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For the past 33 years, Joe Casassa has served the EPS industry not only through employment but by serving on several boards…
Molly Motley's nickname is "the general." Molly is a volunteer coordinator for Covenant United Methodist Church. Her efforts ensure there are volunteers…
Wayne King’s service to several institutions in Natchitoches is testimony to his commitment, cooperation and service. Most residents know who he is…
Dr. Kenneth Laycock has spent 16 years and countless hours of his time on behalf of the Texas Retired Teachers Association and…
Denice Whalen-White is a mainstay in the Alston & Bird DC office's pro bono and community service activities. Denice is a Board…
Dr. Robert Long's adult son, who had a long history of mental illness and had been diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic, was…
Barb Cox serves as county coordinator for Special Olympics Delaware County in Indiana. She has served this organization for the past 10…
Olathe Mayor Michael Copeland met with Olathe Schools Superintendent Pat All to discuss ways in which he could work with Olathe Schools…
Missoula Aging Services is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering services which supports Missoula County's older residents, their families and caregivers by…
Caroline Squires has been serving at Missoula Aging Services since 2002. Caroline has given to the agency in various capacities, but no…
Marion Leifer has been a volunteer at Missoula Food Bank for the past five years, and has been a stable, reliable, organized…
Marge Lubbers has been a Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteer at the Poverello Center for more than a year now. She…
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