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NANCY HENRY-PRESIDENT
Hi, my name is Nancy Henry and I am serving as the President
of Cloud
Nine. I am originally from Louisville, Kentucky and am now
an Associate
Professor in the Department of English at Binghamton University. I learned
about Cloud Nine and the extraordinary role it plays in the lives of
children and horses in 2005 and immediately wanted to become part of Pat’s
team of volunteers. The role of the board is to help Cloud Nine continue
its mission of teaching children and horses to work together for the
benefit of both. I want particularly to find new ways of raising funds to
pursue the ultimate goal of expanding the facilities and the program so
that even more people and animals in our community may benefit from the
wonderful cooperative experience of therapeutic riding.
JEAN LEVENSON- VICE-PRESIDENT
KELLY YOUNG- SECRETARY
Originally from Watkins Glen N.Y. I am a
kindergarten teacher for the Vestal Schools. I have always loved animals and have worked as a volunteer at several shelters. Because of my work at shelters I have adopted 2 beagles and a beagle, basset cross. I have learned "clicker training" and enjoy the time I spend with my dogs teaching them new things. I have always loved horse but have never been able to get up close because of allergies, however at Cloud Nine I can be a volunteer and enjoy the beauty of the horses, as well as, help children.
TRACY LIGOURI- COMMUNITY RELATIONS
I have always sought to combine my love of publicity
work with my interests in my two favorite things: kids and
horses!
I was delighted to learn of equine therapy and then to find Cloud Nine so
close by, and look forward to making "Cloud Nine Therapeutic Riding
Center" a household name!
SHARON RITCH- BOARD MEMBER
MINDY BELL- BOARD MEMBER
Hi, my name is Mindy Bell. I’m one of the directors on
the board. I’m relatively new to the Binghamton area, but not to therapeutic
riding. Prior to living here, I lived out west for about 1½ years where I first
volunteered at a therapeutic riding center. Volunteering at Cloud Nine provides
me with such joy. I love taking care of the horses, and helping the students as
well. I have a B.A. in Math/Education and I currently work as an Assistant
Project Manager for a local commercial mechanical contractor.
CAROL MOTSKO-BOARD MEMBER
Hi, My name is Carol Motsko. I am a Registered Nurse employed by a local
hospital in the neonatal intensive care unit. I heard of Cloud Nine about a year
and a half ago from a friend who volunteers here. I love horses, rode a lot when
I was a kid, but had been away from them for quite some time. I was excited to
be able to be around the horses and the kids that benefit from Pat's expertise
in horsemanship and therapeutic riding. I am very happy to be able to help Cloud
Nine by sitting on the Board of Directors and by helping out at the riding
center. To see the improvements made by the various riders over the past year is
quite amazing. I have always worked to help families and infants and now can
combine that love with the love of horses. Thank you Cloud Nine!
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