ARC Patrons Club began in 1958 with six women who were invited to meet with Dr. Bill J. Priest and his assistant, Doris E. Raef, to discuss forming a community women's organization to work with the college. The American River Junior College Patrons Club was formed, limiting membership to 60 women leaders in the community. The objectives and goals were built on a strong foundation, and remain the same today. The ARC Patrons Club continues to work for the college interest and the community.
Objectives
- To serve as a liaison group between ARC and the community.
- To add to the enlightenment of its members.
- To contribute to the cultural enrichment of the community.
- To provide counsel and support to the President of American River College.
Some Outstanding Projects
- Annual Patrons Chair and Honorarium for outstanding faculty member
- Patrons Meritorious Service Awards for Classified and Management staff.
- Assistance with Student Association projects and student clubs.
- Gifts and donations to the Boettcher Library.
- Contribution and volunteer assistance to ARC Child Development Center.
- Donations and gifts to the Arts Area.
- Music Department computer-assisted instruction.
- Sponsor of Teachers of Tomorrow.
- Counseling Center computer-assisted articulation system.
- Donations to Emergency Loan Funds.
- Campus beautification programs--landscaping.
- Volunteer assistance to Counseling, Community Service.
- Scholarship assistance.
Honors for Faculty and Classified
The Patrons Chair Award is considered the most prestigious college award for faculty members. Since 1962, the American River College Patrons Club has presented this honor to chosen faculty members based on nominations from members of the college community, including faculty, classified staff, managers & students--as well as from the greater community of Sacramento and beyond. Criteria for nomination include relationship with students, relationship with faculty and staff, and campus/community involvement.
The Patrons Club is a group of community members who support the college, including sponsorship of the Patrons Chair and the Patrons Meritorious Service Award for Classified Staff.
Patrons Chair & Honorarium for Faculty
| 2019 | Linda Zarzana | Chemistry |
| 2017 | Jan DeLapp & Craig Weckman | Early Childhood Education & Diesel Technology |
| 2016 | Gloria Nobles | Business |
| 2015 | Kristina Casper-Denman | Anthropology |
| 2014 | Tony Barcellos | Mathematics |
| 2013 | Ken Kubo | Biology |
| 2012 | Cheryle Christiansen | Nursing |
| 2010 | Charles Hunt | Physics |
| 2009 | Susan Peterson | Nursing |
| 2008 | Manuel Ruedas | Counseling |
| 2007 | Patrice Gibson | Anthropology |
| 2006 | Pam Maddock | Art |
| 2005 | Chris Rubio | English |
| 2004 | Phil Smith | Mathematics |
| 2003 | Joan Brenchley-Jackson | Biology |
| 2002 | Barbara Gillogly | Gerontology |
| 2001 | Nancy Reitz | Chemistry |
| 2000 | Harold Schneider | English |
| 1999 | Debby Senna | Behavioral/Social Science |
| 1998 | Bonnie Miller | Counseling |
| 1997 | Linda Dixon | Biology |
| 1996 | Dolores Delgado Campbell | Behavioral/Social Science |
| 1995 | Jean Snuggs | Physical Education |
| 1994 | Sandy McKaig | Math |
| 1993 | Soheir Stolba | Behavioral/Soc. Science |
| 1991 | Danny White | Science |
| 1990 | Scott Perry | Physics |
| 1989 | Perla Warren | Music |
| 1988 | Ralph Todd | Business |
| 1987 | Esther Nelson | Counseling |
| 1986 | Richard Rasor | Psychology |
| 1985 | Robert Christopherson | Geography |
| 1984 | Richard Lungstrom | Chemistry |
| 1983 | Robert Striplin | History/Political Science |
| 1982 | Louis Quint | Counseling |
| 1981 | Jan Aldrich | Psychology |
| 1980 | Bud Gardner | English |
| 1979 | Mary Lou Neasham | Counseling |
| 1978 | Katherine (Kay) Stewart | Counseling |
| 1977 | Ernest Droege | Electronics |
| 1976 | John Lucena | Physical Education |
| 1975 | Jack Badaracco | Psychology/Sociology |
| 1974 | Marjorie McLain | English |
| 1973 | Charles Borowiak | Psychology |
| 1972 | Bruce Swinehart | Biology |
| 1971 | Al Baeta | Physical Education |
| 1970 | Parks Whitmer | Psychology |
| 1969 | Donald Weiskopf | Recreation |
| 1968 | Dorothy Edwards | Business |
| 1967 | James Wotherspoon | History |
| 1966 | Guilbert DuMont | Philosophy |
| 1965 | Robert Frank | Philosophy |
| 1964 | Douglas Burris | Business |
| 1962 | Louis Heinrich | Biology |
Patrons Meritorious Service Award for Classified Staff
| 2016 | Cheryl Watt | Health & Education |
| 2014 | Keri Jumelet | Physical Education/Kinesiology |
| 2013 | Ana Lukawski | Student Support Services |
| 2012 | Kurt Mattson | Athletics |
| 2011 | Trudy O'Brien | Hospitality Management |
| 2010 | Cathie Browning | Research |
| 2009 | James Brooks | Maintenance |
| 2008 | Jan Twadell-Hoelscher | Biology |
| 2007 | Dianna Sellers | Humanities |
| 2006 | Flo Johnson | Instruction |
| 2005 | Regena Tiner-Miller | PACE |
| 2005 | Dianne Ramos | Community Relations |
| 2004 | No award | --- |
| 2003 | Debby Ondricka | Center for Teaching and Learning |
| 2002 | Diane Cromwell | Child Development Center |
| 2001 | Margaret Cowan | Instruction |
| 2000 | Connie Ferrara | Center for Teaching and Learning |
| 1999 | Charlene Parsons | Learning Resource Center |
| 1998 | Sandra Cleary | English |
| 1997 | Marnell Nicknig | Printing Services |
| 1996 | Sharon Kelley | Computer Information Science |
| 1995 | Gin Fierro | Health Center |
| 1993 | Beverly Habecker | Computer Information Science |
| 1992 | Stephen Peithman | Community Relations |
| 1991 | Sharon Helms | Business Services |
| 1990 | Carolyn Johnson | Admissions |
| 1989 | Lynn Couch | Computer Information Science |
| 1988 | Epifania Fajardo | Chemistry |
| 1987 | Trudy Carney | Centrex |
| 1986 | Claire Haley | Science |
| 1985 | Margaret Heintz | Science |
| 1984 | Bernice Baber | Administration |
| 1983 | Mary Lease | P.E. & Instruction |
| 1982 | Gerry Abeel | Administration |
| 1981 | Peggy Feiten | Technical/Vocational |
| 1980 | Helen Demaree | Instruction |
| 1979 | Darlene McCormick | Public Information |