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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 award winners from the most recent 12 months.

JANUARY 2012: TERRY JARVIS

Terry Jarvis was honored as January 2012 Volunteer of the Month.  Terry volunteers 3 days a week in the building materials department of our ReStore. "I enjoy the opportunity to donate my time to a great organization and plan to continue to do so," said Terry. Terry and his wife Helen, who also volunteers at Habitat, moved to Crossville 1 ½ years ago from a farm in West Virginia where they enjoyed being close to nature with plenty of opportunities for fishing, hunting, four-wheeling, and enjoying the great outdoors to the fullest.  Terry’s community service does not stop with Habitat.  He has actively spent a lot of his time working through his church and the Crossville Lions Club, along with other community activities. "Terry is such a blessing to Habitat," said Barb Dahar, Chair of the Restore Committee. "He has no limitations in what he will do for others."  When asked about receiving the award Terry said, " I thank all those people who nominated me for this award and plan to continue to volunteer with this great group of people.  I am blessed whenever I am able to help or can contribute to meeting the needs of others." For information about volunteering, donating or applying for a home, please call (931) 484-4565 or stop by at 329 McLarty Lane in Crossville, TN.We are now accepting applications for our 2012 building season. You can also visit Habitat’s Facebook page.

DECEMBER 2011: JIM AND SANDY STIELOW

The December 2011 volunteer award went to a couple who work as a team for Habitat’s mission of providing decent, affordable housing.   Jim and Sandy Stielow have volunteered at Cumberland County Habitat for 2 years.   They moved here from Georgia and are very active members of the community, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others.   When asked to comment on their reason for volunteering Jim answered, "Volunteering enables us to give back some of the blessings that we have received" and Sandy said, "I love knowing that pricing, sorting and helping to keep the store neat and clean brings in customers which raises money to build houses for people who otherwise might never have their own home".   The Stielows volunteer several days a week in the ReStore where Sandy assists customers and organizes merchandise in the store and Jim repairs and checks incoming merchandise.  They are also active members of the Fundraising and Habitat Homestore Committees, attending monthly meetings and helping with events. "Jim and Sandy are an invaluable part of our affiliate's success and are an important part of Habitat’s mission to provide homeownership to low income families", said Development Director, Vanessa Petty.   The Stielows said they were "very appreciative of being recognized and at the same time embarassed.  Volunteering is a humbling experience.  Being part of something bigger than you is what helping others is all about."   Executive Director Melinda Weigle commented, "We value all of our wonderful volunteers and want to take the opportunity to especially thank the Stielows for their hard work and dedication.   We encourage others to find ways to support Habitat and make a difference in the lives of others". For information about volunteering, donating or applying for a home, please call (931) 484-4565 or stop by 329 McLarty Lane in Crossville, TN.  We are now accepting applications for our 2012 building season.

NOVEMBER 2011: LORI HYLAND

Habitat for Humanity’s November 2011 Volunteer of the Month Award went to Lori Hyland who has faithfully volunteered in the craft department for the ReStore for 2 years, pricing, sorting and designing flower arrangements.  Lori lived in the suburbs of Chicago before coming to Crossville.   ≈I love doing the work and working with great people.  More importantly, I love knowing that I am helping someone& said Lori. Development Director Vanessa Petty said, "Lori is a great volunteer.  The award was well deserved."   Fellow Habitat crafter, Katy Stephens said, "We are forever grateful for all of her hard work and dedication"”.   Lori went on to say that she was surprised and delighted that someone would recognize what she does.   Habitat is grateful to volunteers like Lori for their hard work and dedication to the mission of building homes for Cumberland County residents in need.

OCTOBER 2011: BOB WIEDEMANN

Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity's October volunteer award went to Bob Wiedemann who says he was inspired by his wife Ginny, who also volunteers her time at Habitat answering the phone several shifts a month.   Bob has been working at the reception the desk for almost two years and says, “It’s great to volunteer with people who are dedicated in helping low income families into home ownership”. Born in Marion, Ohio he has lived in many different places throughout the world during and after his 22 ½ years of faithful service to the United States Marine Corps and 2 tours in Vietnam as a fighter pilot. After finally retiring from "paycheck work" Bob decided to continue his service by volunteering at Habitat. “Bob is a man of integrity and loyalty and we are all grateful for his time and service to our community and our country,” said Development director, Vanessa Petty.  For information about volunteering, donating or applying for a home, please call (931) 484-4565 or stop by at 329 McLarty Lane in Crossville, TN.  We are now accepting applications for our 2012 build.

SEPT. 2011: JOE EPPERSON

Habitat's Volunteer of the Month for September is dedicated, hard-working and an inspiration to all of us.   Joe Epperson has volunteered for Habitat since 2009.  He volunteers several days a week, pricing and sorting merchandise for the Re-store. Joe became Cumberland County’s first Habitat homeowner in 1998.  He donates all of his volunteer hours to future Habitat homeowners as a way of returning the kindness that was shown to him.  Development Director Vanessa Petty said, "He is truly invested in helping the community".  Joe said, "I feel very special to receive this honor, and grateful for all the friends I have made at Habitat". Our mission to provide a hand up in the community is possible because of compassionate people like Joe.  To find out how to volunteer alongside dedicated workers such as Joe, contact habitat at 484-4565 or e-mail cchabitat@frontiernet.net.

AUGUST 2011: SUE MARKILLIE

Sue has been a dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer for 2 years.   She has cashiered, priced and sorted merchandise, assisted customers and helped anywhere else she is needed.   When she received her award Sue said, "I’m honored to be Volunteer of the Month.  It’s great to know that my donated time is helping someone in need."   Sue has made helping others a personal commitment that has impacted the entire community. Executive Director Melinda Weigle said, "Her service has no limitations, she does whatever is needed."   Before coming to Crossville in 2004, Sue worked as an accountant but also spent much of her time organizing fundraisers in the community to profit charitable organizations. Habitat appreciates loyal volunteers like Sue.   We invite you to join her and become a volunteer in the ReStore, the office or at the building site.

JULY 2011: CAROL MCCURRY

Carol has volunteered every weed for the past 4 years, pricing and sorting linens in the back room and also worked assisting customers in the Habitat Restore.  She is a dedicated volunteer who is committed to improving the lives of others.   With a permanent smile on her face, Carol's dedication to Habitat’s cause is inspiring!   Carol says "I like helping people.  I feel like we are helping people who need housing.  I love recycling and working with people.  Habitat is such a good organization that helps so many people."

JUNE 2011: SHAUNE PUGH

Shaune has actively volunteered for over 2 years, working in the ReStore and at the reception desk and serving on the Familhy Partnership committee where she assists families who have been approved for homes, giving them friendly support every step of the way.   Shaune also serves on the Church Relations committee, contacting local churches to connect them to Habitat’s mission, scheduling speaking engagements, recruiting volunteers and distributing Habitat Homeowner Applications.

MAY 2011: MARY FREDRICK

Mary Fredrick has been volunteering every week for eight years, pricing and sorting in the back room of the ReStore. She volunteered at Good Samaritans before coming to Habitat. Mary is a great volunteer and her award is well deserved.  We are fortunate to have such dedicated folks support our affiliate.   You could becomeone of them!

APRIL 2011: MARK RICHIE

Mark Richie, has volunteered for Habitat since 2006, working about once a week and also photographs special events and building progress for Habitat.   His talents ae displayed in our ReStore video about volunteering as well as the slideshow of volunteers building homes, both of which are played continuously in the store. Mark also prices and sorts merchandise, helps unload the truck, helps check and repair electronics and assists customers in the ReStore.   Mark commented, "After 6 months of taking photos of our volunteers building houses last year, I am truly amazed at the dedication and skill of the construction volunteers. They deserve a special award as well".

MARCH 2011: BEDE JANKE

Bede Janke is a regular volunteer at the Habitat ReStore.  She cashiers several times a week, and her husband Tom helps in the ReStore also. According to Development Director Vanessa Petty, "Bede does a great job.  She always shows up for her shifts and if we are in a bind, we know we can call her to come in and help".  Bede is also an active volunteer at other places and enjoys golf and bridge. Bede says that her favorite part of volunteering is meeting people from all walks of life.  She also says that staying active keeps her young.

FEBRUARY 2011: JULIE MANECKE

Julie's enthusiasm and sparkling personality have brightened many areas of our affiliate as she has cashiered, priced and sorted merchandise, assisted customers and helped anywhere else she has been needed.  In addition to her regular volunteer days, she stops in anytime she is in town. Julie is always full of energy and upbeat when she comes in and is always on the lookout for specialty items to show our loyal customers. She says, "Volunteering gives me so many warm fuzzies.  Habitat is my second home."

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