Phoenix Chapter Boasts First Mother-Daughter ARCS Light

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Like mother, like daughter. These sayings may come to mind when thinking about Anna Maria Matteucci, ARCS Foundation Phoenix Chapter Light 2013. Anna Maria follows in the footsteps of her mother, Sandra Matteucci, who was named an ARCS Foundation Light in 2004.

This “dynamic duo” made ARCS Foundation history as the first mother-daughter ARCS Lights. Sandra joined the Phoenix Chapter in 1991 and has since then been a leader and a mentor in Phoenix and on the National Board. She is currently a member of the National Council of Advisors. In 2011, Sandra was named an ARCS Foundation Lifetime Achiever. The Ralph Matteucci Endowment Award was established in 2004 in memory of her late husband.

Anna Maria joined ARCS in 2001 and, like her mother, has been active in the Phoenix Chapter and on the National Board. She recently completed a two-year stint as President of the Phoenix Chapter, served as National ARCS Foundation Vice President of Communications, and is currently National Treasurer.

Sandra and Anna Maria host the annual ARCS Foundation Phoenix Chapter Retreat each August, as well as Phoenix Chapter events and luncheons, including the Annual General Meeting and Member Tea each February.