schools, her nomination is from the Sonoran Sky Elementary community.

We cannot think of a more deserving recipient--Congratulations Allison!
Allison’s name has been added to the Geri Morgan Volunteer Award Legacy Plaque displayed at PVUSD's district offices.  She has directed the $100 Donation to go to.
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Geri L. Morgan Award Recipients:
2021  Allison Feinberg
​2019  Courtney Fligeltaub & Paulette Fraenkel
2018  Gretchen Larson

2017  Ann Thompson
2016  Twyla Otte
2015  Aundi Parillo
2014  Christy Miller
2013  Colleen Amarillas
2012  Ed Tankersley
2011  Teri Harnisch
2011  Nancy Pool
2010  Bette and Julian Henriques
2010  Juana and John Fredrick
2009  Julie Tyree
2008  Laurie Smith
2007  Juana Fredrick
2006  Joan Morgan

Geri L. Morgan Volunteer Award Chair:  Lori Berman  -  gmaward@pvupc.org

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