Bedtime Stories

Bedtime books were part of my daily bedtime routine as a child.  Now as a teenager, before I turn off the light, I read.

Words on a page, especially when coming alive to create a story can be truly enchanting.  Fairytales or modern day realism, bedtime stories transcend generations.  Everyone should have the opportunity to remember a favorite bedtime story.  I know my favorite stories include The Very Hungry Catepillar by Eric Carle and The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. 

Some other favorites of many include:

Tuck In Your Neighbor will be asking for new donated books in March of 2013.  

Being tucked in with bedtime stories is an important way to connect to those that we love and to the huge world around us. 
Please comment below about your favorites.  I will use this to help make our wish list in March!

Faces: Martha and Charlie

The second in this series introduces..... 

Two important faces behind Tuck In Your Neighbor

 Charlie Peters and   Martha King

Martha King comes to Glenwood from Tuscaloosa where she served as Director of Player Development for the women’s basketball team at Alabama. She received her MA in Human Environmental Science from the University of Alabama and a bachelor of science in Marketing and Speech Communication from Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas. Martha enjoys staying active outdoors, cooking great food, and spending time with her beloved dog, Bear Bryant. Over the past three weeks, Martha has thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the Glenwood Family and is looking forward to a long career here. She would love for you to stop by Quarterback Center to introduce yourself and say hello! 

Just for Fun:

Cat or Dog?   Dog! I love my dog, Bear. Any time I’m not at work you can most likely find me hanging out with my dog!

If you could have a superpower what would it be?   I would fly. I love traveling and this would help me see the world and stay within a budget!

Favorite bedtime book or story?   Goodnight Moon  

Charlie Peters comes to Glenwood from another local nonprofit agency, Positive Maturity, where he worked as Technical Assistance Coordinator. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Birmingham-Southern College. Charlie’s hobbies include reading, creative writing, and running. He lives in Southside with two cats, Gatsby and Albus. In his first few weeks at Glenwood, he’s enjoyed getting to know the outstanding, passionate staff and is excited about growing with the agency. 

Just for Fun:

Cat or Dog? Both! Or a cat raised by dogs. 

If you could have a superpower what would it be?  Telekinesis
Favorite bedtime book or story?  Goodnight Moon

Martha and Charlie are important to Tuck In Your Neighbor.  They are both open, generous and a partner in all aspects of this project.  Helping with the logo design work, planning the Volunteer Introduction Event, establishing an all encompassing time line are just examples of their support.  
Their encouragement to me has been a gift.
Thank you Charlie Peters and Martha King!

Faces: Sherri Van Pelt

The first in this series introduces..... 

Sherri Van Pelt

Vice President of Development and Communications at Glenwood & 
my Girl Scout Gold Award Advisor

Sherri Van Pelt is a three time graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham holding degrees in psychology, occupational therapy and public administration. She joined Glenwood’s leadership team in 2011.  As the vice president for development and communications, she leads an extraordinary team of highly skilled professionals and is responsible for supporting Glenwood’s mission through community relations, communications, volunteer programs and philanthropic funding. She has been professionally involved in the health care community for more than 30 years as an occupational therapist and as an executive leader in the nonprofit community.  Highly involved in the community, Sherri is an avid supporter of the arts, cancer research and community programming for individuals with disabilities.  In her free time she can be found in her studio working as a glass artist and enjoying time with her family and friends.

The bio above is from www.glenwood.org, but I know her from church.
Sherri Van Pelt is a creative, energetic person that meets everyone with a smile and compassion.  I see her and her husband, Pete, enjoying their two grandchildren, Molly and Benjamin, at church on Sunday.  She is very involved in the community and is an advocate for many.   As you can see when I was searching for my Gold Award project for Girl Scouts I immediately thought of her.  Mrs. Van Pelt is a friend to me.  Thank you Mrs. Van Pelt for your out-stretched arms.

Just for Fun:
Cat or Dog?   No cat or dog at the current time!

If you could have a superpower what would it be? If I had a superpower it would be to slow down time so that I could fit more into a day! I often feel like the clock moves like the ones in cartoons where the hands just fly around!

Favorite bedtime book or story?I love to read Pinkalicious books with Molly and truck books with Benjamin! My personal bedtime reading is usually about glass art!

                                                                                                                                             

Faces Behind Tuck In Your Neighbor

Over the next few blog posts, I will be introducing the "Faces Behind Tuck In Your Neighbor." These faces represent only a portion of this incredible team  that have already come together to make this project a reality and to continue the mission of Tuck  In Your Neighbor.