Beth Patterson to Retire After 41 Years of Matching Older Adults with Meaningful Volunteer Opportunities
A come-and-go retirement party is scheduled to honor long-time RSVP of Central Oklahoma Executive Director Beth Patterson. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 14 at 351 N. Air Depot Blvd., Suite O, Midwest City. Patterson will retire at the end of December.
This year, RSVP of Central Oklahoma celebrated 50 years in the community matching older adults with meaningful and rewarding volunteer opportunities. Patterson has led the organization for 41 of its 50 years.
During her four decades, Patterson has linked the skills and talents of 6,700 older Oklahomans with more than 500 local nonprofit organizations in need of volunteer support. In the time under her direction, the volunteer members who make up RSVP have contributed 8.9 million volunteer hours to help make central Oklahoma a stronger and healthier community.
âAs we reflect on Bethâs years of service and her unflagging dedication to improving and celebrating the lives of older Oklahomans throughout Central Oklahoma, we are reminded of the incredible impact of her kindness and compassion that spreads so far beyond what we can measure,â said RSVP Associate Director Laura McRaniels.
Patterson moved to Oklahoma from Minnesota in 1984. She and her husband, Kelly, recently celebrated 36 years of marriage. They have three grown sons, and three grandchildren. Patterson is a community volunteer member, having served as a volunteer with Catholic Daughters, Meta Fund, Relay for Life, and currently with the Midwest City Lions Club.
In case of inclement weather, the retirement party will be held on December 19.
Since 1973, RSVP of Central Oklahoma has helped older adults 55+ continue to live with purpose and meaning by connecting them with rewarding community volunteer opportunities. RSVP is a partner of AmeriCorps Seniors and the United Way of Central Oklahoma. To learn more about becoming a volunteer, call Laura McRaniels at 405.605.3110 or visit rsvpokc.org. You can also follow RSVP on Facebook at facebook.com/RSVPokc.
