Appreciation Event

Thursday, 25 March 2010 17:37 Last Updated on Monday, 29 March 2010 13:54 Written by vsattler

Salvation Army pays tribute to volunteers and community partners

2010_Appreciation_Event_85(Fort Myers, FL) - The Salvation Army presented awards to outstanding supporters of the agency on March 25, 2010 at Broadway Palms Dinner Theatre. Army staff and friends gathered to pay tribute and thanks to volunteers and community partners who give of their time, talent and treasures to help others. In 2009, over 6,600 volunteers reinforced the ranks of The Army’s small staff to give back to those in need in the community. Those volunteers amassed over 46,000 hours which equates to 22 full time staff persons. “There could never be enough “thank yous” to these dedicated groups of volunteers who give of their time and service to help people in need in our community. It is simply outstanding. Their commitment to The Army is a blessing and we will be forever grateful to them,” remarked Major Art Penhale, Corps Officer for the Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties Salvation Army.

Top Awards were given to outstanding groups and individuals for their oustanding service in 2009

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Group of the Year – Lee County

McGregor Baptist Church

 

Helen McClary

 

 

Special Honor and Recognition

Helen McClary

 

 

 

 

 

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Christmas Group of the Year – Lee County

U.S. Marine Crops Reserve League – Toys For Tots Program

 

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Business of the Year

Lee County Lee Memorial Health System

 

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Disaster Volunteer of the Year – Lee County

Sheila Pitt

 

 

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Corps (church)Volunteer of the Year – Lee County

Jay and Sherrie Deaton

 

 

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Volunteer of the Year – Lee County

Michael Legnon

 

 

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Volunteer of the Year – Hendry County

Rosemary McGee

 

 

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Bell Ringer – Hendry County

Dick Carter

 

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Advisory Board Member of the Year

Stephanie Webb

 

 

 

Volunteers can participate in a variety of activities at The Salvation Army such as working with the Meals with Compassion program, stocking and sorting cans at the food pantry, assisting with mailings, helping with disaster work and ringing bells at Christmas. If you are interested in volunteering to help others through The Salvation Army, please call (239) 278-1551.