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Shout Out Awards at Covenant Presbyterian Church

I learned several things at the Shout Out Awards on Thursday.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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