Lincoln volunteers Al Schmerzler, Commonwealth Corps and Peggy Schmertzler, Medical Escort are ready for the celebration to begin!
Rose Bathalon, Commonwealth Corps member and Salem State College intern, helps Lisa Turco, Marketing Department, staff the Minuteman and volunteer services information table.
Mary Jane Costello, SHINE counselor and Rep Jennifer Bensor share a laugh after she presented MJ with a Legislative Citation and Minuteman Metlife/N4A Award for outstanding service to Acton seniors.
Judith Schuler, Lexington Meals on Wheels and FISH volunteer, receives a Legislative Citation and Minuteman award presented by Representative Jay Kaufman for her 37 years of service to Lexington seniors with her husband Clark.
Marcia Wood, Minuteman Board of Directors, receives a legislative citation from Senator Patricia Jehlen for 18 years of service representing Winchester, most recently as Board president.
Don and Peg Cozzens share the spotlight as recipients of the President's Volunteer Service Silver Award for 250-499 hours per year delivering Meals on Wheels in Littleton.
Bronze Awardees for 100-249 hours of service in one year gather after the event.
Money Manager Bill Payers and Grocery Shoppers pose for a photo before entering the hall.
Agnes Marderosian and Mary Rooney were presented with 10th Anniverary of Service awards as Meals on Wheels drivers in Woburn.
SHINE Counselors and Meals on Wheels driver Awardees from different towns gather after the event.
Ombudsmen stand to be recognized for their service to long term care residents through on site visits and response to resident's concerns.
Lights-Camera! Representatives Jay Kaufman and Jennifer Benson share the table with Board member Ben Iannerelli as they listen attentively to Governor Patrick's presentation.
Governor Patrick receives a standing ovation for his commitment to service and seniors.
Board President Harold Forbes and Executive Director Joan Butler present a Minuteman Award to Governor Patrick for his personal commitment and leadership in creating the Commonwealth Corps.
Commonwealth Corps members meet with Governor Patrick after his presentation. Corps members at Minuteman provide direct service, recruit, organize and mobilize additional volunteers, and build a grassroots movement of volunteers dedicated to service.
Agnes Marderosian and Joe Pecora, who is still delivering Meals on Wheels after 27 years, enjoy their raffle prizes with Community Programs Director Hilary Viola.
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