2008-09 SAA Volunteer of the Year - Tom Matasek
Tom is being recognized for his significant volunteer work through organizations affiliated with Slinger schools.
Tom has been President of the PBO (People Behind the Owls) for the past 5 years.
Tom is in charge of the concession stands for the high school.
He volunteers at most high school football, basketball, soccer, wrestling and volleyball games.
These activities generate proceeds of approximately $20,000 which is used to support school activities.
On a normal school week, Tom spends about 10 hours of this time on this volunteer work.
Tom was also instrumental (pun intended) in organizing SAMBA (Slinger Area Music Boosters Association) and was the first Vice President.
SAMBA does fundraising and other activities to supoport the Slinger bands.
Tom also took the lead in merging the PTO (Parents Teachers Organization) into the PBO.
Tom's leadership has been a key factor in the success of these organizations.
The Slinger Advancement Association is proud to honor Tom as this year's Volunteer of the Year.
Previous Volunteer of the Year Winners
| Year |
Name |
| 2007-08 |
Bob Wolf |
| 2006-07 |
David Gutbrod |
| 2005-06 |
Ken Reiser |
| 2004 |
Dennis Wolf |
| 2003 |
Gerry Lofy |
| 2002 |
Ken Reiser |
| 2001 |
Robert Schaefer |
| 2000 |
Iris Hulbert |
| 1999 |
Shelli Fiorenza |
| 1998 |
Martha Stollberg |
| 1997 |
Patty Peters |
| 1996 |
Patricia Puestow |
| 1995 |
Tim Lehn |
| 1994 |
Larry Gundrum |
| 1993 |
Dale Zarling |