In Honor of Past SVE Residents Who Served the SVE Foundation
PAUL CHRISTOFFERS
The Sunland Village East Foundation was the brainchild of Paul Christoffers, a long-time resident of SVE. In addition to being a realtor in the Village, his experience as an attorney, community leader, and volunteer was invaluable in the spirit and growth of SVE. Paul hoped to develop a way to encourage the continuation of member donations for the benefit of the community and surrounding area by providing a tax incentive through the development of a 501(c)(3) Foundation. He spent many hours over many years attempting to establish a foundation, but a variety of circumstances prevented him from completing his goal prior to his death in the spring of 2022.
In the fall of 2022, Paul's wife, Lona, picked up the mantle of Paul's vision and contacted several of Paul's long-time friends who agreed to pursue this project with her. On August 15, 2022, the State of Arizona approved the Foundation's Articles of Incorporation, and the Foundation became a legal entity, as a separate corporation, independent of the Homeowners Association, but for the benefit of the Association, its residents, and the surrounding local area.
DOROTHY ROUL
Dorothy Roul joined the SVE Foundation Board on May 1, 2024, initially serving as an Advisor before stepping into the role of Vice President. From the outset, she demonstrated exceptional commitment and leadership, frequently serving as Secretary pro tem and willingly taking on assignments as needed. Dorothy played a key role in researching the Savers donation program and was a strong advocate for the Aster Aging initiative. She was a familiar and reliable presence at the Foundation’s many events, consistently volunteering her time and effort. Always ready to roll up her sleeves, Dorothy contributed wherever needed and maintained an outstanding record of attendance, rarely missing a meeting.
