46 FRONTDOORS MEDIA | OCTOBER 2019 Frontdoors is proud to recognize those who volunteer their time, treasure and talents to support local organizations in a leadership role. CHEERS TO THE CHAIRS { Society of Chairs } To Nominate Your Event Chair, Co-Chairs, Honorary Chair or Board Chair, Contact publisher@frontdoorsmedia.com . Thank you to our October 2019 Cheers to the Chairs Runners-Up: Why do you support Kids in Focus? COLLEEN: I’m lucky to be one of the photographers that mentors the Kids in Focus kids. I get to experience what this program does, see it lift the kids and watch the change come over them. Karen Shell, the founder, found the perfect tool to change a perspective of that child’s world into something of beauty, even if it initially doesn’t look that great. Why do you feel so strongly about this organization? BOBBY: I was blown out of the water when I heard the story of a young man who was headed down the wrong track — and it was a bad track. After going through the KIF program, he had a transformation and completely turned his life around. He went from being a kid who was in trouble all the time and flunking out of school to a kid who was a leader among his peers and valedictorian of his class. Now that is an IMPACT! Describe this year’s event. BOBBY: Noche para los Niños (Night for the Children) is not your typical fundraiser. Instead, the evening will be a fun, interactive cocktail party with a Día de los Muertos theme. Guests will walk through the indoor and outdoor spaces of the Arizona Heritage Center and be entertained by performers, including mentalist Brett Barry, contortionists, stilt walkers, jugglers, aerialists and more. They’ll get to sample delicious food from local restaurants, sip cocktails, listen to live music performed by Nate Nathan and the MacDaddy-O’s and, if they’re feeling brave, have their fortunes told by tarot card readers. Guests can also participate in a silent auction filled with fun experiences and powerful photographs taken by the children. Proudest accomplishment: COLLEEN: I have four kids, all adults now who are in careers they love. I’m so blessed they wake up doing something they love to do every day. Wish they were all in Arizona, but one in Chicago and one in Fort Collins, Colorado, make for wonderful places to go and visit. Favorite Movie: BOBBY: I have a few, but if I can only pick one it would be “Auntie Mame” with Rosalind Russell. Fun fa ct about you: COLLEEN: I’m involved with quite a few charities and really do love each one. I seem like a crazy person during some “seasons,” posting the things I am involved in, but it fills my heart and I can’t imagine picking just one. I truly get more than I give. Colleen Katz and Bobby Barnes Co-chairs of Noche para los Niños benefiting Kids in Focus kidsinfocus.org Brought to you by Custom Logo Gifts to Brand Your Cause and Define Your Event charitycharms.com Kay Oliver & Char Augenstein Full Circle 2019 co-chairs benefiting The Be Kind People Project Michelle Taylor Special Events Committee chair benefiting A New Leaf Vicki Vaughn & Susie Muzzy An Evening of Trends co-chairs benefiting Trends Charitable Fund