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Robert G. Sanderson Community Center's 30th 
​Anniversary Celebration


Compiled & Written by Jodi Becker Kinner

2022 

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Dr. Robert G. Sanderson and his wife, Mary M. Antonietti, Utah Association of the Deaf Convention, 1960s

The Robert G. Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing celebrated its 30th anniversary on August 27, 2022, with nearly 300 people in attendance since its completion in 1992. People enjoyed the food as well as the Sanderson Family's family skit. In addition, presentations were given by Erin Kelly Watkins, Director of the Sego Lily Center for the Abused Deaf, and Michelle Tanner, Associate Superintendent of Utah Schools for the Deaf, regarding their historical events, services, and growth. 

The event was a success. Big thanks to Barry Sanderon and Jolene Nicolaisen for organizing the event!


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Erin Kelly Watkins, SLCAD Director

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Erin Kelly Watkins, Director of the Sego Lily Center for the Abused Deaf

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Michelle Tanner, Associate Superintendent of Utah Schools for the Deaf

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DSDHH Award from Sorenson for 30 Years of Service

Three awards were presented to the following:

Valarie G. Kinney – Sorenson Advocate award, which was presented to her by Barry Sanderson, son of Robert G. Sanderson, our center is named after and a Chair for the 30th Anniversary Celebration.

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Valerie G. Kinney

Katharine Evans – Sorenson Advocate award presented to her by Kelly Boehmer, Hard of Hearing Program Supervisor.

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Katharine Evans

Jodi Becker Kinner – Special Recognition Plaque for her dedication in preserving our Utah Deaf History, presented to her by Joene Nicolaisen, one of the Chairs for the 30th Anniversary Celebration. This award is displayed in the museum area of the Sanderson Community Center.

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Gathering and Socializing at the Event

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Registration

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Sarah Brenna, Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Director & Marilyn Call, former DSDHH Director

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Beth Ann Stewart Campbell, former director of the Utah Community Center for the Deaf and Jodi Becker Kinner

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Pamela Mower, DSDHH GEO Manager hugging her former boss, Marilyn Call

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Dr. Robert G. Sanderson's son, Barry Sanderson, Chair of the 30th Anniversary Event, delivers the news 

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Gloria Hall & Joene Nicolaisen, former DSDHH Case Manger

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Clay Anderson and Paul DeGraw, DSDHH Staff Interpreters

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Centerpiece

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Gathering in the gym

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Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox delivering a speech

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Jennifer Caldwell and Adam Shewell, DSDHH Building/Grounds Supervisor

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Willis Morton (left), former DSDHH General Maintenance

The Sanderson Community Center's 30th Anniversary
Celebration Program Book 

A Video of the Sanderson Community Center's 30th Anniversary Celebration 


Reference

Mower, Pamela. (October 2022). Community Connections with Deaf and Hard of Hearing. 

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