As chairperson, Sandy Metts Snowden has helped establish an advisory board for STAR made up of parents, professionals, and community leaders.

STAR, Shining the Light on Autism Second Annual Garden Party

Many thanks to Sandy Metts Snowden for hosting the The Second Annual STAR, Shining the Light on Autism Garden Party, on June 4, 2006 at her home.

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The garden party was a great success. We also thank President Ramsey and Dr. Larry Cook for their participation and support.

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This year's garden party also included a live auction. Thank you to everyone that made a donation. We appreciate your continued support for STAR.

STAR Advisory Board Members include:

Angela Aebersold

Donna Brinkman, Vice Chair

Barb Cutter

Charla Dewitt

Cheryl Dunn

Jeanne Ferguson

Sandra Frazier

Marty Guarnaschelli

Sharon Hall

Former Representative Robert Heleringer

Dr. Frank Kersting

Amy B. Kessler

Maxine Lutz

Jackie Marquette

David Metts

Sandy Metts Snowden, Chair

Dr. Thomas Pinkstaff

Rabbi Gaylia Rooks, Vice Chair

Jan Rowland

Mollie Smith

Diane Stuckert

David Summitt

Bonnie Thornton

Melanie Tyner Wilson

Suzanne Vitale

Brenda Woods

Honorary board members include:

Marie Abrams

Madeline Abramson

Representative Scott Brinkman

Phyllis George Brown

Robert H. Clarkson

Reba Doutrick

George Fischer

Steve Gault

Darrell Griffith

Paul Hornung

Senator David Karem

Leonard Lyles

Tom Musselman

Steve Schultz

Senator Tim Shaughnessy

Donna Tinsley Denny

Nancy Dalrymple serves as a consultant to the board.

Three committees have been formed. Donna Brinkman and Rabbi Rooks are chairs of the Community Outreach and Strategic Planning Committee. Sandy Metts Snowden chairs the Finance/Philanthrophy Committee, and Brenda Woods chairs the Marketing Committee.

Look for STAR's Public Service Announcements

As parents and caregivers know, meeting the needs of individuals with autism can be very difficult. One way to address needs is to increase awareness. Public service announcements (PSAs) that explain the impact of autism, the increased occurrence rate, and what needs to be done to assist children and families are now showing on Insight digital channels. The Oak Ridge Boys, Bobby Vee, NASCAR drivers, and football greats, Paul Hornung and Leonard Lyles, generously donated their time and talents to help increase autism awareness in the commonwealth. STAR Chairperson, Sandy Metts Snowden, and Marketing Chairperson, Brenda Woods, as well as other advisory board members worked in collaboration with Insight Cable to bring the PSAs to life. Look for our PSAs on Insight Cable Channels and spread the word!