Poodle skirts, hula-hoops, fun and laughter filled the Animal Services Center
Even the animals seemed to be smiling at the 2nd annual Animal Services' Center Volunteer Appreciation Event. A 50s style theme had several volunteers and staff decked out in 50s attire to add to the fun and excitement of the event.
The festivities included many gift give-a-ways and door prizes for the volunteers' in gratitude for their outstanding service. Some of the award recipients included:
Bill McCart Award for Volunteer of the Year for 2013: Bob Meister
Volunteer with over 1,000 hours for 2012-2013: Gina Piner
Foster Coordinator for 2013: Samantha Trimble
Lead volunteers were recognized for their leadership and for assisting Volunteer Coordinator Cheri Colbert with orientation of new volunteers and administering volunteer training and facilitating classes. Appreciation was expressed to all volunteers for their hard work and dedication. Colbert stated the success of the Animal Services Center would not be possible without the contributions of all the volunteers.
The following volunteers were presented with an Arlington Animal Services 200 Hours! Volunteer pin for providing over 200 hours of service during the period of August 1, 2012 through August 1, 2013:
Steve and Mary Kunkel
Lindsey Hurr
Bob Meister
Kelli Eaves
Karen Monaco
Gina Piner
Carrie Keene
Gaye LeBoutillier
Sally Amendola
Barbara DeGrande
Rusty Workman
Dawn Miller
Lead volunteer's Sally Amendola and Barbara DeGrande expressed appreciation for "a fun event", "well done" and for "a good time".
Much appreciation to restaurants that donated gift cards for the volunteers including: Starbucks; Red Robin; Chili's; Applebee's; Macaroni Grill; B.J.'s; Black-eyed Pea and Cotton Patch.
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For more information contact Volunteer Coordinator Cheri Colbert at 817-459-6183.
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