Join the Ambassadors Council Where You Will
Change a life. Create a legacy.
Know you are making the world better.
Become a member of the Ambassadors Council.
The Ambassadors Council supports Our Little Roses Foreign Mission Society through fundraising and outreach. The Council works closely with the Board of Directors to secure the necessary funds used to expand the Mission’s ability to house, educate and care for at-risk girls in Honduras. Ultimately, we help empower girls and young women to become confident, independent, and successful adults.
Join Us In Our Mission!
The Ambassadors Council is a group of people in different professions, living all over the country who share a passion for the work of Our Little Roses Ministries – empowering and transforming the lives of at-risk girls in Honduras through education and love.
As representatives of Our Little Roses Foreign Mission Society, AC members spread the word about OLR and assist in the organization’s fundraising efforts. Excited to give their time, AC members work together, utilizing their individual talents to help reach our goals.
Ambassadors Council members have access to networking and meaningful relationship-building opportunities with other leaders within the ministry, including the Board of Directors.
What We Do
The Ambassadors Council meets monthly on a virtual basis. At these meetings AC members connect and are kept informed on what is happening in Honduras, given access to various professional training opportunities and supplied with many tools and resources.
All of the above is to prepare and equip our members for the real work which is done between meetings. That’s when we roll up our sleeves and use our time and talents to:
- Connect with new and existing supporters through thank you calls and letters.
- Conduct outreach within our local networks.
- Search out opportunities to make presentations in our communities.
- Assist with special events.
- Develop and/or support local, regional, and national fundraising efforts such as the Let’s Get Moving Campaign.
- Assist the Board of Directors on projects such as our annual report and other Development initiatives.
COUNCIL MEMBER
A True Commitment To A Better World…
Ambassadors Council Members Commit to:
- Making Our Little Roses Foreign Mission Society a personal philanthropic priority.
- The goal of securing a minimum of $3,000 in donations through personal resources, implementing fund-raising programs, and/or cultivating donor relationships.
It is important to us that our ambassadors have the opportunity to have first-hand knowledge of Our Little Roses Ministries and that we make opportunities available to develop a deep sense of community. With this in
mind, and as your circumstances allow, we hope you will also commit to:
- Visiting Our Little Roses Ministries in San Pedro Sula, Honduras at least once, if not more frequently, with a member of our Board of Directors or as part of a mission group. This trip is invaluable as a means of keeping well-informed on existing programs as well as future needs while experiencing Honduran culture first-hand.
- Attend our yearly October Board of Directors gathering in Miami, Florida.*
*We highly encourage these visits but understand there may be extenuating circumstances for some individuals.
OLRFMS Ambassadors Council
Leadership Board
Lawrence Mazuchowski
Chair
NY
Christopher Cooper
Communications
FL
Sarah DeCamps
Secretary
MD
Dr. Frederick Dawson
D.M.D.
Young Professionals President
KY
Reverend Nelson (Rocky) Dworak
Parish Outreach
SC
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Lawrence Mazuchowski
A lifelong resident of Western NY, Larry is a retired Operations Executive, from HSBC Bank, where he worked for over 27 years.
Larry is married for 38+ years to his wife Jane. They have three wonderful married children, and four grandchildren.
Larry is also active on the Vestry of the Church of the Advent in Kenmore, NY, has donated 25+ gallons of blood/platelets through the American Red Cross, and loves to do sprint triathalons.
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Christopher Cooper
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Sarah DeCamps
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Dr. Frederick Dawson
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Reverend Nelson (Rocky) Dworak
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OLRFMS Ambassadors Council
General Members
Mary Cary Peterson
TX
Kim Morris
PA
Michael Sexton
FL & NC
Blanca Famdas
FL
Melissa Von Stade
NJ
Kirsten Matsumoto
CA
Maggie Fischer
PA
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Mary Cary Peterson
Mary Cary Peterson holds a B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Virginia, and worked in the nonprofit sector before returning to school for education. She completed a field- based residency program with the Friends’ School of Boulder Teacher Preparation Program, and has taught in Colorado, Tennessee, and Texas. Most recently she worked as an elementary STEAM instructional coach and education coordinator for a Dallas nonprofit, and now stays at home with her two toddlers.
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Kim Morris
Kim Morris lives in Erdenheim, PA with her husband and two teenage sons. She has taught Spanish for a number of years and coached many sports as well. She volunteers with Meals on Wheels, Scouts BSA, and at the schools that her boys attend. She also loves to travel and play tennis.
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Michael Sexton
Mr. Sexton is third generation Floridan from the Tampa Bay area who now resides in Palm Beach, Florida and summers in Brevard, North Carolina. He has been married to his wife Robin for 31 years. Michael as spent the last 35 years in the land title business and currently owns a title agency with branches around the State of Florida. As a life long Episcopalian, he has served at the alter at many congregations throughout the years. Upon moving to Palm Beach, Michael attended a church sponsored trip t OLR in 2012 and has since visited two more times.
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Blanca Famdas
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Melissa Von Stade
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Kirsten Matsumoto
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Maggie Fischer
My initial interest in Our Little Roses came about several years ago when my neighbor, Kim Morris (who is also a member of the Ambassadors Council), traveled to Honduras with her sons to visit the OLR residence. I have always had an interest in using my Spanish skills to help others, and I always dreamed about working with abandoned children in a Spanish-speaking country. With my knowledge of the Spanish language and my background in education (I taught Spanish for 8 years and later worked as a high school administrator), I hope to share my talents and passion with the Our Little Roses community. I would be excited to collaborate with other like-minded ambassadors who want to improve access to quality education for the girls in Honduras. I look forward to visiting OLR as part of a mission trip with my own 3 daughters someday, and I am thrilled to serve as a member of the Ambassadors Council.