Mary Anderson posted on July 10, 2009 06:10
I am pleased to announce that The Board of Directors has selected three pantry volunteers as Celebrity Walkers in the annual Housing With Love Walk sponsored by Harwich Ecumenical Council for the Homeless (HECH).
There are many very dedicated volunteers here at the pantry and it is hard to choose however the board has selected people who have been longtime volunteers and made considerable contributions to the success of the pantry. For 2009 our pantry celebrities are Ruth and John Tambolleo and Helen Marsden.
Ruth and John Tambolleo are a husband & wife team and they have dedicated their time and energy to the pantry for many years. Ruth is the Saturday Team Leader and John works in the warehouse. If we kept attendance records I am sure they would win an award every year because they seldom take a day off and handle the busiest day of the week with the calmest manner. They are gracious and welcoming to all – both fellow volunteers and clients.
Helen Marsden is a long time volunteer and has probably done every task in the pantry but often behind the scenes. Over the years she has served as a Director on the Board, raised 20k in an auction, worked at every function (set up, clean up, photographer & procurement agent) and has made Easter baskets. Helen is also the pantry artist painting furniture and borders anywhere we asked. Mostly recently Helen has taken on the task of bookkeeper and is doing an outstanding job.
Please join the Board of Directors and me in congratulating Ruth, John and Helen. The pantry is richer for all that they have contributed.
As some of you may know, this is a week long walk from Provincetown to Falmouth raising money for housing led by our former President, Bob Murray. I plan to walk at least part of the day in Harwich, which is Wednesday July 15, 2009, in honor of our celebrities. I would love to have company out there so let me know if you want to join me on this walk!