Volunteer Appreciation Week

Sebring Meals On Wheels volunteers were recognized during the week of March 1 through March 5 on the lawn at the Palms of Sebring.

Mary Margaret Staik, Director of Operations welcomed the guests.  Bryan Race, President-Elect for the Board of Directors, had a brief statement to make each day.  Judy Legel, board member, was present each day, taking photos and assisting with the distribution of awards and recognitions.

Awards were given to the individuals who have volunteered for five years:  Laura Gorman, Fred and Linda Schilffarth, and Patsy and Mike Young. 

For fifteen years of volunteer service, Ed Dixon was recognized.

Sandy Vaughn was recognized for her 35 years of volunteering with Sebring Meals On Wheels.  Her wooden plaque recognized her for her 35 years of service as well as her many valuable contributions, support, loyalty, and dedication.

Dave Layne, current Board President, was recognized with a plaque for his many years of valuable contributions, support, loyalty, and dedication to the Board of Directors and to the Sebring Meals on Wheels Program. 

Also recognized was Judy Legel, for stepping up during the last year and acting as a substitute driver, as well as taking on the tasks of handling the office details when the director was unavailable. 

Each volunteer received a tee-shirt, goody bag, and treat bag, as well as a certificate.  The goody bag contained items donated by local merchants and businesses, such as Century Storage, Sebring Grand Prix Car Wash, and Comfort Keepers.  The treat bag contained various candies.

We want to offer our sincere gratitude to everyone involved in helping serve warm meals to our clients, from our chefs to our drivers and board members.

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Meet Our Drivers

Bert and Kathy Acker (on leave) John and Bonnie Anderson Diane Arch Brenda Back Ivan and Joellen Barinas Joyce Boivin Tom Burrington Jack Culkin Karen Davenport Wayne Denk Ed and Ailene Dixon Kip (Carole) Drummond Lucille Edwards Wanda Fore Shelley and Brian Glisson, and children: JJ, Ryan, Megan, Gavin, Caleb, Grady and Shelby Laura and Dick Gorman Kirstin Head George and Nancy Hensley Bernedette “Bonnie” Holland Barbara Hughes Randy Kephard Christene Kaye Kneubuhl Pamela Lamp Dave Layne Judy Legel Alice Leong Darwin Liverance Cheryl McCullough Tom McKeever Julia Mercer Gayle Metz Kent Miller Janet and Mark Mitzner Sally and Al Pals Virginia Peck Douglas and June Peters Carole Polk Bryan and Kim Race Dick and Sandy Race Ed and Rosa Richman David and Vickie Rohner Fred and Linda Schilffarth Ron and Suzanne Schilffarth Joanne and Tom Stadler (on leave) Paul and Mary Margaret Staik Stephen Staik Kenneth Steele David Tardiff Peter Theobald Sandy Vaughn Nicole Westberry and sons, Kellen, Bailey, Micah and Lincoln Robert Wetzel Anne Marie Wheeler Diane “Dee-Dee” Wood