Making History Awards
On September 29 we held the Making History Awards, at the Spinnaker. We honored several people who have made a difference in Sausalito and beyond.
MIKE STONE
Mollies Stones Markets
Mike Stone’s philosophy of life is, “There is no greater need during one’s lifetime than to support our community.” He continues to practice that philosophy every day through his kindness and selfless generosity that has benefitted countless people in our community.
In 1986, he opened the original Mollie Stone’s market in Sausalito. Mollie Stone’s motto “Making a difference in people’s lives through food” is a way of life for Mike through his personal and corporate philanthropy. Mike led the Capital Campaign for the new MarinHealth Hospital and served 33 years on the Sausalito Art Festival Foundation, which awarded $1 million to Sausalito non-profits.
GILBERT L. PURCELL & ROXANNE SHERIDAN PURCELL
The Pines
Gil Purcell and Roxanne Sheridan Purcell restored the 1888 “ The Pines” as an important part of Sausalito’s historical legacy and opened its doors to local and regional non-profit organizations to host elegant fundraising events. Roxanne and Gil’s largesse goes well beyond simply providing a free venue for non-profit charities. For years, they have hosted Radio Sausalito, the online community radio station. Recently awarded special recognition by the California Heritage Council for its restoration and preservation, The Pines is now one of the town’s oldest and most distinctive Restored Victorian homes. Gil and Roxanne purchased the house in 2003 and began a painstaking 8-year restoration following a succession of owners who had demolished or dismantled much of the interior detailing of the house
TRICIA SMITH & BETSY STROMAN
Sausalito Village & CARSS
In 2014, Betsy Stroman founded Sausalito Village to provide the support that Sausalitans need to age successfully in their own homes. Tricia Smith, a therapist and social worker, moved to Sausalito in 2012 and joined the Board of Sausalito Village. She built on Betsy’s successes by founding the CARSS program that has provided thousands of free rides for Sausalito seniors for errands, medical appointments, and events. Tricia also persuaded the Sausalito City Council to sponsor an age-friendly task force in partnership with the City, Rotary, Lions Club, and faith organizations in order to expand senior services. Today, Tricia Smith has been leading Sausalito Village for over a decade, providing essential services to more than 270 Sausalito seniors annually with a diverse array of programs and activities that keep our seniors mentally enriched, socially engaged and active.
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