Katie Zanto Celebration

Join us in celebrating Katie Zanto, the visionary founder of ARC. Katie established ARC in 2004, and over the past 20 years, we have stayed true to the principles she used to create this transformative program. With joy and a hint of sadness, we announce that Katie is embarking on a new chapter with her family in Spain, starting this August. While we will miss her, we want to celebrate the unforgettable mark she has left on ARC and acknowledge our love and respect for her in a few different ways.

Katie's celebration will follow the Voices of Youth Event for Tahoe students, which is 5:30-7:30pm at Sierra College. The celebratory reception for Katie will start at 7:30 PM, featuring additional catering and assigned speakers to share during the program. If you would like to speak, please let us know in advance, since we do not plan to "pass the microphone around."

Special Requests:

• We ask all invitees (whether you can attend in-person or not) to record a short video message for Katie.
• Pre-Written Cards: For those attending in person, please bring a pre-written card for Katie. We will give her these cards instead of a guest book or community card.
• If you would like to contribute to a gift for Katie, please donate to ARC with a memo mentioning Katie Zanto. Contributions are not expected or required.

Katie's Legacy
Katie Zanto founded ARC in 2004, inspired by her decade-long background as an Outward Bound instructor and her experience teaching English. Her Master's thesis research at Stanford and her work with the New York City Outward Bound Center motivated her to create ARC, combining writing with outdoor adventure for students. Since then, ARC has grown and flourished, engaging thousands of youth participants. Katie's dedication has ensured that brave and resilient students have improved their English skills and gained an appreciation for the natural world while exploring the Sierra Nevada. As Katie steps away from the board, we extend our deepest gratitude for her extraordinary contributions and wish her and her family all the best in their adventures in Spain.

Join us in celebrating Katie and her remarkable journey with ARC!

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