Summer 2005 Newsletter

Our Founders ­ Pat Petznick and Beverly Stewart

Even as young teens, Pat and Beverly wanted to help women, who like their grandmother, suddenly became the whole support of their families. Over the years, the Arizona natives became ardent community activists on behalf of women. In 1992, Pat Petznick and Beverly Stewart were in a position to personally and professionally reach out to women in need. The initial offering was a day of pampering at Rolf’s Salon, then co-owned by Pat, Beverly and Rolf Lohse. The women theorized that a new hair style and personalized make-up were immediate ways to boost one’s confidence and increase self-esteem. Each month 20 women from shelters and social service agencies were invited to “A Fresh Start Day of Beauty at Rolf’s.” This core Fresh Start service remains in place today through Rolf’s Salon as well as through the Self-Esteem Room at the Foundation’s Women’s Resource Center.

Board of Directors Chairs

1995  Sandy Cowen Miller ( 2 terms)

1997  Barbara Ralston (3 terms)

2000  Marlene Klotz Collins (2 terms)

2002  Michelle Kerrick (1 term)

2003  Barbara Hoffnagle (2 terms)

2005  Mary Upchurch (2 terms)

2007 Becky Jackson (1 term)

2008 Kim McWaters