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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

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.   The winner will receive a $100 donation to a school group or organization of his or her choice.


Geri L. Morgan Award Recipients:
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

Nominations are open through April 15, 2019

2020's recipient will be honored at the May 14th Governing Board meeting and will designate a school group or organization to receive a $100.00 donation from UPC.
During the nomination period, you can print a Nomination Form and submit your completed nomination to UPC through your school's interoffice mail.
2020 Nomination Form

2019 Recipient:
Congratulations to Courtney Fligeltaub and Paulette Fraenkel, the 2019 recipients of the Geri L. Morgan Volunteer Award. These women give their time selflessly to Arrowhead Elementary.  
Courtney was described by one of the nominators as the salt of the earth, someone with endless ideas and compassion.  She is dependable and a stable partner that handles requests and challenges with ease and finesse.    
Paulette was described as a master at networking, weaving a web of people together, never to further her own gain.  
Both of these women have been instrumental in providing holiday food boxes and gifts, book drives, coordinated teacher appreciation events, pizza parties, securing yearbooks for all 6thgraders.  You name it these women have made a huge impact in the lives of the students and teachers at Arrowhead Elementary
We cannot think of a more deserving recipients--Congratulations Courtney and Paulette!
 Courtney and Paulette’s names have been added to the Geri Morgan Volunteer Award Legacy Plaque displayed at PVUSD's district offices.  And they have chosen their $100 Donation to go to Congregation Kehilla Social Action.
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Courtney Fligeltaub & Paulette Fraenkel, Arrowhead Elementary.

Geri L. Morgan Volunteer Award Chair:  Jen Mozilo  -  gmaward@pvupc.org

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