Meet The Board of Directors
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Scotties Rock and Scotties Rock Foundation Board of Directors:
President - Penny Standley
Vice President - Carmen Folk
2nd Vice President - Cindee Bagwell
Secretary - Donna Alberici O'Connor
Treasurer and Webmistress- Colleen Rafatti
Members at Large:
Jane L Bruner
Joanna Chen
Penny Standley (Winchester, Tennessee, USA)
Penny lives in middle Tennessee, after more than 20 years in Atlanta and growing up in Alaska. Penny is married, has two grown children, and has two Scotties, Mac (wheaten, 4) and Odin (Black, 2). Penny’s mother always wanted a Scottie but never got to have one, inspiring her daughter to fulfill her dream. Penny’s first Scottie, Duffy was found from an ad in a newspaper—a very wonderful occurrence in so many ways. Penny fell head over heels in love with the breed, knew she wanted another, and so along came Mac. After Duffy left for the Bridge (September 16, 2018), Odin joined the family. Penny was one of the original founders of Scotties Rock Foundation. In addition to her duties as President, she is also responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Foundation’s fundraising efforts, Fun Friday’s and Rainbow Bridge tributes, as well as Sunday’s Paws Up Scotties Strong Dedication of Support on Scotties Rock and/or Scotties Rock Foundation Facebook Pages. Penny says, “I’m grateful to have the opportunity to help Scotties and their families by being a part of the Scotties Rock and Scotties Rock Foundation and to have the opportunity to help Scotties in need by being a part of the Scotties Rock and Scotties Rock Foundation.”
Carmen Folk (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
One of the founding Board Members of Scotties Rock Foundation, Carmen has filled several positions on the Board but always in the forefront is the love of the Scottish Terrier breed! Her career path as a hairstylist & educator with a major Professional hair color company allowing her to travel the globe. Her contributions to the Board as Second Vice-President include organizing and working on all aspects of the SRF Auctions, designing the SRF brochure and promotional gift bags along with the willingness to dive in to fill any need, artistic or otherwise!
Cindee Bagwell (Rochester Hills, Michigan USA)
Currently owned by two Scotties, Cricket and Scout. Cindee lives in SE Michigan, about 30 miles north of Detroit with her husband Tom of 39 years. They are transplants from Virginia, born and raised there and have lived in the North for 23 years. Still gets too cold for them. She has three adult children, one granddaughter and four grand-dogs. Cindee grew up with WireFox Terriers and her mother always spoke of that wonderful Presidential dog Fala with such fondness. It was then she began collecting Mary Englebreit, most of which is in Cindee’s home now. Cindee really got hooked on Scotties when they bought Delilah (RBB 2020) off the internet for their daughter’s 13th birthday. What a happy purchase! We understand they are a die-hard breed. Delilah has considerable heart issues but has yet to give up the ghost. Then came Angus and Duncan who both were rescues, and both have since gone to the Rainbow Bridge. Rather than waiting, Tom and Cindee decided to add to the collection. Cricket is now a year and a half and then “Oh, why not add a third, cause we can’t wait forever Delilah.” So along came Scout, their little wheaten one year old. Cindee is a college educated stay-at-home mom, and now stay-at-home grandma. Lover of all things Scottie. In her spare time she enjoys reading, tennis, biking, baking and doing crafts. With her love for the breed and first-hand experience with sudden and long-term illnesses she sees what an impact SRF has made in this community of Scottie owners. She feels humbled and honored to serve on the Board.
Donna Alberici O’Connor (Monson, Massachusetts, USA)
Donna lives with her husband DB and their sweetie wheatie George C Scot in Monson, Massachusetts and summers on Cape Cod. Both Donna and her husband grew up with dogs, but it wasn’t until 1996 that a Scottie named Olive Dhu put her paw print on their hearts. After that they knew there was no other breed for them. They quickly added J. Bruce McConchie to the family and as one crossed the RBB another was added: Sir Walter Scott followed by Mary Queen of Scots. In addition to her duties as Secretary, Donna’s responsibilities include George’s Fun Friday Hints, Birthday Celebration Drawings and donation acknowledgments on both Scotties Rock and Scotties Rock Foundation pages. Knowing how important a role Scotties play in their lives, Donna is delighted to be affiliated with a foundation whose mission helps Scotties and their humans in their time of need.
Colleen Rafatti (Sebring, Florida, USA)
Colleen lives in Sebring, Florida, with her husband Chuck and their two Scotties, Logan and Bristol. Two other Scottie companions are now at the Rainbow Bridge (Miss Maisie, 2018, and Ms. Chloe, 2009). Colleen has a long-standing love of dogs and horses, and previously trained and exhibited both. Ms. Chloe, a special needs girl, led to her special love for Scottish Terriers. Colleen has been active with the Scottish Terrier Rescue of Florida and breed club in Florida, and is also a member of Scottish Terrier Club of America. She is well known in rescue auction circles for her donations of Scottie-themed home-baked cookies. In addition to being Webmaster of the Foundation’s website and Treasurer, Colleen also created the guidelines for auction donors, bidders and administrators. Because of her financial diligence the Foundation has earned GuideStar’s “Platinum Rating Seal of Transparency.” A retired educator by profession, Colleen has overseen diverse programs serving learners ranging from preschool children through medical school students.
Jane L Bruner (Largo, Florida, USA)
Jane lives in Largo, Florida with her two Scotties James and Donovan. She has loved Scotties for 25 years. Several of her Scotties (Colleen, Haggis, Claire and Smudge Pot) have gone to the Rainbow Bridge. Jane collects all things Scottie and is a crazy fan of Tampa Bay Lightening Hockey Team. While serving on the Board, Jane created a system to aid donors pack breakable items. She sends each donor a guideline to insure their treasure arrives in one piece. Those who have received her cards of support or condolences know her as the Sunshine Lady of the Foundation. Jane’s compassion for people and animals is pervasive in the Foundation. When asked why she wanted to be part of the Board she replied, “To help Scotties and learn something new.
Joanna Chen (Aliso Viejo, California USA)
Joanna grew up in Southern California where she mainly had mixed breeds her whole life. It wasn’t until she met her fiancé Ben, where he had Scotties growing up that they decided to get their own. Since Joanna’s first born arrived, she became obsessed with the breed. Her friends often refer her as a “psycho dog mom” because everything she does is for her fur-children Sherlock and Joan Watson. For the most part she refuses to go anywhere that does not allow dogs. She has been in the healthcare industry for over ten years and enjoys helping others. She is often referred to as “the mom” in her group of friends and enjoys nurturing the people and dogs she loves. (Really any dog!) She enjoys coordinating and going to Scottie meet-ups and collecting all things Scotties. Funny because she remembers telling Ben that she will never be one of those that collects Scotties items around the house. Well… let’s just say that didn’t last very long. Unfortunately when Sherlock was a few weeks shy of his first birthday he had to undergo emergency surgery. Joanna and Ben were devastated. Before they really knew about the foundation they set up a gofundme. Joanna and Ben are still very grateful for their Facebook and Instagram family that helped raised enough funds to help cover his surgery. Joanna has vowed since then that she wanted to pay it forward and help all the Scotties she can. Joanna says, “Not only can I feed my addiction of collecting Scottie items with the SRF biannual auction, but I also get to make a difference. I can continue to ‘pay it forward’ for everyone that helped Sherlock at his time of need on a whole another level. I am honored to be able to volunteer my time to a charity that I can stand behind 100%”
If you have any questions or concerns,please contact one of your board members.
Penny lives in middle Tennessee, after more than 20 years in Atlanta and growing up in Alaska. Penny is married, has two grown children, and has two Scotties, Mac (wheaten, 4) and Odin (Black, 2). Penny’s mother always wanted a Scottie but never got to have one, inspiring her daughter to fulfill her dream. Penny’s first Scottie, Duffy was found from an ad in a newspaper—a very wonderful occurrence in so many ways. Penny fell head over heels in love with the breed, knew she wanted another, and so along came Mac. After Duffy left for the Bridge (September 16, 2018), Odin joined the family. Penny was one of the original founders of Scotties Rock Foundation. In addition to her duties as President, she is also responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Foundation’s fundraising efforts, Fun Friday’s and Rainbow Bridge tributes, as well as Sunday’s Paws Up Scotties Strong Dedication of Support on Scotties Rock and/or Scotties Rock Foundation Facebook Pages. Penny says, “I’m grateful to have the opportunity to help Scotties and their families by being a part of the Scotties Rock and Scotties Rock Foundation and to have the opportunity to help Scotties in need by being a part of the Scotties Rock and Scotties Rock Foundation.”
Carmen Folk (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
One of the founding Board Members of Scotties Rock Foundation, Carmen has filled several positions on the Board but always in the forefront is the love of the Scottish Terrier breed! Her career path as a hairstylist & educator with a major Professional hair color company allowing her to travel the globe. Her contributions to the Board as Second Vice-President include organizing and working on all aspects of the SRF Auctions, designing the SRF brochure and promotional gift bags along with the willingness to dive in to fill any need, artistic or otherwise!
Cindee Bagwell (Rochester Hills, Michigan USA)
Currently owned by two Scotties, Cricket and Scout. Cindee lives in SE Michigan, about 30 miles north of Detroit with her husband Tom of 39 years. They are transplants from Virginia, born and raised there and have lived in the North for 23 years. Still gets too cold for them. She has three adult children, one granddaughter and four grand-dogs. Cindee grew up with WireFox Terriers and her mother always spoke of that wonderful Presidential dog Fala with such fondness. It was then she began collecting Mary Englebreit, most of which is in Cindee’s home now. Cindee really got hooked on Scotties when they bought Delilah (RBB 2020) off the internet for their daughter’s 13th birthday. What a happy purchase! We understand they are a die-hard breed. Delilah has considerable heart issues but has yet to give up the ghost. Then came Angus and Duncan who both were rescues, and both have since gone to the Rainbow Bridge. Rather than waiting, Tom and Cindee decided to add to the collection. Cricket is now a year and a half and then “Oh, why not add a third, cause we can’t wait forever Delilah.” So along came Scout, their little wheaten one year old. Cindee is a college educated stay-at-home mom, and now stay-at-home grandma. Lover of all things Scottie. In her spare time she enjoys reading, tennis, biking, baking and doing crafts. With her love for the breed and first-hand experience with sudden and long-term illnesses she sees what an impact SRF has made in this community of Scottie owners. She feels humbled and honored to serve on the Board.
Donna Alberici O’Connor (Monson, Massachusetts, USA)
Donna lives with her husband DB and their sweetie wheatie George C Scot in Monson, Massachusetts and summers on Cape Cod. Both Donna and her husband grew up with dogs, but it wasn’t until 1996 that a Scottie named Olive Dhu put her paw print on their hearts. After that they knew there was no other breed for them. They quickly added J. Bruce McConchie to the family and as one crossed the RBB another was added: Sir Walter Scott followed by Mary Queen of Scots. In addition to her duties as Secretary, Donna’s responsibilities include George’s Fun Friday Hints, Birthday Celebration Drawings and donation acknowledgments on both Scotties Rock and Scotties Rock Foundation pages. Knowing how important a role Scotties play in their lives, Donna is delighted to be affiliated with a foundation whose mission helps Scotties and their humans in their time of need.
Colleen Rafatti (Sebring, Florida, USA)
Colleen lives in Sebring, Florida, with her husband Chuck and their two Scotties, Logan and Bristol. Two other Scottie companions are now at the Rainbow Bridge (Miss Maisie, 2018, and Ms. Chloe, 2009). Colleen has a long-standing love of dogs and horses, and previously trained and exhibited both. Ms. Chloe, a special needs girl, led to her special love for Scottish Terriers. Colleen has been active with the Scottish Terrier Rescue of Florida and breed club in Florida, and is also a member of Scottish Terrier Club of America. She is well known in rescue auction circles for her donations of Scottie-themed home-baked cookies. In addition to being Webmaster of the Foundation’s website and Treasurer, Colleen also created the guidelines for auction donors, bidders and administrators. Because of her financial diligence the Foundation has earned GuideStar’s “Platinum Rating Seal of Transparency.” A retired educator by profession, Colleen has overseen diverse programs serving learners ranging from preschool children through medical school students.
Jane L Bruner (Largo, Florida, USA)
Jane lives in Largo, Florida with her two Scotties James and Donovan. She has loved Scotties for 25 years. Several of her Scotties (Colleen, Haggis, Claire and Smudge Pot) have gone to the Rainbow Bridge. Jane collects all things Scottie and is a crazy fan of Tampa Bay Lightening Hockey Team. While serving on the Board, Jane created a system to aid donors pack breakable items. She sends each donor a guideline to insure their treasure arrives in one piece. Those who have received her cards of support or condolences know her as the Sunshine Lady of the Foundation. Jane’s compassion for people and animals is pervasive in the Foundation. When asked why she wanted to be part of the Board she replied, “To help Scotties and learn something new.
Joanna Chen (Aliso Viejo, California USA)
Joanna grew up in Southern California where she mainly had mixed breeds her whole life. It wasn’t until she met her fiancé Ben, where he had Scotties growing up that they decided to get their own. Since Joanna’s first born arrived, she became obsessed with the breed. Her friends often refer her as a “psycho dog mom” because everything she does is for her fur-children Sherlock and Joan Watson. For the most part she refuses to go anywhere that does not allow dogs. She has been in the healthcare industry for over ten years and enjoys helping others. She is often referred to as “the mom” in her group of friends and enjoys nurturing the people and dogs she loves. (Really any dog!) She enjoys coordinating and going to Scottie meet-ups and collecting all things Scotties. Funny because she remembers telling Ben that she will never be one of those that collects Scotties items around the house. Well… let’s just say that didn’t last very long. Unfortunately when Sherlock was a few weeks shy of his first birthday he had to undergo emergency surgery. Joanna and Ben were devastated. Before they really knew about the foundation they set up a gofundme. Joanna and Ben are still very grateful for their Facebook and Instagram family that helped raised enough funds to help cover his surgery. Joanna has vowed since then that she wanted to pay it forward and help all the Scotties she can. Joanna says, “Not only can I feed my addiction of collecting Scottie items with the SRF biannual auction, but I also get to make a difference. I can continue to ‘pay it forward’ for everyone that helped Sherlock at his time of need on a whole another level. I am honored to be able to volunteer my time to a charity that I can stand behind 100%”
If you have any questions or concerns,please contact one of your board members.
Scotties Rock Foundation is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Public Charitable organization established in 2016
to assist Members with unexpected veterinary expenses.
All requests for assistance must be submitted to a Board Member.
to assist Members with unexpected veterinary expenses.
All requests for assistance must be submitted to a Board Member.