For the last 14 years, Ronna Richards has been the person who answers the phones and greets clients and organization representatives to the United Way offices.
Richards holds the title of administrative assistant for United Way, but she will do anything to help out the other employees at the office, said Sean Byrne, executive director of United Way.
“I help organize the chili cook-off, I keep the books, help organize the campaign for payroll deductions. I work with the volunteers. I work with the agencies when they need help,” Richards said.
“Right now, we are in budget allocation time, and sometimes the agencies call with questions. I try to help them, and if I can’t I give them to Sean.”
Before Richards worked for United Way, she and her mother helped organize golf tournaments, experience that made her the perfect choice to head the agency’s fundraising golf tournament.
Richards and her husband, Glenn, moved to Enid 36 years ago, shortly after graduating from college and getting married.
“Enid is a wonderful community,” Richards said.
In addition to her work at United Way, Richards is involved in church and local activities.
“I’m actively involved in my church, Davis Park Christian Church. I help run the sound booth. We helped with vacation bible school for years,” she said. “I am a member of the ladies golf association at Pheasant Run and try to play with them as much as possible.”
Richards said she also spends as much time as she can with her family.
“I am a mother and grandmother. I like to spend time with my children and grandchildren,” Richards said, adding she has two children and five grandchildren. “We can’t hardly go a week without seeing them.”
Richards and her daughter have teamed to make and decorate cakes. They spend time together planning and making cakes such as dragons, racecars and superheroes.
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Ronna Richards has been an assistant at the United Way offices for 14 years. (Staff Photo by BONNIE VCULEK)
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Ronna Richards has been an assistant at the United Way offices for 14 years. (Staff Photo by BONNIE VCULEK)
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United she stands
Richards puts on a variety of hats in the community
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Community Service 2011
One of the attributes of living in Enid and Northwest Oklahoma is the abundant pride residents have in its people, land and businesses. The 2011 News & Eagle Progress edition highlights these areas and pays tribute to all of those who make our region shine 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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A spirit of past, present, future
Residents of Enid and northwest Oklahoma should be proud of their service, which no doubt will continue to be a hallmark of the region and a picture of pride.
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Century of service
One of the P.E.O.’s primary projects is to sponsor a scholarship for an Enid student going to college with the intention of majoring in music.
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It takes a team
“Everyone ... is dedicated to making things work and won’t give up easy.” — Jim Hartzell, city of Enid
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Snow’s purpose: Just to be there
“Naoma shoveled the snow for our first patient, and she has gone above and beyond for all our patients since then.” — Julie Nelson, volunteer coordinator for Hospice Circle of Love.
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Enid Rotary Club flavors its fundraising
Festival of Flavor, sponsored by Enid Rotary Club, raised money for two projects — one local and one international. The lion’s share of the proceeds from the event will fund technology purchases for Emerson Middle School.
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‘I’m just doing what I’m supposed to do’
“Education is the reason why I am where I am currently. It’s totally changed my status, my life. I think education’s a difference maker. I think in America it’s the great equalizer, quite frankly.” — Paul Mathis
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On the right trail
“My enthusiasm comes from recognizing that Enid needs more outdoor activities that people can do every day. Not to mention it is dangerous to ride a bike or run or walk in Enid.” — Matt Davis
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Serving Enid a Return Engagement for JWL
Enid’s Junior Welfare League began in the fall of 1930 by women who saw a need in the Enid community during the Great Depression.
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Do anything to give kids a chance
“It costs money for kids to play sports these days. Kids don’t have money to do that. We decided if kids wanted to play, they would play." — Sonny Lawrence
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