North Iowa Area Community College issued the following announcement on August 11.
Volunteers of North Central Iowa’s RSVP program were honored with a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg during a special recognition ceremony held virtually on July 14, 2021.
A group of RSVP of North Central Iowa volunteers were nominated for this award due to their commitment to service and community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals answered phones at the COVID call center, assisted with contract tracing and served at vaccine clinics. Their dedication to public service during a time of inherent risk was truly inspiring. RSVP of North Central Iowa thanks Cerro Gordo County Public Health for working to ensure volunteers could serve while providing them as healthy and safe a space as possible.
During the presentation, Governor Kim Reynolds said, “Reaching out and lending a helping hand is at the core of who we are as Iowans. For 37 years, the Governor’s Volunteer Award program has recognized those with a deep commitment to serving their communities in unique and meaningful ways. It’s truly an honor to recognize their work and convey the gratitude of our state.”
More than 790 awards were presented this year during the ceremony. It is estimated that more than 265 communities in Iowa were served by this year’s honorees.
“The Governor’s Volunteer Award recipients demonstrate a unique commitment to service for others,” said Lt. Governor Adam Gregg. “I hope their commitment inspires even more Iowans to engage in the gift of volunteering.”
Coordinated by Volunteer Iowa, the Governor’s Volunteer Award program—now in its 37th year—provides an easy way for Iowa nonprofits, charitable organizations, and government entities to honor their volunteers with a prestigious, state-level award. More information is available at volunteeriowa.org.
Volunteers from North Central Iowa who received the Governor’s Award include:
Nickie Baker — Sheffield
Star Barnes – Clear Lake
Virginia Baumann – Mason City
Nicky Berge – Clear Lake
Sue Brown – Mason City
Karen Dole – Mason City
Kay Erland – Mason City
Karen Fick – Clear Lake
Elaine Fratzke – Clear Lake
Mary Galazin – Mason City
Midge Gaylor – Mason City
Don Gettner – Mason City
Mary Ellen Haugen – Rockwell
Katie Koehler – Mason City
Velda LaCoste – Osage
Colleen Last – Mason City
Carol Meindl –Clear Lake
Steph O’Donnell – Mason City
Jane Papouchis – Mason City
Carol Prescott – Ventura
Vicki Robertson – Mason City
Linda Schuter – Mason City
Alan Steckman – Mason City
Gwen Suntken – Mason City
Marsha Wedmore – Rockwell
Audrey Wolf – Mason City
*Carolyn Ostercamp – Britt
*Individual nomination/award for providing virtual literacy support to students via zoom
A complete list of award recipients and an electronic copy of this news release are available at volunteeriowa.org.
Contact:
Molly Anderegg, Director
RSVP of North Central Iowa
641.422.4303
Original source can be found here.
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