HABITAT GATHERS FOR VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENING
Honesdale, PA – Volunteers of Habitat for Humanity of Wayne County gathered for their Volunteer Recognition Evening to celebrate the completion of their 25th year and to present awards to volunteers for the work they have done.
Over 80 volunteers gathered at the Grace Episcopal Parish Hall to show their appreciation to each other and the work that Habitat for Humanity does throughout the year. Habitat President, Mark Graziadio, had the opportunity to welcome everyone and offer thanks and gratitude for the work they have done to meet Habitat’s vision - a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
The highlight of evening honored Tom Kulesza as the 2015 Golden Hammer Award Winner. He is a long-time member of the building committee and has worked on houses for 13 years. Graziadio stated, “Tom has been a voice of reason and common sense and a faithful supporter of Habitat and our Mission – seeking to put God’s love into action, by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.” Attending Prior Golden Hammer Award Winners were also applauded in thanks.
Graziadio awarded Certificates of Appreciation to Dan Miller, Debbie Miller, and Tom Tresslar. Others who will receive these certificates, but were not in attendance, are Richelle Stephens, Charles Krull of C&A Seamless Gutters, Bernie Hunlock, Dana Gumble of Gumble Brothers, Inc., Clyde Kreider, and Tim Barna, Esq.
Gratitude was also shown to officers Joe Murray, Vice President; Margaret Burchell, Secretary; and Tom Tresslar, Treasurer and past Golden Hammer Award Winner.
They thanked board members Connie Petraitis, Family Selection, Resource Development; the evening’s organizer, Vicki Johannes, Resource Development and incoming Treasurer; Paul Hartung, Building Committee and past Golden Hammer Award Winner; Brad Murray, CPA, Finance Committee; and Leroy Spoor, Family Selection.
The volunteers of various committees were recognized, including Connie, Leroy, and Mary Lou Murray in Family Selection; Mary Lou Murray and Richelle Stephens in Resource Development; Clyde Kreider, Paul Hartung, and Rich Bunsfeld in Building; Father Erb in Church Relations; and Erica Murray and Sarah O’Hora in Public Relations.
Habitat for Humanity of Wayne County ended their 25th anniversary year on a high note by dedicating their 19th home on Saturday, November 7, 2015 in Honesdale. During the evening, Graziadio had the opportunity to thank two Charter Members of the organization who were in attendance, May and Mel Rutherford.
The report of Volunteer Coordinator Gina Feola highlighted the people, effort, supplies, and time put in by all of Habitat’s volunteers. It stated that, “From January to November of 2015, board members volunteered over 400 hours, building volunteered more than 2,500 hours, and other committees volunteered over 500 hours, which totals in excess of 3,500 volunteer hours.”
Appreciation was shown to the area churches who supplied lunches during building days, and partner families in attendance were recognized.
If you would like to become a volunteer of Habitat please call 570-470-0930 or contact a current member.
Over 80 volunteers gathered at the Grace Episcopal Parish Hall to show their appreciation to each other and the work that Habitat for Humanity does throughout the year. Habitat President, Mark Graziadio, had the opportunity to welcome everyone and offer thanks and gratitude for the work they have done to meet Habitat’s vision - a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
The highlight of evening honored Tom Kulesza as the 2015 Golden Hammer Award Winner. He is a long-time member of the building committee and has worked on houses for 13 years. Graziadio stated, “Tom has been a voice of reason and common sense and a faithful supporter of Habitat and our Mission – seeking to put God’s love into action, by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.” Attending Prior Golden Hammer Award Winners were also applauded in thanks.
Graziadio awarded Certificates of Appreciation to Dan Miller, Debbie Miller, and Tom Tresslar. Others who will receive these certificates, but were not in attendance, are Richelle Stephens, Charles Krull of C&A Seamless Gutters, Bernie Hunlock, Dana Gumble of Gumble Brothers, Inc., Clyde Kreider, and Tim Barna, Esq.
Gratitude was also shown to officers Joe Murray, Vice President; Margaret Burchell, Secretary; and Tom Tresslar, Treasurer and past Golden Hammer Award Winner.
They thanked board members Connie Petraitis, Family Selection, Resource Development; the evening’s organizer, Vicki Johannes, Resource Development and incoming Treasurer; Paul Hartung, Building Committee and past Golden Hammer Award Winner; Brad Murray, CPA, Finance Committee; and Leroy Spoor, Family Selection.
The volunteers of various committees were recognized, including Connie, Leroy, and Mary Lou Murray in Family Selection; Mary Lou Murray and Richelle Stephens in Resource Development; Clyde Kreider, Paul Hartung, and Rich Bunsfeld in Building; Father Erb in Church Relations; and Erica Murray and Sarah O’Hora in Public Relations.
Habitat for Humanity of Wayne County ended their 25th anniversary year on a high note by dedicating their 19th home on Saturday, November 7, 2015 in Honesdale. During the evening, Graziadio had the opportunity to thank two Charter Members of the organization who were in attendance, May and Mel Rutherford.
The report of Volunteer Coordinator Gina Feola highlighted the people, effort, supplies, and time put in by all of Habitat’s volunteers. It stated that, “From January to November of 2015, board members volunteered over 400 hours, building volunteered more than 2,500 hours, and other committees volunteered over 500 hours, which totals in excess of 3,500 volunteer hours.”
Appreciation was shown to the area churches who supplied lunches during building days, and partner families in attendance were recognized.
If you would like to become a volunteer of Habitat please call 570-470-0930 or contact a current member.