Member, County Buildings Committee; set painter/designer, RAAC Theatre; Rappahannock Senior Center; Headwaters reading program; after-school Bible Club, band percussionist, Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church; Rapp At Home; mentor, Education for Ministry, Twelve-Step Program. Has lived in Woodville since 1986.
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Cynthia Stamps
Motivating Spark – “It’s hard to pinpoint – doing charitable works has always been part of me. Even as a child I was always giving my things away. One year before my junior prom, I gave away my dress to a friend who couldn’t afford one — my mother wasn’t too happy about that! Being able to help others, in whatever form that giving takes, is a gift in and of itself.”
Proudest Achievement – “Many years ago, my husband Raymond and I took in a young man who was struggling with addiction. He was lost morally, emotionally, and spiritually. After many months he recovered, found work, lived independently, and became a ‘philanthropist’ driving along highways at night helping those who had car trouble. I am grateful that we were able to make a difference in his life.”
Biggest Challenge – “A few years back I was helping with make-up for the RAAC Theatre productions. One year we put on “Annie” and the director asked me to paint the set. I had dabbled in painting but had never taken on such a big project — telling the story of the play through representative cartoon drawings and captions on 16 four by eight-foot panels. It was a period of high anxiety, but I enjoyed it so much I now jump at the chance to paint the sets.”
Why It Matters – “I’m thankful to be engaged and have the ability to contribute wherever I can, especially as I get older. I believe even the smallest act of kindness can positively influence someone. If we have skills and abilities and we don’t offer to use them to help others — if the ‘giver’ chooses to keep his or her gifts to themselves — then someone misses out.”
Favorite Rappahannock Treasurer – “It’s the unchanging beauty and majesty of the place. When we bought our property in 1986, I knew Rappahannock was where I wanted to be — it was destiny!”
