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Shout Out Awards at Covenant Presbyterian Church
I learned several things at the Shout Out Awards on Thursday.
Police Chief Art Acevedo, Niyanta Spelman
First, there’s an organization called Austin Voices For Education and Youth, which advocates strengthening schools and expanding opportunities for Austin’s youth.
Eric Metcalf, Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr
Second, it’s helmed by a bold executive director, Amy Averett, who apparently can convince anyone of anything.
Jen Lentsch, Arturo Castellanos
Third, Austin civic leaders hold the group in high esteem. Police Chief Art Acevedo, Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr and incoming AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen — as well as various candidates for area offices — made sure they showed up at the awards. Carstarphen even flew back from St. Paul just for the dinner at the Covenant Presbyterian Church on Northland Drive.
Jill Williams, Jerry Bock
And that’s the other thing I learned — the church just completed its $16 million fellowship and education building in time for the awards. The four-story complex includes facilities for adults, kids, Sunday school, even a gym. The church leadership sees it as a resource for the surrounding community as well as for members at Central Presbyterian. Expect to see more events there.
Meria Carstarphen, Amy Averett
On a final note last note, another dogged leader, Karrie League of Alamo Drafthouse fame, convinced me to attend, despite five competing social events that evening.
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