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PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE - Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

2009 SAR President - Charlene Singley

2009 SAR President - Charlene Singley

They say time flies, and boy, does it! This year has gone so very quickly, and quite successfully too, I might add. The credit for any success has to be given to the nearly 200 individuals who volunteered during the year in so many ways.

When I asked how many individual people serve in one or more capacities, I was astounded when I was told it is nearly 200 people. And, in most cases, they don’t serve on only one committee. The generosity of spirit and time is truly inspiring.

First of all, I am the first to acknowledge that nothing in this association gets done without the absolute best staff in the entire state! The reason I always praise Nelson Janes at meetings is just because he does such an excellent job. He is the reason SAR maintains an even keel year after year. His leadership enables the association to hire and maintain such a high-quality staff. Each and every one works tirelessly on your behalf and I appreciate so very much everything they do for all of us.

The Education Committee stepped up the pace this year with many classes covering the hot button issues. The new Lunch & Learn classes have been extremely successful. Jeff Jurach and Denise Ross-Francom, the Chair and Vice-chair, and their committee members have done an excellent job.

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Community Outreach Committee Toured St. John’s Shelter Program for Women and Children

Members of the Community Outreach Committee toured St. John’s Shelter Program for Women and Children on November 3. They were impressed to learn how the women at the Shelter are required to participate in a program designed to move them towards self-sufficiency, towards employment and a permanent living space. The Shelter houses more than 100 women and children and currently turns away more than 300 per day.

Committee members brought laundry detergent for the Shelter and left with enthusiasm for collecting more donations. The Shelter always needs diapers and office-appropriate clothing for its graduates. Donations are accepted Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 1-6 p.m. and Saturday, 10-4 p.m.

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SAR Volunteers Rebuild Together

Early this past Saturday morning, a usually quiet Colonial Heights neighborhood was alive with sounds of pounding hammers, buzzing skillsaws and the excited chatter of people. These were people who, under the guidance of their own hearts, had made the decision that they would volunteer this beautiful April morning. To dedicate one’s time, energy and skills with no pay requires a kind heart and the desire to help. There were definitely some very giving people working on this day.

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