ROSE began many years ago when I was flying daily commercial flights into Honduras. Passengers often included missionaries and medical teams who volunteered their time and service to the country’s poor population. I made friends with people on the island of Roatán who were doing their part to help the impoverished people by creating and supporting clinics, schools, sports programs and an animal shelter. After witnessing the desperate need there I began bringing supplies in on my flights, during my days off, and while on vacation. I also invited friends and family to come help.

After my retirement from the airlines I continued to use my travel privileges to deliver equipment and supplies, for I knew it was by far the cheapest way to transport the essential products needed by these foundations. I soon realized that the formation of a nonprofit organization was needed. By collecting funds and supplies, the work we were doing would be even more effective and far-reaching. It would also provide a means for more people to experience the wonderful feeling of giving and helping others. My personal involvement and hands-on approach coupled with my knowledge of the Honduran organizations’ heart-felt desire to help others guarantees that all contributions will be used as intended.
Please help now.  Thank you so much.
Captain Lynn Rippelmeyer

Captain LYNN RIPPELMEYER, President

RUTHLYNN BLACK, Treasurer

MARCI CLARK, Secretary

Born in Yokahama, Japan as an orphan, raised in orphanage then went in foster care system at age 12; came to USA with American family. Served in Marine Corps for four years upon graduation from High School although I had three scholarships. Served in Vietnam in intelligence service while in the Marines. Worked with foster children for over 7 years while working as an executive secretary then joined the US Navy where I served for 22 years and was the first quadron of females to serve onboard a ship. Served onboard two more ships (one an aircraft carrier). Last duty station was in Coronado, California as a Leadership, Management and Quality Facilitator where I retired. One month after retirement, my spouse Mary was offered a job as Vice President of Quality for a company in the Netherlands. We lived there for four years; upon our return we decided to move to the Houston, Texas area since the cost of living in California had tripled in price.

YVONNE GARCIA DENBINA
Artist, healing touch spiritual ministry instructor & practitioner, owner of the Garden of the Dragonfly gallery in Spring TX & former president UNESCO Bioethics Art Competition.  Yvonne believes in supporting ROSE because she is interested in emotional, spiritual, mental & physical healing through whatever means, talents, abilities, energies and Guidance provides.

JUDY S. BUNCH
Known as Reverend Judy, she retired in 2007 from a lifetime of supporting others in the medical field and has since followed her passions.  She is the owner of FeatherWhisperMInistries.com and desires to serve others for their highest good.  She serves ROSE because she believes in helping however she can to support those in need.  It is said the fastest way to her heart is through her cat.  Carpe Diem.

PATTY SCHINZING
Patty is a marketing professional who was born and raised in Houston. She has volunteered with various youth organizations over the years, including CASA. She has visited Roatan and has seen how ROSE donations of shoes and medical supplies provide direct and meaningful benefits to the islanders.

CHRISS P. FLYNN
Irish though born in New York, Chriss serendipitiously was connected to Roatan Support Effort on her first visit to the island. Seeing the spirit, heart and impact of ROSE, she now volunteers as digital coordinator.  A writer, producer & creative director, Chriss has been blessed with interesting careers in sports and entertainment television on both coasts, and now lives and loves life in the mountains outside of Aspen, Colorado.   She’s a pisces, favorite color green, most often found reading, inline skating, behind the wheel or near the water.