Laugh Your Hat Off raises more than $10,000
Posted: Saturday, April 12, 2008
SIOUX CITY -- The fourth annual Laugh Your Hat Off Dinner and "Fun" Raiser April 1 raised more than $10,000 to benefit the Community Action Agency's Crossroads Shelter for Homeless Women and Children.
SIOUX CITY -- The fourth annual Laugh Your Hat Off Dinner and "Fun" Raiser April 1 raised more than $10,000 to benefit the Community Action Agency's Crossroads Shelter for Homeless Women and Children.
The shelter provides transitional long-term housing and support services for women struggling to become independent.
Resident of the year award was given to Liz Kinney who spoke of her struggles as a single mother and how living at the Crossroads Shelter helped her get on her feet and become a self sufficient individual.
Also recognized was Connie Hansel, owner of Classique Closet which each year donates clothing valued at more than $8,000 to shelter residents. A certificate of appreciation was given to Dr. Tom Molstad representing the Sioux City Jaycees. The Crossroads Shelter was the benefactor of the Jaycees' 2007 Festival of Trees.
Urbie Urbanos, Lisa Urbanos, Robert and Jane Morrisey and Julie Vanderham were recognized for their volunteer work at the ARTSPLASH booth that raised more than $2,000 for the Crossroads Shelter in 2007.
The 2007 "Queen of Everything" June Wishman passed her crown to Juanita Posey. The "Queen of Everything" is given to the Red Hatter who best represents the wildest and craziest Red Hat woman.
Jackie of KPTH Fox 44 was the mistress of merriment and hosted the event. The highlight of the evening was reading the stories submitted for silly awards. Winners of the 2008 awards were:
-- Alice Mollet -"Crimson Camera" for those "Candid Camera" moments.
-- Helen Conway -"Little Red Corvette" for the most hilarious car story.
-- Julie Shay -"Pink Panther" for the best pet hijinx story.
-- Sandy LaFleur - "Purple People Eater" for the craziest diet/fitness program.
-- Julie Emge -"Red Roof Inn" for the craziest motel experience.
-- Ruth Simon - "Red Hot Mama/Grandma" for the best child or grandchild story.
-- Kathy Yoder - "Mauve Medical" for a comical medical story.
-- Ruth Cornell -"Little Red Hen" best bargain hat or outfit-"Cheap, Cheap."
-- Dawn Heaton -"Pink Cadillac" for the funniest story involving a car.
SIOUX CITY -- The fourth annual Laugh Your Hat Off Dinner and "Fun" Raiser April 1 raised more than $10,000 to benefit the Community Action Agency's Crossroads Shelter for Homeless Women and Children.
The shelter provides transitional long-term housing and support services for women struggling to become independent.
Resident of the year award was given to Liz Kinney who spoke of her struggles as a single mother and how living at the Crossroads Shelter helped her get on her feet and become a self sufficient individual.
Also recognized was Connie Hansel, owner of Classique Closet which each year donates clothing valued at more than $8,000 to shelter residents. A certificate of appreciation was given to Dr. Tom Molstad representing the Sioux City Jaycees. The Crossroads Shelter was the benefactor of the Jaycees' 2007 Festival of Trees.
Urbie Urbanos, Lisa Urbanos, Robert and Jane Morrisey and Julie Vanderham were recognized for their volunteer work at the ARTSPLASH booth that raised more than $2,000 for the Crossroads Shelter in 2007.
The 2007 "Queen of Everything" June Wishman passed her crown to Juanita Posey. The "Queen of Everything" is given to the Red Hatter who best represents the wildest and craziest Red Hat woman.
Jackie of KPTH Fox 44 was the mistress of merriment and hosted the event. The highlight of the evening was reading the stories submitted for silly awards. Winners of the 2008 awards were:
-- Alice Mollet -"Crimson Camera" for those "Candid Camera" moments.
-- Helen Conway -"Little Red Corvette" for the most hilarious car story.
-- Julie Shay -"Pink Panther" for the best pet hijinx story.
-- Sandy LaFleur - "Purple People Eater" for the craziest diet/fitness program.
-- Julie Emge -"Red Roof Inn" for the craziest motel experience.
-- Ruth Simon - "Red Hot Mama/Grandma" for the best child or grandchild story.
-- Kathy Yoder - "Mauve Medical" for a comical medical story.
-- Ruth Cornell -"Little Red Hen" best bargain hat or outfit-"Cheap, Cheap."
-- Dawn Heaton -"Pink Cadillac" for the funniest story involving a car.
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