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I am not always lucky to get this view and moment everyday!!
It was indeed a satisfying moment for me to shoot it!
We walked the East End neighborhood around Hidalgo Park, talking to residents about the importance of Spay/Neuter, and convincing them not to chain their dogs.
when the new president of the philippines was sworn in he declared an all out war against drugs. during his state of the nation address he mentioned that drug offenders should submit themselves to rehabilitation or die. since his declaration there had been a massive voluntary surrender of drug offenders. this morning i chanced upon this group of men who are doing voluntary community work. i was told that they are taking up the president's drug rehabilitation program
Amritsar India - Febuary 8, 2020: Sikh man and Indian woman prepare chapati - traditional Indian bread at the Golden Temple (sri harmandir sahib)
Amritsar, India - February 8, 2020: A Sikh man stirs a steaming pot of food in the kitchen (langer) at the Golden Temple
when the new president of the philippines was sworn in he declared an all out war against drugs. during his state of the nation address he mentioned that drug offenders should submit themselves to rehabilitation or die. since his declaration there had been a massive voluntary surrender of drug offenders. this morning i chanced upon this group of men who are doing voluntary community work. i was told that they are taking up the president's drug rehabilitation program
Simone Schmid ’17 and Adam Charnin-Aker ’17 drop off surplus food from Dartmouth Dining Services at the Upper Valley Haven. Read more about their efforts. (Photo by Eli Burakian ’00)
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David and Carol Williams, Sylvia Arnold, Pam Thompson, Robyn Moir, Margaret Semeniuk, Bernie Fisher, Gordon Aiken, Trevor Hamilton, Margaret Murrin, Des Dempster, Drew Fitzpatrick (holding award for John Jennings) and John Keogh - TWELVE LOWER MOUNTAINS VOLUNTEERS HONOURED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
Twelve outstanding citizens of the Lower Mountains were recognised for their contributions as valued volunteers during a polished ceremony at Emu Plains Sports Club last week.
Lower Blue Mountains Rotary called for nominations from the community some months ago and last Tuesday’s function was the culmination of many hours of assessment by the Rotary organising committee.
Blue Mountains Citizen of the Year Heather Gwilliam set the tone for the evening with a special address to congratulate the 12 guests of honour.
She said the room was ‘packed with citizens of the year’ such is the service ethic of Rotarians and volunteers everywhere.
“There is a wonderful community spirit throughout the Blue Mountains,” she continued.
“I an energised by volunteering and we have people here tonight who represent a myriad of community groups all of which offer support and value to our community. We are all the richer for knowing our neighbours and we have many examples of outstanding volunteer caring through the bushfires and disasters that impact our lives from time to time”, she said.
Lower Blue Mountains Rotary President Drew Fitzpatrick welcomed the impressive gathering of some 130 guests and introduced Club Membership Director John Keogh who served as Chairman.
Rotary Club President Nominee Rennie Schmid provided a splendid insight into Rotary’s proud ‘service above self’ motto and highlighted the connection between ongoing Rotary service and the service of all award winners.
Chairman John Keogh read a detailed citation as he announced each Awardee. They were presented with a quality framed certificate by President Drew and Awards Committee Coordinator Michelle Fisher to highlight their service and achievements.
Those honoured during the evening included –
•David and Carol Williams of Winmalee – many years of service to Blue Mountains Food Services (Meals on Wheels). The organisation is responsible for almost 1,000 meals per week.
•Gordon Aiken of Glenbrook – followed the sporting passions of his children and has enjoyed 27 years with the Blue Mountains Football Club. Served as coach, manager and most executive positions within club.
•Robyn Moir of Werrington – 30 years as a Guides NSW leader, outdoor activities adviser and Trefoil Guild member.
•Silvia Arnold of Glenbrook - dedicated volunteer for the Endeavour Foundation sharing the load at the Penrith High Street store but also many hours cleaning, mending, collecting at home.
•John Jennings of Glenbrook – many years of cricket administration. John was in hospital and unable to attend the tribute evening but Richard Tewson (President, Glenbrook/Blaxland Cricket Club) and neighbours Karen and Bill Coombs spoke glowingly of his outstanding character and service.
•Bernie Fisher of Blaxland – long serving stalwart of the Blaxland Bushfire Brigade since he moved to the Mountains in the mid 1960s. Also ten years as volunteer first aid instructor with the Red Cross, and a continuing blood donor.
•Margaret Murrin of Glenbrook – President of the Lapstone/Glenbrook Netball Club, vice president of the Blue Mountains Netball Association, State League representative coach, umpire, registrar and advocate for the sport. In 2015, she was named State League Coach of the Year.
•Desmond Dempster of East Blaxland – five years as volunteer at the Riding for the Disabled Centre at Blaxland, Desmond’s work is vital as he cleans up after horses, pathways, stalls and toilets – along with constant repairs to fences, gates and security.
•Margaret Semeniuk of Blaxland – another key administrator with Blue Mountains Football Club, Margaret has competed 23 years of service after joining as a supportive parent. She is uniform and equipment officer and senior teams’ female coordinator.
•Trevor Hamilton of Springwood – dedicated to youth education programs via an outstanding teaching career. Duke of Edinburgh Awards; coach of swimming, cross country and athletic teams; Ski racing team; introduced G’day USA program to schools; sister schools relationships in NZ, USA and Europe; along with other community activities.
•Pamela Thompson of Glenbrook – a life time of community support and volunteering. Long association with Guiding, active with RAAF with family support organisations; dedicated CWA leader and various other women’s organisations, stalwart of St Andrews Church since returning to Glenbrook in 1969. Founding member of Glenbrook Historical Society.
The National Recreation and Park Association's Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies provides quality assurance and improvement of accredited park and recreation agencies throughout the United States with a management system of best practices.
Fewer than 200 agencies hold the CAPRA accreditation, which is the only national accreditation of park and recreation agencies. CAPRA is a valuable measure of an agency’s overall quality of operation, management, and service to the community.
Gwinnett Parks and Recreation demonstrated compliance in more than 150 standards, policies, and procedures. Gwinnett received its CAPRA accreditation during the 2022 Annual Conference, joining the ranks of top park and recreation agencies across the country.
Please join Chairwoman Hendrickson in congratulating Gwinnett Parks and Recreation staff, volunteers, and administration on earning CAPRA Accreditation.
Nazareth physical therapy students volunteer to teach seniors how to stretch and strengthen muscles.
UW-Green Bay students, faculty and staff give back to the communities they serve organizing robotic kits for Green Bay Area Public School District's afterschool program during the annual “Day of Service” event on Friday, October 7, 2022. Submitted Photo
Easton Urban Farm
Various service projects around Easton as part of Landis' Lafapalooza.
Photos by Bowen Hou '21
hattieakaAt the 87th North Atlantic Regional Conference in NYC. Kicking off the conference with community Service.
Didier Joel Gil-Stoute, who was 1 month old, was surely the youngest person wearing the Lions Club International vest at the Healthy Athletes health clinic in Panama City, Panama, on 18 April. The clinic was part of the Special Olympics Central American Games. He is held by his father, Didier Gil, who is a member of the Lions Club of Capira, Panama.
when the new president of the philippines was sworn in he declared an all out war against drugs. during his state of the nation address he mentioned that drug offenders should submit themselves to rehabilitation or die. since his declaration there had been a massive voluntary surrender of drug offenders. this morning i chanced upon this group of men who are doing voluntary community work. i was told that they are taking up the president's drug rehabilitation program
First year students participate in "Pay It Forward", a community service project, at the Luther Gardens picking weeds. September 12, 2015. Photo by Annika Vande Krol
Freshman Service Day took place on Thursday, August 19, and continued the tradition of service through a variety of community-based activities including woodworking, sorting food, and making cards.
PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - More than 70 service members from the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center volunteered over the weekend during the final two days of the Sea Otter Classic. The 4-day bicycling and outdoor sports festival is held annually each spring at Laguna Seca and on public lands of Fort Ord. DLIFLC volunteers performed a variety of functions including access control, safety monitoring, registration as well as timing and scoring for bicycle races. Volunteers were given a free t-shirt, 4-day festival pass and provided lunch in return for their services. The 2013 Sea Otter Classic attracted an estimated 55,000 spectators and more than 9,000 competitors, it is the largest consumer bike exposition in North America.
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PHOTO by Steven L. Shepard, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.