Volunteer Spotlight
Scott Kessler - Volunteer of the Quarter, Summer 2010
Outdoor Outreach's Summer Volunteer of the
Quarter, Scott Kessler, joined the OO team after he was asked to
contribute his unique skills toward a new fundraising idea.
Scott agreed and with the help of board member Nick Rhea,
created the 2009 Puzzle Pursuit.
Scott's love for puzzles combined with his phenomenal
craftsmanship and remarkable knowledge came together to produce
two exciting and successful Outdoor Outreach fundraisers- The
Puzzle Pursuit: The Dresden Codex and The Fugitive. Even with
Scott's full time employment with Qualcomm, he contributed
endless hours while producing and preparing for these
exceptional race events. With all of the time and energy he put
into these races, Outdoor Outreach was able to raise $13,000!
The Outdoor Outreach community had a blast solving his puzzles,
and we would like to thank him for all of the work he has done
for us. It was truly amazing!
-Katie Gangi, Volunteer Coordinator
Scott on Outdoor Outreach-
 I
was introduced to Outdoor Outreach two years ago through
a friend. He had wanted to put together a new sort of
fundraising event and had thought of my unique...errrr...puzzle
talents. I jumped at the chance and Puzzle Pursuit was
born. I was thrilled to have the chance to do something I love
(creating devious puzzles) for such a great cause. Honestly it
was the first time I had done any sort of charitable work and I
have to say that knowing I was helping OO reach out to help
at-risk youth was really a great feeling and helped spur me
along on those many long nights of putting the events
together. It’s also been great to hear from the folks inside OO
about some of the great success stories they’ve had with the
kids and I’m thrilled I could be a tiny part of helping out.
I look forward to a continued interaction with Outdoor Outreach
and I’d like to throw out a HUGE round of applause to all of the
amazing people I’ve met there who make it all happen for the
kids.
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