Board Changes

We were very pleased and disappointed at the same time when our Board Chairman was elected the position of Circuit Judge on May 20th. Judge, Gerald “Kent” Crow has been a District Judge serving Eastern Carroll County. We are very happy for Kent and want to thank him for his ten years of service on our Board, but since there could be an appearance of conflict with Kent hearing Child Abuse cases which we have helped investigate Kent tendered his resignation. A loss for us, but a true blessing for the children and families we serve. Kent has demonstrated a passion for the children and a sense of fairness which will benefit everyone who comes before him.

We know a great part of our success and growth over these past ten years has been due to Kent’s leadership and dedication to our mission. We will never be able to thank him enough for his service.

At our Board meeting of June 30th. the Board voted to elect to the Board, Ms. Shelley Summers. Shelley has been a member of our Advisory Board since 1994 and a strong supporter. With over 17 years as a police detective sgt. and service as a juvenile probation officer she will be a great asset to the Board and our Foundation's leadership. Shelley is married to Billy Summers who is a Paramedic/Firefighter with the Eureka Springs Fire-Rescue Department. They have three children and live in Eureka Springs. Shelley is currently working for ADT Security Systems and completing her Masters Degree in Leadership and Ethics at John Brown University.

At that same meeting the Board members elected Ms. Anita Engert to serve as Chairperson and Michelle Steiner to serve as Secretary Treasurer.

We are looking forward to many more years of serving women, children and families and are sincerely thankful there are those who will take the time from their busy schedules to add to the leadership of our Foundation.