Coastal Pet Rescue Honors Volunteers with PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
(Savannah, GA) - November 14, 2009
Coastal Pet Rescue today announced it has awarded eight volunteers with the PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD, a national honor offered in recognition of volunteer service.
Established in 2003, the AWARD is available on an annual basis to individuals, groups and families who have met or exceeded requirements for volunteer service and have demonstrated exemplary citizenship through volunteering. As one of thousands of Certifying Organizations participating in the AWARD program, Coastal Pet Rescue confers the award to recognize the outstanding achievements of its volunteers.
Coastal Pet Rescue has more than 60 volunteers perform community service each year on behalf of the organization. Volunteers not only work hands-on with pets as foster parents, but also promote the pets for adoption at events and behind the scenes and coordinate fundraising efforts.
“In his 2002 State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush created the USA Freedom Corps, and called on every American to make a lifelong commitment to volunteer service. The PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD recognizes individuals and families who have answered that call,” said Lisa Scarbrough, president of Coastal Pet Rescue.
“America’s volunteers work to make our communities stronger and safer. As a Certifying Organization for the AWARD program, Coastal Pet Rescue is proud to be aligned with this prestigious volunteer award, and we are especially proud of our volunteers who have made volunteer service a central part of their lives.”
At its 2nd Annual Yappy Hour Blue Jeans Ball, Coastal Pet Rescue presented the following volunteers with their awards, all having contributed a minimum 100 hours of service to Coastal Pet Rescue in 2009:
* Sherry Montgomery, Gold
* Wendy Owens, Gold
* Tina Lamson, Silver
* Betty Walden, Silver
* Kelley Gargiulo, Bronze
* Kristy Gagne, Bronze
* Meredith McPhereson, Bronze
* Rick Laufersweiler, Bronze
The PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD is an award for volunteer service that every American - from every age and every walk of life - can aspire to achieve. To be eligible to receive the AWARD, individuals, families and groups submit a record of their annual volunteer service hours to participating Certifying Organizations, such as Coastal Pet Rescue, that will verify the service and deliver the AWARD. AWARD eligibility for individuals and groups is based on hour requirements varying by age.
“These recipients of the PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD are role models for all Americans,” Scarbrough said. “Each volunteer hour contributed makes a difference in improving the quality of life for others, and I encourage everyone to contribute to our community by volunteering. Volunteers bring us closer together as families, as communities and as a Nation, through their commitment.”
The AWARD is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, a group created by President Bush to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making to our Nation. Chaired by two-time Super Bowl Champion Darrell Green, with former U.S. Senators Bob Dole and John Glenn as honorary co-chairs, the Council comprises leaders in government, media, entertainment, business, education, nonprofits and volunteer service organizations, and community volunteering.
For more information about volunteering for Coastal Pet Rescue, visit coastalpetrescue.org or call 912-228-3538.
Coastal Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless, abused and neglected dogs and cats in Savannah and surrounding areas. Founded in February 2003, Coastal Pet Rescue changes the lives of homeless pets in Chatham, Bryan and Effingham Counties through its foster home program and small capacity shelter, Camp Pawsawhile Retreat.
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