Three Cheers to Ray!
As 2021 draws to a close, we would like to take a moment to appropriately appreciate and honor our dear friend, leader, and supporter, Raymond Schneider. Since 2009, Ray served as the president of the Trellis for Tomorrow Board of Directors, effectively stewarding the organization through 13 years of wonderful, and challenging, twists, turns, and transitions.
Even though 2021 was Ray’s final year on the board, we will forever be grateful for his longtime dedication to the mission of Trellis. From visiting the youth in the gardens, to leading the planning of several large fundraising events, to lending his photography skills to take headshots, Ray has been an integral part of our organization in an incredibly wide variety of ways throughout his tenure.
Ray described his favorite part of serving on the Trellis board saying, “I love the people at Trellis. Their passion for the mission serves as a benchmark for the rest of us as we think about how to make a difference in this crazy world we live in. And of course, the fact that Trellis is making such a significant impact on the lives of so many is the primary reason why we’re all in it together!”.
Trellis Executive Director, Jennifer Anderson, expressed some of the many things she appreciated most about her partnership with Ray. “What was best for the organization and those we serve was always top of mind for Ray. He brought his all to each meeting, interaction, or event — you never got the sense that he wasn’t fully present. It’s quite an impressive thing to maintain that kind of enthusiasm for so many years.”
Ray, we will miss your wisdom, kindness, creativity, and steadfastness, but we look forward to continuing to have you in our lives and in our corner. Thank you for 13 impactful years. Three cheers to you, Ray!