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RECOGNIZING OUR LOYAL VOLUNTEERS: Monthly Awards - Current

It takes hundreds of volunteers to make our Habitat affiliate successful.   We are fortunate to be located in an area with a lot of retired folks who want to spend part of their time helping others!   We have a lot of younger volunteers who are not yet in " The Grey Hair Brigade", but many of our most dedicated volunteers are the retired men and women who live in this area, and we appreciate each and every one of them, young and old! Each month the Habitat board and staff present a special award to a dedicated volunteer who has given "above and beyond" what is expected of our volunteers.  These awards have been presented monthly for several years, and this page features the most recent award winners with a little information about each of these special people:

JANUARY 2010: MARV HETRICK

It was great fun as Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity volunteers and staff gathered to surprise Marvin Hetrick by honoring him as their volunteer of the month for January 2010.   Marv is a very flexible volunteer.  One day you will find him having a good time standing behind the register in the Home Store and another day he'll be on the truck out picking up donations for resale in the Home Store. Marv and Trudy, his wifeof 45 years, moved to Fairfield Glade about three years ago.  They have two sons, one living in Portland, Oregon and the other in Jacksonville, Florida plus a total of 4 grandchildren. He earned a degree in business administration at the University of Pittsburgh and is retired from the International Paper Company where he had held the position of General Manager at their Hartford City, Indiana plant.   He lists his hobbies as golf and tennis and says the primary reason he and Trudy moved to Tennessee is that "It is a beautiful state with very nice people. Also, I love that country and bluegrass music”. If you would like to become a Habitat volunteer contact JoLynn at 484-4565.

DECEMBER 2009: JOAN AZEVEDO

Veteran volunteer, Joan Azevedo was surprised to be named Habitat for Humanity’s December Volunteer of the Month.   Born in New York City and raised in Massachusetts, Joan and her husband Larry and retired to Florida 24 years ago to Florida to enjoy the sunshine but then changed their minds and moved to Fairfield Glade 17 years ago where they have enjoyed living ever since.   Between the two, they have 7 children and 10 grandchildren and spend the majority of their time traveling around the country visiting not only family but also the many nice spots our country has to offer.  Joan says that she never gave the award a thought as she only volunteered one or two afternoons a month, spent a lot of time traveling and her winters in Florida for the last 15 years. Joan stated, “Over the last 11 years, I have really seen Habitat grow to be very successful and met a lot of nice people along the way. Hopefully, I will be able to continue on idefinitely.” We hope so too!

NOVEMBER 2009: SANDY WEIR

Originally from a small town in Ontario, Canada Sandy ventured out on her own at age 18 and settled in London, Ontario where she worked for London Life Insurance Company.  A year later she met Howard who hailed from Detroit and a long distance courtship began, ending with their marriage in 1959.  They bought a home in Warren, Michigan where they raised their two children: A son, Doug and, a daughter, Brenna.   When the kids entered high school Sandy thought it was time to go back to school and get the diploma that she had never gotten as a teen.   She also decided at this time that she needed to become a United States Citizen, and in February of 1983 she passed the citizenship test.  In June of the same year she graduated from high school.  What pride her children must have felt. Howard and Sandy have lived in Fairfield Glade for 22 years and Sandy has been volunteering for Habitat since 2000.  She started out answering the phone, moved on to pricing and one day the cashier didn’t come in and she jumped at the chance to fill that position. She states "I really enjoy being with the customers, and all the friendly people I work with".  We are proud to have her as a volunteer and applaud the fine example her story is for our youth.

OCTOBER 2009: MARYLS LEE

Marlys Lee, a regular volunteer who answers the phones and helps in the office, was honored as Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity’s volunteer of the month for October 2009.   Despite ongoing health struggles, her positive attitude and willingness to help others has made her a valuable addition to our volunteer group for over a year.   She also writes the ‘Veteran’s Corner’ for the Elk’s newsletter and helps her mother prepare the angel tree each year.   From Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Marlys is a retired accountant who served as her church's Treasurer for five years.   In addition to her volunteer work, Marlys also enjoys reading and making flower arrangements in her spare time. The work Marlys does for Habitat is greatly appreciated.  Every Habitat volunteer makes a difference, whether they are building, driving the truck, answering phones or any other work. We thank Marlys for her time, talents and dedication to helping others.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2009: BRIAN DEARMON

On September 28, 2009, Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity's annual volunteer appreciation dinner was made very special when Board member Larry Henson acknowledged all the many hours given to the Habitat by our many volunteers.  He gave special acknowledgment to the last 12 volunteers of the month and culminated in announcing the Habitat for Humanity Volunteer of the Year for 2009, Brian Dearmon. Brian began volunteering for Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity in August of 2008.  Whenever he is asked to help out he always says with a smile "sure hon".  Brian volunteers almost everyday that he isn’t helping his dad.  He gets to Habitat early in the morning and doesn’t leave until the truck is unloaded and furniture is properly displayed in the store.  He helps keep the store looking organized and neat. When he is working he’s very quiet and works without complaint or conflict, but everyone notices when he isn't there!  CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN!!

SEPTEMBER 2009: TRACY HARRISON

Tracy shows off her award plaque and fall theme cake, but stays in position as cashier in our Re-store. A love of the area from a previous visit brought Tracy Harrison to Cumberland County and a love of people brought her to Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity.   "I love talking to the customers and being able to help them find what they need.  It feels good to give back to our community and I thoroughly enjoy working with the wonderful volunteers at Habitat".

AUGUST 2009: AL & MARY RUNFELDT

Al and Mary Runfeldt were surprised when Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity named them as Volunteers of the Month for August and presented them with a plaque, Habitat tee shirts and a delicious cake.   They both feel that volunteering is an important part of their retirement life.   &quuot;It gives us a chance to benefit others with our time and efforts and perhaps make a small difference in this wonderful community we have chosen for our golden years.".

JULY 2009: FRED OAK

JoLynn Huling, CC Habitat Volunteer Coordinator presents the July 2009 Volunteer of the Month plaque to recipient Fred Oak.   Saturday morning just wouldn’t be Saturday morning if Fred Oak didn’t show up for work at Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity.

JUNE 2009: BOB WALKER

Re-store manager, Jen Knaebel, celebrates with Bob as he receives his Volunteer Award!   One of the things that Bob likes about Habitat is that it is a well-recognized organization, known for its humanitarian efforts to give people a hand up, not a hand out.

MAY 2009: NELL BONER

Nell has been a Habitat volunteer for 13 years.  Her reason for her longevity is that "the philosophy behind Habitat for Humanity is one of helping people help themselves, and I am proud to be part of such an organization".

APRIL 2009: INEZ TILLEY

Inez Tilley enjoys a piece of cake in celebration of her being named Habitat for Humanity volunteer of the month for April.

MARCH 2009: BARBARA KRUEGER

Melinda Weigle, Executive Director of Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity, presents Barbara Krueger with a plaque and tee shirt as Volunteer of the Month for the March 2009.

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