Manchester volunteers nominated for recognition

Every year for the past 31 years, the Manchester Community Resource Center has held a banquet at which local organizations can recognize someone for their volunteerism. In addition to the recognition each nominee receives, a few are selected by a panel of community members to receive special awards. Who will receive these special awards is kept secret until the end of the banquet.

The banquet, which will happen this Saturday, November 3rd at 6:15 pm at the St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea dining room, also includes a delicious catered meal, appetizers, drinks, a silent auction, live auction, and door prizes. Tickets are still available for $50 per person and can be purchased from the Community Resource Center by calling 734-428-7722.

The volunteers who will be recognized at this year’s banquet and the organizations that have nominated them for recognition are:

• Tim Armentrout nominated by Manchester Area Historical Society
• Richard “Mick” Davis nominated by Manchester Lions Club
• Margaret Jacob nominated by Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc.
• Lester Koch nominated by Manchester Men’s Club
• Joy Matthews nominated by Community Resource Center
• Cathy Moore nominated by Bethel United Church of Christ
• Ellen O’Sullivan nominated by Manchester Kiwanis Club
• Krista Scharpenberg nominated by Emanuel United Church of Christ
• Michelle Stace nominated by Manchester Community Schools Foundation
• Pat Stommen nominated by Riverside/Klager Parent-Teacher Organization
• Andrew Supers nominated by Manchester Community and School Garden
• Marlene Uphaus nominated by Manchester Family Service
• Janet Whittington nominated by Manchester Kiwanis Club
• Jennifer Wojtowicz nominated by Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.