United Way Honor
In 2008, my dear friend from HDSA nominated me for a United Way Community Volunteer Award. I got a notification in the mail that free lunch would be provided, so I attended the event today. I was shocked when I was selected out of over 80 nominees as an honoree! I had the honor of standing on stage with some of the most amazing people in Dane County.
This would not have been possible without my dear friends Melissa Worthington, Liz Molitor, the rest of the Huntington’s Disease Wisconsin Board, and all of the amazing HD families. Thanks for making me feel special today guys. On another note, after today’s lunch, I am really considering getting a job working for the Madison Concourse hotel. There were about 70 uneaten chocolate mousses left over after the event. Who gets to eat those??? I’ll be turning in my application this evening.
Latino volunteer gets United Way honor Pat Schneider — 4/23/2008 9:55 am
Longtime community volunteer Pedro Albiter was honored today with the second annual Mike McKinney Award at the United Way Community Volunteer Awards. First lady Jessica Doyle presented the award at a luncheon at the Concourse Hotel. Albiter founded Comite Festival Mexicano-Wisconsin, which organized two Mexican Independence Festivals, attracting more than 10,000 people in community celebration. His leadership in COFEMEX led to the establishment of several $1,000 scholarships for high school students sponsored by local businesses. Albiter's work also has brought many small businesses into the Latino Chamber of Commerce. He has worked with Latino and other minority youths and is active in the Latino Support Network and Latinos United for Change and Advancement.
Other volunteers who were recognized today include Shana Martin, a champion log roller and tireless volunteer and president of the board for the Huntington's Disease Society of America. The group raises awareness about the hereditary degenerative brain disease and the social stigma that can prevent families from finding employment and/or seeking support. At age 18, Martin helped form the National Youth Alliance, a support group for young adults living with Huntington's, now active in 22 states.
A group effort was recognized for the St. Dennis RespiteCare Team, which provides family caregivers with time off to renew their physical, emotional and mental health. The team, working with Catholic Charities Aging Services, has ministered care for more than seven years.
The luncheon kicked off a series of events celebrating volunteer efforts, including Global Youth Service Day, Friday through Sunday, and National Volunteer Week, beginning Sunday.
Last year, the United Way Volunteer Center referred more than 6,484 volunteers to 326 nonprofit agencies, while VolunteerYourTime.org received more than 45,000 visitors.
In 2008, my dear friend from HDSA nominated me for a United Way Community Volunteer Award. I got a notification in the mail that free lunch would be provided, so I attended the event today. I was shocked when I was selected out of over 80 nominees as an honoree! I had the honor of standing on stage with some of the most amazing people in Dane County.
This would not have been possible without my dear friends Melissa Worthington, Liz Molitor, the rest of the Huntington’s Disease Wisconsin Board, and all of the amazing HD families. Thanks for making me feel special today guys. On another note, after today’s lunch, I am really considering getting a job working for the Madison Concourse hotel. There were about 70 uneaten chocolate mousses left over after the event. Who gets to eat those??? I’ll be turning in my application this evening.
Latino volunteer gets United Way honor Pat Schneider — 4/23/2008 9:55 am
Longtime community volunteer Pedro Albiter was honored today with the second annual Mike McKinney Award at the United Way Community Volunteer Awards. First lady Jessica Doyle presented the award at a luncheon at the Concourse Hotel. Albiter founded Comite Festival Mexicano-Wisconsin, which organized two Mexican Independence Festivals, attracting more than 10,000 people in community celebration. His leadership in COFEMEX led to the establishment of several $1,000 scholarships for high school students sponsored by local businesses. Albiter's work also has brought many small businesses into the Latino Chamber of Commerce. He has worked with Latino and other minority youths and is active in the Latino Support Network and Latinos United for Change and Advancement.
Other volunteers who were recognized today include Shana Martin, a champion log roller and tireless volunteer and president of the board for the Huntington's Disease Society of America. The group raises awareness about the hereditary degenerative brain disease and the social stigma that can prevent families from finding employment and/or seeking support. At age 18, Martin helped form the National Youth Alliance, a support group for young adults living with Huntington's, now active in 22 states.
A group effort was recognized for the St. Dennis RespiteCare Team, which provides family caregivers with time off to renew their physical, emotional and mental health. The team, working with Catholic Charities Aging Services, has ministered care for more than seven years.
The luncheon kicked off a series of events celebrating volunteer efforts, including Global Youth Service Day, Friday through Sunday, and National Volunteer Week, beginning Sunday.
Last year, the United Way Volunteer Center referred more than 6,484 volunteers to 326 nonprofit agencies, while VolunteerYourTime.org received more than 45,000 visitors.
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