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The Friends of EOCF are pleased to announce the 2017 Early Learning Champions Award recipients who were chosen because of their outstanding investment of time, talent, and treasure in programs that support birth-to-five education.

  • Alan Ham Leadership Award: Debbie Jennerjohn – Ultimate Truck Service – former EOCF Parent Policy Council and Board Member
  • Community Early Learning Champion: Dr. Jane Lanigan – WSU Vancouver-Human Development
  • Community Early Learning Champion: Sarah Theberge – Clark College-Early Childhood Ed.
  • Community Early Learning Staff Person: Diane Loghry – Camas School District
  • Community Early Learning Staff Person: Nancy Trevena – Educational Opportunities for Children & Families (EOCF)
  • Community Early Learning Volunteer: Jan Flock – Evergreen School Dist. Occupational Therapist
  • Community Early Learning Volunteer: Nonie Laurine – Y’s Care Children’s Program-YWCA Clark
  • Community Partner: Youth Services Staff – Ft. Vancouver Reg. Library Dist.
  • Community Partner: Messiah Lutheran Church – Joy Studer
  • Community Outstanding New Professional: Talia Shide – Children’s Home Society
  • EOCF Business Partner: Karen Kunkler – Colonial Life Benefits Counselor

The Selection Committee had quite a challenge choosing only seven awardees, because all of the nominees are true champions! Note that there are two award recipients in four of the seven categories!  Please join us in congratulating these “Champions” and make plans now to honor them and celebrate early learning at the sixth annual:

Early Learning Champions Awards Luncheon, Wednesday, May 10, 2017, 12-1:30 p.m.

Buffet opens at 11:30

Club Green Meadows at 7703 NE 72nd Avenue, Vancouver

Reservations are still $20 or $160 for a table of 8 and are available on EOCF’s website at:

click here or info@eocfwa.org or 360.567.2701

Enjoy succinct presentations and general seating—except reserved tables for “Champions” and sponsors.

Thank you, 2017 Champions, for your passionate contributions to our early learning efforts. Thank you, everyone, for your participation and ongoing support.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Aetna, Pacific Continental Bank, Winston and Jan Asai, D & E Auto Care, EOCF Board Members, Friends of EOCF, LeeAnna Murray, Merna Folkerts, Pacific Office Automation, USI and Ultimate Truck Service.

See you on May 10th for our community celebration!