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2024 Cranberry CUP Board of Directors Opening Ceremony

L to R:  Dan Blucher, Robin Shaffer, Rich Vozel, Deanne Lynch, Roe Stragand, Rebecca Choban, Anthony Bertolino

All Cranberry CUP board members are volunteers. There are no paid positions.

ANTHONY BERTOLINO, PRESIDENT (GENERAL INQUIRIES / GOLF CLASSIC & GOOD FRIDAY GOLF OUTING)

Anthony Bertolino is the President of the Cranberry CUP and has been the CUP Golf Classic Coordinator since its inception in 2005. He is one of the CUP’s driving forces in helping the organization raise over $2.5 million dollars in its continued growth over the years. Anthony has worked with neighborhoods, businesses, Seneca Valley School District, and Cranberry Township to foster a solid community relationship that has allowed the organization to prosper in the spirit of uniting people.  He has lived in Cranberry since 1988 and has two children.  He currently serves on the Cranberry Township's Municipal Authority Board and has served on the Board of Directors for the Rosen E. Schneider Family YMCA, Seneca Valley Jr. Football Association and St. Ferdinand Softball League. Anthony is also a member of Cranberry Elks as well as the 80s band Phase IV.  Uniting people for the betterment of the community is an ongoing passion for him.

ROBIN SHAFFER, VICE PRESIDENT (GENERAL INQUIRIES / BENEFICIARIES / KICKOFF PARTY / SOCIAL MEDIA)

Robin Shaffer is the Vice President of the Cranberry CUP and has served on the CUP board since 2010. As one of its longest serving board members, she has faithfully served the community by raising money through the annual Kickoff Party, as well as, all other CUP events. Robin, her husband Rick, and their 3 children have resided in Cranberry Township since 1985. Robin has been active in several volunteer positions within the community including secretary and president of SVJFAC, SVJFAC cheerleading coach, CTAA softball coach, Dutilh United Methodist youth group leader, and SV Boys Volleyball Booster Club secretary and concession stand manager.  She is a 35-year retired secondary English teacher from the Montour School District. Robin's passion for helping people is what drew her to the Cranberry CUP. She is touched by the warmth and support of the Cranberry community rallying together to help those in need.

 

 DAN BLUCHER, TREASURER 

Dan Blucher is serving his first year as the treasurer of the Cranberry CUP.  Dan, his wife Michelle, and their 4 children, Jackson, Clayton, Benjamin, and Sydney have lived in the Winchester Lakes neighborhood of Cranberry Township since 2002.  Dan and Michelle are very proud of the significance that their neighborhood has placed on the importance of the Cranberry CUP and have instilled this belief in their children as well.  Dan has regularly participated in the softball and golf tournaments since moving to Cranberry.  He has served on the board as treasurer of his HOA, as well as the Seneca Valley Baseball Association.  Dan has served as Vice President of the SV Hockey Association and has volunteered as a coach in Cranberry Township youth sports for 15 years.  He is a member of Victory Family Church and a proud member of the Cranberry Elks.  Dan is honored to be a part of the CUP Board of Directors and is excited to assist in carrying on its mission of helping families in the community.

 RICH VOZEL, SOFTBALL COORDINATOR / SPONSORSHIP/FUNDRAISING)

Rich and his wife Alissa have lived in Cranberry Township since 1995, where they have raised their 2 children, Lauren and Cameron.  Rich made it a priority to give back to the community and has served in numerous volunteer roles including Board Member for the CTAA, Coach for the CTAA, SVJFAC, SVSA, and the President of the Seneca Valley Baseball Boosters.  In addition, Rich is a past President, Rotarian of the Year, and Cranberry Township Sunrise Rotarian for almost 20 years.  Rich is looking forward to the opportunity to assist the Cranberry CUP in its continuing efforts to make Cranberry Township a special place built on community spirit and goodwill.

ROE STRAGAND, DIRECTOR AT LARGE (BENEFICIARIES/CHRISTMAS FAMILIES/WINE EVENT)

Roe is originally from Long Island, New York and moved to Cranberry Twp in 1991, where she now lives in Seven Fields.  She has three children, four stepchildren, and sixteen grandchildren.  She got involved with the Cranberry CUP four years ago when she volunteered to help with the Kickoff Party.  Because she enjoys working the members of the CUP and the Cranberry community, she decided to get more involved.  She believes this will be an amazing experience and looks forward to helping the Cranberry community.

DEANNE LYNCH,  SECRETARY, SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR

Deanne is a long time resident of Cranberry Township since 1995, where she and her husband, Jim, have raised their twin boys, 2016 SV graduates, and her youngest son, currently a junior at SV.  Deanne has recently started a new career as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams.  She is passionate about her community and the CUP and has participated in the softball tournament on the Hunters Creek South team for 15 years. Each year she is inspired by the wonderful family’s the CUP has helped and is looking forward to being on the board to help its continued success.

 

REBECCA CHOBAN, PUBLIC RELATIONS

Rebecca has deep roots within the Cranberry Community.  After moving here in 1978, Rebecca graduated from the Seneca Valley School District and has gone on to raise three children, Ethan, Emma, and Luke who have also graduated from Seneca Valley.  While her children were in school, Rebecca stayed very involved.  Whether it was coaching with SVJFAC, chairing various committees at the elementary and middle schools, stepping in as a team mom, serving as President of the Women's Volleyball Boosters, running concessions for Track & Field, or planning the Annual Cross Country Turkey Chase, she was always happy to give back to the Seneca Valley Community.  Now that she and her husband, Dave, are empty nesters, Rebecca is excited to embrace her role with the Cranberry CUP.  Her love for volunteering is taking a new form as it transitions to the broader Cranberry Community, but she knows that her work will help positively impact the palce she calls home.

 

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