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