 | Dave McConkey The main man, the big cheese, the architect,the ringleader, the instigator, the goat faced killah. Dave McConkey is the director of the Salvation Army youth programs here in Spokane. You might see this Northern Irishman driving a van, speaking to the youth about important things like Jesus, or how pecans are obviously better than walnuts. He is married to one Brynn McConkey and prides himself on being wedged between french pyramids. Dave says Yes to: Mario Kart Double Dash Dave says No to: Jar Jar Binks
Aaron Ruff, a.k.a The Beard Aaron can usually be heard shouting, “Hooligans!!!” at everyone and is quickly written off as not playing with a full deck of cards, but come on, have you guys ever played with an incomplete deck of cards…good times. He is in charge of the web site, the forum, and also teaches the high school Sunday class on Sunday mornings. He prides himself on having to shut both doors to the classroom due to complaints that his teaching style is too crazy, often involves yelling, and sometimes pirates. In his spare time Aaron likes to come up with new insults to hurl at Dave McConkey…who is a gopher butt. Aaron says Yes to: Soccer and Chinese food, both at the same time if possible. Aaron says No to: Getting shot
Andrew Anderson, a.k.a. The Bookie Don't let that unhappy and devious face fool you. Behind that scower is a man of intrigue and mystery. Andrew is the financial overseer of the youth program. He is in charge of keeping us informed of how our accounts look, what we can do to raise funds, and operating the store on Friday nights. Andrew was the natural choice for these responsibilities seeing as how he is gangly and can reach things way in the back of those cupboards...you can't teach those kinds of skills. Andrew's natural talent for numbers has lead to rumors of a hidden abacus in his hair, but upon questioning Andrew will quickly deny any such nonsense. Andrew says Yes to: Partying like a fiscally responsible youth leader. Andrew says No to: Burninating the thatched roof cottages.
Niki Newcomb As made obvious by the photograph of this native of Olympia, she is high on Jesus...lets hope. Niki is the Stop's spiritual guide, not in the oracle or totem animal sense, she just organizes bible studies, checks in on prayer requests, and is an open ear when one is needed. Niki will be fufilling her duties from afar this year while she is attending the Salvation Army School for Youth Leadership (SASYL) in Austrailia. She will be staying connected with the youth group through her blog and online Bible study which can soon accessed through the link on the home page. Niki says Yes to: Kangeroos wearing sombreros. Niki says No to: Thai food.
Sarah Hoogstad, a.k.a. The Blonde Sarah uses her powers of chatting to people, chatting on the phone, and chatting online for the greater good of coming up with social events for the youth to participate in. As social chair, (which should never be sat on, regardless of the name) she is responsible for the youth getting out of building and doing fun stuff outside. Whether it be making a difference within the community or having a blast at a Chiefs game, Sarah probably talked to someone about it...oh yeah, and organized it. Sarah says Yes to: Spicy. Sarah says No to: Being sat on, oddly enough.
Mike Charnota Some of us wish Mike was in a Mariachi band, but actually, he just runs the music ministry for the Youth group. Mike leads the members of the youth group into worship every other week and also is the guitar player in the infamous parody group McConkey and the Donkeys. Mike is also in charge of looking good...real good. He prides himself on being a local boy from Rogers High School and in his spare time he enjoys playing the guitar (obviously) and perfecting his monkey calls, which he plans on utilizing at the Bonobo Monkey Mating Call Championships in Seoul, Korea this year. Mike says Yes to: Em7 fully diminished chords Mike says No to: His roomates attempting to vomit in the tiny hole in the middle of his guitar. |