THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2024 in the Wenatchee Convention Center Ballroom - DOORS OPEN @ 11:30AM, PROGRAM BEGINS @ 12:00 PM. Tickets are $35 each, or a Service Club Table of 10 for $315

Join us for an afternoon honoring our 2025 Apple Citizen of the Year, Grand Marshal, community leaders, and hearing from our Keynote Speaker, Rueben Mayes

Rueben Mayes is a Canadian former professional football player who was a running back in the NFL from 1986 to 1993. He played college football for the Washington State Cougars, earning consensus All-American honors. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. Mayes is the most successful Canadian born skilled player to play in the NFL and one of the only six Saskatchewan natives to make it to the NFL

After football, Mayes began a career in higher education administration and philanthropy. He later earned a masters of business administration degree. After 15 years in higher education leadership positions at Washington State University and University of Washington he transitioned to healthcare administration and philanthropy. Five years as Senior Development Officer PeaceHealth System and 10 years as Chief Development and External Relations Officer at Pullman Regional Hospital. Currently he is the Regional Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer at Seattle Children's Hospital.