Robert G. Sanderson Community Center's 30th
Anniversary Celebration
Compiled & Written by Jodi Becker Kinner
2022
2022
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!
The event was a success. Big thanks to Barry Sanderon and Jolene Nicolaisen for organizing the event!
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.
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.
Katharine Evans – Sorenson Advocate award presented to her by Kelly Boehmer, Hard of Hearing Program Supervisor.
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.
Gathering and Socializing at the Event
A Video of the Sanderson Community Center's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Reference
Mower, Pamela. (October 2022). Community Connections with Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Mower, Pamela. (October 2022). Community Connections with Deaf and Hard of Hearing.