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Volunteers recognized by county mayor, commission
Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank and Anderson County Commission honored volunteers with the county’s 4-H program for their volunteer service, on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Twelve volunteers were recognized for 1,522 hours of service to their communities. (photo:Ken Leinart )
Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank and the Anderson County Commission recognized and honored volunteers who have given a combined 1,522 hours to service in their communities with the presentation of the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
“It’s a big night for a lot of volunteers with the 4-H program,” Frank said.
The mayor then read a proclamation honoring those volunteers, noting that the individuals honored “make a positive impact on their communities around the county, and inspire those around them to put words into action.”
Those honored with the Gold Award — 80-265 hours of service — were Baylee Brown (80 hours), Bristol Brown (140 hours), Lydia Calhoun (136 hours), Riley Mozingo (111 hours), EmmaGrace Bridges (95 hours), Briley Gray (106 hours), and Sadie Dray (98 hours).
Lillian Vandagriff was also honored for her 136 hours of service, but was not present Tuesday night.
“She’s probably out volunteering,” Frank said.
“She is,” came a reply.
The Bronze Award for 100-160 volunteer hours was given to Shelley Vandagriff (146 hours), Laura Gray (106 hours), Skylar Mozingo (155 hours). Meredith Grant (123 hours) was also honored but was not present.
“I’m so thrilled our 4-Hers are living out the 4-H pledge, ‘I pledge my hands to a larger service,’” said Donna Carter of Anderson County 4-H Youth Development.
“I had to browbeat them to appear because they all said they didn’t do it to be honored, ‘I do it to make a difference,’ they said,” Carter told the commission.
The President’s Volunteer Service program is run by Americorps and managed by Points of Light.
Tuesday’s proclamation recognized April 17-23 as Volunteer Service Week and established April 18 as President’s Volunteer Service Day in Anderson County.