Awards dinner set for April 27 at Deerwood Country Club in Westampton
The Volunteer Center of Burlington County will be honoring three outstanding citizens when it convenes its annual Community Services Awards dinner Thursday, April 27, at Deerwood Country Club in Westampton.
One of the people being honored is Tina Leach of Shamong. Leach was nominated by friends, family, and colleagues who know her well and are familiar with their dedicated community service work.
“Once again, we are honoring dedicated individuals who operate with a low profile, but are worthy of special recognition,” said Kimberly Mattson, Volunteer Center President. “Best of all, they bring an interesting cross-section of community service to the table.”
Leach is a working mom, involved in schools, Scouts and her church. Browning, a Navy vet and former volunteer fireman, is a mentor to young people and an activist for the less fortunate. s.
“It’s impossible to summarize Tina’s accomplishments in a few words,” Mattson said. “As always, the awards dinner will give us an opportunity to hear their stories and recognize them for her amazing dedication to volunteerism and charity.”
Those interested in attending or supporting the event can call the Volunteer Center at (609) 894–9311, Ext. 1492, or visit www.volunteercenterburlingtoncounty.org. Tickets are $70. The evening festivities begin at 6 p.m.
Leach will be presented with the Lloyd Ritter Community Service Award. Their community service activities are capsulized as follows:
Tina’s long list of service activities to schools, Scouts, and her church is beyond impressive. Typically when she gets involved, she finds herself in a leadership role. She received no less than 14 nominations for the Community Service Award, wherein she is cited as Treasurer of the Seneca Marching Band Parents Association, as well as, Treasurer and Event Coordinator and Advancement Chair for local scouts. Add to that her roles in Finance, Worship and Youth Ministry in Lutheran Lord of Life Church of Tabernacle. Her nominators say she has participated and led in everything from soup kitchens to community gardens, from fundraisers to summer mission trips for students. Also, duly noted: she is the mother four and held two jobs.
Now in its 21st year, the Volunteer Center serves as a clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities by connecting volunteers of all ages with community organizations and projects that need their services.
