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Community Resource Center asking for non-profit groups to nominate super volunteers

The Community Resource Center (CRC) has now sent out volunteer nomination letters to all of the non-profit groups in the Manchester area. Groups have been asked to chose one or more volunteer(s) to nominate for recognition at the 29th Recognition Banquet coming up in November.

Over the past 28 years, the Banquet has provided this forum so area organizations can put a spotlight on those who go the extra mile to make their organization and the community successful. Two years ago, a separate special award was introduced that organizations can nominate deceased volunteers to receive, the D. Little-B. Rhees Posthumous Award.

The 2016 event is on Friday, November 4th at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea dining room. Cocktails and appetizers start at 6 pm and the evening wraps up around 9 pm. The cost per attendee is $45 but organizations receive one dinner free of charge for every 5 they pay for. The banquet also serves as a fundraiser for the CRC, with part of the price of dinner going to the CRC to help community members who are in need. That portion is considered a donation and is tax deductible.

As always, the Banquet features a silent auction with many new items this year as well as those from area businesses and artisans. This year, a few select items will be auctioned live during the event as a reflection of this year’s theme, “Going Once, Going Twice… Community volunteers are our WINNING bid!”

To nominate one or more “super” volunteers in your organization, fill out the forms your organization received and return them no later than Friday, October 7, 2016 to insure your nominee is included in the selection for special awards and the program. If your organization didn’t receive their nomination forms but would like to participate this year, call the CRC at 428-7722 or email manchestercrc@sbcglobal.net.

Robert Miller receiving the Star Award at last year’s banquet, one of 4 special awards presented at the end of the night that the nominees are eligible to be chosen for.

by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and a founder of the Manchester Mirror.